By Tim Binnall
The Ouija board, cryptids, and law enforcement UFO sightings were among the fascinating topics explored on Coast to Coast AM this past week. And, here at the C2C website, we told you about an eerie humanoid figure filmed in Mexico, a bizarre arrest at an Indiana Applebee's, and a weird 'sign war' that has become the talk of a North Carolina community. Check out our round-up of highlights from the past week ... In Coast You Missed It.
Cryptids were a hot topic of conversation this week on Coast to Coast AM, beginning with Tuesday night's program wherein paranormal investigator Eric Mintel discussed possible Bigfoot activity in New Jersey and Wisconsin's Beast of Bray Road. Regarding the latter cryptid, he recalled hearing an unsettling howl while visiting the infamous location where the suspected bipedal canine is said to lurk. Then, on Thursday night's program, author Rob Karnafel vividly recounted his own Sasquatch sighting in Michigan's Manistee National Forest and how the experience left him wanting to know everything he could about the elusive creature.
This past week featured a pair of stories centered around peculiar otherworldly beings. First, in Mexico, a viral video showed what appeared to be an eerie-looking humanoid that appeared behind and subsequently terrified two friends sitting on a beach in Cancun. Some viewers posited that the creepy figure was an alien or a demon, while skeptics argued that the footage was a clever hoax. Meanwhile, a man walking his dog near a British forest that is infamous for its paranormal activity reported a truly chilling experience wherein he encountered what he believes to have been a Black Eyed Kid that tugged on his coat, unleashed a terrifying giggle, and vanished into the woods.
The Ouija board took center stage on Monday night's program as renowned experts on the infamous device, museum owner John Kozik and historian Robert Murch, talked about the rich history of the 'mystical game.' Dispelling the notion that the Ouija board is inherently evil, Murch mused that it acts more like a mirror in that it reflects whatever mindset one brings to it. To that end, he offered some suggestions for having a safe session, such as coming into it with questions already in mind. Meanwhile, Kozik talked about the evolution of the game from homemade devices to commercially produced boards, including the wondrous tale of where the name 'Ouija' originated.
Two particularly strange arrests popped up on our radar this past week, beginning with a bizarre bust at an Indiana Applebee's. The weird incident centered around a dispute over the shareability of the restaurant's 'All You Can Eat' meal deal. The strange argument grew so heated that cops were called to the scene to settle the matter, but one patron was so incensed that she actually wound up being arrested in the parking lot for disorderly conduct. Later in the week, Canadian authorities caught a talented, but misguided man who had allegedly been carving remarkably detailed faces into trees on public land. While the suspected vandal's handiwork is commendable in its artistry, officials say that the unauthorized and illegal pieces leave the trees susceptible to serious health risks.
While the stigma surrounding UFO sightings by pilots has greatly diminished in recent years, law enforcement officers continue to grapple with the possible ridicule they may face if they report seeing an aerial anomaly. On Sunday night's program, retired Arizona police officers Marianne Robb and Dave Rich discussed this predicament. The pair noted that there are no formal reporting protocols for cops who have a UFO sighting, which is an issue that they hope to help change in the future. During their appearance, Robb and Rich shared several stories from law enforcement personnel who reported unusual anomalies, including a 1975 mass sighting in North Carolina and a 1978 case involving a Canadian Mountie.
By far the weirdest story of the week came by way of North Carolina where a community has become gripped by a strange 'sign war.' The bizarre billboard battle began when two Morehead City restaurants started using the placards outside their respective businesses to exchange amusing barbs with each other. The curious 'conversation' quickly captured the imagination of the community, leading to other establishments getting in on the act. Now, people driving through the small town are treated to an array of amusing messages as a staggering 70 businesses have taken part in the craze that has become the talk of the town.
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