Washington State has gained notoriety as the leading hotspot for UFO sightings, with the area between Yakima and Ellensburg receiving a significant share of reports. Speculations abound regarding a clandestine military installation concealed in Kittitas County, near Manastash Ridge.
Strange Tales Surrounding Mel’s Hole
One peculiar narrative revolves around the legend of Mel’s Hole, a purportedly bottomless pit first unearthed in 1997 by an individual named Mel Waters. Allegedly situated roughly 9 miles west of Ellensburg on Waters’ property, the hole gained fame for its seemingly immeasurable depth. Waters’ attempt to gauge its profundity using a fishing pole proved futile, as he claimed the line extended a staggering 80,000 feet without reaching the bottom.
Folklore suggests that Mel’s Hole possessed mystical qualities, including the ability to resurrect life. Waters recounted an incident involving a neighbor’s deceased dog, which he asserted was tossed into the pit only to later reappear alive and well. Following his appearance on the popular radio program Coast to Coast, federal authorities intervened, seizing both the hole and its environs before relocating Waters abroad. The exact whereabouts of the alleged hole remain shrouded in mystery.
Controversial Accounts and Alleged Government Cover-Up
Despite skepticism surrounding its existence, several individuals maintain encountering the enigmatic cavity. Gerald Osborne, a local resident, claimed to have frequented the site since 1961. However, subsequent attempts to locate it, including an expedition led by Osborne himself, yielded no results. Osborne speculates that the US Government may have obscured or obliterated the orifice, suggesting the presence of a clandestine military facility akin to Area 51 near Manastash Ridge, purportedly associated with extraterrestrial phenomena.
While no concrete evidence substantiates the existence of Mel’s Hole, its veracity remains unverified, perpetuating its status as a tantalizing enigma in the annals of paranormal lore.