Georgia Grandfather's Standoff with a Peach-Stealing Bigfoot in 1968

Posted Thursday, November 07, 2024

By Squatchable.com staff

A fascinating account of a possible Bigfoot encounter has recently surfaced on YouTube, and it's definitely worth a watch for any serious Squatch enthusiast. The video, posted by the YouTube channel Cryptid Mysterious, features an interview with a man named Greg who shares a story that was passed down to him by his grandfather. According to Greg, his grandparents lived on a piece of land in Georgia that bordered the Chattahoochee National Forest. The property included an orchard of old peach trees, which his grandmother would use to make delicious pies and cobblers for the family. However, one year, someone mysteriously stole all of the peaches from the trees, leaving none behind. Determined not to let it happen again, Greg's grandfather set up a blind near the trees and waited with a shotgun, ready to defend his property. After several days of waiting, he finally spotted a large, brown, furry creature that he described as being bigger than a horse on its hind legs and covered in brown fur. Greg's grandfather fired several shots at the creature, but it managed to escape into the forest. Although the creature was never definitively identified as a Bigfoot, the description certainly fits the general description of the elusive creature. The fact that it was able to run faster than a racehorse and jump several feet into the air only adds to the intrigue. What's particularly interesting about this account is that it comes from a family member who heard the story directly from his grandfather. This gives the account a level of credibility that is often lacking in other Bigfoot sightings. Of course, as with any Bigfoot sighting, it's good to approach the story with a critical eye and consider all possible explanations. However, the details of Greg's grandfather's account are certainly intriguing and worth further investigation. If you're interested in learning more about this possible Bigfoot encounter, be sure to check out the full video on the Cryptid Mysterious YouTube channel. And as always, if you have a Bigfoot encounter of your own to share, we'd love to hear about it! Drop us a line at Squatchable and let us know your story.