Tune in wherever you get your podcast to hear about how the all white cousin of bigfoot has made history in Winston Co That happens apparently to a lot of people. There have been claims since then as well, but not like the amount people saw in 1971. 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. So, what is the Alabama White Thang? The two younger girls rushed inside and were pale as sheets. When Greenhaw trained his police cruiser headlights on it, the creature bolted across the field. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool., Perhaps there is no correlation whatsoever, but I am reminded in this regard of the tradition of the Sin Eater, originating in the British Isles and undoubtedly carried to America with English immigrants. They turned around and again started toward home. Despite it's size, the Alabama White Thang can move extremely quickly, able to run at terrifyingly high speeds. It walked over the hill so she didnt have a long time to observe it. You can read an overview of the White Thang phenomenon at the link below. Residents around north Alabama have described a scary creature more than 7 feet tall and covered in thick white hair. 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. Was it an animal? One witness, by the name of George Norris, came face to face with the creature in Enon Graveyard in Winston County. The Alabama White Thang is a cryptid creature that has been spotted in a triangle of counties in Alabama. There were multiple sightings over several months and I saw this giant, hairy, 'non-existent' creature for myself, more than once. Even today, the White Thang is still seen occasionally and talked about. This was my close encounter with the legendary Alabama White Thang. The news spread quickly. The description always brings polar bears to mind; yet, I dont think Alabama has any polar bears roaming its wildlife refuges and thick, kudzu-filled, woods. No, we arent talking about the flashlight hitting the eyes and creating the animalistic red glow. The "White Thang" in question is a 7-ft-tall creature covered in white hair. Several accounts describe the Alabama White Thang as being seven to eight feet tall and covered in thick white hair. 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. A ceremonial Wampus Cat mask made by artist Monica McClain. 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. Sasquatch is a household name in the United States. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Today, Abbeville remembers Huggin' Molly by venturing downtown and stopping in a cafe named for the phantom. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. "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. Description: The description of the White Thang tends to vary wildly. 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. He said it did that stare look as it crossed their path like he wanted it to see him. My grandmother remembers telling her once when she told the story, There arent any polar bears in Alabama!. (Ryan Denley/magiccityweekend.com). You can also follow Spectral Wolfpack Paranormal on Facebook and Instagram. I wont cover Champ, the Jersey Devil, or Mothman. It's a tall white creature about 7 foot tall with a kangaroo like body and a cat head. Most reports are similar to Bigfoot encounters they are seen for a short time and then they are gone. Learn how your comment data is processed. She startled it as much as it startled her, and it ran past hermany reports describe the White Thang as being Sasquatch-like, but she said that it ran on all foursacross the garden and into our yard, where it passed near the window to the bedroom where my brother and I lay sleeping before bolting into the surrounding woods. Not human. She was seen at night, stalking residents, but never harming anyone. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. A recent survey of the most mythical creature in each state named the White Thang as Alabamas pick. If so, folks would love to hear your story! Witnesses described the creature as "pretty and hairy," and "the top half was a woman and the bottom was a wolf." Reports of the White Thang (yes, Thang. Remember, this is Alabama) date back to the 1930s, and reports of the monster vary. Read Week 2 here: 7 Most Terrifying Places in Alabama: As Seen on TV. Or just someones wild imagination? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. (LogOut/ We all love monsters. The Abbeville legend of Huggin' Molly began decades ago. 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. Review: BLUEBEARD: THE TRIAL OF GILLES DE RAIS (Part Three). 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! WBRC Magic City Weekend. Ill also leave Missouris Momo alone, as well as Arkansas Fouke Monster, and the chupacabra. The half-wolf, half woman creature so frightened the citizenry of Mobile that people began calling The Press-Register to report the sightings. The creatures howls are said to sound like a woman screaming. While some people dismiss the idea with claiming its merely a coyote or mountain lion, others are not easily convinced. Most men, women and children know about the huge hairy biped that roams around the Pacific Northwest. As they approached the sand bed where this weird creature had appeared, the horses came to an abrupt stop. What the Downey Booger was will forever be a mystery.". This is the first in a series of articles about monsters from each state in America, but not the well-worn monsters. This series is about the lesser-known critters that crawl through our nights, and stalk the periphery of the human world. Legend has it that the White Thang has the ability to move extremely quickly and is known for his eerie screech that has the sound of a womans scream. It is Thang not Thing. The descriptions that witnesses give vary wildly. The figure was as much as 7 feet tall, wearing dark clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. A foul odor, like that of a dead animal, permeates the area when the creature is close by. An albino bear. There are hundreds of thousands of remote and undeveloped acres of forested land in Alabama and the surrounding states. It seems that year we people in this area had one or more of these creatures roaming the woods in a fairly large area. The counties of Etowah, Jefferson and Morgan have had sightings of a 7 foot tall, humanoidcreature that iscovered with white hair. For more Alabama folklore and history, keep up with author and history buff, Kelly Kazek. Sightings of the Alabama White Thang go back to the 1940s. Im not convinced. They were a little spooked and started walking faster. 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. A posse was formed. You can read more about the White Thang and some other of Alabamas mythical creatures here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. But, I believe as with any subject, further details can be extracted. They noticed that whatever it was began to follow them, so they broke into a full run. 27.07 - MU Plus+ Podcast - Flames of Prophecy, 29.07 - MU Podcast - Contract with the Goddess, 27.06 - MU Plus+ Podcast - Secret Vaults of Time, 29.06 - MU Podcast - Italian Disco Abductions, 27.04 - MU Plus+ Podcast - High-Res Healing, The Mysterious Men in Black and Their Equally Weird Cars, Lab-Grown Human Mini Brains Are Being Developed for Biocomputers, Strange Accounts of Dwarf Aliens and their Apocalyptic Messages from Mexico, Unknown DNA Found in a Part of a Chilean Desert Which Looks Like Mars, Shamans, Psychedelics, and One Man's mystical Journey in the Amazon to Find a Miracle Cure. The sound the creature makes is said to sound like a screaming woman or a panther. 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). Others also saw the creature nicknamed the Downey booger and one sighting would lead to its demise, according to Whitehead. Whatever this creature is, it loves the environmental and geographical setting of northern Alabama. One version of the story claims Molly was the ghost of a woman who had lost an infant who dealt with the tragedy by hugging local children. Perfect for cryptid lovers and those who want to represent their home state with an awesome vintage shirt. My great aunt remembers this from when she was a child. Whatever this creature is, it has fur as white as snow. Finally they turned around and rode back to the Tittle house remembering a longer route they could take.". Naysayers argue that this is proof it is just a myth and that people are convincing themselves of folklore and not truth. Original design by STRANGEOLOGY. Some have described the scream as sounding like that of a panther. The reporter said the fear of witnesses seemed real, although the initial reports would have begun on April Fool's Day. Now, my mommy keeps all the doors and windows locked." Copyright 2019 Sasquatch Chronicles. And in Alabama, USA, like the local BBQ sauce, the local Bigfoot variant is white. They returned to the same spot at some point in the near future and there was nothing there. Other descriptions of the famous creature paint a picture that sounds more like a white lion. 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. 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 . During the Halloween season, Odd Travels is featuring the state's legendary hauntings and sightings of curious creatures. Change). One thing sticks out to me about many of these however people hear the White Thang instead of see it. 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. Huggin' Molly's is set in an old pharmacy, complete with a soda fountain, and offers such treats as "sandwitches" and "Molly fingers." People say the Alabama White Thang (yes, thang) has been haunting folks since the early 1900s. It stands over 8ft tall and is covered in thick white fur. Personally I dont think these things are simply primates. Some have reported that even though it walks on two legs, it runs on all fours. According to the magazine Mental Floss, there have been Bigfoot sightings in every state in the country, except Hawaii. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. These sightings would have happened in the 60's and this was a story that my girlfriend regularly heard from her grandmother while growing up.". Some say it looks like a white lion. You can read more about these creatures and see each states entry here. Sightings of half-wolf, half human creatures have been reported throughout history, with the werewolf being the most common incarnation. This area has also reported quite a few White Thang sightings of a white, four-legged creature that resembled a mountain lion. The first legend comes from an American Indian tradition. recent survey of the most mythical creature, Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Excited to hear about more in our area! This video alledgedly comes from Carbondale Pa, 2008. Upcoming Show: The Alabama "White Thing". She rolled part of it over and rather than a paw, as she expected to see, there was a pink-skinned hand. 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. Maybe there is significance of the White Thang being White as Snow?, There arent any polar bears in Alabama!. I have circled the three counties on the map below. 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. I have read reports from folks who have encountered the Alabama White Thang in Madison, Marshall, Dekalb, Lawrence, Limestone, Shelby, Blount, and Cullman counties. 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. "It's the only sauce we know here, because it's what everyone grows up on," says world barbecue champion Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama. Many unexplained sounds can be easily explained by cougar screams or owl screeches. That's right folks, for this week only the episode on White Thang will be the newest episode of this podcast. Tune in wherever you get your podcast to hear about how the all white cousin of bigfoot has made history in Winston County Alabama. He froze; his first impulse was to try to outrun it. Then it turned and walked away. Almost all of the reports state that it is 7 to 8 foot tall, covered in white hair and it's screams sound like a woman. 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. Besides, there are some animals, like bears, who stand on four legs AND two legs. 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". The second story is a bit more exciting, and is more like a Sasquatch encounter rather than a White Thang, but I feel it is still pertinent. Some report a foul odor like dead animals when the White Thang is around. The folkloric aspects, like the White Thang showing up around funerals, are certainly extra appealing to me. Sightings of the White Thang have been occurring for at least over 100 years, and still continue to this day. (Not many people see it on a continual basis. 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). Change). (LogOut/ My own personal involvement with the White Thang is rooted in three stories. I dont know about you, but I know a few folks who are adamant and confident in their experiences with the Alabama White Thang. (Even if I did write it!). The White Thang of Alabama has been a staple for the state for as long as the 1900s. 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. Who really knows. Jared Ordis. There was no ship in the field. Cant wait either! She was sure that she saw an Albino Baby Bigfoot and that the Mama picked it up and carried it away. He would be considered cursed to bear sins of deceased, and it was considered bad luck to even look upon a Sin Eater. However, I do believe many sightings (or, rather, hearings) are misattributed encounters with known animals. They combed the forest, only finding traces of blood leading from the sand bed to a distant cliff. The world is full of tales, adventure, and life. Her large German shepherd, known in the area for its aggressiveness, was cowering, whimpering, on her front porch, but this didnt stop her. When he woke up the sun was just rising, and the 'white thang' was laying right beside him, and it was looking at him. Some of these eyewitnesses have had multiple encounters with the White Thang in this same scenario. That's right folks, for this week only the episode on White Thang will be the newest episode of this podcast. Although there are numerous legends about the origin of this cat, the following two are most common in Alabama. 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. And they arent murderous killers either (which human beings usually arent either). Whatever the White Thang is, it prefers to lurk around in wooded, rural areas where it can not be seen. All rights reserved (About Us). Some have described the scream as sounding like that of a panther. The White Thang. 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. This creature is said to wonder around Morgan, Etowah, and Jefferson counties, or in the deep woods. No flashlight is needed to see its red, glowing eyes. According to her, she was driving at night with her ex-husband when they saw what appeared to be a dead/wounded sheepdog on the side of the road. Unusual stories, creatures, and events around the world + essays about the unexplained. Reported since the 1940s, the White Thang reportedly wanders the area between Morgan, Etowah and Jefferson counties. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Rumors have it, back in the 70s, a tall, hairy, monstrous looking creature trekked through the Huntsville area. Youve probably heard of each of those scary yet could-be-completely made-up creatures. Wow, I live in Alabama and didnt find this out until I read a book all about sightings of weird creatures in Alabama. So, whats the verdict on the Alabama White Thang? Legend has it that the White Thang wanders only the counties of Morgan, Etowah, and Jefferson. He said it didn't offer to hurt him or nothing.". "Massive" is the Word. Cousins John and Joe Downey were returning home from a community dance one night when they saw the creature. Understandably freaked out, she said they then left the scene quickly. Sorry.) The majority of sightings have occured in Jefferson, Morgan and Etowah counties, usually in caves or drainage ditches in an area called Jones Valley. View all posts by madison.howard. Could These Monster-Sized Snakes Be Beaten? There arent any giant cats in Alabama, Dodd said. He described it as greyish/white before I told him about the Alabama White Thang I had heard about. He was running faster than any human I ever saw, Greenhaw reported. RECIPE: White Barbecue Sauce. Dare to Cross the Roughest Sea Route in the World: DrakePassage. 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. I think it is fitting as an introduction to the White Thang. 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