Veggieman: Plant-like Alien Seen in WV
An artist’s impression of the Veggieman. Photo: Cryptid Wiki
The Veggieman was a strange creature witnessed by a hunter in the woods around Fairmount, West Virginia in 1968. The hunter believed the creature was extraterrestrial in origin.
The Veggieman Sighting
Embarking on a hunting expedition amidst the rustic woods of Fairmont, West Virginia, in the year 1968, Jennings Frederick found himself in the midst of an extraordinary encounter.
As he stealthily made his way through the wilderness, his senses heightened by the anticipation of spotting game, an unusual sound caught his attention. It was as if a record player were playing at an accelerated pace, accompanied by an eerie high-pitched jabbering. Intrigued and a bit apprehensive, Frederick ventured towards the origin of this strange noise.
Suddenly, a Frederick found himself standing before a terrifying creature. He estimated it to be over 7 feet tall with peculiar blend of humanoid and plant-like characteristics. Its thin, semi-human shape sent a shiver down the hunter's spine as he took in the sight.
The Veggieman had large ears with striking eyes that oscillated in a captivating display of rapidly shifting colors, going from intense red to brilliant yellow in a mesmerizing spectacle. The hunter couldn't tear his gaze away.
As he studied the creature, he noticed its thin arms, resembling swaying reeds by a river bank, and his eyes widened with a mix of fascination and unease. The ends of its elongated fingers bore suction cups adorned with protruding thorns.
The Veggieman Communicates with Jennings Frederick
According to Frederick, the Veggieman appeared weakened and sickly, its condition lending an air of vulnerability to its mysterious presence. As the jabbering escalated, a profound moment unfolded when Frederick was suddenly able to hear distinct words amidst the chaotic sounds. It was as if the creature possessed the ability for telepathic communication, its message ringing clear within Frederick's mind.
The creature's words carried an urgent plea for help and a desire to communicate. The Veggieman reassured Frederick that it meant no harm and claimed to have knowledge about humanity.
The Veggieman requested medical aid and begged Frederick to assist. Before he could react, the creature suddenly lunged at Frederick, wrapping him tightly in its surprisingly strong arms.
Caught within the creature's grip, Frederick found himself unable to break free as the thorns on its fingers pierced his skin. Instead of feeling pain or fear, he became captivated by the mesmerizing colors that flickered within the creature's eyes.
Just as abruptly as it had appeared, the Vegetable Man abruptly released Frederick and swiftly made its escape, vanishing into the distance with remarkable agility.
As Frederick struggled to comprehend the ordeal, he was met with an unexpected deep humming sound emanating from beyond a nearby hill. He speculated that it might have been the sound of the creature's spacecraft, leading him to believe the creature may have been extraterrestrial.
Since the remarkable events of 1968, the encounter with the Vegetable Man remains an isolated incident. No further sightings or encounters have been reported to date, leaving it as an enigmatic and unique episode in the realm of the unexplained.
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If you enjoyed learning about the Veggieman you might also be interested in other possible extraterrestrial encounters such as Indrid Cold or Sam the Sandown Clown.
