Flatwoods Monster (1952)

The Flatwoods monster (also known as the Braxton County monster, Braxie, or the Phantom of Flatwoods), in West Virginia folklore, is a creature reported to have been sighted in the town of Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States, on September 12, 1952, after a bright light crossed the night sky. Investigators now suggest the light was a meteor and the creature was a barn owl perched in a tree, with shadows making it appear to be a large humanoid. This case remains a notable entry in historical unexplained-event archives and is included here as a curated historical report.

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Wikipedia: Flatwoods monster

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatwoods_monster

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1. Occurred Sep 12, 1952 12:00 AM UTC
2. Submitted Jul 5, 2026 11:59 PM Historical Archive created
3. Approved Jul 5, 2026 11:59 PM Moderator reviewed
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