What is mel's hole?

Mel's Hole is an urban legend originating in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The story, popularized on the Coast to Coast AM radio show with Art Bell in 1997, centers around a bottomless pit located on a property owned by a man named Mel Waters.

The purported hole was said to possess bizarre properties, including:

• Unusual Depth: The central claim is that the hole's depth is immeasurable, seemingly extending infinitely. Unusual Depth
• Supernatural Powers: Waters claimed that objects lowered into the hole returned changed or disappeared altogether. Supernatural Powers
• Animal Behavior: Animals reportedly avoided the area around the hole, and those that came near behaved strangely. Animal Behavior
• Healing Properties: Some versions of the story claim the hole had healing effects. Healing Properties

The story is widely considered a hoax or tall tale due to the lack of any corroborating evidence and the inconsistencies in Waters's account. No hole matching the description has ever been found, and the land Waters claimed to own was later found to be government property. The story remains a popular example of internet folklore and a staple of paranormal discussions. There are claims about the government taking over the hole later. Government Cover-up