Mothman is a cryptid—or paranormal creature—most often associated with the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, located along the banks of the Ohio River. Mothman is usually described as a large monster standing over six feet tall, with wings six to ten feet across, menacing red eyes, and a body covered in feathers or fur. Mothman was first sighted in 1966 by residents of Point Pleasant, and over one hundred sightings continued to be reported through 1968 in the town and surrounding areas. It is said that Mothman usually appears just before tragedy strikes as a portent of impending doom. Most of the sightings of the creature were associated with the collapse of the Silver Bridge, which connected Point Pleasant, WV to Galliopolis, OH, in 1967. This tragedy resulted in the deaths of 46 people.

Though most of the reported Mothman activity was confined to the Point Pleasant, West Virginia area during the years of 1966-68, it has also been reportedly seen in the neighboring state of Ohio several times throughout the years since its first appearance on the other side of the Ohio River.

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