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The video covers the mysterious phenomena surrounding a hole discovered by Mel Waters on his property in Manastash Ridge, Washington. This hole exhibited strange characteristics, such as never filling with trash, repelling animals, and emitting odd radio signals. Mel's attempts to measure its depth were futile, and local wildlife behaved unusually around it. Seeking public advice, Mel contacted *Coast to Coast AM* with Art Bell, leading to increased attention and subsequent military intervention, which restricted access under dubious claims.
Despite attempts to reclaim his property, Mel faced intimidation and threats, eventually retreating. Speculations about the hole ranged from it being a portal to other dimensions to a tunnel to a hollow Earth. Historical evidence and Native American lore suggested longstanding recognition of its mystique. Mel's experiences became further convoluted with tales of unusual experiments involving supernatural occurrences, such as ice that wouldn’t melt and bizarre creatures emerging from dead animals.
Mel’s disappearance stirred further intrigue, with theories about government cover-ups and alternative identities. Despite the lack of tangible evidence like photographs, the saga of Mel’s Hole captivated public imagination, bolstered by Art Bell's engaging storytelling. The video concludes by noting the importance of integrity in disseminating such urban legends and expressing gratitude to their community of viewers and supporters.
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In this part of the video, there’s an exploration of a mysterious hole on Mel Waters’ property in Manastash Ridge, Washington. Initially used as a trash dump, the hole exhibited bizarre traits, such as never filling up with garbage, repelling animals, and emitting strange radio signals. Curious, Mel attempted to determine the hole’s depth using extensive fishing lines, reaching up to 80,000 feet without finding a bottom. Additionally, it was noted that nearby wildlife avoided the area, and a neighbor recounted an eerie event where his dead dog, disposed of in the hole, reappeared alive days later, though it did not recognize him.
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In this segment, the video discusses Mel, who discovered a mysterious hole on his property that he could not understand. Seeking help, he contacted Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell in February 1997. The show, with millions of listeners, provided Mel with diverse advice on investigating the hole. However, revealing the hole’s details led to widespread awareness and interest. The U.S. military soon blocked access to Mel’s property, claiming a plane crash, though there were no signs of such an event. The hole seemed to affect its surroundings, making radios act strangely and causing animals to avoid the area.
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In this part of the video, Mel attempts to confront the person in charge of his land, who intimates that it could be falsely claimed as a drug lab if he doesn’t leave. When Mel threatens media exposure, the man accepts, knowing the story would be unbelievable to the public.
Later, a neighbor reports seeing a dark beam from the mysterious hole, sparking various theories among Art Bell and the audience about UFOs, paranormal activity, and potential portals to other dimensions or alternate realities. Some even speculate it could be a tunnel to a hollow Earth.
Mel couldn’t access his property anymore, so he sought local information, learning of historical stone columns around the hole. An audience member warns Mel that government monitoring could escalate problems. Mel schedules a return to the show but mysteriously doesn’t appear or respond, and a television crew finds military evidence near the site.
Mel goes silent for three years, during which he was offered three million dollars annually to lease his land under conditions of a non-disclosure agreement and immediate relocation. He moves to Australia but eventually returns to the U.S. and reconnects with Art Bell.
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In this part of the video, Mel recounts a series of unusual and troubling events. On his way to visit his nephew, Mel experiences an altercation on a bus leading to police intervention and subsequent disorientation. He blacks out and wakes up in San Francisco 12 days later, discovering missing back teeth, needle marks, and the absence of personal belongings. Legal troubles ensue regarding unauthorized constructions on his property, which he claims were done by the government. After discussing these experiences on a show, his bank account is emptied, although many criticize his story as a hoax. Evidence of military activity adds to the mystery. Later, a Native American tribe invites Mel to Nevada to explore another bottomless hole on public land, considered sacred by local Basque shepherds who have known of its existence for over 200 years.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the exploration of a mysterious hole similar to Mel’s Hole but with a few key differences such as a metal collar and continuous heat. Mel and his companions, referred to as The Basque, conducted several experiments including lowering a bucket of ice into the hole, which resulted in bizarre outcomes like ice that didn’t melt and even ignited when exposed to flame. They then lowered a sheep into the hole, which died and appeared to be cooked from the inside. Upon performing an autopsy, they discovered a giant tumor inside the sheep that contained a seal-like creature with human-like eyes. This creature seemed to want to return to the hole.
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In this part of the video, the narrator recounts several bizarre and supernatural events surrounding Mel and his interactions with a mysterious creature and a strange hole. Mel, previously diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer, claims to have been cured after an encounter with a slimy creature that emitted an ozone-like smell. The men observing the creature experienced what they felt was a transcendent moment before it leaped into the hole. Upon returning with a bucket of burning ice, one of the Basque individuals discovered it could warm his cabin, but it also caused extreme dryness and eventually led to the cabin’s collapse. The stove, which fell underground, created a perfectly smooth new hole that mimicked a bottomless pit. Additionally, the Basque reported visits from the creature, perceiving it as a spiritual and benevolent presence, evidenced by brightly colored, bullet-proof birds. They even claimed the creature communicated with them via a unique language of beeps and clicks, warning about the dangerous ice. The segment ends with discussions about the potential implications and recordings of this odd communication.
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In this segment, Mel agrees to return to the show with various forms of evidence, but after this agreement, he disappears and ceases all communication with Art. Despite intensive searches and multiple claims of having found the mysterious hole in Washington, all purported discoveries have been debunked. Various theories about Mel, including the possibility of him using a pseudonym, are discussed. The story’s credibility is questioned due to the lack of tangible evidence, such as photographs, which Mel often claimed were either not taken or impossible to take near the hole. Despite persistent skepticism and the story’s implausibility from a geological standpoint, Mel’s account retains a following, though the existence of the hole remains unverified.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reflects on the storytelling approach used by Art Bell, highlighting how Bell’s storytelling captivated listeners and became legendary. The speaker criticizes channels that omit facts for clicks, advocating for a more honest and grounded approach to urban legends. The segment ends with a thank you message from AJ and Hecklefish, encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, share, and suggest future topics. The speaker also gives a shoutout to generous Patreon supporters and provides information on how to support the channel.