The Townsfolk Agree
As the story gained some traction, locals started getting interviewed about their theories. A local named Dan Turner, who had no affiliation with Red Elk or Mel Waters, backed their theories without even hearing about them first. He was convinced that the hole had something to do with the existence of alien life.
Moving Forward
As it turns out, Mel's story had some legs. Journalists from all over the state of Washington picked up on the existence of the hole. However, when journalists attempted to contact Mel about the hole, they discovered some sinister information...