Witnesses report creature appeared ‘notably disappointed’ in local driving habits during Tuesday evening rush hour
HENDERSON COUNTY — The Mothman returned to Henderson Bridge Tuesday evening, positioning itself prominently above the eastbound lanes during peak traffic hours and reportedly maintaining sustained eye contact with individual motorists.
State Highway Patrol received seventeen separate calls between 5:47 PM and 6:23 PM describing a large winged creature perched on the bridge’s central support beam. Witnesses consistently reported the entity’s red eyes followed vehicles with what several described as ‘obvious judgment.’
It was definitely staring. Like when your mother finds out you haven’t called in three weeks, but with more wings.
— Margaret Fieldstone, Henderson resident
Traffic Disruption Minimal Despite Prolonged Observation
Henderson County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Deputy Marshal Franklin confirmed officers responded to the scene but found no immediate threat to public safety. The Mothman remained stationary throughout the incident, apparently content to observe traffic flow patterns.
FAST FACTS
• 17 witness reports filed
• Approximately 8 feet wingspan observed
• No aggressive behavior documented
• Bridge inspection scheduled for Friday
• Mothman declined interview requests
Local resident James Kellerton, who commutes across Henderson Bridge daily, noted the creature’s apparent interest in vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit. ‘Every time someone flew past doing seventy, those eyes would track them like a disappointed high school principal,’ Kellerton observed.
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FIELD ALERT
Motorists are advised to maintain posted speed limits when crossing Henderson Bridge. Officials stress this recommendation is unrelated to the Mothman sighting.
The Henderson Bridge sighting marks the Mothman’s fourth documented appearance this year, following incidents at Riverside Shopping Center, the municipal water treatment facility, and Greg Holloway’s apartment building laundry room. Authorities continue investigating potential patterns in the creature’s behavior.
Bridge maintenance supervisor Carl Morrison reported no structural damage following Tuesday’s incident. The Mothman departed eastward at approximately 6:30 PM, shortly after evening traffic subsided to normal levels.
THREAT LEVEL
LOW
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pennyhart@whatthecryptid.com Penny Hart · Features Writer & Community Content Specialist — WTCNN
