Bigfoot. Is it possible they exist?

[BearGrounds]

Tales of these kinds of creatures have persisted for a long time. Native American folklore speaks of the Genoskwa that used to raid their villages. The mountains of Central Asia have the Almasty. In Russia the Yeti. Australia it is the Yowie. etc. All over the world there are reports of elusive upright walking ape-like hominids.

The question is, of course, are these stories, sightings, and reports rooted in truth? Or are they simply a product of hoaxers, crazies, imagination and eyewitness misidentification?

For anyone interested, there's a documentary called Missing 411 that catalogs strange accounts of people going missing in National parks and preserves. According to the doc, there are certain "hot spots", which the author refers to as "clusters", where strange disappearances take place. Here's a 40min YT vid about it for those that want to know more:

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Could Bigfoot be responsible for some of these odd disappearances? Or is it something else, such as off-grid humans? Added to that, are the parks and preserves keeping quiet about it?

Here's a video about a retired ranger (Charles Branson) who claims not only do they exist, but that they're known about. He claims that their habits have been studied for years, despite there not being an official release to the public of this information.

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So, what say you? Do you believe it's possible that we share the planet with an upright walking hominid that's been driven into the remote wilderness and still resides there? Why or why not?

I believe it possible, but I'm not a complete believer.

Bonus video of supposed Bigfoot nest for its young:

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[WalkenWouldOwn]

Nah

 

[yookfarb]

where r the bodies?

 

[Peteyandjia]

Joe Rogan account: Confirmed

 

[BearGrounds]

Nah

I suspect most people won't, and that's cool. I understand cryptozoolgy is considered a pseudoscience and is not taken seriously by most people.

where r the bodies?

A good question, and one I asked myself. Perhaps they bury their dead. Ants remove their dead comrades so as to avoid contamination of the colony. There's also been some research studies that indicate that some apes display mournful behavior when another passes. Elephants too show that they're effected by the loss of their brothers/sisters.

Can't say for certain, of course, but it's possible they have a way of disposing of their dead that makes it unlikely remains are found.

 

[Shael]

They is real. Quote me on that.

 

[Deleted member 429137]

I don't think bigfoot is possible, but I love reading posts in bigfoot forums

Their internal culture has progressed to such a point that, while people outside the bigfoot-hunting world are arguing whether or not he exists, people withing the bigfoot-hunting community have not only accepted his existence as proven fact, but have also come to accept as fact that bigfoots (?) have avoided human detection because they only travel by walking through streams, they are slightly telepathic and they have a high-pitched sonic attack that disorients humans.

 

[Serana]

Outside of the UFC, no, it's unlikely. They're just an urban legend like the Loch Ness Monster.

 

[BearGrounds]

I don't think bigfoot is possible, but I love reading posts in bigfoot forums

Their internal culture has progressed to such a point that, while people outside the bigfoot-hunting world are arguing whether or not he exists, people withing the bigfoot-hunting community have not only accepted his existence as proven fact, but have also come to accept as fact that bigfoots (?) have avoided human detection because they only travel by walking through streams, they are slightly telepathic and they have a high-pitched sonic attack that disorients humans.

Small groups and being largely nocturnal would also help.

Not going to touch on the telepathy, but as far as your mentioning of sonic attacks, did you know that research into the roar of a Tiger has suggested it has paralyzing capabilities?

"A tiger's intimidating roar has the power to paralyze the animal that hears it and that even includes experienced human trainers."

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/12/001201152406.htm

 

[Serana]

I don't think bigfoot is possible, but I love reading posts in bigfoot forums

Their internal culture has progressed to such a point that, while people outside the bigfoot-hunting world are arguing whether or not he exists, people withing the bigfoot-hunting community have not only accepted his existence as proven fact, but have also come to accept as fact that bigfoots (?) have avoided human detection because they only travel by walking through streams, they are slightly telepathic and they have a high-pitched sonic attack that disorients humans.

Don't forget Aliens.

Damn, they can travel through portals, too.

 

[evergreenrider]

I truly believe they are out there

 

[MARTIAN]

They is real. Quote me on that.

Quoted

 

[AronaBeatsJones]

Found one.

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[theskza]

No.

 

[WalkenWouldOwn]

I don't think bigfoot is possible, but I love reading posts in bigfoot forums

Their internal culture has progressed to such a point that, while people outside the bigfoot-hunting world are arguing whether or not he exists, people withing the bigfoot-hunting community have not only accepted his existence as proven fact, but have also come to accept as fact that bigfoots (?) have avoided human detection because they only travel by walking through streams, they are slightly telepathic and they have a high-pitched sonic attack that disorients humans.

Good post.

I've also seen that their telepathy allows them to detect cameras and other technology so as to better avoid it lmao.

 

[Flemmy Stardust]

It would be one of the largest mammals currently inhabiting the PNW. The odds that it exists and we don't know for sure are gloomy at best.

 

[DoctorTaco]

Why the massive cover up?

 

[BearGrounds]

Good post.

I've also seen that their telepathy allows them to detect cameras and other technology so as to better avoid it lmao.

It may surprise you to learn that there are organisms, such as snakes, that can sense infrared. It's not out of the realm of possibility for a creature to be able to sense such an infrared trip device and avoid it out of confusion/fear.

That said, not all trip cameras are infrared. But there's been many photos and videos over the years. Not that any will sway you, as you seem entirely set in your disbelief. But they're out there.

Here's a video compilation of supposed sightings I found in less than 30 seconds. Keep in mind, only one has to be real for Bigfoot to exist.

 

[BearGrounds]

Why the massive cover up?

Great question that I can only speculate as to what the answer may be.

Perhaps their existence throws a monkey wrench in current scientific theories on evolution and those in the know fear upsetting the status quo. Perhaps the authorities are not yet sure how to handle the official release of the information due to the nature of humans - we're pretty territorial and the knowledge of a large human-like ape that may be dangerous in our backyards, so to speak, may send many a hunter grabbing for his rifle; surely regulations would need to be established and such. Could you imagine the public's reaction if such a thing were revealed today, as a certainty? It could get ugly.

Like I said, though, that's all just speculation. The truth, of course, is that I cannot say for certain. Maybe they just don't exist and there is no cover up.

 

[Bob Gray]

I wouldn't be that surprised if some sort of Bigfoot creature had existed at some point in recorded history, even perhaps in the last several hundred years. But today? Immensely skeptical.