June 17, 1971

The White River Monster was spotted near Newport (Jackson County). Based upon its description as smooth, gray, and very long, a representative of the International Bureau of UFOs hypothesized that the creature might be a Type-3 alien, sent to Earth as an experiment. Two years later, the Arkansas State Legislature created the White River Monster Sanctuary and Retreat, declaring that “no monster may be molested, trampled, or killed” in the area.

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