Cryptozoology

In the summer of 1965, when I was 15 years old, 2 friends and I saw what may have been a Bigfoot. We were spotlighting for whitetail deer near Deer Run, a few miles from Franklin, WV. Back then it was legal to spotlight deer, as long as you...

I grew up in Gallipolis, across the Ohio River from Point Pleasant. In high school I found an old scrapbook of my mother's with several dozen clippings on the Mothman: I was fascinated that something "neat" had happened so close to the sleepy little town I loved, and I...

This may seem farfetched at best, but try to have an open mind. Based on some of my own experiences, a little research on the topic, and reading several stories here from the Cryptozoology section, I believe a Wendigo-like creature lives in the deep woods of West Virginia. Basic Info The...

I grew up in Coopers Creek in Kanawha County, WV. I lived up a holler on top of a hill. I was in my late teens when this occurred. I am now 47. One night about 2 am, I heard a very loud screeching sound. It woke me up out of...

This happened to me this past hunting season in the woods right close to my home, keep in mind I been hunting these woods for years. It was the first week and I didn't see any deer. I didn't even see a squirrel. The woods were strangely silent. I...

Large tracks spotted, too large to be human, estimated size: 20 in. foot size - occurred September 23, 1997 at 10:30 am - that night we heard loud, piercing screams in the forest and a strange odor- like a cross between a skunk and sweat - I activated my...

It was starting to get dark and I was fishing at Cabwaylingo Park. I decided to stay a little while longer even though my friends left. As I cast my line into the water I felt something blow my hat. I thought the wind had picked up but as...

This incident occurred just north of the town of Fort Gay, on top of a wooded hill approximately 1/4 mile north on Hewlett Branch Rd. from where it connects with the Big Sandy River Rd. about 4 miles west of Rt. 152 (better known as the Tolsia Highway). There...

One night three of my friends and I went seeking adventure in some creek beds in South Charleston. The friends I went with had told numerous stories involving one particular section of woodland in the area, all of which involved sightings of similar creatures. We arrived at the area, which...

In the early morning hours of December 1st, 1997, I was hunting with my son when I heard some weird sounds coming from a nearby gully. The sounds observed were similar to that of a woman screaming, followed by a strange sort of chatter, as if someone were playing...

The events took place in Dunbar, WV. I live in a 1930s home on a hill with the wooded area beyond the property, across the street a cemetery. I've seen deer pass by a lot and a coyote or two but nothing like this. Day One 7/21/18: Around 11:30 PM I encountered...

Yes, my name is Ronnie Knight of Maidsville WV. Actually Ronnie Knight is the alias I'm using. But to the point I live near some woods you see. These woods seem 'friendly' enough. Despite that there are fallen trees. Many vines and thorns and don't get me started on what...