A listener writes “Hello, Wes! I’d like to share my Bigfoot encounter. In 2011, I had moved to Cazadero, CA in a VERY small cabin. The cabin was part of a larger property used as a church retreat.
Most of this area is very heavily wooded, mostly with redwoods, Douglas Firs and Bay trees. By heavily wooded, I mean that not much sunlight penetrated through the canopy. The property was bordered by a creek.
Cazadero is very wet and cool. Being close to the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean, the temperatures stayed in the 70’s even in the hottest weather.
Deer and other wildlife would come into “Caz” to seek relief from the hot and dry weather of Summer and also brought bears and mountain lions. Any other time, not much lived there as nothing could grow. There wasn’t much food otherwise.
Part of my rental agreement was to maintain and clean the grounds. Frequently, large rotted limbs of the redwoods would come crashing down and one morning I was out picking these up. I noticed a lot of bird noises which I thought was unusual. There was a small group of redwoods growing in a tight circle, as I was picking up wood debris I noticed what appeared to be an unusual tree. It was a hairy leg.
My mind was jolted, trying to understand what this was as I looked up and saw a Bigfoot standing in this small grove. It was massive, brown to rust colored with thick hair, but beautiful. My heart dropped and I immediately turned around, trying to pretend that I didn’t notice, even though our eyes made contact. My only thought was “I’m not supposed to be here” I walked away, half expecting it to hit me from behind or worse. I went into the cabin and all I could do is stare at the wall. I listened to the increased bird noises and heard movement through the forest. After a bit, all quieted down and I resumed my day, always thinking of what just happened.”
Trent M
My hat is off to you for they way you handled the situation. I would like to think I would have that much composure but I’m really afraid I wouldn’t.
Dana P
Wow! Great story! I know that area well, it’s so beautiful, but very wooded and dark. I have always wondered if they would ever be in that area; guess so!
Rick C
I think I would have soiled myself.
Karen C
You were so brave to turn around an go into the cabin, I would be so afraid that it would come over to the cabin. Thanks for sharing…
Amy H
Holy crap! I’m amazed by the calm demeanor of people. I hope we get an episode from this. I gotta hear it! Wow…
Shawn B
That’s an oh S**t moment.
Dovie D
I heard this encounter just today on crypto brothers. I felt irritated toward the BFRO and the “finding Bigfoot “ crew who thought this guy was making this story up. He was told Bigfoot are dossial and only charge they wouldn’t actually hurt anyone. I think the BFRO are just a bunch of fakes. So is the crew of finding Bigfoot. It really pissed me off. When you have encounters it’s bad enough no one believes you at least those who have not had encounters or don’t believe in Sasquatch but then when you have people who know they are real say your lying ..well.., who the heck do they think they are??? ???
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Dovie D
Oops I saw the picture and thought it was the encounter I heard on crypto brothers. The guy who jumped the fence to get away from one when he was 17 years old. Sorry ?
Steve E
Great encounter story, it seems like when someone mistakenly walks up on a Bigfoot, it runs away. They typically only seem aggressive when they are trying to push you out of an area, so perhaps this “guy” was a loner and far from home, just out foraging…
Tony H
Omg…. this is 45 min from where I lived. I knew they were in this area