Mystery Unfolds: Man Vanishes in Wisconsin Forest, Rifle Found Bent in Tree

Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

A chilling video has surfaced on YouTube, posted by the Cryptid Chronicles channel, that has sent shivers down the spines of Bigfoot enthusiasts and researchers alike. The video, titled "HUNTER FOUND TRAUMATIZED, RIFLE BENT INTO U-SHAPE BY FOREST MONSTER! What's STALKING the Wisconsin?", documents a harrowing account of a hunter named Tom Ree who went missing in the dense Wisconsin forest. The video begins with Jeff Wilson, a friend of Tom's, explaining that they had planned a hunting trip together but Tom had gone ahead alone, promising to set up camp and scout for deer signs. When Jeff finally reached their usual campsite, he found Tom's tent set up but no sign of his friend. Tom's backpack, sleeping bag, and cooking equipment were still there, but his rifle and hunting vest were gone. Jeff immediately called the local sheriff's office, and a search operation was launched the following morning. As the search entered its second full day, Jeff couldn't shake the feeling that something terrible had happened to Tom. The woods where they were searching were familiar to Jeff, as he had been hunting there since he was a child. The search party found some bootprints that might have been Tom's, heading northwest from the campsite. As the teams continued their search, they stumbled upon a gruesome scene. Hanging from a large oak tree, about 10 feet off the ground, was the carcass of a deer. What was even more disturbing was how the deer was hanging - it had been impaled on something that protruded from the trunk of the tree. But it wasn't just the deer that caught their attention - Tom's rifle was also hanging from the tree, bent into an unnatural U-shape and driven deep into the living wood of the tree. The rifle barrel was embedded at least 6 inches into the solid oak trunk, and the wood around it was splintered and torn. The stock was cracked, and the scope had been ripped off entirely. The team radioed the base with the disturbing discovery, and Sheriff Dave Lson responded. The scene was incomprehensible, and the team was left with more questions than answers. How did the rifle get bent like that and how is it driven so deep into the tree? The team was left to ponder the mystery of what could have happened to Tom. this video has sent a wave of excitement and fear through the community. The possibility of a Bigfoot being involved in Tom's disappearance is a terrifying thought, and the bent rifle serves as a chilling reminder of the power and strength of these elusive creatures. While we don't know the outcome of Tom's disappearance, the video serves as a reminder of the dangers that lurk in the woods. As Bigfoot believers, we must continue to search for answers and document any evidence that may help us uncover the truth about these mysterious creatures. We encourage our readers to watch the video for themselves and share their thoughts and theories in the comments section. Let's work together to uncover the truth about Bigfoot and bring Tom home.