The Mothman of Point Pleasant: Sightings, Prophecies & The Silver Bridge Disaster | Deep Woods Paranormal Podcast

In November 1966, the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia became ground zero

for one of the most chilling cryptid encounters in American history. A massive winged

creature with glowing red eyes — later called the Mothman — was spotted repeatedly

over the next 13 months, culminating in one of the deadliest bridge disasters in

U.S. history.

In this episode, Matt and Amanda cover the full story — from the original Scarberry

encounter in the TNT Area, to John Keel's investigation, the prophecies, the Men in

Black sightings, and the Silver Bridge collapse of December 15, 1967.

TOPICS COVERED:

• The first Mothman sightings — November 1966

• The Scarberry encounter in the TNT Area

• John Keel and The Mothman Prophecies