Van Meter Visitor

In 1903, the small town of Van Meter, Iowa was shaken by a terrifying encounter with a creature unlike anything seen before. Described as part beast and part bat-like monster, the Van Meter Visitor was said to stalk the town at night—leaving residents armed, frightened, and desperate for answers.

Was it a cryptid? A mass hallucination? Or something paranormal that defied explanation? Esther and Mr. Lockwood dig into eyewitness accounts, the strange details surrounding the week-long event, and the lasting legend of this mysterious visitor.

👣 Cryptids, folklore, and one of the Midwest’s strangest encounters—you won’t want to miss this one.

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📖 For a deeper dive into the case, check out the book: The Van Meter Visitor: A True and Mysterious Encounter with the Unknown on Amazon.

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