So, what is the Alabama White Thang? Step right up and listen to this week's episode of Campfire Adventures! If you can find a reference to this video happening in Alabama before that, I will acknowledge you the superior being. He also describes ways people can tell a Sasquatch has been in the area, bent or snapped trees, or trees arranged in a "tee pee" shape. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Dare to Cross the Roughest Sea Route in the World: DrakePassage. So intriguing !! A person? Jason Offutt is paranormal investigator, an author of several paranormal books such as What Lurks Beyond, Darkness Walks: Shadow People Among us, Haunted Missouri, and Paranormal Missouri and a teacher of journalism at Northwest Missouri State University. Some say that it has no eyes at all. Hear about whether this cryptid should be feared or celebrated. The figure was as much as 7 feet tall, wearing dark clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Some have reported that even though it stands on two legs, it runs on all fours. 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. This video alledgedly comes from Carbondale Pa, 2008. It walked over the hill so she didnt have a long time to observe it. The majority of experiences with the White Thang are encountered when light exposes its appearance. high school in east central Alabama. Below is a look at five mythical creatures reported to roam Alabama. To be more specific, many folks in Huntsville, Alabama in the Bailey Cove neighborhood, share stories of hearing high-pitched screams at night. My great aunt remembers this from when she was a child. The White Thang was in her garden, pilfering vegetables. According to other family members she called it a Polar Bear. The Alabama Bigfoot Society have shared a video discussing the creature. Among some of the more strange descriptions reported, one stands out as the weirdest: a tall white creature standing roughly seven feet tall and resembling that of a kangaroo with the head of a cat. It is Thang not Thing. They returned to the same spot at some point in the near future and there was nothing there. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. So an egret eating a snake is nothing out of the ordinary, but an egret eating the same snake twice because it has a massive hole in its neck . According to the McDowell News of Marion, North Carolina, during World War II, the United States military succeeded in crossbreeding mountain lions and gray wolves in rural Alabama in an attempt to create a species of intelligent, vicious creatures to use as messengers in a war zone. That spring, a creature dubbed the Wolf Woman of Mobile made her appearance to people along Davis Avenue and in the community of Plateau, according to reports in The Press-Register at the time. In northern Alabama, stories have been circulating since the 1940s about a mysterious, white creature who lurks behind dark corners and does not want to be found. Witnesses described the creature as "pretty and hairy," and "the top half was a woman and the bottom was a wolf." One unnamed witness told the newspaper, Several of the residents have confirmed it is a feline creature. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Then it turned and walked away. (Ryan Denley/magiccityweekend.com). Sometimes, they are seen in the deep woods by a hunter, and other times closer to homes and neighborhoods. (Even if I did write it!). Known as the Alabama White Thang to locals, it is steadily gaining recognition across the country as more people share their experiences. Despite it's size, the Alabama White Thang can move extremely quickly, able to run at terrifyingly high speeds. Sightings of the Alabama White Thang. They were a little spooked and started walking faster. Whatever this creature is, it has fur as white as snow. But its not the beasts appearance or behavior that causes fright (people whove encountered the White Thang say its non-threatening); the monsters scream is what shatters peoples spirits. However, I do believe many sightings (or, rather, hearings) are misattributed encounters with known animals. The Alabama White Thang is a cryptid creature that has been spotted in a triangle of counties in Alabama. 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. Hear about whether this cryptid should be feared or celebrated. The first legend comes from an American Indian tradition. My grandmother remembers telling her once when she told the story, There arent any polar bears in Alabama!. And finally, we cant completely rule out the effect good old story telling has on reality. Sightings of the White Thang have been occurring for at least over 100 years, and still continue to this day. Have you had any experiences with the infamous Alabama White Thang? 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. Mysterious Rain of Money Falls From the Sky in Kuwait City, The Time a Sea Monster Attacked a U.S. Navy Destroyer, About That Time Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Supposedly Saw Aliens on the Moon. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Havent heard enough from our area but Ive heard enough to believe they are here. My great aunt saw the fear in their faces. There arent any giant cats in Alabama, Dodd said. As for other states weird mythical beasts, here are some picks: Alaskas Tizheruk, a large sea serpent-type creature, Californias Dark Watchers, spooky 15-feet tall creatures that roam around at night, Delawares Selbyville Swamp Monster, a hairy critter that may have started as a joke, Iowas Van Meter monster, a man-shaped bat, Louisianas Rougarou, werewolf, shape-shifting creatures, Mississippis Pascagoula River Aliens, carrot-headed aliens that visit night-fishermen, Nevadas Taho Tessie, a serpent-like monster that lives in caves, North Carolinas the Beast of Bladenboro, a giant cat-like creature that attacks livestock, Oklahomas Octopus, a lake-bound giant octopus, Rhode Islands Vampire Mercy Brown, a supposed vampire daughter of a 19th century farmer, Utahs Bear Lake Monster, a huge crocodile-like creature with a massive jaw, Virginias Snallygaster, a demonic bird-like creature. I was 15 at the time. Some say it looks like a white lion. Alabamans speculate that the "White Thang" could be an albino Bigfoot, but others have described it as looking like an upright lion. 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. The entity could still be wandering northern Alabama. Many folks are quick to label the creature as a legendary myth. Some of these eyewitnesses have had multiple encounters with the White Thang in this same scenario. I grew up in the Eastern part of Alabama, between Birmingham and the Georgia line. And they arent murderous killers either (which human beings usually arent either). Many have speculated that the White Thing is an albino Bigfoot. He said it didn't offer to hurt him or nothing.". But its large size doesn't slow it down. Excited to hear about more in our area! Perhaps there have been extremely rare albino black bears or even Spirit bears in Alabama at some point that have started the legend and have happened sporadically enough to keep it alive. It stands over 8ft tall and is covered in thick white fur. Despite being gigantic in stature, its allegedly known for its ability to move extremely quickly. The two younger girls rushed inside and were pale as sheets. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I specifically search for Alabama because thats where I am. 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. Lets take a look at 7 mysterious details on this creepy, white creature. 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. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Is it a curious alien visitor, only wanting to observe us as evidenced by the case of George Norris? She was hairy. He is described as you guessed it white in color. It has been sighted in Happy Hollow, Walnut Grove, Moody's Chapel and Wheeler Wildlife Refuge. Podcaster, Artist, Musician, Husband RECIPE: White Barbecue Sauce. Sasquatch is a household name in the United States. It's as if this cryptid is a type of ape or ape-man From another world. The purpose of this ritual was to absolve the dead person of any unconfessed sin by transferring the sin to the Sin Eater. People say the Alabama White Thang (yes, thang) has been haunting folks since the early 1900s. The creature is known for its ability to move extremely quickly, despite its size, and for its eerie screech that sounds like a woman's scream. Other witnesses have described a white, furry creature standing on four legs with a resemblance to a bobcat or mountain lion. She came upon the hunters sitting around a fire listening to stories about magic. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It was white and slick with long hair. People who have seen it on a continual basis live in rural areas. 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. 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