Cryptids in a Minute - Mothman

Who is the mysterious Mothman? Does this cryptid have good or evil intents?
Deep in the heart of West Virginia, shrouded in mystery and legend, dwells a creature that has captivated imaginations for decades-Mothman.
The tale of Mothman began in 1966, in the small town of Point Pleasant. Two young couples reported a terrifying encounter with a man-sized creature with glowing red eyes and large wings near an abandoned TNT plant.
Descriptions of Mothman vary, but witnesses often describe it as a towering figure, between 6 to 10 feet tall, with massive wings and eyes that pierce the darkness. Over the next year, over 100 sightings were reported, plunging the town into a frenzy of fear and curiosity.
The Mothman legend took a dark turn on December 15, 1967, when the Silver Bridge collapsed, tragically killing 46 people. Many believed Mothman's appearances were an omen, a warning of impending disaster.
Today, Point Pleasant embraces its eerie heritage with an annual Mothman Festival and a towering statue commemorating the creature. Mothman remains an enduring enigma, inspiring books, movies, and countless theories.
Is Mothman a harbinger of doom, a misidentified animal, or something far more mysterious? The legend lives on, waiting in the shadows, daring us to uncover the truth.