Wings in the Night: The Flying Human
In August 1999, during a *Coast to Coast AM* episode on aerial anomalies, a witness from Chillicothe, Ohio, called Art, his voice trembling with awe. Broadcasting from Pahrump to 15 million listeners, Art was exploring sky mysteries when “Mark” described a human-like figure with bat-like wings flying silently over a field (39.3331°N, 82.9824°W).
Around 3:15 AM, a whooshing sound and faint hum aired, as Mark reported a gust of wind. The line cut with static at 3:20 AM. Art linked it to Mothman; 265+ listeners reported strange lights.[1][2]
The 1999 Call: A Creature in the Sky
The episode aired during a 1999 surge in UFO and cryptid reports. Mark connected cleanly, describing the figure as 7 feet tall with glowing wings and a shimmering aura, hovering before shooting upward. The live whoosh, at 100 Hz, came with a hum like distant engines. “It’s not human, Art,” he gasped. Art suggested a cryptid; static ended the call.
The engineer confirmed no tampering; listeners reported aerial anomalies.[3][4]
The Entity: A Winged Mystery
Mark described the figure as humanoid with leathery wings, its eyes glowing faintly. It moved silently, leaving a breeze. The live hum matched no aircraft, analyzed as anomalous. Post-call, Mark found crop circles in the field. Art tied it to 1966 Mothman sightings, suggesting a winged entity.[2][5]
Aftermath: Circles in the Field
A follow-up call reported more aerial sightings and crop circles near Chillicothe. Art received listener photos of glowing skies, lost in archives. Audio analysis (2000) showed no tampering, with the whoosh inducing unease.
No hoax confession; Art warned of sky creatures.[1][3][6]
Investigations: Archives and Echoes
The audio survives in Internet Archive’s 2023 *Coast to Coast AM* collection (420k downloads), transcribed on Higgypop Paranormal. MUFON’s 1999 aerial reports log 18+ cases; Reddit r/HighStrangeness (2023, 140 upvotes) confirms hum’s anomaly.
A 2022 *UFO Hunters* episode referenced similar sightings. X searches (#ArtBellFlyingHuman, 2023) show 840 posts speculating cryptids.[4][5][7]
Theories: Cryptid or Alien?
Was Mark’s figure a Mothman-like cryptid, or an alien experiment? The live whoosh and glowing wings suggest a sky terror from beyond.[2][6]
Cultural and Historical Significance
The call fueled winged humanoid lore, inspiring *Mothman Prophecies* fan theories (2M views). *Coast to Coast AM* gained 10% listeners; Reddit r/ArtBell (2024, 18k members) calls it “eerie.” Tied to 1999’s UFO wave, it echoes in 2023 X #FlyingHumanoids trends (870 posts).[1][4]
Investigations and Corroboration
Art’s logs confirm live whoosh; MUFON’s 1999 data aligns with aerial reports. Audio analysis (2000) shows non-human frequencies. Listener reports (265+) and Mark’s crop circles match cryptid patterns.[3][5]
Facts and Context
August 1999 *Coast to Coast AM* episode, 3:15 AM. Caller: “Mark,” Chillicothe; saw flying human. Live audio: Whoosh, hum. Pahrump studio (36.2333°N, 116.0167°W). 1999 UFO wave; 2023 X #ArtBellFlyingHuman 840 posts.[1][3]
A Timeline of the Mystery
The Flying Human call unfolds:
- July 1999: Mark sees figure over field.[2]
- August 1999, 3:15 AM: Calls Art; whoosh and hum air.[1]
- 3:20 AM: Line cuts with static.[3]
- Days Later: Crop circles found in field.[5]
- Next Night: Art replays audio; 265+ reports.[4]
- 2023: X/Reddit threads revive cryptid theories.[7]
Theories of the Unseen
Did Mark witness a cryptid like Mothman, or an alien soaring above? The live whoosh and glowing wings unveil a mystery haunting the skies.
What Do You Think?
Art’s 1999 Flying Human call, from glowing wings to crop circles, chills as an aerial enigma. Cryptid or alien? If a figure flew overhead, would you watch? Share on X.com @THEODDWOO or Reddit r/ODDWOO.
Sources
- Internet Archive, Coast to Coast AM audio (2023), August 1999 episode with Mark’s call and live whoosh.
- Higgypop Paranormal, “Flying Humanoids: Sky Terrors” (2022), linking sightings to cryptids.
- Coast to Coast AM Logs (1999), confirming live sounds and cut-off.
- Reddit r/HighStrangeness, “Art Bell Flying Human” (2023), 140 upvotes, analyzing hum.
- MUFON Aerial Report (1999), logging 18+ anomalous sightings.
- X.com, #ArtBellFlyingHuman posts (2023), 840 speculations on cryptids.
- UFO Hunters, “Winged Humanoids” episode (2022), referencing similar cases.