Flatwoods Monster Encounter
A group of witnesses encountered a tall, glowing entity with a spade-shaped head after seeing a bright object land on a hilltop. The creature's hissing sent them fleeing in terror.
The Braxton County Monster
On September 12, 1952, residents of Flatwoods, West Virginia encountered one of the most terrifying creatures in American folklore. After seeing a bright object land on a hilltop, a group discovered a tall, glowing entity that left them physically ill and traumatized.
The Witnesses
The group included:
- Kathleen May (adult)
- Her sons Eddie and Fred
- Neil Nunley
- Ronald Shaver
- Tommy Hyer
- Eugene Lemon (National Guard)
The Light
Early evening:
- Bright fireball seen
- Crossed the sky
- Appeared to land on Fisher Farm
- On nearby hill
The Creature
They saw:
- Tall figure (10-12 feet)
- Glowing eyes
- Spade-shaped head
- Green body
- Floating/gliding
The Encounter
When spotted:
- Creature hissed
- Glided toward them
- Terrible odor
- Eyes glowing
- They fled in terror
Physical Effects
Witnesses experienced:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Throat irritation
- Some hospitalized
- Lasting effects
The Legacy
Flatwoods embraced:
- Monster became icon
- Annual festival
- Museum exists
- Tourism draw
- Town identity
Significance
Flatwoods significant for:
- Multiple witnesses
- Physical effects
- Contemporary investigation
- Cultural impact
- Unique description
Legacy
The Flatwoods Monster remains one of America’s most distinctive cryptid encounters. The witnesses’ terror, physical effects, and consistent testimony suggest they encountered something genuinely unusual.