Discovering Bigfoot: Mono Lake Region's Eyewitness Encounters and Evidence

Posted Saturday, May 24, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

Hello Squatchable readers! Today, we're diving into a fascinating collection of Bigfoot encounters from the Mono Lake, Mammoth, and the eastern Sierra Nevada regions. These stories were shared by individuals who experienced something extraordinary in the forests and mountains surrounding these areas. They reported their experiences to the BFRO (Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization) and their memories remain vivid, even decades later. Let's take a look at some of these encounters: 1. Virginia Lakes Encounter (July 1977): A family camping near Lower Virginia Lake had a chilling experience when they heard heavy, rapid footsteps in the bushes. The bushes shook violently, and one brother saw a tall dark brown head moving rapidly above the bushes. The family felt an overwhelming sense of unease and decided to leave immediately. 2. Mono Lake Sunrise Sighting (July 2020): A witness at Mono Lake at sunrise captured a large upright figure in the distance. The figure moved swiftly and disappeared from view almost instantly, leaving the witness both puzzled and intrigued. 3. Father and Son Discover Tracks near Benton (Summer 1995): A father and his 9-year-old son discovered two distinct sets of large human-like footprints near Benton. The tracks were unlike anything they had encountered before, with one set notably larger than the other, suggesting the presence of two creatures. 4. Campers Hear Vocalizations near Sawmill Campground (July 2007): A group of campers at the Sawmill Walk-in Campground heard a series of loud, resonant whoop howls emanating from the forested canyon below. The calls numbering around 10 echoed through the valley, causing an eerie silence to fall over the area. 5. Camper's Close Encounter West of Mono Lake (October 2007): A seasoned camper returning to a familiar site west of Mono Lake experienced a series of unsettling events, including unexplained noises and the sensation of being watched. One night, he was awakened by the sound of heavy footsteps circling his RV, accompanied by a foul, musky odor permeating the air. 6. Campers Hear Vocalization near Tanaya Lake (September 1976): A group of friends camping at Tanaya Lake heard a loud, low scream that escalated into a high-pitched shriek, echoing off the surrounding mountains. The campers, gripped by fear, remained in their tents until they heard other campers hastily packing up and leaving the area. 7. Blurry Video Footage at Mono Lake (May 1991): A family on vacation in the Mammoth Lakes area took a short day hike to Mono Lake for sightseeing. After reviewing their old VHS footage 17 years later, they noticed a large upright figure moving near the lake's edge. 8. Tall Figure Seen Crossing a Field in Mammoth (September 2008): A motorist driving through Mammoth saw a tall, upright figure moving across an open field in the distance. The figure walked smoothly on two legs and crossed the two-lane road in just a few seconds. 9. Young Man Claims Possible Sighting near Lake Mary (July 2005): A young man staying at a cabin near Lake Mary claimed to have seen something tall, dark, and standing perfectly still in the trees. The dogs stayed close to them and didn't make a sound. 10. Daylight Sighting by Motorist near Laurel Canyon (June 2006): A motorist driving through Laurel Canyon near Mammoth Lakes saw something cross the road ahead of him. It was broad daylight, and the thing was huge, covered in dark hair, and walking upright. We encourage you to watch these videos and share your thoughts with us. Stay tuned for more exciting Bigfoot encounters! Excitement Level: 6 (Interesting guest in an interview who mentions some otherworldly things)