The Green Monster

On September 12, 1952, a group of seven Flatwoods, West Virginia residents encountered a terrifying creature after investigating a landed UFO. The “Green Monster” became one of America’s most distinctive alien entity cases.

The Witnesses

Group included:

• Kathleen May
• Eugene Lemon
• Neil Nunley
• Eddie May
• Fred May
• Tommy Hyer
• Ronnie Shaver

The Initial Sighting

Evening events:

• Bright object seen
• Crossed the sky
• Appeared to land
• Hilltop location
• Investigation began

The Climb

Approaching:

• Went up hill
• Fisher farm property
• Found strange scene
• Pulsing light
• Awful smell

The Creature

What appeared:

• 10-12 feet tall
• Spade-shaped head
• Glowing orange eyes
• Dark body
• Clawed hands

The “Dress”

Body covering:

• Green in color
• Pleated appearance
• Metallic sheen
• Possibly suit
• Not organic looking

The Mist

Toxic spray:

• Emitted from creature
• Acrid odor
• Made witnesses sick
• Throat burning
• Immediate reaction

The Retreat

Escape:

• Group fled
• Down the hill
• Called authorities
• Physical symptoms
• Traumatic experience

Medical Effects

Aftermath:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Throat irritation
• Swelling
• Doctor visited
• Several days recovery

Investigation

Follow-up:

• Sheriff responded
• Media arrived
• Physical traces gone
• Residual smell
• National attention

The Explanation

Official story:

• Meteor plus owl
• Combined sighting
• Misidentification
• Case closed
• Disputed by witnesses

Cultural Impact

Today:

• Monster museum
• Town mascot
• Annual festival
• Green monster statue
• Tourism destination

Significance

Multiple witnesses with physical symptoms, immediate documentation, and consistent descriptions of unprecedented encounter.

Legacy

The Braxton County Monster stands as one of ufology’s most distinctive entity encounters—a terrifying being that became an American legend.