A listener writes “I am a former Marine and a former Wayne County ( Detroit, Mi) Deputy. I am now a long haul fuel hauler. I was at a location out west and had to take my mandatory 34 hour reset.
I love the outdoors, being an avid hunter since the age of 8. And also being an infantry marine which gave me an even more profound zest for the bush. So I had decided to take a day hike and explore the great outdoors. As I was around 4 hours into my hike I had noticed a tree to my front left that had reminded me of a sniper nest with obvious observation holes looking out onto the hiking path.
I thought maybe a cougars lair. So I decided to set and take a water break and change my socks. That’s when I seen the creature climb down from the tree. There were two females approximately 1000 yards ahead of me on the trail. And I was certain that the creature was going to pursue them. Then the creature was joined by a second cryptoid. And they were creeping in the direction of the women. I was unarmed so the only thing I could do was try to drawl the creatures to me and give the women a chance to escape. I jumped up and screamed at the top of my lungs and was pumping my arms. Not only did that stop the creatures advance on the women but it also startled the women who thought I was trying to get there attention.
They thought I was in distress so they started walking towards me. I thought this would surely be the end if not only for me but them as well. So I thought to call 911 to tell them what was inevitably about to occur. But I had no service. But I immediately snapped a picture of the two creatures and got a great photo of both including their faces. Thank goodness they took off running in the opposite direction.
When the women got to me and ask me what was wrong I showed them the photo and told them I believe the monsters were going to attack them. Needless to say I escorted the ladies back to their vehicle which took 3 hours to get back. The women wanted no part of me reporting what had transpired and said we wouldn’t be believed even with my picture. They sped off and my journey ended as well.”