West Virginia Campers' Encounter: Large, Hairy Creature Near Folks Run

Posted Friday, January 19, 2024

By Squatchable.com staff

Have you ever heard of the Mothman? If not, you're in for a treat. While watching some videos on YouTube, I came across one from The Insomnia Society about a group of campers who had a terrifying encounter with a white Bigfoot creature in West Virginia. But what really caught my attention was the mention of another cryptid - the Mothman. According to the video, a group of campers in West Virginia had a close encounter with a large, hairy creature while camping in 2015. The creature, which was described as looking like a "huge wet Shaggy Dog," approached the campers but was stopped by a river. As it waited for an opportunity to cross, a scream echoed through the trees and the creature retreated into the forest. But here's where things get really interesting - the campers' experience closely matches a story from 1999, in which a group of campers in the mountain state heard a blood-curdling scream and saw a huge white-haired creature with horns tearing into their camp. They reported that the creature just stood at the edge of the woodline, looking at them. And when they returned later, they found all their things ransacked. Now, you might be thinking - what does this have to do with the Mothman? Well, the Mothman is a cryptid that was first sighted in the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia in the 1960s. It was described as a large, winged creature with glowing red eyes. And here's the kicker - the Mothman was reportedly seen in the same area where the white Bigfoot creature was spotted in the video. So, what does this all mean? It's hard to say for sure, but it's definitely food for thought. Could the white Bigfoot creature and the Mothman be related? Or could they be two separate cryptids that just happen to inhabit the same area? Whatever the case may be, it's clear that there is still much to be discovered when it comes to the world of the unknown. If you're interested in learning more about the Mothman, I would highly recommend checking out the documentary "The Mothman Prophecies" or reading John Keel's book of the same name. And, of course, be sure to watch the video from The Insomnia Society to hear more about the campers' encounter with the white Bigfoot creature. Who knows - you might just learn something new and exciting.