Exploring Bigfoot History: The Applegate Trap & SW BC Sightings

In a recent video posted on YouTube, Dave Jones takes us on a journey to a mysterious location in Southwestern Oregon - a Bigfoot trap nestled deep in the Cisu National Forest. The video begins by exploring the history of Bigfoot sightings in the region. Gold miners in the Applegate region of Southwest Oregon reported seeing Sasquatch in the 1850s, and in 1969, a miner named Perry LEL claimed to have found 18-inch footprints next to his gold claim on the Applegate River. These reports inspired a group from Eugene called the North American Wildlife Research team to build a Bigfoot trap in 1974. The trap, located in the middle of old-growth timber, was built with the intention of capturing Bigfoot. Although it has only caught a few bears and one particularly cranky hunter, the trap remains a fascinating piece of Bigfoot history. The video features an interview with Ryan King, a teacher at the nearby Rouge Outdoor Community School, who incorporates the Bigfoot trap into his curriculum. King explains that the trap is a way to introduce students to the folklore and mythology surrounding Bigfoot, and that opinions among students are split as to whether or not they believe in the creature's existence. The video also features interviews with locals who have their own Bigfoot sighting stories. One woman shares that her grandmother saw Bigfoot when she was younger, and that she was excited to see someone wearing a Bigfoot shirt. Overall, the video is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Bigfoot and the enduring mystery surrounding the creature's existence. Whether or not you believe in Bigfoot, the video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the legend and the history behind it. I encourage our readers to check out the video for themselves and share their thoughts in the comments below. Who knows, maybe one day we'll have definitive proof of Bigfoot's existence. Until then, the mystery continues.