NY Cop's Encounter with a Sasquatch on Abar Road in 1976
Posted Friday, May 17, 2024
By Squatchable.com staff
A fascinating interview with Brian Gosselin, a former police officer from Whitehall, New York, has recently been brought to my attention. Brian shares his extraordinary experience with something that doesn't belong to this world, which took place on Abar Road in August 1976. I couldn't help but feel intrigued by the details of his encounter.
Brian, who was a police officer at the time, describes the night before his experience. He recounts how his brother Paul and their friend Marty Paddock excitedly shared their sighting of a "monster" on Bear Road. Although skeptical, Brian couldn't shake off their genuine fear and excitement. The next day, he learned that his father, a sergeant, along with two sheriffs, two New York state troopers, and his brother Paul, had all witnessed the same mysterious creature.
The creature, according to Brian's father and the others, stepped over a fence that was almost 4.5 feet tall, as if it were a simple curb. This detail alone is enough to question whether they had truly encountered a bear, as some have suggested.
Driven by curiosity, Brian decided to investigate the area with a state trooper named Jim a few days later. They heard what sounded like large limbs being snapped and dead limbs falling from pine trees. The noise grew closer, and eventually, the trooper became so frightened that he abandoned his position and drove away.
Brian continued to explore the area and heard a strange "whooing" noise, which he believes was the sound of Cattails being snapped. This led him to suspect that the creature might be hiding in the marshy area nearby.
What makes Brian's story so captivating is the credibility of the witnesses involved, including law enforcement officers. Their collective experiences on that fateful night paint a vivid picture of something otherworldly and unknown. I highly recommend watching the interview to fully appreciate the details of Brian's encounter.
As a researcher of Squatchable, I am always eager to uncover and share compelling stories like Brian's. I encourage our readers to watch the video and form their own opinions about this fascinating account.