Rangers' Encounter with a Monstrous Sasquatch in Denali National Park
Posted Monday, November 11, 2024
By Squatchable.com staff
In a chilling video posted to the YouTube channel Old Hillbilly Horror, a former park ranger shares his harrowing experience from 1998 while stationed at Denali National Park in Alaska. The ranger, known only as Ben, recounts a tale of terror and mystery that still haunts him to this day.
Ben describes the beauty and danger of the Alaskan Wilderness, where bears, wolves, and unpredictable weather create a constant sense of unease. However, nothing could have prepared him for the events of that summer. A group of campers arrived, and Ben gave them the standard safety briefing, warning them about the wildlife and dangers of the terrain. Three days later, they received a garbled distress call over the park radio. The transmission was faint and panicked, with the camper shouting about an attack and something coming. Ben and another ranger, Matt Stevens, headed out to investigate.
Upon reaching the campsite, Ben and Matt found a scene of destruction. Tents were shredded, gear was scattered, and the ground was littered with deep claw-like gashes. The unmistakable scent of blood filled the air. Jake's pack, covered in blood, was found near a tree that was gouged with deep scratches. Sarah's journal and Emily's boot were the only traces of the campers. Sarah's last entry in the journal was frantic, describing a feeling of being watched and hearing strange noises at night.
Ben and Matt followed the trail deeper into the Wilderness, where they caught glimpses of shadows flitting between trees. As night fell, they heard heavy footsteps accompanied by low, guttural growls. They kept the fire going all night, terrified of what was stalking them. At dawn, they found Mike's broken and bloodied body in a clearing. Behind him, a mound of earth and rocks seemed disturbed, as if something had tried to bury what remained of him. Then, from the shadows, a creature emerged.
Standing at least 8 feet tall, covered in matted fur, and with eyes glowing with a predatory gleam, the creature was unlike anything Ben or Matt had ever seen. Its limbs were elongated and twisted in unnatural angles, and its hands were clawed and caked in dirt and blood. Matt raised his rifle, but before he could fire, the creature lunged, faster than anything they'd ever seen. It swatted Ben and Matt away, sending them crashing into the trees. Miraculously, they survived and managed to escape, huddling together in a cave as the creature circled.
Eventually, the creature left, and Ben and Matt emerged, shaken and scarred by what they had seen. The official reports said the campers were killed in a bear attack, but Ben and Matt knew better. They had seen the creature, felt its malice, and knew it was something far older and more dangerous.
Years later, Ben still wakes up in the middle of the night, drenched in sweat, the memory of those glowing eyes burned into his mind. He reminds us that there are things in the wilderness that we were never meant to see, ancient creatures that have survived against all odds. If you're ever hiking in Alaska, he advises, stay on the trails, keep your fire burning bright at night, and never wander too far from civilization. Because some things out there, they're watching and waiting.
This haunting tale is a chilling reminder of the mysteries of the wilderness and the creatures that inhabit it. While Ben's story is terrifying, it also highlights the importance of respecting nature and its hidden dangers. If you're a Bigfoot enthusiast, this video is a must-watch, offering a first-hand account of an experience that will leave you questioning the reality of the world around you.