A Cherokee woman, suspicious of her husbands hunting trips, dressed in the skin of a mountain lion, and followed the hunting party into the woods. He reportedly stands. All rights reserved. Step right up and listen to this week's episode of Campfire Adventures! I was 15 at the time. Alabama folklore: Have you seen Bigfoot or the Alabama White Thang? They have human type intelligence which enables them to stay hidden to some degree. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. My great grandmother Howard, who I was fortunate to know for a few years before she passed away while I was young, had an encounter from a distance years ago that she often told my father, grandmother, and uncle about. The chief grabbed his camera and left the police station, arriving at the sight of the landing at precisely 10 p.m. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Design a site like this with WordPress.com, The Gadsden Messenger has an article on the White Thang. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The sound the creature makes is said to sound like a screaming woman or a panther. It looks just like a frame from the Pennsylvania white Bigfoot video. She was beautiful. Many have speculated that the White Thing is an albino Bigfoot, or perhaps a large albino bear. They were a little spooked and started walking faster. This creature is said to wonder around Morgan, Etowah, and Jefferson counties, or in the deep woods. It was standing upright and walked on two legs for the brief moment she saw it. Witnesses described the creature as "pretty and hairy," and "the top half was a woman and the bottom was a wolf." When residents of Trussville, Alabama, began to discover their pet cats and small dogs slaughtered by an animal in 2014, official thoughts went to coyotes, but according to the Mobile, Alabama, Press-Register, canines didnt match eyewitness reports. It had a slick tail, down on the end of the tail a big ol bush of hair.. Our advice if you ever see something that resembles one of these mythical creatures? Sightings of the White Thang have been occurring for at least over 100 years, and still continue to this day. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Who really knows. I have circled the three counties on the map below. You can find egrets pretty much anywhere there is water, as the wading birds like to stick to the shorelines in search of fish, frogs, snakes, small mammals and pretty much anything else they can find. Legend claims a phantom woman would appear to children, but only at night. If stories of the paranormal interest you, make sure to check out this tale about glowing red eyes in the woods: [Glowing red eyes in the woods, floating black orbs, and voices from the beyond! WBRC Magic City Weekend]. Im not convinced. The White Thang was in her garden, pilfering vegetables. The White Thang. He froze; his first impulse was to try to outrun it. There are also eyewitnesses who have reported that the creature resembles a white lion, or a giant white sloth. Youve probably heard of each of those scary yet could-be-completely made-up creatures. Some witnesses have described a white, furry creature standing on two legs with a resemblance to that of a bigfoot character. The Devils Tree In Port St. Lucie Florida, Top 5 Inexpensive Paranormal Investigator Tools For 2023, Paranormal Conventions, Conferences & Events Near You In 2020, Do Ghosts Haunt The Kiowa Creek Bridge, Bennett Colorado. Probably Not! Some accounts describe it as being kangaroo or wolflike. Several hikers and fishermen through the years have shared similar stories with their eerie experience with the creature. The Alabama White Thang is a cryptid creature that has been spotted in a triangle of counties in Alabama. A photograph of the Metal Man Monster of Falkville, Alabama, taken by former Police Chief Jeff Greenhaw. Deep in the North Alabama woods lurks a creature that many people claim to have seen. Most sightings occur in a geographic triangle, between the cities of Birmingham, Gadsden, and Huntsville (The North-Central part of the state). Naysayers argue that this is proof it is just a myth and that people are convincing themselves of folklore and not truth. Description: The description of the White Thang tends to vary wildly. Greenhaw pushed the car to 35 miles per hour across the bumpy terrain, but the monster quickly outdistanced it. As they approached the sand bed where this weird creature had appeared, the horses came to an abrupt stop. Despite it's size, the Alabama White Thang can move extremely quickly, able to run at terrifyingly high speeds. Reports of the White Thang (yes, "Thang." Remember, this is Alabama) date back to the 1930s, and reports of the monster vary. Much of the stigma may have to do with the origins of the practice in Catholic England, where the Church had a monopoly on absolution of sin. It stands over 8ft tall and is covered in thick white fur. (Ryan Denley/magiccityweekend.com). The name Sasquatch is an amalgam of a few Native American words anglicized, and it specifically refers to the Pacific Northwestern version of the creature. And finally, we cant completely rule out the effect good old story telling has on reality. This was my close encounter with the legendary Alabama White Thang. (LogOut/ Copyright 2023 WAFF. A posse was formed. Learn how your comment data is processed. Perfect for cryptid lovers and those who want to represent their home state with an awesome vintage shirt. But its large size doesnt slow it down. I am actually a member of a Facebook group dedicated to the White Thang, where group members share similar stories to mine. What the Downey Booger was will forever be a mystery.". There's the Skunk Ape in Florida, the White Thang in Alabama, the Fouke Monster in Arkansas, Momo in Missouri, and the Wildman of Tennessee. They are all impossible to verify, and have probably been re-told and misremembered (Even by myself). A foul odor, like that of a dead animal, permeates the area when the creature is close by. Bob Gibson is credited with concocting white sauce back in 1925. So, what is the Alabama White Thang? I guess it must be a "snowbird" bigfoot that has a winter home in the south. The police were getting calls, too, and although officers would not make an official comment, they did investigate to determine what, exactly, Mobile's citizens were seeing. Think of an albino Bigfoot. high school in east central Alabama. This series is about the lesser-known critters that crawl through our nights, and stalk the periphery of the human world. The legend of the Alabama White Thang has been a staple of the state's folklore since the early 1900's. Most sightings of the Alabama White Thang occur in a triangle between Morgan, Etowah and Jefferson counties. Today, Abbeville remembers Huggin' Molly by venturing downtown and stopping in a cafe named for the phantom. If you plan to go camping in the Alabama wilderness, traveller, be sure to pack your running shoes. That's right folks, for this week only the episode on White Thang will be the newest episode of this podcast. Many theories float around that the white fur could be indicative of an albino bear or mountain lion. There are many strange things out there, traveller, and the Alabama White Thang is definitely among them.All footage and photos covered by fair use. Or just someones wild imagination? This creature is close to my heart, because it is close to my home. During the Halloween season, Odd Travels is featuring the state's legendary hauntings and sightings of curious creatures. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter! Just sayin. It has been sighted in Happy Hollow, Walnut Grove, Moody's Chapel and . If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. What is The Alabama White Thang? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. You can read an overview of the White Thang phenomenon at the link below. He was running faster than any human I ever saw, Greenhaw reported. Tonight I will be speaking to Nathan who is from Alabama and has seen this white creature two different times. The girls got to the porch lights glow, and the creature stood outside the lights reach, as if it didnt like light. The creatures howls are said to sound like a woman screaming. Story number three is the closest I ever was to the actual witness, as my uncles second wife told me this story directly and she herself was the witness. Will We Ever Be Able to Sleep Our Way to the Stars? People have reported sightings in Walnut Grove, Moody's Chapel, Happy Hollow, and Wheeler Wildlife Refuge just to name a few. Although the metal monster was never seen again, neither was the ship. When he woke up the sun was just rising, and the 'white thang' was laying right beside him, and it was looking at him. Her large German shepherd, known in the area for its aggressiveness, was cowering, whimpering, on her front porch, but this didn't stop her. The majority of sightings have occured in Jefferson, Morgan and Etowah counties, usually in caves or drainage ditches in an area called Jones Valley. This is the first in a series of articles about monsters from each state in America, but not the well-worn monsters. Some have described the scream as sounding like that of a panther. Tune in wherever you get your podcast to hear about how the all white cousin of bigfoot has made history in Winston Co Those who claim to have seen it say the monster comes at you fast with a high-pitch scream. We all love monsters. They combed the forest, only finding traces of blood leading from the sand bed to a distant cliff. They had a feeling that something was behind them, and they looked back. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The White Thang was in her garden, pilfering vegetables. WAYNE MILLER is the owner and creative director of EVIL CHEEZ PRODUCTIONS (www.evilcheezproductions.blogspot.com, www.facebook.com/evilcheezproductions), specializing in theatrical performances and haunted attractions. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Subscribe Today! Who knows perhaps Sasquatch has a big, white cousin down South! MORTUI VELOCES SUNT! It was a long-haired white pile of fluff that was reasonably large. The woman on the other end of the telephone call was frantic. Even though these stories are mine, I understand that they are like many other accounts wherein a friend-of-a-friends cousin saw something strange. Some report a foul odor like dead animals when the White Thang is around. Please reload the page and try again. Come now, and let us reason together, saith theLord. Falkville, Alabama, Police Chief Jeff Greenhaw answered the telephone shortly before 10 p.m. the night of 17 October 1973 and heard the excited voice of a resident of rural Falkville claim a space ship had landed just outside town in a field. The White Thang is a possible cousin of Bigfoot, standing at a similar reported height (5-9 feet), and most witnesses agree that it bears a strong physical resemblance to a large ape. I did not see the entity, whether cryptid or specter, myself. The news spread quickly. Many folks are quick to label the creature as a legendary myth. That's right folks, for this week only the episode on White Thang will be the newest episode of this podcast. The shriek, like a woman or a baby crying, not only barks in the dark woods at night, witnesses have heard the sound come from the hulking, white haired monster as it loomed over them and screeched into their face. Many sightings of the White Thang have been reported at the wildlife refuge in Morgan County. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Like this monster from our first state, Alabama - the Alabama White Thang. Is it a curious alien visitor, only wanting to observe us as evidenced by the case of George Norris? Understandably freaked out, she said they then left the scene quickly. The folkloric aspects, like the White Thang showing up around funerals, are certainly extra appealing to me. It's as if this cryptid is a type of ape or ape-man From another world. When Greenhaw trained his police cruiser headlights on it, the creature bolted across the field. Others extend the death-association to hog-killings. And the strangest but common thing is he had someone in the car with him that saw it but they didnt mention it until about 10 mins later. The creature is known for its ability to move extremely quickly, despite its size, and for its eerie screech that sounds like a womans scream. The purpose of this ritual was to absolve the dead person of any unconfessed sin by transferring the sin to the Sin Eater. You can also follow Spectral Wolfpack Paranormal on Facebook and Instagram. Therefore, a Sin Eater would literally be an outlaw as well as being the bearer of sins. Tune in wherever you get your podcast to hear about how the all white cousin of bigfoot has made history in Winston County Alabama. The White Thang is said to have red eye shine, and can emit a loud scream, similar to that of a woman in distress, again, similar to Bigfoot. Or perhaps it is simply an albino Black Bear or Cougar that has been misidentified. To be more specific, many folks in Huntsville, Alabama in the Bailey Cove neighborhood, share stories of hearing high-pitched screams at night. Every eyewitness reports that it has glowing, red eyes. He would be considered cursed to bear sins of deceased, and it was considered bad luck to even look upon a Sin Eater. Some of the tales above come from her book, "Forgotten Tales of Alabama." All rights reserved. We also cover 3 various sightings and dealings with White Thang. Some have reported that even though it stands on two legs, it runs on all fours. A Sin Eater would usually perform a ritual at a funeral that involved receiving a small payment, eating bread and drinking wine over the deceased, and reciting a verse or prayer. "Massive" is the Word. No flashlight is needed to see its red, glowing eyes. Original design by STRANGEOLOGY. recent survey of the most mythical creature, Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. It was white and slick with long hair. Peter J. Gossett writes on his website of Winston County history, Smith told Gossett: "Old man George Norrisseen it over there in Enon graveyard, and he said it looked like a lionyou know, bushy, betwixt a dog and a lion. He said it didn't offer to hurt him or nothing.". I think all of these have factored in over time to build a truly interesting and remarkable legend. Yes, that isnt a typo. He described it as greyish/white before I told him about the Alabama White Thang I had heard about. The world is full of tales, adventure, and life. Think of an albino Bigfoot. The figure was as much as 7 feet tall, wearing dark clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Others also saw the creature nicknamed the Downey booger and one sighting would lead to its demise, according to Whitehead. Upon exposure, the creature screams out and disappears instantly. Thats likely a new one. Copyright 2019 Sasquatch Chronicles. She was hairy. 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