Lakeside Bigfoot Investigation Reveals Strange Symbols and Eerie Sounds
Posted Monday, August 31, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
So I just stumbled across this live stream from Abnormal Investigations (OFF THE TRAIL) and honestly, I had to share it with everyone here. This is the kind of raw, unfiltered footage that makes you sit up and pay attention. The host was out doing their last "boots on the ground" investigation for the month of August, and they picked one heck of a spot to wrap things up. We're talking a gorgeous lake setting at sunset, deep in what they called "Bigfoot Country," with security on standby and a whole community watching along live.
Right off the bat, something interesting happens. Within minutes of starting the stream, a whoop echoes through the trees. Not a bird, not a coyote, a whoop. Anyone who has spent time in known Sasquatch territories knows that vocalizations like this are often reported by witnesses, and researchers like the BFRO have documented similar sounds in their archives. The whoop alone would have made this stream worth tuning in for, but it didn't stop there.
As the sun started setting and the woods got darker, things really ramped up. There was a massive metal bang that sounded like a door slamming or a screen door being kicked. Then came the screams. The host literally jumped and said it "almost caused me to jump out of my damn skin." Whatever was making that noise, it was close, and it was loud. For those familiar with Sasquatch behavior, vocal displays like screams, whoops, and tree knocks are often described as territorial markers or communication between family groups. The fact that this happened right as darkness fell fits a pattern that many longtime researchers have noted about activity increasing at dusk.
But here's where it gets really wild. The host comes across a five-point star with a stick stuck through the middle and a circle around it, positioned facing where the sun sets. They refused to mess with it, and honestly, I don't blame them. Stick structures, rock formations, and tree markings have been documented in countless Sasquatch investigation reports over the years. Some researchers believe these are territorial markers left by the creatures themselves, while others think they could be trap markers or warning signs. Either way, finding something like that in the middle of an active investigation area is significant.
Then there's the bent trees. If you've spent any time in this community, you know that bent or broken saplings are considered one of the most common pieces of physical evidence associated with Sasquatch activity. The theory is that these structures could be used as nesting sites, territorial markers, or even food caches. The host also pointed out a large tree that had snapped, and a tree limb that wasn't broken but twisted, which is another detail that researchers often look for. Twisted wood versus cleanly broken wood can tell you a lot about the force and intent behind whatever caused it.
As the investigation continued into the darker hours, the host and their security team heard more strange noises, including something that sounded like wings flapping. One of the chat members even threw out the Mothman theory, which is interesting because Oklahoma has its own rich history of cryptid sightings. The host also mentioned a previous encounter at a nearby location involving "the naked man with the tent," which suggests this area has a history of unusual activity worth looking into.
One of the most intriguing moments came when the host mentioned they might be working on a new series exploring the idea that cryptids might not be Nephilim, and that they believe they can prove it. That's a bold claim, and if they follow through on it, it could shake up a lot of conversations in the paranormal community.
The peeled bark on one of the trees was another detail that caught my attention. Bark stripping is frequently reported in areas with Sasquatch activity, and researchers have long debated whether it's done for food, nesting material, or marking purposes. Combined with everything else happening on this stream, the location is clearly active.
If you want to see all of this for yourself, I'd highly recommend checking out the full stream. The atmosphere alone is worth it, that eerie, heavy feeling the host describes is something a lot of investigators talk about but rarely capture on camera. There's something about watching the sun set over a lake while strange sounds echo through the trees that you just can't fake. Go watch it and let me know what you think, because this one has a lot of layers to unpack.