BALTIMORE – In a harborside press conference earlier today, the legendary Mothman has vehemently denied any responsibility for the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Speaking through a half moth translator, the enigmatic creature issued a statement declaring his innocence and placing the blame squarely on the shoulders of another mythical entity—the Kraken.
“I didn’t do it,” declared the Mothman. “The Kraken is solely responsible for the ship’s malfunction and going off course. That’s what happened to the bridge. I had nothing to do with it, and quite frankly, it’s a little offensive that I get blamed for every bridge collapse because of one incident like 50 years ago.”
The Mothman’s reference to the past incident harkens back to the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1967. Eyewitnesses reported sightings of the winged creature in the vicinity prior to the disaster, leading to speculation that the Mothman may have been a harbinger of doom.
The collapse of the Silver Bridge resulted in the loss of 46 lives and became a defining moment in Mothman lore, fueling rumors and legends that persist to this day. Despite numerous sightings and encounters with the creature over the years, definitive proof of its involvement in any subsequent disasters has remained elusive.
However, the Mothman’s denial comes amidst mounting evidence linking the creature to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. A photograph purportedly depicting the Mothman flying away from the scene of the disaster has surfaced online, sparking intense debate and speculation online about the cryptid’s involvement in this tragedy.
Some skeptics dismiss the image as a Kate Middleton-style forgery, citing the lack of corroborating evidence and the ease with which digital images can be manipulated. Others, however, view it as a potential smoking gun—a tantalizing glimpse into the truth behind the bridge collapse and the Mothman’s alleged involvement.
As investigations into the cause of the collapse continue, authorities remain open-minded but cautious, wary of jumping to conclusions without concrete evidence. The Mothman, for his part, has offered to cooperate fully with any inquiries into the matter, confident that the truth will exonerate him once and for all.
In the meantime, residents of Baltimore and beyond remain on edge, grappling with the unsettling prospect of mythical creatures wreaking havoc on their infrastructure. Whether the Mothman’s protestations of innocence hold true or whether the truth lies hidden amidst the shadows of legend, one thing is certain—the Reality Register will doggedly pursue the truth, no matter how distasteful it may turn out to be.
Franklin Carson
