A listener writes “I grew up and live in the mountains of western north carolina. I became interested in the phenomenon after remembering/ reconsidering some past experiences from boys scouts. A year ago I started looking around noticing structures and breaks. I also some heard strange things a few times while was out. My latest encounter was by far the most extreme. Around midnight, a couple friends and I went up a mountain which I had been investigating and knew had a very large bush craft tree shelter at the top.
We hooped and howled, banged on trees, broke branches, and did the classic “bigfoot hunt”. We were actually making quite a ruckus and made it very clear why we were up there. It was mainly just to have some fun and none of us actually expected for anything to happen.. but I can see why we may have been perceived as a threat After closely inspecting the structure (which was very well constructed and had large rootballs on each corner) we decided to go a few steps farther and thats when we heard a single howel from roughly 200 feet away. seconds later many more joined in, moved closer, and then surrounded us leaving only one direction – back down the trail. they tracked us beside the trail and screamed the whole time until we were gone. It was absolutely TERRIFYING.
It was as if hell itself opened up and a whole clan of screaming demons surrounded us.
I don’t go bigfoot hunting anymore. I used to hike/ bike this area regularly when I was young, sometimes I went alone, at night! Now I am terrified of the woods and I’m constantly on guard if I go out, and I never go alone any more.
I’d love to speak with you, give you the details, and see what you think!”