Flatwoods UFO

The Flatwoods Monster is a West Virginia cryptid originating from a 1952 incident where witnesses reported a towering, spade-headed creature following a fiery crash. Skeptics attribute the sighting to a meteor and a startled barn owl, but the legend was fueled by UFOlogist hoaxes. Today, the monster is a cultural icon, driving local tourism through museums and festivals while frequently appearing in global pop culture.