2 boys are near Benson‚ West Virginia under a rock overhang. They hear and observe an unknown bipedal creature that has blocked their way out of the area. What was it?The witness wrote me to tell of his experience:“I think it was the summer of 1982. My friend Mike and I used to spend hours on the hills behind my grandmother's house on 48th Street in Benwood‚ West Virginia. Route 2‚ a four-lane highway‚ and the railroad tracks were right there. Even though Mike and I were just kids‚ both around 11‚ we disobeyed our parents and carefully crossed the four-lane highway. On the other side was what I now believe to be a game trail. No doubt created by deer on their quest for the river. This was the path to our adventure and led to all the cool spots we would come to enjoy.We climbed the hill and passed our favorite locations like that little overhang of rock that could shelter us from the rain and provide a convenient place to light a fire. We loved building small fires. We were careful though. I give us credit for that. Good old Smokey Bear did his job. A little later in our explorations‚ we found an even larger overhang that would provide shelter from even a storm. This‚ we thought to ourselves‚ was where the Indians took shelter. Despite the truth of that statement‚ we never found any indicators of modern occupation. Do not forget‚ we were 11 and 12.Now‚ the forest was beautiful that time of year. Birds were chirping and sunlight streamed through the openings in the forest canopy. I can remember the smell of some wild bush on the land‚ some aromatic thing floating through the air. I felt good that day and I was with a good friend. At some point‚ we deviated from the trail and began to move north along the side of the hill. Keep in mind we could hear the highway below. So we were able to get through. We went perhaps a few hundred yards and then began to descend. We made our own path through the woods but soon we would find our path blocked.We see something hunched over moving up and down rhythmically. There was no sound except for the creature rustling the underbrush. It looked about the size of an ape or perhaps a small bear‚ but it was now upright on two legs. We did not know what to think. My first reaction was to throw my Jolly Rancher at the creature and take off running down the hill in the direction of the highway. I think Mike did the same but at that instant‚ it was all about me. Suddenly we come to a screaming‚ screeching halt – briars! There was a whole wall of them and no clear path around them. In fact‚ we were among them before we even knew what happened. We looked around and listened but there was no sign of the creature. It must have taken us a half hour to find our way through or around the briars and find our way back to the highway.When I look back at it‚ it was an adventure but one that scared the freaking crap out of me. We returned home and made no mention of it to our parents. After all‚ they did not need to know just how far we had gone that day.”NOTE: Though the written statement implied that this was a Bigfoot encounter (according to the source)‚ it could possibly have been something else. This location is along the Ohio River and very near Wheeling‚ WV. and north of Moundsville. There have been several unexplained sightings in this area for many years‚ including upright canines‚ strange flying creatures‚ apparitions‚ bizarre humanoids‚ and UFOs. Then again‚ it's West Virginia. LonMonsters of West Virginia: Mysterious Creatures in the Mountain State - The book was written by Rosemary Ellen Guiley. Several of my reports are included as well. This is a 'must have' for any cryptid library. LonStrange West Virginia MonstersThe Wild Men of Wildcat: A Terrifying Account of 9 Days of Hell in the Central West Virginia MountainsWest Virginia Weird and WonderfulHAVE A COMMENT? GO TO OUR SUBREDDIT AND POST YOUR THOUGHTSJOIN AMAZON PRIME - Unlimited Movie/TV Streaming&; FREE 2-Day ShippingRegister a SNAP EBT CardTry Audible PlusPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS READING LISTSUBSCRIBE TO THE PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS TELEGRAM GROUPHave you had a sighting or encounter?Contact me by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonAccess Phantoms &; Monsters Posts on Twitter 'X'-----YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! THANKS-----ALIEN THREAT: FLORIDA'S GULF COAST | Join Us For LIVE CHAT | Questions &; Answers #Aliens #FloridaI feel that intelligent non-human species reside on planet Earth. I have not recognized these alien species living among us‚ but I believe this theory is entirely possible.In the summer of 2008‚ I started talking to David Eckhart who was a proclaimed experiencer. He lived in a large home in a wooded area near Pensacola‚ Florida that he described as his 'dream home.' The house had a beautiful wood interior with cathedral ceilings and lots of room for his family. David was a successful carpenter and contractor who wanted nothing more than to reap the rewards of years of hard work and enjoy life.But‚ for some unknown reason‚ he and his family were chosen to witness a world within our own. In our first conversation‚ David repeated a story he had previously told other people‚ including NUFORC and MUFON investigators. I had heard similar scenarios in the past‚ but there was something different about David's saga‚ which struck a chord in me.Over the past 15 years‚ I have been privy to videos‚ audio‚ screencaps‚ and other evidence that David has provided to me. His incredible story of countless abductions and home invasions by these beings has been presented in several radio interviews. As well‚ I have uploaded videos and photographs to my blog to gauge the reaction of the paranormal community. Overall‚ the reception has been somewhat mixed‚ but that was expected.So‚ David put his faith in me and I did the same with him and we waited. I had decided not to post further details of David's encounters and evidence‚ to back off‚ to wait and see what happens. Well‚ as a result of the research‚ David's story has been told through multiple media interviews and presented on several television programs. I wrote an entire chapter about David's saga in my book ' Alien Disclosure: Experiencers Expose Reality.'But David's ordeal is only one of many alien encounters and abduction accounts that have originated on Florida's Gulf Coast. So‚ please listen to the following accounts I have received from witnesses who recall their encounters‚ and then decide for yourself. 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A cat started hanging around a house‚ rolling on the ground‚ asking for attention until he found kind people to love and spoil him. U-turn the catGillyA friendly cat showed up on the porch of a house and decided to stick around. He walked up to the lady who lived there and flopped down in front of her‚ begging for attention.The finder noticed his interesting-shaped ears and was charmed by his sweet‚ affectionate disposition. Knowing a cat like him shouldn't be on the streets‚ she wanted to help him. No one came to claim the tabby‚ so the finder contacted her local rescue‚ Little Wanderers NYC."We couldn't leave him outside for a minute longer‚" Little Wanderers NYC shared with Love Meow. He started hanging around a house asking for attentionLittleWanderersNYCThe cat named U-turn was about 4-5 years old and came with round-shaped teddy bear ears. "He made it to the veterinarian for a wellness examination. It turns out he was born that way." He might be related to the "American Curl" as he "has all the breed characteristics."On Easter‚ Gilly came across a post from the rescue seeking a foster volunteer for U-turn‚ and she jumped at the chance. He rolled on his back for belly rubsLittleWanderersNYC"We recently lost our tabby boy. In his honor and memory‚ we decided to open our home and hearts and serve as a foster family‚" Gilly told Love Meow.She set up a comfortable room with food‚ treats‚ and all the amenities and went to pick up U-turn. He has a pair of teddy bear earsGillyU-turn stepped out of the carrier with his tail held high and made a beeline for attention and pets."I thought we would be getting a tough guy from the Bronx. He is the snuggliest snuggle bug of all snuggle bugs. He is truly a magical feline." GillyAfter exploring his new space and getting plenty of snuggles‚ he conked out on a comfy blanket under Gilly's bed and had a night of uninterrupted slumber."He went to sleep...until noon the next day. He was exhausted. He knew he was safe and just let himself dream away." GillyIn no time‚ Gilly discovered U-turn's favorite thing in the world - belly rubs. He sprawled out on his back with his belly on display‚ ready to be spoiled.The second he was petted‚ his purr motor switched on‚ and his paws kneaded away‚ making biscuits in the air. He makes biscuits while getting belly rubsGilly"We have a little nighttime routine where I sit on the rug on the floor‚ and he will come and lie beside me‚ and I will pet him until he falls asleep. He is like a puppy in a cat."U-turn is starting to play with toys but would cuddle with his people all day and night if he could. GillyHe lays his head on their hand‚ using it as a pillow for comfort. "He is very well-mannered and smart. Very easy going and easy to communicate with." He likes to lay his head on an open hand like a pillowGillyThe former street cat is FeLV+‚ but nothing can stop him from loving life and having fun. He craves human companionship‚ nuzzles into his people for pets‚ and melts into a puddle whenever he gets belly rubs.He's very intrigued by his new wand toy and enjoys playing with his humans. GillyU-turn has pure bliss written all over his face now that he's indoors. He has a wonderful foster family to cater to his every whim and ensure he's loved and spoiled endlessly. GillyShare this story with your friends. More on U-turn and Little Wanderers NYC on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Six Kittens Convince Shelter Volunteer to Take Them Home So They Can Have What They Wanted Together

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The family of an 11-year-old boy is filing a lawsuit against a Hindu temple in Texas after they say he was left disfigured from being branded with a hot iron in a religious ceremony. Vijay Cheruvu said his son suffers from extreme pain and permanent disfigurement over the branding he received without the father's notification or approval. “I was shocked. I didn’t know how to handle it. My primary concern is for my son’s well-being‚” Cheruvu said to KHOU-TV. The lawsuit claims that over a 100 participated in the ceremony at the Ashtalakshmi Temple off Synott Road in Sugar Land in August. Three of those participants were children‚ including Cheruvu's son. He said his son was branded in two spots on his shoulder in the shape of a Hindu god named Vishnu. Attorney Brant Stogner said that the boy was left with an infection and with burns from the incident. They are suing the temple and its parent company over the incident and are seeking $1 million. “This is not a ceremony that’s widely used across Hinduism‚ this is something that’s a very small sect‚” Stogner explained. The child was not identified‚ but attorneys read an impact statement from the boy. "I was so surprised. I did not know that anything was going to happen like this. I was shocked when they did it on my shoulder and it hurted so much that I almost cried‚" he said in part. "They knew what they did was very wrong because they told me to keep it secret from everyone else. But I had to tell my dad when the pain got worse and it became infected‚" he added. Stogner said that legally‚ a child is not able to consent to religious disfigurement. "It doesn’t matter what your religion is‚ you don’t get to burn children‚" he said. Cheruvu says that his son was taken to the temple by his ex-wife. The son was branded‚ but the mother was not. Cheruvu's attorney says that the act was contrary to Texas law. "Under Texas law‚ both statutory and common law‚ a child cannot consent to being burned or scarred. A child’s mother cannot consent for her son or her daughter to be burned or scarred‚" Stogner said. The father says that being branded shows allegiance to a particular religious leader and is not a part of the religious faith which he shares. "This is a traveling guru‚ and he probably goes all over the place doing this‚ goes to different temples doing this‚" says Stogner. KHOU said neither the temple nor its parent company commented on the lawsuit. "He goes to see a therapist. He’s so deeply scarred‚ mentally scarred‚ and then there’s all the pain‚" said the father. An advertisement outside the Hindu temple says that it is constructing the fourth-largest statue in the U.S. Here's more about the lawsuit: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is continuing to steadfastly support the nation of Israel as the Jewish state wages war against Hamas in response to the horrific October attack in which terrorists committed atrocities‚ including rape‚ murder‚ and kidnapping."Hamas is confident we're going to capitulate—but it's never going to be me. Hamas only deserves elimination. This war is the sum total of daily‚ raw tragedies. The vast majority of the harshest criticism &; all responsibility for this war belongs to Hamas. Stand with Israel‚" Fetterman said in a tweet. — (@) The senator has been stalwart in supporting Israel and condemning Hamas."Hamas is not a group of 'militants' or engaging in 'insurgency'—just rapists and cowards hiding behind innocent civilians‚" a post last week on the @SenFettermanPA X account read in part. "Israel absolutely has the right to pursue and dismantle Hamas to surrender or neutralization. True peace is possible through this imperative‚" another post declared. — (@) Israel has acknowledged responsibility for a strike that killed multiple World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid workers. Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi said that the attack was not executed with the intent of harming the workers and called it a "mistake that followed a misidentification." President Joe Biden criticized Israel in a statement‚ saying that he was "outraged and heartbroken by the deaths" and that Israel has failed to do enough to shield civilians."Israel has not done enough to protect aid workers trying to deliver desperately needed help to civilians. Incidents like yesterday's simply should not happen. Israel has also not done enough to protect civilians. The United States has repeatedly urged Israel to deconflict their military operations against Hamas with humanitarian operations‚ in order to avoid civilian casualties‚" Biden said in the Tuesday statement.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Kenneth Parnell abducted Steven Stayner in 1972 and Timmy White in 1980. Then‚ after serving just five years in prison for his crimes‚ he tried to buy another child for $500. The post The Sickening Crimes Of Kenneth Parnell‚ The ‘Sexual Psychopath’ Who Kidnapped Steven Stayner And Timmy White appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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