Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti... Whatever you may call it, still seems to lurk around in the dense forests around the world. Many report unimaginable encounters every day! Does it really exist? Maybe a prehistoric species with an expanded life span?
For those who don't know what Bigfoot is, it is a huge ape-like mythical creature. For decades, Bigfoot is believed to have been terrorizing the visitors of dense woods in many parts of the world. According to the victims, its height is over 8 to 10 feet and certainly scary. Creatures with similar features have been spotted in other parts of the world too, giving them various names. Some call it Sasquatch while the Himalayans call it Yeti.
Picture credit to Penn Live
The name Bigfoot was given decades ago after its gigantic footprints started to show up. Being more than twice the size of a human footprint, curiosity took over. People wanted to know more about this creature and its purpose. Later many elements such as hair, skulls, and bones were discovered which are believed to be Bigfoot's.
According to Penn Live over 1300 sightings of Bigfoot have been reported in Pennsylvania. Bigfoot crossing signs can be spotted where most of the cases have been reported.
Many of the sightings and encounters don't seem to provide strong evidence. But there are creepy videos that are evidence enough for us to wonder, is it real? So, let's have a look at some.
The footage that made Bigfoot iconic
In 1967 a camera eye caught footage of the Bigfoot that can be considered the most valid piece of evidence. Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin went into the woods with a 16mm camera and came across the creature. Bigfoot was walking, swinging its arms and it even looks at the camera.
There was a lot of conspiracy back then as the first Planet of the Apes movie was released at the same time. So, people claimed this is a man in an ape suit. But Professor of Anatomy Jeffery Meldrum, confirms this is Bigfoot according to the muscularity visible in the footage. More than the footage it's the evidence that it left behind.
Video credit to OPB
When following footprints
At the edge of a frozen lake, three little friends find footprints that seem bizarre. With the intention of having fun, they decide to follow them. All the fun and games end with terror! A tall dark hairy figure staring at them through the woods! Freaked out, the kids run back to their homes. The footage was handed over to the National Geographic channel for further inspections.
The Sasquatch Genome Project
This group of Bigfoot enthusiasts have gathered evidence over the years and confirms Bigfoot's existance. They have footage that gives a closer look at its face. Taking it to ABC News, they even confirmed DNA proof of the creature. However, this footage is considered the only piece of evidence with such a closer look at the creature.
Thousands of Bigfoot images are uploaded every day. But many make it even harder for us to believe as there are many hoaxes. There have been instances that the towns made up stories about Bigfoot to draw visitors.
However, until now, all the strong evidence has been denied by the government bodies. Denial doesn't mean that it doesn't exist, but who and what do we believe? I'll let you decide!
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