Lumberjack's Encounter with Sasquatch Family in Toba Inlet, 1924

In a video posted on the YouTube channel Crypto Spooks, the story of Albert Ostman's alleged abduction by a Sasquatch family is recounted. Ostman, a lumberjack and prospector from British Columbia, Canada, set out on a solo prospecting trip to the remote Toba Inlet region in 1924. He had heard rumors of rich gold deposits in the area and wanted to investigate before staking his claim. Before his journey, Ostman had also heard stories from the local Indigenous people about a strange creature that lived in the mountains, referred to as Sasquatch. However, Ostman was skeptical of these tales and didn't believe in such creatures. After several days of scouting the area for potential mining prospects, Ostman set up a small camp in a valley near the inlet. It was then that he began to notice strange things happening around his camp. He felt like something or someone was moving his belongings and tampering with his food supplies while he was away during the day. Thinking it might be a porcupine or some other animal, Ostman took precautions to protect his supplies by hiding his food and keeping his rifle close by. However, on the fourth night, something far stranger happened. Ostman claimed that he was awoken in the middle of the night by a powerful force lifting him up while still inside his sleeping bag. He found himself unable to move or see anything because he was bundled tightly inside the sleeping bag. He felt himself being carried over rough terrain for about three hours up steep hills, over rough ground, and through thick forest. When Ostman was finally dropped to the ground, he managed to free himself from his sleeping bag and looked around. It was dawn, and he found himself in a small bow-shaped valley surrounded by cliffs and thick trees, far away from his original campsite. As he got up to survey his surroundings, he saw four creatures standing nearby and watching him. These creatures, he described, were unlike anything he had ever seen before. They were covered in long dark hair, and their features were more human-like than ape-like. Over the course of the next six days, Ostman was kept in this valley by the Sasquatch family. He described the area as being secluded and almost impossible to escape without being seen by the Sasquatch family. The adult male watched over him most closely, while the female and the young ones seemed more indifferent. Eventually, Ostman managed to escape by taking advantage of the fact that the adult male Sasquatch was particularly interested in the contents of his backpack. He opened his tin of snuff in front of the creature and pretended it was something enjoyable. The Sasquatch immediately began to cough and display signs of distress, possibly from the effects of the tobacco. Taking advantage of the creature's reaction, Ostman grabbed his belongings and ran towards the narrow passageway he had identified earlier. After several hours of running and climbing, Ostman eventually found a logging camp where he was able to get help and make his way back to civilization. Ostman had kept his story to himself for more than 30 years, fearing ridicule and disbelief from others. It wasn't until 1957 that he finally came forward with his story. By this time, stories of Sasquatch encounters had become more widespread, and Ostman was interviewed by John Green, a noted Bigfoot researcher, and other investigators. He passed a lie detector test administered by police, although the results of such tests are often disputed in terms of their reliability. However, Ostman's story has also been met with skepticism. Critics point out several issues, such as the delayed reporting, lack of physical evidence, consistency in detail, and psychological factors. Despite this, Ostman stood by his account until his death in 1975, insisting that what he had experienced was real. Albert Ostman's story remains one of the most extraordinary tales in Bigfoot lore, whether viewed as a genuine encounter, a vivid hallucination, or an elaborate story. It has become a staple in discussions about Bigfoot and has been referenced in various books, documentaries, and articles on the subject. The story continues to fuel the imagination of those intrigued by the possibility of unknown creatures living in remote areas of the world. I encourage our readers to watch the video and form their own opinions on Ostman's story. Whether you believe it or not, it's an intriguing tale that adds to the mystery and allure of the elusive Sasquatch.