Mothman Scare

The Mothman Scare occurred in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, during the late 1960s, centered around reports of a mysterious, winged creature with glowing eyes. Palpable fear and media coverage grew as witnesses described encounters, often linked to the collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967, which resulted in 46 deaths. Many believed the creature symbolized an ominous warning of disaster or meant supernatural guidance. The event combined local folklore, eyewitness accounts, and a sense of dread, reflecting societal anxieties and the power of collective imagination in shaping urban legends.