A cub scout leader and a postal worker are the latest to contact the West Midlands Ghost Club about a Big Foot sighting at Cannock Chase, near Stafford. These sightings have been reported by civilians, law enforcement, military personnel, and scouts for many years. Theories range from crazed homeless people to aliens. But perhaps the most interesting theory comes from a paranormal investigator who wishes to remain anonymous.
He believes that the creatures are a Stone Age throwback, surviving in the caves and catacombs of the heavily-mined Chase for centuries. How they survived and how they came to this place is a mystery. These creatures have been blamed for a rash of pet disappearances that occur around the time of a sighting.
Kathy Strain, archaeologist for the Stanislaus National Forest, has been obsessed with Bigfoot ever since she watched “The Legend of Boggy Creek.” She was about seven years old at the time. Sixteen years later, she has yet to see the elusive sasquatch, although she claims that she came close enough to see the trees moving and to catch fresh footprints.
Her husband, a retired firefighter named Bob, claims to have seen one through the lens of his rifle while on a hunting expedition in Idaho in 1975. He watched it from 400 yards away and let it escape. That’s his story. Had he shot and killed the creature, he would have gained solid proof of Bigfoot’s existence and catapulted himself into fame.
So far, no one has stumbled upon a carcass of Bigfoot, which leaves many people skeptical of its existence. An animal that big doesn’t die without leaving evidence.
I found this database that lists the number of Big Foot sightings all over the globe. What surprised me was the number of sightings in L.A. - a whopping 17. With all that concrete and the number of people, I’d think that Big Foot would be scared away. I’m thinking that some very drunk (and/or stoned) people got him confused with some tall and hairy homeless guys.
I saw a documentary on Big Foot when I was a kid and was intrigued (if not a little spooked) by the thought of bumping into one of these creatures on a camping trip. This documentary contains eyewitness accounts of ordinary people who encountered this creature.
Based on the trailer (see above), the quality of this DVD is good. Visit Oregon Bigfoot to see the photo, video and art galleries. You may also order the DVD (which is the first in a 2-part series), other movies and books on the subject of Big Foot.
