Bigfoot are legendary creatures have captured the imaginations of people worldwide for decades, despite the lack of definitive proof.
Numerous sightings and reports of beastly footprints continue to fuel the fascination. Here is a look into some of the most famous Bigfoot sightings in the United States.
Washington's Blue Mountain Bigfoot Sighting
In 1994, former U.S. Forest patrolman Paul Freeman claimed to have seen a family of bigfoots in Washington's Blue Mountains. While the video is shaky and grainy, some self-proclaimed bigfoot experts consider it genuine.
Marble Mountain Bigfoot
In California's Marble Mountain Wilderness, a youth group leader named Jim Mills captured a nearly seven-minute video of a strange creature skulking along a ridge. While the footage is somewhat grainy, it remains one of the longest videos of an alleged bigfoot sighting.
Provo Canyon Bigfoot
In 2012, a group of hikers in Provo Canyon captured a video of a creature they first thought was a bear. When it stood up on two legs, they fled, ending the shaky video. This sighting led to a Kickstarter campaign for further investigations into bigfoot sightings in Utah.
Allegheny Bigfoot
In 2007, hunter Rick Jacobs set up a camera in Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest, capturing some of the most famous bigfoot images. Clear photos of bear cubs were also taken, supporting the argument that the unidentified creature was not a bear. However, skeptics claim it could be a sick bear with mange.
Eric Shipton's Snowy Bigfoot Footprint
British explorer Eric Earle Shipton took a photo of a large footprint in the Himalayas in 1951, claiming it belonged to a Yeti. This iconic image was even auctioned at Christie's in 2014 for nearly $5,000.
Johnstown's Smelly Bigfoot
A 17.75-inch footprint found near a residential home in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 1980 baffled locals. The discovery coincided with reports of strange noises and a strong, unusual smell in the area.
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