Mysterious Man Behind Pottinger Sparks Rumors. Published Jul 22, 2022 at 6:14 AM EDT Updated Jul 22, 2022 at 12:28 PM EDT. By . Giulia Carbonaro is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K.

Shannon Tompson said the mysterious chicken man only appears when it snows. “Just like a beacon, coming through the snow you see this chicken,” Nathan, another resident, said.