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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
‘Credible' new Bigfoot sighting wows experts after 6ft tall beast covered in hair targets father and son in woods
A BIGFOOT group has hailed a 'credible' new sighting after a dad and son saw a mystery creature's 'hairy back and big butt cheeks.' The pair were out fishing in the woods - when all of a sudden they 'heard rustling in a tree and a huge thud hitting the ground.' 2 A composite pic of what Bigfoot/Sasquatch may look like Credit: Getty 2 Yet another person has reported seeing the mystical creature Credit: Getty Edward Henry and his son, 12, shared their spooky ordeal with Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), a group in Akron, Ohio, which investigates and publishes reported sightings. Henry told the Bigfoot chasers that he and his boy had been out fishing in Monroe County, Michigan, on May 18, when all of a sudden they got the fright of their lives. They had gone out to a fishing spot behind a jail, located near a quarry in an area north of Plum Creek. My son said 'holy s**t what was that? It was as big as a bear but it looked like a gorilla' Witness, Edward Henry His report to "We walked down the creek [Plum Creek] past four bridges [railroad bridges] and headed into the marsh. "100 yards into the marsh the dog scared up something that was bedded there. Trees were shaking. We thought it was a group of deer." Assuming nothing was amiss, they continued a further 200 yards to the creek basin in the marsh. His report dramatically added, "All of a sudden I heard rustling in a tree to the left and a huge thud hitting the ground from the tree. Most read in The US Sun "A big heavy animal hit the ground and crouched and start moving towards me through brush. I'm a Bigfoot hunter - the most shocking sightings I've encountered and what I believe is the beast's true origin story "My dog fired off from the right of me toward the creature." QUICK ESCAPE He added, "The dog almost got to it but the creature shot off extremely fast through trees and brush. "The dog chased the creature up the slope and over the train tracks. I then called for my dog to come back. "My son said 'holy s**t what was that? It was as big as a bear but it looked like a gorilla!' "We walked back, but we heard something crunching on the ground behind us. We left!" It was a large dark furred primate that ran up a slope on two legs looking like a gorilla from behind. Yes, that would be a Bigfoot. BFRO Investigator Matthew Moneymaker BFRO Investigator Matthew Moneymaker said in his follow-up investigation report that he had spoken with "Edward and his son by phone, separately. "Both are credible and freshly descriptive about what happened to them this morning." Moneymaker said the dad, aged 47, "was born and raised in the area. He earns a good living working in the demolition trade." Henry was grilled on how the animal reacted. The BFRO member added, "I asked enough to discern that it was not a bear. "It was a large dark furred primate that ran up a slope on two legs looking like a gorilla from behind. Yes, that would be a Bigfoot." BIG BUM Moneymaker said the animal was reported as being "roughly 10 feet up the tree when it jumped down. "At no time was it facing the two humans. "The point at which they got the clearest look at it was when it was ascending the embankment. "They could see the hairy back and big butt cheeks pretty clearly for a few seconds." HUNCHED OVER His report said the animal had not been witnessed moving on all fours. Instead, "it raced up the slope on two legs but hunched forward. "In its hunched posture it was nearly six feet tall. The son said it would have been much taller if not hunched over." Unfortunately, the incident happened so quickly that the shocked pair didn't have time to photograph the mystery creature. The whole encounter lasted less than ten seconds from beginning to end, according to the report. Moneymaker added, "It happened totally by surprise. No one would have gotten a photo of it in that first shock interval." HUNGRY BEAST He also explained there was plenty of prey for a Bigfoot to hunt - especially deer. His report noted, "This area around the marsh for Tamarack Creek is full of deer. No hunting is allowed there. Only fishing is allowed there. "Consequently there are herds of deer in the marsh and woods year round. "There are lots of cattails around this marsh as well. Therefore, two things Bigfoots consume, especially in winter: cattails and deer. There are likely other food sources around this marsh as well. "Bigfoot look for deer so they will sometimes end up in pockets of woods near towns like Monroe when there is enough plants and animals to sustain them." More on the Bigfoot/sasquatch mystery For more than four centuries, people have reported seeing large, hair-covered, man-like animals in the wilderness areas of North America, according to the It adds, "Real or not, these reports are often made by people of unimpeachable character. "For over seventy years, people have been finding, photographing, and casting sets of very large human-shaped tracks. "Most are discovered by chance in remote areas. These tracks continue to be found to this day. "It is a fact that the cultural histories of many Native American and First Nation peoples include stories and beliefs about non-human 'peoples' of the wild. "Many of these descriptions bear a striking resemblance to the hairy man-like creatures reported today." An article about the alleged sighting in One said on social media, "Y'all, if Bigfoot did exist, no way in hell is he choosing to live in Monroe." Another joked, "I heard Elvis was there too." But one believer wrote, "There have been stories of Bigfoot sightings for many years, as well as other strange things in the downriver area." And a fellow Bigfoot fan agreed, "I have long suspected this area of having Sasquatch activity. Read more on the Irish Sun "It's entertaining to see the comments from people who have never spoken to those who've had a life-altering encounter, never been out and found the tracks etc. Instead, they ridicule." The alleged sighting comes several months after an eerie encounter spooked a hunter in Pennsylvania. What is Bigfoot? Here's what you need to know... Bigfoot, or the Sasquatch, is believed by some to be a hairy bipedal 'ape-like' creature They are said to live in the wilderness of North America, appearing in the distance or leaving footprints Bigfoot 'hotspots' are generally found in the Pacific Northwest, particularly the states of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia Some believe that Bigfoot is a missing link between humans and other great apes Mainstream scientists tend to believe that Bigfoot is little more than folklore Most theories around Bigfoot suggest that they are sightings of other large animals, rather than a new ape species Descriptions of Bigfoot suggest the animal is between 6 foot and 9 foot tall Bigfoot is generally described as being covered in dark hair, and as leaving behind huge footprints up to 24 inches in length
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
‘Credible' new Bigfoot sighting wows experts after 6ft tall beast covered in hair targets father and son in woods
The Sasquatch was hunting for certain prey MONSTER MYSTERY 'Credible' new Bigfoot sighting wows experts after 6ft tall beast covered in hair targets father and son in woods Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BIGFOOT group has hailed a 'credible' new sighting after a dad and son saw a mystery creature's 'hairy back and big butt cheeks.' The pair were out fishing in the woods - when all of a sudden they 'heard rustling in a tree and a huge thud hitting the ground.' Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A composite pic of what Bigfoot/Sasquatch may look like Credit: Getty 2 Yet another person has reported seeing the mystical creature Credit: Getty Edward Henry and his son, 12, shared their spooky ordeal with Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), a group in Akron, Ohio, which investigates and publishes reported sightings. Henry told the Bigfoot chasers that he and his boy had been out fishing in Monroe County, Michigan, on May 18, when all of a sudden they got the fright of their lives. They had gone out to a fishing spot behind a jail, located near a quarry in an area north of Plum Creek. My son said 'holy s**t what was that? It was as big as a bear but it looked like a gorilla' His report to BFRO said, "I was bow fishing today with my son around 11:30am. "We walked down the creek [Plum Creek] past four bridges [railroad bridges] and headed into the marsh. "100 yards into the marsh the dog scared up something that was bedded there. Trees were shaking. We thought it was a group of deer." Assuming nothing was amiss, they continued a further 200 yards to the creek basin in the marsh. His report dramatically added, "All of a sudden I heard rustling in a tree to the left and a huge thud hitting the ground from the tree. "A big heavy animal hit the ground and crouched and start moving towards me through brush. I'm a Bigfoot hunter - the most shocking sightings I've encountered and what I believe is the beast's true origin story "My dog fired off from the right of me toward the creature." QUICK ESCAPE He added, "The dog almost got to it but the creature shot off extremely fast through trees and brush. "The dog chased the creature up the slope and over the train tracks. I then called for my dog to come back. "My son said 'holy s**t what was that? It was as big as a bear but it looked like a gorilla!' "We walked back, but we heard something crunching on the ground behind us. We left!" It was a large dark furred primate that ran up a slope on two legs looking like a gorilla from behind. Yes, that would be a Bigfoot. BFRO Investigator Matthew Moneymaker said in his follow-up investigation report that he had spoken with "Edward and his son by phone, separately. "Both are credible and freshly descriptive about what happened to them this morning." Moneymaker said the dad, aged 47, "was born and raised in the area. He earns a good living working in the demolition trade." Henry was grilled on how the animal reacted. The BFRO member added, "I asked enough to discern that it was not a bear. "It was a large dark furred primate that ran up a slope on two legs looking like a gorilla from behind. Yes, that would be a Bigfoot." BIG BUM Moneymaker said the animal was reported as being "roughly 10 feet up the tree when it jumped down. "At no time was it facing the two humans. "The point at which they got the clearest look at it was when it was ascending the embankment. "They could see the hairy back and big butt cheeks pretty clearly for a few seconds." HUNCHED OVER His report said the animal had not been witnessed moving on all fours. Instead, "it raced up the slope on two legs but hunched forward. "In its hunched posture it was nearly six feet tall. The son said it would have been much taller if not hunched over." Unfortunately, the incident happened so quickly that the shocked pair didn't have time to photograph the mystery creature. The whole encounter lasted less than ten seconds from beginning to end, according to the report. Moneymaker added, "It happened totally by surprise. No one would have gotten a photo of it in that first shock interval." HUNGRY BEAST He also explained there was plenty of prey for a Bigfoot to hunt - especially deer. His report noted, "This area around the marsh for Tamarack Creek is full of deer. No hunting is allowed there. Only fishing is allowed there. "Consequently there are herds of deer in the marsh and woods year round. "There are lots of cattails around this marsh as well. Therefore, two things Bigfoots consume, especially in winter: cattails and deer. There are likely other food sources around this marsh as well. "Bigfoot look for deer so they will sometimes end up in pockets of woods near towns like Monroe when there is enough plants and animals to sustain them." More on the Bigfoot/sasquatch mystery For more than four centuries, people have reported seeing large, hair-covered, man-like animals in the wilderness areas of North America, according to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) in Ohio. It adds, "Real or not, these reports are often made by people of unimpeachable character. "For over seventy years, people have been finding, photographing, and casting sets of very large human-shaped tracks. "Most are discovered by chance in remote areas. These tracks continue to be found to this day. "It is a fact that the cultural histories of many Native American and First Nation peoples include stories and beliefs about non-human 'peoples' of the wild. "Many of these descriptions bear a striking resemblance to the hairy man-like creatures reported today." An article about the alleged sighting in The Detroit News was mocked by readers. One said on social media, "Y'all, if Bigfoot did exist, no way in hell is he choosing to live in Monroe." Another joked, "I heard Elvis was there too." But one believer wrote, "There have been stories of Bigfoot sightings for many years, as well as other strange things in the downriver area." And a fellow Bigfoot fan agreed, "I have long suspected this area of having Sasquatch activity. "It's entertaining to see the comments from people who have never spoken to those who've had a life-altering encounter, never been out and found the tracks etc. Instead, they ridicule." The alleged sighting comes several months after an eerie encounter spooked a hunter in Pennsylvania.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Mortician OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Joshua Rofé's thrilling three-part documentary
The Mortician OTT Release Date: If you're into real crime stories that go far beyond anything a screenwriter could dream up, HBO's upcoming series is something you won't want to miss. This new three-part documentary dives headfirst into one of the most disturbing scandals in the American funeral industry, and it all starts streaming soon. When and where to watch The Mortician? The Mortician premieres Sunday, June 1 at 9 p.m. ET on Crave. It's an HBO Original, and new episodes will drop every Sunday at the same time, with the final episode airing on June 15. Indian users can watch it on JioHotstar starting June 2. So if you're a true crime buff or just curious about the dark corners of real-life business scandals, mark your calendar. What's The Mortician all about? Directed by Joshua Rofé (known for Sasquatch and Lorena), this documentary is anything but your typical crime series. It tells the haunting true story of the Lamb Funeral Home in Pasadena, California, a family-owned business that turned into a house of horrors once David Sconce took over in the 1980s. Behind the polished façade of a respected funeral home was a business that exploited grieving families and, shockingly, the dead themselves. David Sconce, heir to the family legacy, was hell-bent on maximising profits at any cost. We're talking mass cremations, tampering with remains, and even suspicions of violent retaliation against rivals. And yes, the series features a jaw-dropping interview with Sconce himself, now out of prison, who tells his side of the story with startling honesty. What to expect from each episode? Episode 1 (June 1): It all starts when Sconce takes over the family business and begins using questionable tactics to outpace competitors. In 1985, a rival funeral director starts asking questions about the unusually fast cremations. That same year, the man died suddenly of a heart attack at just 24. Episode 2 (June 8): After a fire guts the crematorium in 1986, Sconce doesn't slow down; he finds new, shady ways to keep the business running. As investigations ramp up, police arrest him and uncover a trail of disturbing evidence that may tie him to the violent death of a competitor. Episode 3 (June 15): The legal fallout begins. Multiple members of the Lamb family are convicted of fraud, and while a murder charge against Sconce is dropped in 1991 due to lack of evidence, the damage is done. Over 20,000 families are believed to have been affected. The scandal forces California to implement stronger regulations for the funeral industry. The documentary features powerful interviews with people who were there: Sconce's ex-wife, mortuary professionals, journalists who covered the case, and even families of the victims. These firsthand accounts make The Mortician a raw, emotional, and often unsettling watch.
Arabian Post
25-05-2025
- Science
- Arabian Post
Harrison Hot Springs Holds Firm Belief in Sasquatch
The village of Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia has long been regarded as a focal point for Sasquatch lore, with many locals firmly convinced of the creature's existence. This belief is deeply intertwined with the region's First Nations heritage, where storytelling has preserved and passed down accounts of large, mysterious beings inhabiting the dense forests. The local narrative embraces Sasquatch not only as a cryptid of curiosity but as an integral part of cultural identity and natural history. Sasquatch, often described as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid, has captivated imaginations across North America for decades. Its presence in British Columbia is especially prominent, where the vast wilderness provides an ideal backdrop for tales and sightings. Harrison Hot Springs, situated on the southern edge of the province's interior, serves as a magnet for enthusiasts, researchers, and tourists intrigued by the possibility of encountering the elusive creature. The area's geography—with thick cedar and fir forests, mountain ranges, and numerous waterways—creates an environment conducive to sustaining a population of undiscovered wildlife, which locals argue supports the plausibility of Sasquatch's existence. The origins of Sasquatch stories in Harrison Hot Springs trace back to the oral traditions of Indigenous peoples, including the Sts'ailes First Nation and neighbouring communities. These groups have passed down narratives describing large, hairy beings they often regard with respect and caution. Unlike the sensationalised portrayals in popular culture, Indigenous accounts frequently depict Sasquatch as a spirit guardian or protector of the land, embodying a complex relationship between humans and the natural world. These traditions have been studied by anthropologists and ethnohistorians, who note the consistency and longevity of the stories across generations, suggesting that Sasquatch is more than mere myth in the eyes of local First Nations. ADVERTISEMENT In recent decades, reports of Sasquatch sightings in Harrison Hot Springs have remained steady. Eyewitnesses often describe hearing strange vocalisations, finding large footprints, or catching glimpses of a towering figure slipping through the trees. Some residents, including outdoor guides, hunters, and hikers, claim personal encounters that defy easy explanation. Such testimonies have helped Harrison Hot Springs cultivate its reputation as the province's Sasquatch capital, with annual festivals and events dedicated to cryptid enthusiasts. These gatherings promote local tourism and highlight the area's cultural heritage while encouraging dialogue between scientists, storytellers, and community members. Scientific perspectives on Sasquatch vary widely. While mainstream biologists and zoologists typically regard Sasquatch as a combination of folklore, misidentification, and hoaxes, some researchers continue to investigate anecdotal evidence with open-minded rigor. Physical traces such as footprints, hair samples, and audio recordings have been examined in laboratories, though definitive proof remains elusive. Skeptics often attribute sightings to known animals like bears, optical illusions, or the human tendency to interpret ambiguous stimuli as familiar forms. Nonetheless, Harrison Hot Springs maintains a steady flow of reports that fuel ongoing curiosity and debate. Economic and cultural factors contribute to the community's embrace of the Sasquatch narrative. The tourism industry has capitalised on the legend, with local businesses offering guided tours into the wilderness, themed merchandise, and storytelling experiences that connect visitors to Indigenous heritage. This has helped sustain a unique identity for the village, blending natural beauty with folklore. Importantly, many community leaders stress that the Sasquatch story should be respected as part of First Nations culture, cautioning against exploitation or trivialisation. Academic investigations into the Sasquatch phenomenon in British Columbia underscore the significance of cultural context. Anthropologists highlight that dismissing the creature solely as myth risks overlooking the deeper meanings embedded in Indigenous storytelling and environmental stewardship. By understanding Sasquatch through this lens, it becomes clear that the legend serves multiple roles: a symbol of wilderness mystery, a marker of cultural continuity, and a reminder of the intricate ties between people and their surroundings. Although conclusive evidence of Sasquatch has not been established, the ongoing passion for the legend within Harrison Hot Springs reflects broader human fascination with the unknown. This has inspired numerous expeditions, documentaries, and scientific inquiries, each seeking to unravel the mystery through different approaches. Whether Sasquatch is a cryptid awaiting discovery or a powerful cultural symbol, its presence in the collective imagination of Harrison Hot Springs endures. ADVERTISEMENT The village's commitment to preserving these stories aligns with efforts to protect the surrounding environment, acknowledging that safeguarding natural habitats is crucial for sustaining biodiversity and the conditions that make such legends plausible. Conservation initiatives work alongside cultural preservation, ensuring that both the land and its stories survive for future generations.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Is Sasquatch real? Many residents of Harrison Hot Springs would say yes
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Henry Williams wasn't always a believer in the Sasquatch. Growing up, he had of course heard the tales of old — of a legendary hairy, bipedal primate said to roam the forests at sundown. Yet for much of his life, 76-year-old Henry had shrugged these stories off without much thought. They were used to remind youngsters to come home before nightfall, he'd reasoned. All that changed, however, on the day that the Sasquatch came to pay him a visit two decades ago, near his home in Squamish in southwest British Columbia. 'It threw a huge boulder into the middle of a nearby river,' says Henry, flinging his arms wide to imitate an almighty splash as we chat in the lobby of the Harrison Hot Springs Resort, a historic hotel famed for its natural thermal pools 60 miles east of Vancouver. I've come here for one reason: to track down the elusive Sasquatch. The Sasquatch has stalked the human psyche, and perhaps the forests too, for millennia. The beast — known as Bigfoot in the US and the Yeti in the Himalayas — has loomed particularly large in the oral traditions of the First Nations communities of Canada, as Henry, who is a member of the Squamish People, tells me. Semi-retired, Henry now works as an elder in his community, passing down Indigenous knowledge, including tales of the Sasquatch. Henry explains that for the Squamish, it's the guardian spirit that protects the wilderness, serving as a sacred bridge between the human and natural worlds. While the Sasquatch has typically been portrayed as a bloodthirsty creature in TV series such as The X-Files, for Henry it's not a figure to fear. 'It's seen as a symbol of good luck if it chooses to pay you a visit,' he says. I'm not surprised to find a Sasquatch scholar in Harrison Hot Springs — this town is British Columbia's Sasquatch capital, with a dedicated event in June each year that brings the local Sts'ailes First Nations together for a weekend of Sasquatch storytelling. Sightings abound in this tiny lakeside hub, which is fringed with green mountain ridges and tangled woodlands of Douglas fir and western red cedars. Local lore has it that the mysterious mammal is attracted by the water, coming here to sip from the geothermal pools that skirt glacier-fed Harrison Lake. Despite its population of just 1,900 residents, Harrison Hot Springs attracts 20,000 visitors annually — many of them hoping to catch sight of the beast. The fascination with the Sasquatch of Harrison Hot Springs dates back to 1929, when writer and government agent JW Burns, who lived nearby, penned an article titled 'Introducing B.C.'s Hairy Giants' for Maclean's magazine, featuring first-hand accounts from the Sts'ailes community. In 2017, a dedicated Sasquatch Museum, filled with hairy mannequins and maps of sightings, opened in Harrison Hot Springs' visitor centre, alongside a walking trail, complete with Sasquatch statues. Gift shops now sell everything from yeti-style slippers to mini powdered doughnuts known as 'Sasquatch Balls'. Henry says any visitors hoping to catch a glimpse should first brush up on some Sasquatch etiquette. 'Offer food so that it becomes a friend,' he advises. 'After it visited me, I took a couple of apples down to the riverbank and placed them up high on a tree.' Returning the following day, he discovered that the apples had completely disappeared. 'They hadn't been pecked by birds,' he says, pausing for dramatic effect. 'They had been taken whole.' 'The Squamish are a verbal society, so our stories are passed by word of mouth and change from village to village,' he continues. The shape-shifting beast — which is so hard to pin down as it's thought to move between realms, even vanishing at will — is also gender fluid, he says, adding that his people speak of a forest-dwelling Sasquatch-like figure called Kalkalilh. 'She's around seven-feet tall,' he says, eyes wide. 'In my community, it's said that if you push her into a fire and she burns, a flock of ravens is released from her hair.' Henry explains that this symbolises transformation. Through the window, as guests pad past us in towelling robes bound for the hot springs, Harrison Lake shimmers in the midday sunshine. Soon, I wave goodbye to Henry and stroll a few minutes to the hot springs myself — the emerald waters are thought to offer healing benefits. A handful of bathers have beaten me to it, already reclining in the geothermal pools. Each one is just a few feet wide, bordered by rocks and set against old-growth forest. As I plunge my feet into the warm water, there's a rustle in the thicket behind me. Quietly, I take Henry's advice: I step out of the pool and place an apple at the base of the tree. Published in the May 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK).To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine click here. (Available in select countries only).
