In 1952, a strange encounter in the woods of West Virginia led to the legend of a 10-foot-tall monster with glowing eyes and a distinctive style. ⁠ ⁠ Terrified but intrigued, Edward May, Freddie May, Neil Nunley, and Tommy Hyer went to discover what it could be, joined by Edward and Freddie’s mother, Kathleen May, and National Guard member Eugene Lemon. ⁠ ⁠ As the group came down the hill onto the farm, one of them shined a light on what could only be explained as a tall, “man-like” figure with a round, red face surrounded by a spade-shaped “hood,” hissing at them in anger. ⁠ ⁠ And that’s how the legend of the Flatwoods Monster began.⁠ ⁠ Though the creature was not seen again after 1952, its tale became cemented in local lore.⁠ ⁠ Today, you can visit the Flatwoods Monster Museum in Sutton, West Virginia, and get the whole story from the good folks at the Braxton County Visitors Center or you can head north on Highway 19 to Flatwoods and get a picture in one of their giant Monster Chairs located around the village.⁠ ⁠ 📸 + 📝 Photo and caption from @ilechelm! Tap the link in our bio to learn more.