In an engaging episode of “Coast To Coast AM” hosted by Art, an intriguing story about a seemingly bottomless pit known as “Mel’s Hole” was revisited. Mel Waters recounted the tale of the mysterious hole on his property, sparking widespread fascination and drawing media attention. Art humorously admitted his gullibility regarding the authenticity of the “Blair Witch Project,” linking it to the enigmatic nature of Mel’s Hole.
Mel Waters delved deeper into the structural and historical aspects of the mysterious hole on his property. He described the hole as being about nine feet in diameter, encircled by ancient stonework, which suggested a long-standing presence. Concerned for safety, Mel had fashioned a metal cover to seal the hole when not in use, preventing potential accidents. Intriguingly, Mel and others had used the hole as an unconventional dumpsite for a variety of items, from television tubes to dead cattle, none of which seemed to impact the depth of the hole, as everything seemed to simply disappear without sound. This inexplicable silence following items being dropped into the hole piqued Mel’s curiosity about its depths. Adding to the local mystique, he mentioned a bizarre local landmark in Ellensburg—a tree from which a whalebone was growing, despite being miles from the ocean. This peculiar phenomenon was comparable in its strangeness to Mel’s seemingly bottomless hole, which had become a local legend, discussed and speculated about for as long as anyone could remember.
Mel Waters further detailed his experimental attempts to fathom the depths of the enigmatic hole on his property, using a rather unconventional method involving lifesavers candies tied to a fishing line. He explained that if the lifesavers hit water at the bottom of the hole, they would dissolve, indicating the presence of liquid. His initial exploration involved lowering approximately 3600 feet of fishing line into the hole, but he felt no resistance or heard any impact, suggesting an unfathomable depth or absence of any bottom. Despite the significant depth already explored, Mel was driven by an insatiable curiosity and proceeded to double the length of the fishing line, pushing the exploration to over 7200 feet, still without reaching the bottom.
Mel Waters’s exploration of the mysterious hole on his property reached a staggering depth when he reported having used an impressive 80,000 feet of fishing line, which translates to about 15 miles, without encountering the bottom. Despite this extensive attempt, the final fate of the lifesavers he attached—as an indicator of hitting water—remained uncertain, as he never retrieved the line. This experiment left many unanswered questions and only deepened the mystery surrounding the hole.
Adding an eerie layer to the tale, Mel shared a local legend about a hunting dog that was believed to have returned from the dead after being thrown into the hole. This story was corroborated by sightings of the dog around town, further fueling the mythic status of the hole. Mel also expressed a personal connection to the hole, mentioning that he had specified in his will a desire to have his remains disposed of in it, symbolizing a final journey into the unknown.
As Mel Waters continued his intriguing narration, he described another mysterious phenomenon associated with the hole on his property—a dark, black shaft of light occasionally seen emanating from the hole and extending into the sky. Despite his efforts using powerful lights to illuminate the depths, Mel found that light seemed to vanish within the hole, further enhancing its enigma. He humorously noted the practical uses of his high-powered lights against intrusive photographers.
The conversation took a serious turn when Mel recounted a bizarre incident following his appearance on Art’s show. He described returning to his property only to find it seized by armed individuals and blocked off under the pretense of an airplane crash—a claim he found dubious as there was no visible evidence of such an accident. This sudden and aggressive occupation of his land, coinciding with his public disclosure of the hole’s mysteries, suggested to him a deeper interest and perhaps governmental involvement, raising questions about the true nature and significance of the hole.
Following this alarming experience, Mel recounted being coerced under the threat of false accusations, such as operating a drug lab, which pressured him into a non-negotiable deal. The deal involved him relocating to Australia, where he was provided a substantial sum to continue his research in medicinal plants and live comfortably. Mel accepted this arrangement, which included a lease of his land in perpetuity, essentially forcing him to leave his mysterious property and start anew in Australia.
Settled in Australia with significant financial support, Mel continued his research on medicinal plants, some of which were influenced beneficially by their previous proximity to the mysterious hole on his property.
However, Mel’s story took another twist when he returned to the U.S. for a planned appearance on Art’s show. On the day of his expected participation, he was involved in a mysterious incident. After helping his nephew move and returning a rental truck, he boarded a bus where an altercation occurred. He was supposed to transfer buses for his final destination, but the next thing he remembered was waking up in San Francisco 12 days later, with no memory of what transpired in the intervening period.
Mel Waters’s ordeal grew even more bizarre and harrowing as he recounted waking up in San Francisco with no memory of the previous 12 days. Disoriented and in rough shape, he discovered he had been stripped of all personal items, including identification and wallet. More disturbingly, he found that all of his back teeth had been removed, leaving him in a state of confusion and physical pain.
Attempting to piece together what happened, Mel speculated on the reasons behind his mysterious disappearance and the drastic dental extraction, suspecting it might be related to his planned appearance on Art’s radio show and possibly the secrets of the mysterious hole. Despite the dire circumstances, there was no concrete evidence linking these events to his dental ordeal, leaving more questions than answers.
Adding to his troubles, upon returning to his family and trying to regain some normalcy, Mel found out that legal actions had been initiated against him by his former wife concerning the property that harbored the mysterious hole.
Mel Waters found himself entangled in a legal battle with his former wife over violations of the lease terms related to their property. Accusations included unauthorized installations like underground fuel tanks, a septic system, and road paving, all allegedly done without his consent and in violation of their agreement. His ex-wife, benefiting financially from these modifications, seemed to leverage the situation to gain control over the property, leaving Mel in a dire financial and personal situation.
Struggling to make ends meet, Mel resorted to selling plasma to afford basic necessities, a stark contrast to his previous financial stability in Australia. Despite these hardships, he remained determined to uncover more about the mysterious property and the hole. Mel’s quest involved seeking out individuals connected to past events at the property, including a Mexican man who dumped tires into the hole and a Hungarian priest, hinting at deeper layers of mystery and possibly significant historical connections related to the property.
As Mel navigated these challenges, he also shared intriguing details about the medicinal plants he had researched, which possessed remarkable properties and had historical significance in treating ailments like the great influenza of the early 20th century.
Mel Waters discussed an unusual phenomenon involving a gun he had found on his property, which his friend’s son had become obsessed with. This gun, when near a radio, could reportedly pick up signals from various periods and locations, changing stations when moved. The friend’s son believed that the gun had mysterious, almost magical properties, perhaps influenced by the peculiar energies of the hole on Mel’s property. Mel expressed a desire to find this man and ensure he was okay, suspecting that he might be experiencing further odd or troubling phenomena.
Additionally, Mel recounted giving a local tire disposer’s relative rocks and metals he had collected on his property to help with vehicle traction, suggesting that even mundane materials from the site might possess unusual properties. This idea was underscored by Mel’s experiences in Australia, where he used local plants in treatments that remarkably improved the conditions of people with advanced HIV, leading to a radical improvement in their health.
Mel Waters shared the lasting impact of his story on the local culture in Ellensburg, with drinks named after him and his mysterious hole becoming a topic of significant interest and discussion. Despite the fame and local celebrity status, Mel has not returned to the property or the hole, partly due to the ongoing disputes and his current precarious situation.
Mel expressed a wish to leverage public attention to apply pressure on his ex-wife, hoping to negotiate better terms for himself, perhaps gaining a piece of land where he could continue his work in peace. He made an intriguing mention of a potential connection between his property and the infamous Heaven’s Gate incident, suggesting a deeper, perhaps more ominous aspect of the hole’s influence or significance.
Mel also expressed a desire to contact individuals related to his past experiences, including a Hungarian man and a priest connected to the mysteries of the hole. His story concluded with a call to the public for anyone with information about these individuals or the events to reach out via email.