Jacko the Ape Boy: A 19th Century Sasquatch Encounter in Yale, BC

In the heart of British Columbia's Fraser Canyon lies the historic town of Yale, a place where the wild meets the civilized. With its preserved Gold Rush era buildings and its role in the Canadian Pacific Railway, Yale has a rich history that is marked by dramatic transformations and stories that capture the imagination. Among these stories is the tale of Jacko, the ape boy, whose alleged capture in 1884 briefly thrust Yale into the limelight. The story of Jacko first appeared in the British Columbia daily colonist on July 4th, 1884. According to the article, Railway workers near Yale claimed to have captured a creature that was half human and half animal, described as a small Hairy Ape boy. The creature was reportedly found near the railway tracks and subdued after a brief struggle. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the tale of Jacko has become a part of Yale's rich tapestry of history. Some historians and cryptozoologists point to the tale as one of the earliest documented Sasquatch encounters, while skeptics argue that it was likely a hoax or a misidentification of an animal. The video from the YouTube channel RenaissanceMan explores the story of Jacko in more detail, including the theory that Jacko was a juvenile Sasquatch. The video also discusses the possibility that Jacko was displayed in a traveling circus after his capture, adding another layer of mystery to the tale. Whether fact or fiction, the story of Jacko remains one of the town's most curious chapters. It speaks to a time when the boundaries between science and superstition, reality and myth, were still being defined. For Yale, Jacko represents more than just a strange story; he embodies the spirit of a place where the extraordinary always seems possible. As a Bigfoot believer and a curator for Squatchable, I encourage our readers to watch the video and explore the story of Jacko for themselves. The video is a fascinating look at one of the earliest documented Sasquatch encounters and a reminder of the enduring allure of the unknown in a time and place where anything seemed possible. Excitement level: 6/10. The story of Jacko is an interesting one, and the theory that Jacko was a juvenile Sasquatch adds an intriguing twist to the tale. The possibility that Jacko was displayed in a traveling circus after his capture is also a fascinating aspect of the story. Overall, the video is a great addition to the lore of Sasquatch and a must-watch for any Bigfoot believer.