| The Flatwoods Monster | |
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Other Names |
Braxton County monster |
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First Appearance |
Flatwoods, West Virginia (September 12, 1952) |
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Created by |
Unknown |
Origin[]
The Flatwoods Monster is a cryptid that emerged from a famous sighting on September 12, 1952, near Flatwoods, West Virginia. Often described as a humanoid figure with a large, spade-shaped head, glowing red eyes, and a body draped in a metallic, greenish or brownish robe-like garment, the creature stands around 7 feet tall. The Flatwoods Monster is often depicted as having long, slender limbs, extended claws, and its overall appearance is both alien and unsettling. The creature’s movements are slow, and it is commonly associated with strange, unexplained phenomena like a foul odor and the presence of a mist or gas following its sightings.
Although it has been the subject of many theories and speculations, including the idea that it might be an extraterrestrial or interdimensional being, its true nature remains a mystery. The Flatwoods Monster is often considered a symbol of the unknown in American cryptozoology, with sightings and folklore continuing to spark fascination. Despite a lack of definitive evidence, it remains a fixture of the West Virginia cryptid community.