Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your Curator Zach brings a strong warning, Stay off The Pope Lick Trestle.

The terrifying legend of the Pope Lick Monster has claimed more lives than any other American cryptid. Not through supernatural attacks, but by luring thrill-seekers to their deaths on a deadly railroad trestle. Standing 90 feet above Pope Lick Creek in Fisherville, Kentucky, this active train bridge has become the site of dozens of tragic accidents spanning generations.

We take you deep into the dark history of this notorious local legend, exploring the origins of the Goatman. The most chilling aspect of this episode isn't the monster itself, but what happens to those who seek him out. We hear from those affected by the tragedies, including the heartbreaking testimony of a train engineer who personally witnessed 43 accidents during his career.

As we debate the ethics surrounding the annual Goatman Festival and the responsibilities of storytellers, railroads, and thrill-seekers, we're reminded that sometimes the most dangerous part of any legend is human curiosity. Whether you're fascinated by urban legends, cryptids, or the psychology behind risk-taking behavior, this exploration of the Pope Lick Monster offers a powerful warning about the thin line between folklore and fatal attraction.

References:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lick_Monster
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pope-lick-trestle-bridge
• https://www.islands.com/1727666/pope-lick-trestle-bridge-haunted-railroad-kentucky-thrilling-tale-folklore-eerie-legend/
• https://u.osu.edu/popelickmonster/reality-in-legend/
• https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2016/05/14/pope-lick-monster-mythical-dangers-real/83667728/
• Hulus: OUT THERE: Crimes of the Paranormal S1 E3

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