Ep 5. Mothman of Mason County

In season 1 episode 5 of Mountain Monsters, the team sets out to investigate the legend of the Mothman in Mason County, West Virginia. The Mothman is said to be a bird-like creature with large wings, glowing red eyes, and a chilling scream. According to eyewitness accounts, the Mothman has been spotted near an old ammunition plant in the area.

The team, consisting of five members – Trapper, Buck, Huckleberry, Jeff, and Willy – begins their investigation by interviewing locals who claim to have seen the Mothman. They hear stories of people being chased by the creature and of cars being lifted off the ground by its huge wings.

The team then sets up camp near the ammunition plant and begins their hunt for the Mothman. They use thermal imaging cameras and night vision goggles to search the area but are unable to find any signs of the creature. However, they do find evidence of something large moving through the woods.

As night falls, the team prepares to set up their trap. They create a large cage made of steel and bait it with raw meat. They hope that the Mothman will be lured into the trap by the smell of the meat.

The team then sets up a surveillance camera to monitor the trap. They wait for hours, but nothing happens. Just as they prepare to give up, they hear a strange noise coming from the woods. They investigate and find the cage has been moved and the bait is missing.

Excited by their find, the team regroups and begins searching the area for signs of the Mothman. They find enormous footprints in the ground, and the thermal imaging camera picks up a heat signature in the trees. They approach the signature and see a pair of glowing red eyes staring back at them.

With adrenaline pumping, the team gives chase, but the Mothman is too fast for them. They lose it in the darkness and return to camp dejected.

The next morning, the team discovers that their trap has been destroyed, and the steel bars have been bent out of shape. They also find scratches on the trees nearby, indicating that something powerful had been in the area.

Despite coming up short in their hunt for the Mothman, the team considers the mission a success. They know they were close to capturing it and are determined to try again. They pack up their gear and head back to base, ready for their next adventure.

In conclusion, the team comes close to catching the Mothman in this episode but falls short due to its elusive nature. The show presents the investigation of the legend of the Mothman with a mix of excitement and suspense, demonstrating the team's dedication to finding the truth behind these legends. Throughout the episode, the team encounters challenges and setbacks, making their success all the sweeter.