The Mothman is still being seen today by
people who are too afraid to step forward.
Scattered sightings are still reported, but most
are held as private horrors.
There are several theories concerning the
Mothman phenomenon.
John Keel claimed that Mothman was related to
parapsychological events in the area, including
UFO activity, Men in Black encounters,
poltergeist activity, Bigfoot and black panther
sightings, animal and human mutilations,
precognitions by witnesses, and the December 15,
1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge spanning the
Ohio River.
One of the early theories is that the Mothman
was a misidentified Sandhill Crane, which, in
the late 1960s had been a problem in surrounding
regions. Sandhill cranes can reach a height of
six feet, achieve wingspans of 10 feet, have the
general appearance described, glide for long
distances without flapping, and have an unusual
shriek. Other recent theories suggest the
possibility of the Mothman being a barn owl, an
albino owl, or perhaps a large Snowy Owl (based
on artists' impressions). Skeptics suggest that
the Mothman's "glowing eyes" are actually
red-eye caused from the reflection of light,
from flashlights, or other light sources that
witnesses may have had with them.
Another hypothesis is that the Mothmen have
been with us since the beginning of our species,
or before, and that they are an intelligent
Earth born creature. This is possible,
given abilities to evade detection. Until
recent times, new tribes and groups of humans
are also being found regularly, so the
possibility that a sentient species could
coexist with humans, and avoiding detection is
not impossible.
Mothman footprint from Greenup County Ohio 1986
Remains imagined to
be of "Mothman" found in 2001 near the
remains of
3 children that disappeared in 1986.
See the video
about this sighting »
From the West Virginia Herald -Register
Published: October 16, 2008
I’m not really surprised that
researchers commissioned by the
Appalachian Regional Commission report
that residents of the impoverished
Appalachia mountains face more mental
health issues than the rest of the
country. Add one more to many things we
are number one at — in a negative way.
Don’t get me wrong, for there are many
positives.
A few other writers and researchers
claim West Virginia is No. 1 for UFO
sightings. They advocate that this
finding is something that will help to
bring tourists and prosperity to our
state. Even that we should feel proud of
this “worthy” accomplishment.
If true, we had no control over such
outer-space visits. Are we to suppose
that our state’s natural beauty drew
these extra-terrestrials beyond mere
happenstance? How far must we allow
these grand delusions to prevail? There
must be a point where West Virginians —
you and I — say enough. Enough already!
We are rational, we are reasonably
educated people. We do not care to be
the laughing stock of the nation: We do
not need to lower ourselves by welcoming
every Tom, Dick, and Harry creature of
fanciful imagination to walk in our
doors, or roam, or abduct citizens from
our rural countrysides and towns.
We’ve had population decrease already
without move, heaven forbid.
Mothman, the Flatwoods Monster, Big
Foot, and many others are intriguing.
There may be a grain or two of truth to
some of them.
But I also suggest that stress and
depression, joblessness, and boredom can
help inspire people to see things that
simply do not exist.
I know a person who states he’s seen Big
Foot roaming the town of Glen Rogers
(Wyoming County) at night.
He asked me what should he do. I told
him to take two aspirin and get some
sleep. A fresh and alert mind is more
likely to see Elvis than aliens.
Anyway, it’s not time yet to set out
“Open For Business” signs (for any of
them). Let them go somewhere else to
play.
Lonnie B., Pineville
 In 1837, another dark creature
emerged upon the world with glowing read
eyes. He was titled "Spring Heeled
Jack" and proceeded to terrorize London,
England, for years to come.
As with other
Mothman appearances, 1837 was a momentous
year, as it was the year that Queen Victoria
acceded to the Royal Thrown of Great
Britain, following the death of King William
IV.
Because of the
sensationalizing of the Springheeled Jack
incidents, we may never know if there was an
Indrid Cold, or similar character, of
prophetic pronouncements.
To learn more
about Springheeled Jack visit
www.Springheeled-Jack.com
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