Prospectors' Encounter with a Mysterious Creature Near Mount St. Helens
Posted Wednesday, November 27, 2024
By Squatchable.com staff
In July of 1924, five gold prospectors in Washington state had an encounter with something otherworldly that would change their lives forever. The men, including Fred Beck, were working in the well-known area near Mount St. Helens where they had been for six years. After a successful week of finding gold, Fred began complaining of a terrible toothache. Despite this, the men decided to stay one more day to continue their work.
As the sun began to set, they headed back to their cabin and noticed a massive footprint near the entrance. The footprint was 19 inches long, too big for any bear. The men were puzzled and nervous, but they decided to stay inside the cabin for the night, avoiding lighting a fire and hoping to avoid whatever unknown creature might be outside.
Later that night, Fred and another man, Hank, decided to go to the spring to get water for soup. They brought their rifles with them, just in case. As they walked, Hank suddenly stopped and raised his rifle, pointing it towards a tall creature standing on two legs, covered in hair and peeking out from behind a tree. Hank fired three shots, but the creature disappeared into the darkness.
Terrified, Fred and Hank ran back to the cabin and barricaded the door. They recounted their story to the other men, who were shocked and scared. They sat in fear for hours, listening to footsteps and whistling outside the cabin. In the middle of the night, they were awakened by a loud bang against the side of the cabin. A piece of wood broke off, creating a hole in the wall. They saw three creatures outside, holding rocks and throwing them at the cabin.
The men grabbed their rifles and took positions, trying to fire back through the opening. But the creatures disappeared from sight. The attacks continued for hours, with the creatures hurling rocks and stones at the cabin. Eventually, the attacks stopped, but the tension lingered. At dawn, the men cautiously opened the door and stepped outside. The ground around the cabin was littered with rocks and the walls bore deep scratches and dents.
Despite numerous attempts, no one ever managed to find the creatures that attacked Fred, Hank, and the others that night. But they did find footprints, which are now a part of Bigfoot lore. This encounter is just one of many that have been reported over the years, and it serves as a reminder of the mysterious and elusive nature of Bigfoot. If you're interested in learning more, be sure to check out the full video on SINISTERFLIX's YouTube channel.