Does Bigfoot Exist in Northern Georgia?
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On May 30, 2011, Animal Planet aired a trial run of their new show called “Finding Bigfoot”. It was received with excellent reviews.
Four investigators set out to see if the rumors were true. A group of researchers from the BFRO teamed up with Animal Planet to document footage of the infamous Sasquatch. They began their search in the Chattanooga National Forest of Georgia, with a video of a Sasquatch crossing the highway, taken from a police dash cam.
It was a classic roadside sighting at night. The witness, Mary Scott, riding with a police officer that night; described a tall, fury fast creature shooting across the road and down into a nearby ditch. The surprised officer flipped a u-turn to see if they could spot the creature, but with no avail.
The investigative team watches the unclear, but obvious footage of something looking human-like swagger in three steps across the road. There was no police investigation to back up the report, except for the officer and the witness. While black bear are common in these parts, both parties outright dismissed it as being a bear.
Excited about the possibility of this being a Sasquatch, Ranae Holland, James “Bobo” Fay, Matt Moneymaker, and Cliff Brackman, set out to recreate the events of that night. Bobo reenacted the walk of the Sasquatch, while members video taped it. Matt compared the two video images together to see the similarities. They determined that the context of the situation pointed towards the image being a Bigfoot. Bigfoot are different than humans, in that they have shorter legs than humans; but their arms are longer.
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Chattanooga National Forest in Georgia - Many Bigfoot sightings have been documented in the Chattanooga National Forest.
The team decided to take this investigation one step further and explore the area where the Bigfoot was seen with night vision and calls. They are certain that if a Bigfoot was still in the valley it would respond. Cliff, whom has been practicing his calls in the shower; takes the first call of the night. No response. Matt does the next call. His is met with two distinctive knocks. (They believe the Bigfoot is watching them.) The team waits. There was no more action after the knocks, so they decided to make their way out of the valley, in hopes that the Bigfoot will follow them out. Cliff and Bobo pause as they hear a rock or branch thrown at them. They are certain it came from the Sasquatch.
The BFRO team heads to Helen Georgia to interview other witnesses from the Georgia Chapter of the BFRO. The listen to one story after another plotting sites on a map. After the interviews, three stuck out the most. Janet sees one crossing the road on Thanksgiving Day. Darla's husband had taking photos of tracks on a hiking trip, and John had face to face contact with one, while hiking with a buddy.
The team splits up into two groups to for a closer investigation of these stories.
Janet describes how she was driving down the road when a man-ape stopped in the road and looked at her. She takes Bobo and his partner to the place where she seen it. Bobo recreates the scene and determines that the Bigfoot stood 9 feet-8inches tall.
Darla showed the team photos her husband took of tracks he found while hiking. There were two prints of the right foot showing a wide width, having no instep, and toes. The team has Darla's husband, Jeff, take them to the place where he shot the footage. Upon investigating the scene, they come across fresh tracks. They believed the Bigfoot was following them. The team calls in to the other team to report what they found. Casts were made of the prints.
John takes two of the BFRO members to the place where he had contact with a Bigfoot about fifteen feet from him. He describes how rocks bigger than bowling balls were thrown at them. When he hear a loud thud sound, he found a log the size of a car tire; he then looked up to find the Sasquatch standing above him, on the hillside. As the team continues to talk with John, they receive a call from their partners, telling them about the prints they have found. Team member Ranae is lost for words.
Matt Moneymaker took his team out later that night for a night rendezvous to see if they can pick up a thermal image of a BigfootThe team uses rooftop mounted thermal cams, and cruise down the highway running parallel to the Chattanooga River where lots of Bigfoot have been spotted. in the woods.
The thermal caravan can see further into the woods. Delta car was the first to spot what looked like an image of a Bigfoot on the thermal cam. Bob chases after the large figure heading into the woods where it was spotted by the Delta car. Cliff calls for it, with no response. Matt calls again. His is met with a howl in response while it moved away from the team.
In Conclusion: With the video footage, photos, and casts of footprints, it is determined that Bigfoot is real.
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Thanks B.E.,
This is a must see show. I was never interested in Bigfoot until my husband joined the BFRO. Now I am interested to see what the community has to say about it. Thank for stopping by.
As a non-American I do believe in Bigfoot. I see most persons voted my way too.
Thanks for the information on this. I never saw the feature on Bigfoot but really hope to, maybe I'll get the DVD.
Thanks Cardisa,
Even after watching these shows, I would like to buy the DVD. I think they exist. I heard one call out one time while I was fishing with my family. If it hadn't of been for my husband, I wouldn't of known it was a bigfoot.
When I saw this late last night tlpoague, I got excited. The southern Appalachians have thousands of square miles where these entity's could stay out of sight more or less. Look at the guy that did the clinic bombing some years ago; hiding out for five years before he got caught rummaging in a trash bin. They've just officially announced the Eastern Cougar extinct but many of us know for a fact some still inhabit these mountains. Personally I believe the Big-foot must be using something unknown to the general public to move around where they wish as I don't believe their indigenous to many areas their seen in. A fantastic Hub with great info! Thank you so very much tlpoague.
Thanks Alastar,
I was listening to the hubby talk about how the BF will stand in the woods watching as people set out their trail cams. With the talking and loud noises people make, capturing a BF is next to none. They have notified BF they are there, so the BF wanders off. I can't wait to see the rest of these videos. Thanks again for stopping by!
Hi tlpoague, great hub and i to miss the show, but for all the people who have searched for bigfoot, no one has found one dear or alive, so either bigfoot is smarter then the people looking for it or they are no longer any bigfoots left around .
Tip - I'm going to have to watch this show now! I have been hooked on Swamp People. I love all these type of programs and I just can't wait to check it out.
I do think that it could be real, why not? I voted as most did I noticed too;).
Up and awesome:)
Thanks Kashmir,
I think bigfoot is smarter than people give it credit for...curious, but cautious! Thanks again for stopping by!
Thanks Real,
Flaws and all, I am enjoying this show. There are alot of people that are criticising this show and debating the proof, but I still think it is real. Thanks again for stopping by.
Cool hub with a lot of specific, well documented sightings and evidence. I love visiting national parks and hope I never have the "excitement" of encountering a real sasquatch. I'd be one of those who would probably freeze and pee my pants!
Thanks Happy,
I hate to say it, but I would be one of those guys too. Bigfoot where? Oops, now I have to change. Just hearing one scared me. I couldn't imagine seeing one up close and personal. Thanks again for stopping by.
I think its a friend of mine named Rick. Just kidding, I have always wondered. I enjoyed Harry and the Hendersons
Hi, Bigfoot is one of those mysteries that will go on and on until it is found, in a similar way to England. Over here we had loads of sitings of Big Cats in Cornwall and around the country, everybody thought it was a myth, why would leopards or cheetahs be around here? then people started getting photos, and now it's not so much a myth as fact! the conclusion was that someone had kept an exotic pet, and because they couldn't feed it or look after it, they let it loose, when they do catch Bigfoot the mystery will stop, and the then they can start documenting it, hope it's real! great hub, thanks nell
Thanks Tony,
I loved the movie Harry and the Hendersons. My hubby's is The Ledgend of Boogie Creek. I am hoping to see more footage soon. Thanks again for stopping by.
Thanks Nell,
There is so much evidence to show it is real, it has been a mystery for so long to the public, but could you imagine having one living on your property? I lived in the mountains and seen a few mountain lion. Big cats are gorgeous. It is interesting to see how some people don't realize how much wild life is in their backyard. I am looking forward to watching more shows. Thanks again for stopping by!
Very interesting blog! I recently watched a two hour documentary on the Discovery Channel about Big Foot. It does seem that there are many things still, which we do not know about regarding this planet and the inhabitants on it.
Great blog, cheer!
P.S. Thanks for the video too, I never saw this one.
Thanks Mr. Happy,
I am glad you liked it. This has been an interesting topic to watch and study. Thanks again!
Gotta say I'm a big believer in the improbable/impossible. I was surprised to see the number of folks who read this hub who might have agreed with me. People may call us loons, but if God can create people, bears, elephants, and a duck-billed platypus, who's to say that there isn't a Bigfoot out there somewhere? Neat hub, tip, voted up and useful for the believers among us.
Thanks Motown,
I think that is why after reading the story of Esau, I could believe that Bigfoot could be a decendant of Esau. To me it would make better sense than thinking Bigfoot was Cain being cursed. The options are endless. Thanks again for stopping by.
Oooohhh....I've never heard that theory before! That's awesome! I may have to do some research about that. I know the story of Esau quite well, but I've never heard the connection to Bigfoot before. Very interesting.
Thanks Motown,
Ya, I wrote a couple of hubs about it not too long ago. It started with a debate and teasing I was doing to my hubby. He is a member of the BFRO. Then I came across a website where a man theoried that Bigfoot could be from the line of Esau. It stuck for me and made sense. My hubby still has his doubts though. Thanks again!
Great hub! This was an interesting topic that you chose to write about. You did a great job keep up the good work!
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Thanks Rorshak,
This is a topic that took me awhile to get into. My husband has been a researcher for years. I guess it finally rubbed off on me. Thanks again for stopping by.
I absolutely love anything to do with big foot!! great hub
Thanks Matt,
It has been an interesting topic to follow. Thanks again!
There are many unexplained things out therre. Why not bigfoot. Actually there seems to be so much proof of bigfoot that I wonder how people can unequivically say that there is no such thing.
Thanks Koffee,
I agree, how is it they can say it doesn't exist? I had a hard time believing it until I heard one. After that, it didn't take much evidence to continue to convense me. I just don't think I would want to meet one face to face.
I do believe this creature exist. Nice information about big foot. Take care!
Thanks Prasetio!
Does Bigfoot Exist? Of course it does...in the minds of imaginative people. That is the only conclusion an objective person can draw from all the so called evidence about the existence of bigfoot....unless bigfoot has a power that no living vertebrate known to man has demonstrated -that is to become invisible! which leads us even further down the road of imagination.
Thanks Tsadjatko,
That is what I thought for a long time. I never looked at bigfoot as being real until my hubby got into researching it. Then I heard one while camping. I use to tease him for years about it...like bigfoot is an alien. Then one day while we were talking he asks, how is it so easy for people to believe in God, but not the existance of bigfoot? So, I had to ponder that one for awhile. Does bigfoot exist? I think so, but that doesn't mean that I expect everyone else to believe me. It is the same when someone asks me about my faith in God. Yes, I believe in God and accept Jesus as my Savior, but I don't expect everyone to have that same view.
I think the road of imagination is an adventure worth taking. You never know what one may find at the end of it. Thanks again for stopping by and commenting. :)
tip, I think that folks who reject any idea of creatures like Bigfoot or Loch Ness are those who would immediately deny the existence of God. I think it comes from the very proud and vain assumption that they know all there is to know about everything, when in reality, none of can possibly know everything. YES, we are aware of our reality, but we are not aware of everything, everywhere, and hence, it's silly to say that something DOESN'T exist unless you can prove it. You speculate that yes, Bigfoot does exist. But, you've yet to be able to prove it. On the same hand, though, those who DEMAND that he doesn't haven't been able to prove that either.
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So because you heard one? you believe? Not exactly what I would call proof - you heard something - why in the world would you believe what you heard is something there is no proof of? bigfoot? sounds like imagination to me. On the other hand you speak of God? God exists...if he is who he says he is - the one and only true God who created the universe, then all creation is proof of his existence, he has given us his word which is a witness of him, his nature and his love - yes it requires a litle faith to believe in an unseen God, but nearly as much faith to believe complex living things evolved by random chance, virtually from nothing. But faith is not based on a figment of imagination, at least it shouldn't be. I see no relationship to a belief in a God who exists and of whom the Bible, probably the most accurate historical document ever written, testifies and a belief in a man ape that no one can prove exists. I've studied bigfoot since I was a teenager and in 45 years I have not encountered any "proof" that it actually exists...there are always other sensible explanations for any so called encounter not the least of which is notoriety. In the end, for all you know I could be the real Sasquatch, after all did you not know that tsadjatko is an Indian name for bigfoot?
Thank for your comments Motown and Tsadjatko,
These are interesting views and food for thought. I find it most intriguing, that it takes less evidence to send a person to the electric chair or lethal injection, than has been proven about Bigfoot. There is an excellent video on Youtube called “Bigfoot Legend Meets Science” that lends a lot of credit to the existence of Bigfoot. It is most informative. The thing that seems to trip people up the most about it is the term 'primates'...which includes man and apes, not man being apes. The DNA evidence collected shows the existence of an unknown primate. This particular documentary is several years old now, and since then many DNA samples have been collected and analyzed to the same conclusion.
Enjoy the documentary, it is one of my favorites. Most people that venture into the areas where these creatures reside have no idea how intelligent and elusive they are. Therefore, they never hear, see, or recognize the tale-tails signs of them in an area.
Ah, so the openness to the supernatural that is God could not possibly lead one to an openness to unexplained creature appearances to others? And, being completely closed off to the existence of God (or anything supernatural or unexplained) could not possibly be related? I beg to differ, but you are certainly entitled to your opinion. I certainly don't recall saying that if a person believed in God, they must by extension believe in creatures such as Bigfoot or Loch Ness. I did, however, say that most who are shut off to the supernatural think nothing of those creatures at all as being possible. I didn't mean to offend your belief in God, but lack of belief in Bigfoot. Have you been able to "prove" that God exists? When that proof is available, perhaps He'll give us "proof" of Bigfoot as well.
These type of videos are made to make money, not to make discoveries - it is all conjecture and none of it leads to concrete conclusions no matter what they say they have found in DNA or other clues which frankly I believe are exagerrated or made up. Well known scientists have lied and distorted the evidence for everything from evolution to man made global warming (eg: climategate) and there is always an agenda - with bigfoot the agenda is money, publicity, notoriety you name it - and the target is an imaginative public all too willing to believe in monsters, aliens, ufo's, government conspiracies, anything the human imagination can conjure up! If the "legend" is put to rest there will be no reason to make these films - who would watch them? So they go to great lenghts to keep the mystery alive so you'll watch, but amazingly despite the technology we have today and probaly 50 years of intense searching there is not one body or remains ever produced - with the exception of hoaxes. Probably thousands of recorded encounters have not produced one crystal clear unambigious picture, let alone a specimen. Sorry but there is no scientific evidence that even remotely proves the existence of sasquatch - and frankly only the production of the animal will settle the question of it's existence. But hey I enjoyed reading your hub as I have enjoyed reading hundreds of signed affadavits from eyewitnesses of the "monster" and stories from the Indian legends and wild wild west encounters with sasquatch - all these have fueled my imagination since my teenage years I have to admit, which is why I know that: that is exactly all that it is - an imagination...read my comment again in another 50 years and I'm sure nothing will have changed - there will still be people searching, having encounters, and finding DNA of unknown primates...but no specimen, because they don't exist. Thanks tlpoague for allowing me to vent my comments here...I've been wanting to say this for a long time - if I am ever proven wrong (and I mean a specimen is found) please send me a message - I wouldn't want to miss that for the world...I'll eat my words but not my hat!
Thank you both for your comments. Sorry it took me so long to respond. We have had some 'keep you on your toes' weather here.
I have enjoyed reading both comments and seeing each of your views. This is what makes HubPages interesting...the diverse views and opinion of the issues before us. Everyone is entitled to theirs, I will always believe in God and bigfoot because of my experiences and understanding. Thanks again for stopping by!
You bet!
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Voted up and awesome, tlpoague! The first episode of "Finding Bigfoot" was actually based in the Florida Everglades where sightings and evidence of bigfoot have been documented for the past few decades, though here, they call bigfoot the "skunk ape", because witnesses claim that this particular type of sasquatch leaves behind a nasty odor trail. Very interesting stuff! I have always thought the idea of bigfoot was in fact not a crazy one but very believable. I don't understand why it's so hard for everyone else to believe that there is a monkey that resembles a man that stands on two feet...it's totally possible!
Thanks Kittythedreamer,
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your comment. Life has been a little crazy this last month. I have seen all of the shows, but haven't published all my articles on it yet. I did enjoy seeing the documentaries on the skunk ape. Wild man or not, something is out there catching people's attention. Only time will tell how many others will start to believe or see one for themselves. I hear the BFRO are already filming a second season. Thanks again for stopping by.
Good hub - northern Georgia is a great place to hide out. Love that country
Thanks Peter,
I have never been there, but after hearing stories and seeing some pictures of the area, I agree it would be a great place to hide out. I will have to take a trip there sometime.
Hey tsadjatko my friend. The coin has flipped and now the burden of proof is on skeptics to prove they don't exist. What would an educated person of a hundred years ago think about technology today. Perhaps somethings going on with the BF were not fully-the general public that is-aware of. Have you ever spent extensive time in the forest? One rarely if ever comes on the remains of large animals in areas they inhabit and many believe the BF dispose of their dead quickly--something else could be going on with that as well. Have you deeply researched for example the latest analysis of the famous Patterson film? Not talking about anything on the History Channel-look in to who owns them now. The BF are highly intelligent and this is combined with a closeness to nature that leaves us in the dust. Ask tipoague or her husband about all the evidence in now. Did you see in the article how they watch the trail cameras go up but no one sees them watching. That goes for other large animals that are cunning and smart like Panthers who don' come close to BF abilities in this area however. And lastly; have a little faith in your fellow humans, most of them aren't hoaxers, fantasists, visually or mentally challenged. tsadjatko this is written with the friendliest feelings towards you and any one else that feels this is all BS. Hoping you won't take it in any other way. It's an exciting and mysterious world and universe out there for any one who cares to really have a look.
Thanks Alastar for you kind comment.
I never use to be intested in BF till my family and I were camping one night. I heard one call and it sent chills down my spine. Since then I have been following my hubby on the BFRO forums reading up on other people's experiences. I think hard core evidence how been found but, people are covering it up until they think the public can handle it-or it will benefit them. Thanks again for your comment!
You are correct on your " I think..." sentence tipoague. Thank You.
Thanks Alastar! I am looking forward to watching the second season of Finding Bigfoot. I would like to know how long it takes to come out with the hard core evidence.
Alastar Packer, my friend. I enjoy discourse on any subject and take no offense. I once in my immature youth was on your side of the fence, but I'm well into adulthood now. I have spent time in the woods, several multi week Appalachian trail hikes, and have often (often considering the small time I've spent in the woods) come across large dead animals if you consider deer large..but that is irrelevant. If bigfoot is as intelligent as you say they wouldn't leave bodies around - now you have me doing it, theorizing about how an unknown animal or "being" is escaping detection. To read your comment it sounds like you are not only trying to convince me with highly questionable circumstantial evidence of it's existence but trying to convince yourself. The fact remains NO ONE would stake their life on the thought that they exist because there is no unquestionable first hand evidence anywhere. But if you want to go on believing what you read be my guest, but you won't convince me or any other person who can seperate imagination from fact. I don't believe in fairies either, but if you showed me one in the flesh, I'd change my mind. Just listen to what is going on -"I'm looking forward to the second season of 'Finding Bigfoot'"? They aren't finding anything, except ratings. It should be the second season of 'NOT FINDING BIGFOOT'! That is the truth. Thanks Alastar for the discourse - I'd bet a fortune (if I had one) the day will never come when you can say "I told you so" but if it were to come I'd be the first to congratulate you on your superior powers of deduction.
I watch all the programs concerning the idea of a "Big Foot,Squash or anything like it. I do believe there is something out there..
Thanks Stacie,
I missed a few of the Finding Bigfoot and eagerly await for the second season to start. I, too, think there is something out there. Thanks again!
I hope that some day concrete evidence of Bigfoot is found. I am sure it will happen someday soon. I really think it is just another species of great apes.
My sister is an avid "Squatcher". I go on small expeditions with her when I'm home for a visit. She also loves to take others (in small groups) on short investigations with her. The article was wonderful! Well written and very informative!
I voted it up, tweeted it and facebooked it. I think whomever hits the links to read it will be glad they did.
Great job!
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@Steveso, Thanks, I agree that I think someone will be showing undisputed evidence soon. It would be intesting to see if it is a great ape or a descendent of Esau. Thanks again for your comment.
@Femmeflashpoint, Thanks for passing this hub on to your family and friends. I will have to tell my hubby about your sister. He is a big Squatcher fan and loves expeditions. Thanks again!
I've always wanted to believe in Bigfoot, but I just can't. If it was real, we would have some real evidence by now. I've watched the BFRO show and I couldn't stop laughing. It really seemed like a comedy show to me. To hear adults speak of a mythical creature as if there is already evidence proving its existence is comical to me.
I watched the show for laughs. They never discover anything, they never prove anything, they never perform anything remotely scientific. When you take a so called "witness" to the area they think they saw something then have "Bobo" stand and raise his hand in the air to predict the height of the creature, it's ridiculous. Then they all proclaim, "oh, that was definitely a Squach you saw that day." Incredibly ridiculous.
Not one hair, not one bone, not one valid or credible sample of anything to suggest that Bigfoot is real. The fact that they got a show on television for this tells you a lot about society. But then again, Toddlers & Tiaras is a hit too.
I'm not trying to be a jerk, I really wanted to believe, but the show is a joke. Interesting hub.
Bigfoot is definitely real. I think that they are spread out all throughout the United States living in remote areas. I saw a track in the mud one time elk hunting, that did not come from a human, but something much larger. Also so, we came across a trail where an animal had been drug into the woods, the opposite direction in which you would normally take the elk out at. Let's just say I didn't stick around long to see what was there. You never know what's out there.
Thanks for the hub. Voted up and useful.
Interesting! -- I viewed a presentation on the History Channel recently that featured eight or nine species that might be "bigfoot" creatures through time. One is said to be alive today, so he may be anywhere.
One thing I did not know - about the Squamish natives around Washington - a ritual in which young men go out and live in the wide for 10 years. Anthropologists on the show above thought they also may be bigfoot.
"Bigfoot is definitely real" well that is a scientific statement isn't it.
Fairies are definitely really real - there that makes it so!
I didn't know it was so easy to discover things!
This is a very interesting article and I have voted you up and 'interesting.' I believe I have myself seen some creatures out in a rural area not far from where I lived in central Wisconsin. Those sightings happened many years ago and still haunt me. I can still see them clear in my mind. So this subject is interesting to me and I am curious to know what other people have experienced.
I hope big foot is not real! Sounds like this will make for some good stories, especially now that Halloween is approaching. All of you Georgians better stay out of the woods! LOL
I voted Awesome and Up as well. Having grown up in rural Arkansas, my friends and I were always on the look out for one. We even mixed up plaster just in case we came across tracks! Alas we never did see one, we gave up when we went into Jr. High! Great Hub!
@Cooldad-I have to admit that watching the show does make one laugh. I sat there with my hubby and talked about what looked fake and what didn't. He is a member of the BFRO and has been for years. I didn't believe BF existed until I heard on camping one time. It freaked me out. Finding Bigfoot does come off as fake, but there is evidence out there that isn't being shared. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@Joe-I bet that was a bit on the creepy but exciting side. I heard one camping and it freaked me out. I have never seen one, but do think they are real. I still have mix reviews on the show though. Thanks for sharing your experience!
@Patty-Thanks, I have watched a few shows like that. It is true that the native young men in Washington live in the wild for a few years. It is a ritual where the boys become men. I don't know if they are bigfoot or not, but there have been many sighting in Washington State.
@tsadjatko-Thanks for leaving your thoughts about this subject.
@Au fait-I too find it an interesting subject. I didn't follow iit as close as my hubby does until lately. It is interesting tto see/hear what other people have experienced. Thanks for leaving a comment.
@Jennie-Thanks, It does sound like fairy tale story, but there have been too many sighting and evidence for it to be just a fairy tale. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks Island, I am surprised you guys didn't come across one. Isn't that where they made the movie Legend of Boogy Creek? That movie was based on true stories. That would have been an exciting moment to make a cast of a bigfoot. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
@tlpoague: what kind of evidence isn't being shared? I'm intrigued. I've always wanted to believe. I live in Florida and people call it a Swamp Ape. I have a friend who works for Florida Fish & Game and he's says it's crazy.
Thanks Cool,
There have been bodies, dna, hair fibers and such. My hubby knows more of the details. I will have to hit him up for them. I don't pay as much attention to the BF stuff as he does. I just know they exist when I heard one camping. If it hadn't been for the hubby's research and having me listen to them call to each other, I would have never know it was a Bigfoot. It is just a matter of time before some scientist admits it. Thanks for stopping by!
Well you really sound like you have the proof! Gimme a break there is no evidence or you'd be seeing one of these "fictions of the imagination" in the flesh. Bodies? DNA evidence? hair fibers? REALLY? What a joke.
Thanks tsadjatko for leaving your thoughts about this matter. I am not expecting everyone to believe in it. I am sharing with others something that interests me. If they want to believe in it...fine. If not...fine. Thanks again!
All I can say is that you are ...
an exceptional individual for putting up with me!!! and my skeptical comments.
As a child in the 1960's I would take the bus into Philadelphia, PA on Saturdays to spend the day at the Philadelphia free public library. It was enormous and a great place to spend the day reading about your interests. I found books on Yeti which lead me to accounts about "bigfoot". I'd read compilations of signed affadavids recording various encounters. Like with anything that kindles an interest in one's heart the stories lodged in my being. I wrote about them and told my friends account after account of sasquatch stories....back then no one ever spoke about bigfoot or knew what it was and so I became known in my neighborhood and jr. high school as Sasquatch (which to my delight replaced my elementary school nickname of "sausage"). I'd dream of going on expeditions and contrived ways to track, find, phtograph or trap them. There was no doubt in my mind they existed becaause of all the first hand encounters I had read about from one being captured on a train track during the expansion into the west to a trapper who was captured and kept as a prisoner by a Sasquatch family. I believe I had read everything ever written about them back before the 60's.
It wasn't until I became an adult that I began to question it's existence and today nearing the winter of my life I am just as convinced they do not exist.
Ironically I still have the nickname sasquatch as my username but it is a Quinault Indian name...tsadjatko which means GIANTS. The Quinaults walk the same beaches, paddle the same waters, and hunt the same lands their ancestors did centuries ago. They state that they live in the forests of their ancestors along with Roosevelt elk, black bear, blacktail deer, bald eagle, cougar, and many other animals which make these forests their home. Notice they do not mention bigfoot. :-)
Oh well, no need to reply to this babling on...I just had nothin' better to do!
Thanks Tsadjatko,
I can see how one can become disappointed and burned out at the prospect that something of great interest no longer seems to exist. I use to-and still do- give my hubby lots of grief over Bigfoot. It started with claiming they were aliens. He has a more scientific view on life, while I have a more laid back religious view. Often they collide about certain topics. I have often asked as a question of interest-and it isn't because we don't believe each other's views- how can a person believe in Bigfoot, but not in God/Jesus? Or vice versa? Both show evidence of existing but neither party wants to believe the other exists. (Note: I realize that not everyone sees it this way, but it was just an example.) Why can't both mystical creatures exist? It soon becomes a never ending cycle where one party become defensive and believes the other party should believe and accept where they stand. Which brings me full circle and remembering that it is only a person's opinion on the subject. I can't expect them to believe me any more than they can expect me to believe them. But we can have an interesting conversation and share our thoughts on the matter as long as it doesn't become abrasive.
Once started, I too have a tendancy to babble. Once upon a time I use to take things for granted if I was told something. Anymore, I question a lot, do not trust many, and try not to take things too personal. It doesn't always work, but it does help to take the sting out of life not always going as planned. Thanks again for stopping by and leaving your thoughts behind to share with others.
Tsad, friendly greetings. Your thoughts on this question would be very appreciated. One person's eye-witness testimony in a court of law could put, or help put, every person who has commented on this Hub in prison hypothetically. Why then, are literally thousands of honest, knowledgeable and intelligent folk's eye-witness testimony concerning a BF experience counted as nothing or near nothing by skeptics? A strange paradox; or is there an easy answer.
You are making a statement I have, and I believe you have no way of verifying - "thousands of honest, knowledgeable and intelligent folk..." ? yeah right, like you can prove that. That is not science nor proof in a court of law! Since you bring up court of law, studies have shown that eye witnesses can notoriously be wrong. The Innocence Project has facilitated the exoneration of 214 men who were convicted of crimes they did not commit, as a result of faulty eyewitness evidence. A number of these cases have received substantial attention from the media. Justice Brennan also observed that "At least since United States v. Wade, 388 U. S. 218 (1967), the Court has recognized the inherently suspect qualities of eyewitness identification evidence, and described the evidence as "notoriously unreliable". The Innocence Project, a non-profit organization which has worked on using DNA evidence in order to reopen criminal convictions that were made before DNA testing was available as a tool in criminal investigations, states that "Eyewitness misidentification is the single greatest cause of wrongful convictions nationwide, playing a role in more than 75% of convictions overturned through DNA testing." In the United Kingdom, the Criminal Law Review Committee, writing in 1971, stated that cases of mistaken identification "constitute by far the greatest cause of actual or possible wrong convictions".
And I might add worse atrocities than mistakenly claiming they saw a bigfoot have been committed by people who were thought of as honest, knowlegable or intelligent...I'd venture a guess that more wrong ful claims have been made by such people than by affirmed liars and criminals, but that is just my guess (think politicians)
Thanks Tsadjatko,
I was wondering in all of your research, how much time you have spent reading the BFRO website? I thought they had some pretty interesting stuff. They do expeditions year round and can take you to places where you can gather the evidence yourself. You even get to keep it, so you can turn it in and find out for yourself. (Such as hair samples.) My hubby has been a member of that sight since 2007, before they became famous.
Thanks for what ? I don't see my reply to alastar. You know it's like I've said before, with all the "expeditions and investigations" for 100 years now - there is nothing that can be considered proof - that is the truth or you'd see it in journals and text books as fact. I don't believe half of what I read and see in videos about things I know are real, I'm going to believe in a fantasy?
LoL, sorry I thought I had approved your comment when I commented. You never really answered my question about reading the BFRO forums. This reminds me of my eighteen year old who knows all the answers and is soon to rule the world.
I have read the BFRO forums - a waste of time. Like I said in my answer there is nothing that can be considered proof - anyone can post anything to a forum - how can anyone put stock in such? You sound like a a character from the movie "Clueless" when you want to believe what any nut case can post in a forum..."my auntie said she was abducted by aliens and I believe her!"
Hi tsad. Firstly it CAN be proven thousands of people have reported BF experiences; but you'll have to do your own research on it. Granted, our perspectives on their intelligence, honesty, etc. considering the whole is subjective. This is were we are definitely on different roads. I believe the majority of them are the adjectives stated above; you do not. Doesn't matter about any studies tsad, the fact remains eye-witness testimony is taken seriously enough to put one away for ever. Your correct no doubt in your DNA facts. I was simply pointing out the paradox between eye-witnesses in BF cases and eye-witnesses- regardless of the percentages of accuracy-in a court of law. Nothing more. Perhaps it boils down to this: I have faith in my fellow man's stated truth and include that in the collected evidence. You do not have a similar broad based faith in BF eyewitness testimony or in any other evidence which you don't believe exists; and of course that's fine. Important questions and mysteries can only fall or be confirmed by at least two opposing viewpoints or theories. So, if you'll indulge me lets just agree to dis-agree and stay civil. Your obviously a brilliant person and your take is respected here. Pols-EGODS help us!
Interesting - a woman calls me an 18 year old who knows all the answers and is soon to rule the world and I respond in kind 9actually with a much more accurate representation) and you chose to imply I am incivil? Your reasoning and faith in people you know nothing about or in fact if they actually exist (because anyone can make up and report BF encounters) is why for centuries people thought the earth was flat, why, until climategate revealed that scientists (honest, intelligent people) were lying about data because they had an agenda, people believed global warming was the result of man, why for years people have believed evolution is fact and not just theory. I do not chose to go down that path but you do and that is where we differ, not on whether bigfoot exists. So I can agree to disagree....is that civil enough for you? my friend (I do like you)
I enjoyed the hub, and found it interesting. Period. :)
Thanks everyone for your comments. It is interesting to see everyone's point of view on this matter. At the moment the BFRO has sold out for spots on their upcoming exhibitions. Thanks again everyone for your comments!
I saw that show! The police cam video was pretty freaky. Voted this up!
Thanks Habee, My hubby has been showing me some other trippy ones. He is a huge bigfoot fan.
B.E. DeCair 11 months ago
Thanks for the article! I meant to watch this and missed it. I am very interested in paranormal/mythical creatures such as Bigfoot and definitely need to catch this show on repeat.