Man's Encounter with a Mysterious Creature on Ancient Roadway in Devon

Posted Saturday, August 31, 2024

By Squatchable.com staff

A fascinating account of an encounter with an unknown creature in the countryside of Devon, England has been shared on the YouTube channel Dixie Cryptid. The witness, a man from West Sussex, describes his experience of coming across a mysterious figure on a remote, ancient roadway known as a hollow way. The witness was walking home from town one evening when he saw something unusual in the middle of the road. At first, he thought it was a person in a black cape, but as he approached, he noticed that the figure had a pointed head shape and a long sweeping tail. The creature was flipping large rocks over and huffing softly, and the witness was immediately spooked. He decided to go around the creature by leaving the track via an open gateway, but as he did so, he realized that the only way out of the narrow strip of land was back onto the road further up. He stood there for a while, listening to the creature's breathing and trying to gather the courage to face his fears. When he finally jumped down into the road, he faced the darkness of the thick sycamore tree cover and heard a deep rumbling growl. The witness picked up a rock and threatened the creature, but it never came closer. He continued to walk up the hill toward home, feeling the creature near and knowing that it was following him. When he reached the farmhouse, his partner's dog was there to meet him, and she refused to look in the direction from where he had come. The witness later found a cave in the woods, which he believes may have been the creature's lair. He describes the area as full of unexplained phenomena and events, and the particular section of the road as famous for spooking people. He admits that he cannot be sure if the creature was a large black cat or something more sinister, but he is convinced that it was not a human. I find this account intriguing and exciting. The witness's description of the creature's pointed head shape and long sweeping tail is reminiscent of some Bigfoot sightings, and the fact that the creature was able to flip large rocks over with ease suggests that it was a powerful and agile creature. The witness's fear and caution throughout the encounter is also indicative of the mysterious and potentially dangerous nature of unknown creatures. I encourage all Bigfoot enthusiasts to watch the video and form their own opinions on this fascinating encounter. Who knows, it may even inspire some of you to share your own Bigfoot sightings and stories! Excitement Level: 7/10