THE WHITE THING OF WEST VIRGINIA

ORIGIN: Appalachian folklore.

This creature is locally known as the "Sheepsquatch." 

It is a beast that roams the thick forests and rugged hills of West Virginia, mainly in Boone, Kanawha, and Nicholas counties. 

There are many descriptions of the White Thing, but most say it is a hulking, creature covered in thick, shaggy white fur. 

It stands between 7 and 9 feet tall, with long, clawed arms, sharp teeth, and horns protruding from its head. 

The few who have seen it all say that the creature has a very strong disgustingly foul odor, something that smells somewhat like sulfur or decaying flesh.

Legends about the White Thing date back to the early 20th century, with the stories having been passed down through generations of mountain families. 

Most ecounters are usually the same: the beast suddenly appears from the woods, growling or sometimes shrieking, before charging at the terrified person. 

However, despite its aggressive behavior, there are very few accounts of it ACTUALLY harming anyone.

Some believe the creature is a guardian spirit of the forest, while others think it is a flesh-and-blood 'cryptid' that has managed to avoid scientific discovery all this time.