Alaskan Wilderness Encounter: Unusual Creature's Giant Footprints & Intimidating Howls

A special ops team in Alaska in the early 1990s had a remarkable encounter with something they couldn't explain. According to a video from the YouTube channel Wild Assault, the team was conducting training exercises in the snowy wilderness when they stumbled upon something strange. The first encounter occurred in 1982, when a team member was following a herd of elk and noticed some unusual activity. He got out of his truck to investigate and caught a glimpse of a "critter" that he described as having a more ape-like face than any picture of prehistoric man he had ever seen. Years later, in 1994, another team encountered the same phenomenon while on a strategic reconnaissance operation. They were focused on their mission, but couldn't ignore the strange creature they came across. They didn't know what it was, but they knew it wasn't a bear. The team was well-prepared for their expedition, equipped with skis and backpacks filled with necessary items. But the enormity of the footprints they discovered - 18 to 19 inches long and 5 feet apart - raised questions about the identity of the creature. One soldier's attempt to imitate the footprint pattern confirmed that the creature was not human. The team was intrigued by the possibility of discovering an amazing feature of Alaskan wildlife and decided to follow the trail left behind. The tracks revealed a clever navigation strategy, tracing the tops of ridges and weaving through dense trees. This suggested that the creature was familiar with the terrain and intelligent enough to maintain similar tactics when attempting to avoid detection. The team's determination to uncover more about this elusive giant set off a 15-year obsession for one member. He wanted to prove to people that the creature existed and that he wasn't crazy. As they continued their journey, the team encountered a strange howling or roaring sound in the depths of night. Despite the possibility that it was a wolf, the guttural sound and its proximity to the team suggested that it was something much bigger. The team's experience in the Alaskan wilderness is a reminder of the importance of experience and caution when exploring the unknown. The existence of such a creature remains a mystery, but the team's encounter is a fascinating glimpse into the unexplained. If you're interested in learning more, be sure to check out the full video on the Wild Assault YouTube channel. And for all the latest news and updates on Bigfoot sightings and research, be sure to follow Squatchable.