Cryptids / Creatures
Van Meter Visitor
Newspaper stories from Van Meter described a strange winged creature or creatures that reportedly flew over town and emitted a bright light. Armed residents were said to have confronted the beings near a mine.
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Newspaper stories from Van Meter described a strange winged creature or creatures that reportedly flew over town and emitted a bright light. Armed residents were said to have confronted the beings near a mine.
Source classification: documented · Status: reported.
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