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If you're a fan of cryptids, then you know that West Virginia is a hotbed of activity. From the Mothman to the brakesucker (not really exists), there's no shortage of strange creatures said to roam the mountains and valleys of the Mountain State. In this blog post, we'll take a look at five of the most popular cryptids in West Virginia.
The Mothman
This creature is probably the most well-known cryptid in West Virginia. The Mothman is said to be a winged creature with glowing red eyes. It's been sighted numerous times in the town of Point Pleasant, and it even has its own museum dedicated to it (they have some f the best Mothman plushies I ever seen).
Ogua monster
The Ogua is a cryptid said to live in the Greenbrier River. It's described as being a reptilian creature with spikes down its back. It's been seen by many people over the years, and there have even been some sightings of it outside of West Virginia.
The alligator turtle is the most similar known animal to the Ogua, but it's not an exact match.
Sheepsquatch
The Sheepsquatch is a cryptid that's said to resemble a cross between a sheep and an ape. It's been sighted in various parts of West Virginia, and it's even been caught on camera a few times.
There's no known animal that resembles the Sheepsquatch, so it's truly a mystery.
He never found it, but he enjoyed the hunt. The Sheepsquatch myth was an obsession for a cryptid hunter named Calvin van Lowe who devoted his life to hunting down this creature that many people claim they've seen in their travels through southern Appalachia's Mountains
A storyteller talks at length about what happened when you encounter this monsters-how did they come into being? And why do we want them so badly anyway?)
Grafton Monster
Have you heard the story of Grafton's monster? A large, humanoid bipedal creature with no visible head and covered in slick white seal-like skin. The identity or location of its head is unclear though if it actually doesn't have one close to its chest like most people think; some say that this strange beast might be nine feet tall (3 meters) making it taller than many predators on land.
Flatwoods Monster
Deep in the hills of Braxton County, West Virginia lies a small town with a big secret. The town is known as Flatwoods, and it's home to the Flatwoods Monster. This cryptid is said to be a large, humanoid creature with a glowing red face. It's been seen by many people over the years, and it even has its own monument dedicated to it.
The owl face might be connected to aliens or other worlds.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many cryptids that are said to roam the state of West Virginia. So, if you're ever in the area, keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready. You never know what you might see.
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