Retired Air Force Officer's Chilling Bigfoot Encounter in Northeast Ohio Woods

A group of friends in northeast Ohio had a harrowing encounter with a large, mysterious creature while exploring the woods in 1988. The encounter, which they describe as sounding like a "bomb went off," was captured on camera and shared on the YouTube channel of Linda Eastburn. The friends, who were all grade school age at the time, had been watching the 1972 movie "The Legend of Boggy Creek" and discussing the possibility of the creature existing in their own area. They had heard stories about the creature, known as the "grass man" in Ohio history class, but were told it was just folklore and legend. Despite this, the friends decided to go out into the woods and explore for themselves. They had several encounters with the creature over the years, but the one in 1988 was the most memorable. While hiking in the woods, the group came across a large creature standing on a hill, shaking a tree and making a powerful growl. The friends were so scared that they ran for their lives. One of the friends described the creature as being the size of Andre the Giant, with muscular arms like Hulk Hogan. He also mentioned that the creature had long, stringy hair on its arms. The friends' parents did not believe their story at first, thinking they had seen a bear or an "old hobo." However, one of the mothers later saw a bear in the area and realized that her son's story might have been true. This encounter is a fascinating example of the ongoing mystery surrounding Bigfoot. It's clear that these friends truly believe they saw something extraordinary that day in the woods. You can watch the full video on Linda Eastburn's YouTube channel to hear her interview with the friends and see the footage for yourself. I am always excited to hear about new encounters and sightings. This one is particularly intriguing because of the multiple witnesses and the vivid details they provide. I encourage all Bigfoot enthusiasts to check out the video and share your thoughts with us here at Squatchable.