A Memorial Day encounter in Tulare County, CA in 1987.
I saw what could only be described as a bigfoot several years ago on route to Kennedy Meadows. I was driving up the dirt road past Grumpy Bear’s place and not too far from Kennedy Meadows–maybe a few miles–where we were later camped. I believe it was around Memorial Day, 1986-88.
The sun was setting, and as I looked to the west to glance at it as it began to dip below the mountains, I something caught my eye out in the desert, among the Joshua trees. At first I thought it was just a Joshua tree; but it was moving the same direction as I was driving–north. I slowed, and watched it as it ran. It was probably 100 yards? or so from me. I could tell it was big and tall, had long, dark brown hair. Its arms were longer than a man’s and I could see the hair flop up and down as it ran. Its legs appeared to be very muscular and I was impressed by the ease in which it ran–its movement reminded me of a tiger, strong and graceful, although he ran on two legs like a human. I saw it’s head turn towards me, and I got a chill as I thought this thing is making eye contact with me! Although I felt fear, I also felt it felt fear towards me. (Don’t ask me to explain this, but that’s how I felt and I am an intuitive person!) This was all in a matter of seconds–maybe five. I turned to my passenger to relate to her what I saw, slowed down some more, but when I looked again to point out the bigfoot, all I saw was Joshua trees and desert. I felt he was hiding from me. It was really an incredible experience, one that I will always remember.
I didn’t stop the car, climb the fence or go after him. I continued to drive on to the campsite where I told my experience to the rest of the group.
A few weeks to a month later, I remember seeing in the Bakersfield Californian an article that a bigfoot was spotted in the Shirley Meadows Campground. As I understand it, that’s not too far from Kennedy Meadows.
Karen C
Good story, you gave me chills when you mentioned Kennedy Meadows. My family camped their once and all I saw was huge Rattle snakes in the boulders where I was looking for Arrowheads…I bet he hit the desert floor like a rug, thats why you couldn’t see it again, their so good at disappearing right in front of your eyes!
Knobby
It waited until you took your eyes off of it to hide from view. Very typical.
Gary R
I live close to Kennedy meadows and saw these creatures just a few miles from there myself. I’ve often wondered if others have seen them as well. Thanks for sharing! Great story.
Gary R
I think I may of made a mistake regarding the location of your encounter. When I read about it on the bfro website it said you were in Tulare county? Oopsey. I’m up here in tuolumne county. There’s a Kennedy meadows here as well. It’s off of highway 108 at approx 8000 ft elev. sorry bout that, but I still enjoyed your story. Thanks again for sharing.