Cryptid Moment #1: Bigfoot

0:00You never believed what I saw in the woods. Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a large, hairy, humanoid cryptid said to inhabit North American forests. Mr. Foot is somewhat of a cultural icon as of the mid-20th century, appearing in many folklore and pop culture media moments. Most sightings claim the large, ape-like creature is covered in dark hair and is roughly six to nine feet tall. Anacdotal evidence sometimes makes Bigfoot seem more supernatural than cryptosuological with details like glowing red eyes, a foul smell, and even shapeshifting abilities reported. Although real-foot enthusiasts will tell you that these details are exaggerated for storytelling effects. Many sightings have been documented with some becoming more mainstream than others. The Patterson Gimlin film is the most famous of these. Two hunting pals, Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin shot a video in Northern California in 1967 of a tall, dark furry figure walking and glancing back at their camera. The short, grainy 16-millimeter movie served for decades as the cornerstone of Bigfoot

1:02evidence. Many have claimed it was a hoax while other experts have demonstrated that the stride and weight shifting of the creature work against the idea that it could have been a friend or one of the men in costume. While some sightings hold up to scrutiny, others can't take the heat. There was a case in 2008 where a Georgia man, Rick Dyer, claimed he had shot and killed a Bigfoot after luring it in with Walmart pork ribs and barbecue sauce. He toured the body of this Bigfoot and reportedly raked in something between $60,000 and $500,000. Before this scam, he had already teamed up with a Georgia police officer to claim they'd found a dead sask watch and then go on to sell the frozen specimen, which turned out to be nothing but a frozen rubber gorilla suit stuffed with slaughterhouse leftovers for a whopping $50,000 before eventually being caught. Unfortunately, no conclusive proof of Bigfoot has been brought forward. Yet, I'm Olivia Henson and this has been a cryptid moment on Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 at back.