The Legend Begins

In 1997, Mel Waters, residing in Kittitas County, made a startling discovery: a well that appeared to have no end. This hole was commonly used by the rural community as a dumping ground, and Mel joined in, discarding items like trash and old tires. To his astonishment, he learned from a neighbor that this pit had been a trash bin for years.

Mel also observed unusual phenomena around the hole; for instance, animals stayed away, his radio picked up strange frequencies, and most perplexingly, there was no echo. His curiosity grew as he pondered the hole's seemingly bottomless nature. Using fishing spools to measure its depth, he cast line after line, reaching depths of 80,000 feet (approximately 24,000 meters) without encountering a bottom.

A shocking revelation came when Mel's neighbor mentioned that he had thrown his deceased dog into the well, only to find it alive later, wearing its collar. This led Mel to speculate whether the hole was a gateway to an alternate dimension or perhaps even a tunnel to the Hollow Earth.

The first video titled "Mel's Hole" delves into the mysterious origins and implications of this strange phenomenon, exploring firsthand accounts and theories surrounding it.

Coast to Coast AM and Mel's Story

The year 1997 also marked the emergence of the Coast to Coast AM show, hosted by Art Bell, where individuals shared their paranormal experiences. Mel, a keen thinker, called in to discuss his findings about the enigmatic hole. His story captured the attention of millions, and after his initial appearance on February 21, 1997, he continued to share his tale for the next five years before disappearing from public life.

During one of his calls, Mel recounted how his radio inexplicably picked up signals from a 1960 basketball game when brought near the hole, leading to even more bizarre claims.

The Man in Black

As Mel's fame grew, so did the intrigue surrounding him. Speculations arose that federal agents were monitoring his claims about the hole being a possible time portal. Reports surfaced that his property had been seized, and he was allegedly offered $3 million to relocate and never return. The area came under military control, and access to the hole was restricted, prompting Mel to move to Australia. However, he returned two years later, only to find legal troubles waiting for him, including an empty bank account.

Strangely, a television crew sent to investigate Mel's claims could not locate the hole.

Mel and the Basque: The Second Bottomless Hole

Upon returning home, Mel reached out to Art Bell once more, revealing even more astonishing details. He had been contacted by a Native American tribe in Nevada regarding another bottomless hole. Unlike Mel's hole, this one had a metal collar around its opening. The tribe had a long history with this site, and Mel noted that the metal remained silent, even when struck.

In a rather eerie experiment, the tribe sent a sheep down the well, but when it was pulled back up, the sheep was dead. Inside its body, they discovered what they called a "magic seal." Mel believed that this seal had powerful properties, and after discarding it back into the well, he experienced an unexpected recovery from cancer, which he had been diagnosed with earlier.

The second video titled "It's Insane, What They Just Found At The Bottom Of Mel's Hole" explores the bizarre encounter with the seal and its implications, revealing Mel's transformative experience.

An Urban Legend Emerges

Despite the captivating nature of Mel's story, credible evidence supporting the existence of Mel's Hole remains elusive. Investigations revealed no records of a person named Mel Waters residing in the area. Enthusiasts who sought out the fabled hole discovered a well with a bottom, contradicting Mel's claims.

Geologist Jack Powell noted, "No such hole is geologically possible. A hole of the claimed depth would collapse under the immense pressure and heat from the surrounding layers." Thus, Mel's Hole has become an urban legend, captivating believers and skeptics alike.