Cryptid Monster - Grafton

The Grafton Monster, a cryptid first spotted in West Virginia in 1964, is also known as 'The Beast of Grafton', 'The headless horror', 'The Thing', or simply 'Grafty'. Described as a colossal 7-9ft tall, 4ft wide creature with all-white or gray, seal-like skin and no discernible head or face, it was encountered briefly one night.

• Cryptid Description: A colossal 7-9ft tall, 4ft wide creature with white or gray, seal-like skin and no visible head or face, spotted briefly in 1964 in Grafton, West Virginia
• First Sighting: On June 16, 1964, journalist Robert Cockrell saw a massive, gray, hairless 'thing' by the roadside while driving home late at night
• Brave Investigation: Cockrell returned with friends to investigate the strange sighting
• Evidence of Presence: Upon returning, they found the grass flattened as if something heavy had been there
• Unexplained Event: After hearing a low whistle, their car refused to start
• Widespread Sightings: The following night, over 20 people reported seeing the monster in the area
• Police Involvement: Authorities investigated but dismissed the sightings as a prank involving a cart and boxes
• Documentation Location: Records of the Grafton Monster can be found at the Harrison County Public Library in Clarksburg, West Virginia