Trail Camera Captures Dark Figure in Woods After 24 Days

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026

By Squatchable.com staff

Trail camera investigations have long been a cornerstone of Sasquatch research, and a recent video posted by the YouTube channel Real Eyes Tv showcases some of the most compelling footage to surface in a while. Over the course of nearly a month, two trail cameras set up facing opposite directions captured a series of events that have researchers and enthusiasts buzzing. The setup was simple but strategic: two cameras chained to trees, pointing in opposite directions so that if something tampered with one, the other would catch it. Camera one became the workhorse of the operation, triggering repeatedly over 26 days, while camera two remained frustratingly silent for most of the deployment, only firing twice. What makes this footage particularly intriguing is the pattern of deer behavior captured throughout. On day five, a deer appears on camera, clearly agitated and staring intently at something just off-screen to the left. Its cautious posture speaks volumes. Deer are prey animals with finely tuned survival instincts, and when they lock onto something with that level of intensity, experienced researchers take notice. This kind of repeated avoidance or alert behavior in wildlife is often cited as indirect evidence of an unknown presence in the area. The footage shows deer returning multiple times over the following days, each time displaying the same wary behavior, always focused on the same spot. Then comes day 24, the moment that has everyone talking. When the footage is zoomed in to where the deer were looking, a figure can be seen standing motionless in the brush. The investigator describes it as a "squatch blob," a term used in the research community for ambiguous shapes that suggest a Sasquatch presence but lack the clarity for definitive identification. What's especially fascinating is the investigator's observation when retrieving the cameras on day 26. Comparing their own size to whatever had been triggering the cameras, they noted it was a "big critter," significantly larger than a human. The behavior of whatever was being captured is also noteworthy. The cameras were chained to the trees to prevent movement, yet on day three, something managed to adjust the camera's position. This kind of interaction with equipment is a recurring theme in Sasquatch research, with subjects often showing curiosity toward monitoring devices. Throughout the deployment, the cameras captured multiple "unknown targets," triggers with no visible cause. This is another common occurrence in Sasquatch research, where Sasquatch seem to possess an awareness of cameras and can avoid detection while still triggering the motion sensors. For those interested in this type of evidence, the full video is absolutely worth watching. The investigator walks through each day's footage methodically, providing context and analysis that adds real depth to the visual evidence. The combination of wildlife behavior, equipment interaction, and that final zoomed-in shot makes this one of the more compelling trail camera compilations to surface recently.