Jan 30

Strange Encounter In California

A listener from the U.K. writes “Dear Wes, My Brother suggested that I email you to tell you about an encounter with a group of hairy things, possibly Sasquatches, that I had back in the late 80’s when I was working in California. In brief, I was trying to take pictures of Sea Otters at a beach near Big Sur when a group of six, one male, two female and three smaller creatures came down out of a creek and the male waded into the water and started pulling seaweed out and throwing it back to the females that were chewing at its roots and rubbing it into the fur. This was about 100 metres away from where I was sat on some rocks.

The group noticed me when I tried to take some photos and the male charge at me whilst the females were screaming. The male stopped about 50 metres away from me and seemed to be having an argument with one of the females as they were gibberish away to each other. The last thing I remember was that it swung its body round to face me again, screamed so loudly that my insides were vibrating and slammed its fists into the beach. I think I must have fainted, but what I have never understood is that I came round about about an hour or so later with my jacket pulled over my head and quite badly bruised about ten metres from my car and could only assume that I was dumped there.

I drove back to the hotel I was staying at and they called the police who came and took a statement. I was forcefully told that what I had seen were bears nothing else. When I argued with the man he got really agitated with me and asked me whether we didn’t have Officers like him in positions of authority where I came from. I replied that we did but that they weren’t allowed to tell us what to put into a statement. He then asked whether I understood English to which I replied that I was English. He just looked at me and told me that I had seen bears and not to say anything different to anyone else if I didn’t want to get kicked out of the country.

I don’t know whether this is the sort of thing that you would be interested in as I am not from the US and this happened nearly thirty years ago now but I would be happy to write this up in more detail if you think it would be of any use to you.

I haven’t spoken to anyone else about this other than my brother who is a primate photographer and suggested that I contact you. I would not like to appear on your show as I am recently retired from a professional career and if anyone recognizes my voice they will think I have gone completely mad.”

29 Responses to “Strange Encounter In California”

  1. Denise F

    ‘Yes sir we are all interested’, please tell him.
    Wow, so much info here. I’m taken back by his loss of time and bruised condition….would make a good show?!

    Wonder what the rubbing of seaweed is about?

    • Denise F

      Another question I have is I believe he was saying the hotel called the police, was he visibly injured and they called or did he relay what happened??

      I wish I could cohost this one, lol.

  2. Eric B

    Yes, agreed. A very interesting story.
    Maybe they rub on the salt water plants to help control fleas or lice? Antiseptic? Stink removal? Its nature’s disposable wipe?

  3. Neil S

    Hey Wes!
    He states, “The group noticed me when I tried to take some photos”.
    If you get the chance ask him to include content covering if he made it out of there with his camera intact.
    I assume not cause if the big guy didn’t smash it the MIB goons would have confiscated it later.
    Thanks!

  4. Asheim

    One of the most interesting encounters I have ever heard. I wish he could come on the show, there are so many questions. It is amazing he was not killed. Please thank him Wes for sharing his encounter.

  5. Thomas J

    This is truly a great encounter for the quantity and the guy was lucky to escape with the bruises. It is amazing what bears can do with a paw and another great job by the government to cover it up.

  6. Eric D

    If you look up the Medicinal uses of Seaweeds it states that they offer a wide range of therapeutic possibilities both internally and externally. One would have to think that the creatures obviously know this especially if they are not only eating it but rubbing it on their bodies.

  7. m99

    OMG! ~ You wrote ” … the male waded into the water and started pulling seaweed out and throwing it back to the females that were chewing at its roots and rubbing it into the fur. This was about 100 metres away from where I was sat on some rocks…” (Sounds like something Thomas Sewid from Canada said Sasquatch has been seen doing in the Vancouver BC region. As we know, seaweed is a super food & has many medicinal purposes as well. From this description alone we can determine these creatures are more than simple apes.)

    And you said “… I came round about about an hour or so later with my jacket pulled over my head and quite badly bruised about ten metres from my car.” I had to translate that to “feet” & found you were about 33 feet from your vehicle. Then reporting to the cops, were immediately assured it was “bears”, nothing more. Bears? I think you would have been able to identify if it was bears or not.

    Bless your heart. Thank goodness you’re still alive to share this encounter. I’m sorry you were treated so shamefully by the law enforcement people. I can’t wait to hear this encounter. Thanks for sending it to Wes, and thanks for posting this Wes.

    • m99

      Please DO come on the show. The world is a big place. No one will recognize your voice since it’s airing in the country on a BF podcast. Most people don’t even consider this is a real phenomenon, so most don’t listen to this type podcast, huh? Please say you have the pictures. Pictures Please!

  8. Joyce C

    How terrifying! Im glad you made it out…but i was not aware bears could carry a grown man! If in fact you were taken to your car by perhaps the big male. To haneq those injuries perhaps bhe held you too tightly or he injured you in another way. I also don’t think a bear would pull your jacket over your head either.

  9. Eddie M

    Yep I believe every word of this. Notice they don’t want to be seen by us and big brother don’t want us to admit seeing them.. but as long as we call them something we know they’re not .. they’re cool. They lie to us and want us to tell lies. This is leadership?? This is the best they can do. Is it that PC sensitive to say evolutions a crock… if we evolved don’t you think we be a bit more them. Joints, ankles, knees, eyesight, hearing wise?? They evolved. We’re just a Free Will gifted creation really blowing it.

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