This creature is close to my heart, because it is close to my home. She was exotic. "On a moonlit night in early fall, Jim Jackson loaded his two horse wagon with his barrels of homemade moonshine and headed for the commissary in Galloway, a mining town a few miles from his home Glancing over his right shoulder his eyes fell upon a peculiar looking creature waltzing on two feet behind his wagon. Some have described the scream as sounding like that of a panther. She headed out into her garden, which lay between her house and the one I grew up in. In fact, many states have their own version of Bigfoot. Copyright 2019 Sasquatch Chronicles. Being a feisty thing, the woman, who lived alone, grabbed up her garden hoe (I kid you not) and charged outside to investigate. The second legend is slightly more modern, but just as magical, or at least Wellsian. Alabamans speculate that the "White Thang" could be an albino Bigfoot, but others have described it as looking like an upright lion. Many people claim that the creature sounds like a woman screaming, others report that a foul odor, like that of dead animals, fills the air when the creature is around. Some of the tales above come from her book, "Forgotten Tales of Alabama." Just sayin. "Massive" is the Word. Deep in the North Alabama woods lurks a creature that many people claim to have seen. Come now, and let us reason together, saith theLord. 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. The woman on the other end of the telephone call was frantic. Today, Abbeville remembers Huggin' Molly by venturing downtown and stopping in a cafe named for the phantom. So intriguing !! They returned to the same spot at some point in the near future and there was nothing there. They are all impossible to verify, and have probably been re-told and misremembered (Even by myself). Wow, I live in Alabama and didnt find this out until I read a book all about sightings of weird creatures in Alabama. People who have seen it on a continual basis live in rural areas. The creatures howls are said to sound like a woman screaming. Every eyewitness reports that it has glowing, red eyes. The eyes of the creature appeared to be wise, smart like it was thinking. Or maybe the Wampus Cat is just a mountain lion, although Kevin Dodd from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources denies any such animal exists in the state. Share in the comments below. One witness, by the name of George Norris, came face to face with the creature in Enon Graveyard in Winston County. This video alledgedly comes from Carbondale Pa, 2008. Several hikers and fishermen through the years have shared similar stories with their eerie experience with the creature. Perhaps the White Thang is an invention of the imagination, an omen or harbinger of death or bad luck. RECIPE: White Barbecue Sauce. It walked over the hill so she didnt have a long time to observe it. A team of researchers of the White Thing started a Facebook page called Alabama White Thang. But its large size doesn't slow it down. Change). Many sightings of the White Thang have been reported at the wildlife refuge in Morgan County. He reportedly stands about 8 feet tall with glowing red eyes. Deep in the woods of Alabama lurks a creature that many claim to have seen.You've heard of Bigfoot. The Alabama Bigfoot Society have shared a video discussing the creature. Stay up to date with all things Magic City Weekend! Until this day, this incident is repeated among the residents of Winston County. The world is full of tales, adventure, and life. Reports of the White Thang (yes, "Thang." Remember, this is Alabama) date back to the 1930s, and reports of the monster vary. Get weird and grab yours today and remember: home is . Like this monster from our first state, Alabama - the Alabama White Thang. The men discovered her, and cursed her to spend eternity as a half-woman/half-mountain lion. The monster, although in the 1930s was said to run on all fours even climbing trees to wait for people to walk beneath it in later decades has been described as upright and at least seven feet tall, although witnesses say they cant make out any detail of the monster, like hands, or facial features. It didn't behave aggressively or attempt to bring the man any harm, but merely stared at him. In my humble opinion, it is impossible to completely rule out the existence of what seems to be an unknown animal. Paranormal Investigations. A series of sightings of the Downey Booger, a half-human, half-animal, were reported in the late 1800s. Some report a foul odor like dead animals when the White Thang is around. Get weird and grab yours today and remember: home is . This series is about the lesser-known critters that crawl through our nights, and stalk the periphery of the human world. It has been described as everything from a dog to a Bigfoot to a ghost; but two things are constantthe monsters long white hair, and its scream. Reports of the White Thang (yes, Thang. Remember, this is Alabama) date back to the 1930s, and reports of the monster vary. Below is a look at five mythical creatures reported to roam Alabama. Many locals will tell you that they hear these screams on a regular basis. Sightings have been reported as far back as the 1940s and say the animal moves quickly and expel an eerie screech. Bob Gibson is credited with concocting white sauce back in 1925. Understandably freaked out, she said they then left the scene quickly. Maybe there is significance of the White Thang being White as Snow?, There arent any polar bears in Alabama!. Website by PMG Media Group. Some accounts describe it as being kangaroo or wolflike. There are hundreds of thousands of remote and undeveloped acres of forested land in Alabama and the surrounding states. I think there may be something to it. Even today, the White Thang is still seen occasionally and talked about. Residents in Northern and Central Alabama have reported seeing a creature roaming the dense woods and neighborhoods, these reports stated it was a giant, hairy monster covered in white fur, which ultimately gave the beast its name .."The Alabama White Thang". Smith reports sightings on the group's website, including the latest one in Daviston in September. That's right folks, for this week only the episode on White Thang will be the newest episode of this podcast. MORTUI VELOCES SUNT! In the book, Legends and Lore of Birmingham and Central Alabama, by Beverly Crider, George Norris, an eyewitness in the 1940s, saw the monster, and it looked like a lion you know, bushy, betwixt a dog and a lion. 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. Jared Ordis. We all love monsters. As they approached the sand bed where this weird creature had appeared, the horses came to an abrupt stop. Most sightings occur in a geographic triangle, between the cities of Birmingham, Gadsden, and Huntsville (The North-Central part of the state). Check out the documentary on the Alabama White Thang from Spectral Wolfpack Paranormal on YouTube. 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. Tonight I will be speaking to Nathan who is from Alabama and has seen this white creature two different times. This area has also reported quite a few White Thang sightings of a white, four-legged creature that resembled a mountain lion. According to Joyce Farris, whose husband is a descendant of the Downeys of Winston County, the tale is part of family lore. Do you believe? Although physical descriptions can vary, the one feature that is the same in all accounts is the white fur covering the creature. Some accounts describe it as being kangaroo or wolflike. She came upon the hunters sitting around a fire listening to stories about magic. , Above is a post I wrote as a guest on the website Small Town Myths, which you should totally check out. Naysayers argue that this is proof it is just a myth and that people are convincing themselves of folklore and not truth. Everyone has heard stories of the Bigfoot or also known as Sasquatch by the Native Americans, the hairy ape like.. biped creature, that supposedly roams the woods, predominantly around the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada. Think of an albino Bigfoot. Known as the Alabama White Thang to locals, it is steadily gaining recognition across the country as more people share their experiences. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter! Witnesses described the creature as having the lower body of a wolf and the head of a woman. To be more specific, many folks in Huntsville, Alabama in the Bailey Cove neighborhood, share stories of hearing high-pitched screams at night. During the Halloween season, Odd Travels is featuring the state's legendary hauntings and sightings of curious creatures. Change). Hear about whether this cryptid should be feared or celebrated. We talk about . Whitehead wrote: "In the later part of the 1800s, Winston County, Ala., was known for the Downey Booger." "Since my first sighting, I have spent numerous hours in the field investigating sighting reports," he said. Perfect for cryptid lovers and those who want to represent their home state with an awesome vintage shirt. There have been claims since then as well, but not like the amount people saw in 1971. So, whats the verdict on the Alabama White Thang? I was 15 at the time. I sure hate that I slept through it. Its not thing but thang. This is Alabama, remember.) Despite it's size, the Alabama White Thang can move extremely quickly, able to run at terrifyingly high speeds. Have a friend that recently told me about something he saw and because he said in Alabama I asked him what color it was. He froze; his first impulse was to try to outrun it. It has been sighted in Happy Hollow, Walnut Grove, Moody's Chapel and . The folkloric aspects, like the White Thang showing up around funerals, are certainly extra appealing to me. Original design by STRANGEOLOGY. It screamed like a woman in distress and went limping away on three feet. Join al.com reporter Kelly Kazek on her weekly journey through Alabama to record the region's quirky history, strange roadside attractions and tales of colorful characters. The creature is described as having no eyes or ears and being completely white. But the, overcome with grief and guilt, she killed herself. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He lent up against a tree and fell asleep. Please reload the page and try again. The legend of the Alabama White Thang has been a staple of the states folklore since the early 1900s. It stands over 8ft tall and is covered in thick white fur. It was a long-haired white pile of fluff that was reasonably large. 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. Something about an unknown creature (hairy or scaly, huge or small) living amongst us, unknown to science, is unsettling at best, terrifying a worst and it is exhilarating. Is it a misunderstood Bigfoot like creature, only wanting to be left in peace? However, I thought you all might enjoy my own personal story involving the White Thang. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Copyright 2023 WAFF. Also I just had another person tell me they saw something and he and his passenger didnt mention it until minutes later. By clicking submit, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and Mailchimp to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. Our advice if you ever see something that resembles one of these mythical creatures? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Youve probably heard of each of those scary yet could-be-completely made-up creatures. He later stated that it had long, slick white hair and was semi-feline in appearance.While the Alabama White Thang does sound like a frightening creature, one that you would rather not come face to face with, There are no recorded White Thang attacks on humans. Cant wait either! The Alabama White Thang is a cryptid creature that has been spotted in a triangle of counties in Alabama. Smith says that, at age 56, he remains as interested in Sasquatch as he was at age 15. It apparently reacts this way when it has been caught and disappears quickly. 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. No flashlight is needed to see its red, glowing eyes. Some theories suggest that the Alabama White Thang is, perhaps, a group of rare albino species while other theories suggest it is one entity that is spiritual. Every state has reports of these less publicized, but inherently frightening monsters, most of which have something seriously wrong with them. Sightings of half-wolf, half human creatures have been reported throughout history, with the werewolf being the most common incarnation. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Upcoming Show: The Alabama "White Thing". 59-year-old Florence man killed after being hit while riding bicycle. So far we have poured nearly 200 billion dollars into the war, but They had a feeling that something was behind them, and they looked back. Most reports are similar to Bigfoot encounters they are seen for a short time and then they are gone. No, we arent talking about the flashlight hitting the eyes and creating the animalistic red glow. Besides, there are some animals, like bears, who stand on four legs AND two legs. I did not see the entity, whether cryptid or specter, myself. Heres how it went down: The old lady who lived next door to us when I was a little boy heard a commotion one summer night. According to folklore, while alive La Llorona was a woman who had several children, but she fell in love with a man who didn't want a family. A posse was formed. Most cultures have accounts of human-like giants in their folk history, expressing a . It has been described as everything from a dog to a Bigfoot to a ghost; but two things are constant - the monster's . YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The half-wolf, half woman creature so frightened the citizenry of Mobile that people began calling The Press-Register to report the sightings. It was standing upright and walked on two legs for the brief moment she saw it. The legend of the Alabama White Thing has been prevalent since the 1940s in the triangle between Morgan, Etowah and Jefferson counties, where people reported seeing a creature more than 7 feet tall and covered in white hair. A few males and females of this new species escaped the military compound, and began to breed in the wild, becoming known as the Wampus Cat. Some describe a hairless pale skinny nimble humanoid that's been spotted in. Most sightings of the Alabama White Thang occur in a triangle between Morgan, Etowah and Jefferson counties. Was it an animal? Regardless, all encounters have been accidental; no one has successfully sought out the Alabama White Thang and succeeded in their planned search efforts. There are reports of people driving home, pulling up in their driveway and witnessing the creature as their headlights reveal its eerie presence. Our 80-year old president, meanwhile - 80 years old - he seems convinced it's 1915 and we're all living in rural Alabama, burning crosses in the front yards of terrified sharecroppers to amuse . You can also follow Spectral Wolfpack Paranormal on Facebook and Instagram. Sasquatch is a household name in the United States. 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. All three are impossible to verify and are rather vague, but happened to three different family members. An albino bear. 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A recent survey of the most mythical creature in each state named the White Thang as Alabamas pick. You can read more about the White Thang and some other of Alabamas mythical creatures here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. He was running faster than any human I ever saw, Greenhaw reported. Think of an albino Bigfoot. Often times, it is the red, glowing eyes that capture the attention of many eyewitnesses. Older Alabamians talk about seeing the White Thang around funeral wakes, with some saying that when they were a child, they knew they would see the White Thang any time someone passed away. Havent heard enough from our area but Ive heard enough to believe they are here. This creature is said to wonder around Morgan, Etowah, and Jefferson counties, or in the deep woods. Some of these eyewitnesses have had multiple encounters with the White Thang in this same scenario. Nearly every story I have heard has details of the White Thangs nails-on-a-chalkboard, cringeworthy, screeching, high-pitched scream that will send chills down your spine. Whatever it is, the Alabama White Thang has certainly caught the attention of many Alabama residents. One unnamed witness told the newspaper, Several of the residents have confirmed it is a feline creature. According to the magazine Mental Floss, there have been Bigfoot sightings in every state in the country, except Hawaii. Her large German shepherd, known in the area for its aggressiveness, was cowering, whimpering, on her front porch, but this didn't stop her. Step right up and listen to this week's episode of Campfire Adventures! They noticed that whatever it was began to follow them, so they broke into a full run. Most men, women and children know about the huge hairy biped that roams around the Pacific Northwest. She was beautiful. Some have described the scream as sounding like that of a panther. She hid, staying to hear these stories that were forbidden to women. Probably Not! Now, my mommy keeps all the doors and windows locked." He has written, produced and directed (and occasionally acted in) over a dozen plays, most of them in the Horror and Crime genres. It was 1971 when many people reported they saw Bigfoot in the hills of north Alabama. My great aunt saw the fear in their faces. She was seen at night, stalking residents, but never harming anyone. There was no ship in the field. That happens apparently to a lot of people. Tune in wherever you get your podcast to hear about how the all white cousin of bigfoot has made history in Winston Co I think much of this phenomenon in particular has stories like these at the root people recall stories and unknowingly add details to make them more consistent in their own minds. This is the first in a series of articles about monsters from each state in America, but not the well-worn monsters. (LogOut/ Unusual stories, creatures, and events around the world + essays about the unexplained. Today, this tangy, mayonnaise-based condiment, traditionally used to dress chicken, is . 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. The legends of anthropomorphic creatures stem from American Indian folklore and capture the imagination. The Alabama White Thang John Rare 4.29K subscribers Subscribe 4 views 8 minutes ago Vincent has one more collection of film that he wants to bring to you in this final installment of the. (Ryan Denley/magiccityweekend.com). Perfect for cryptid lovers and those who want to represent their home state with an awesome vintage shirt. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2022 Gray Television, Inc. Glowing red eyes in the woods, floating black orbs, and voices from the beyond! 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