Apr 10

It Had A Nervous Look About It

A listener writes “I’ve lived in South East Texas for the majority of my life. You, knowing Bob Garrett, and going into the Sam Houston National Forrest, I’m sure you know the area.

At a young age, 5-6 years old, I was playing with toys cars and things that a young boy would be doing, on the back porch of our house. Suddenly I heard a noise (something snapping a twig or branch) that got my attention. When I look up, at the edge of our property, there was a creature. Upright. Hairy. Reddish/brown hair, charcoal colored skin. Locking eyes with me. I can’t determine in hindsight what size it was, only that it was taller than my father (5’11”). It had an elongated snout, nostrils similar to a baboon. Very visible canines, long matted hair, and I was whimpering when I saw it.

It had a nervous look about it. Darting eyes left to right (as if you or I were to stumble on a bear cub, the only way I can relate it) I was within sprinting distance of the back door and bolted for it. Taking one last glance coming in, seeing it throw its leg up to bound over a fallen tree in some unnatural movement for a human.”

6 Responses to “It Had A Nervous Look About It”

  1. Steven B

    Just when you think you’re totally potty trained…

    To think that when I first moved down here, 20 years ago, I was thinking of going hunting/camping, BY MYSELF, in the Sam Houston National Forest. Glad I never took the opportunity now – most of it was that I’d need an extra long weekend to go as it it a good 6 – 7 hour drive for me.

    If that wasn’t a living nightmare for a 6 year old, I don’t know what is. Thanks for telling your account.

  2. Lisa B

    I wonder why I never hear anyone comparing these types to a baboon. We have the gorilla types, chimpanzee types and orangutan types. When I hear people describing the ones like this one, I instantly think Baboon. IMHO Baboons are the ugliest, meanest and nastiest of all the apes lol. Ever watch them on National Geographic? They’re disgusting and horrific! And I’m with Denise, I’d never want to live anywhere near that area! No way!

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