Alaskan Soldiers Encounter Mysterious Sasquatch on Recon Mission

Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

A thrilling account of a military reconnaissance mission in the frigid forests of Alaska has recently surfaced on YouTube, and it's left many viewers wondering if there's more to our forests than meets the eye. The video, posted by the YouTube channel Wealthy Coin, tells the story of a group of soldiers who encountered something mysterious and terrifying during a training exercise in 1994. According to the video, the group of 11 soldiers was on a strategic reconnaissance mission in a remote, heavily wooded area to the east of Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks. The mission required the soldiers to navigate the rugged terrain without being detected, gathering information about any potential enemies in the area. As they made their way through the snow-covered forest, they stumbled upon something unexpected: large footprints in the snow, measuring about 18-19 inches long with a stride length of approximately 5 feet. The soldiers measured the footprints and noted their smooth edges and the absence of any drag marks or disturbances in the snow around them. They guessed that whatever made the prints was massive, about 9 feet tall and weighing around 5700 pounds. Intrigued, the team decided to follow the tracks, which led them over mountain ridges and through marshy lowlands, skillfully avoiding detection. As the day turned into night, the soldiers set up camp and heated up their prepackaged meals. But their peaceful evening was interrupted by a series of unsettling noises in the darkness. First, a howl that sounded like a wolf, which then turned into a loud, echoing roar. The soldiers heard something large moving through the forest, getting closer and closer to their camp. The noises continued for several long minutes before stopping abruptly, followed by the sound of something pacing back and forth and snapping branches. The soldiers flashed their lights around, trying to catch a glimpse of whatever was out there, but saw nothing. Realizing they had no ammunition, as this was a training exercise and not a combat scenario, they felt completely vulnerable. As dawn broke, the soldiers hurriedly packed up their gear and left the area. Miles, one of the soldiers, couldn't shake the feeling that their adventure was just beginning. The video has left many Bigfoot enthusiasts wondering if the soldiers encountered the elusive creature in the Alaskan wilderness. While there is no concrete evidence to support this theory, the soldiers' account of their experience is certainly intriguing. At Squatchable, we believe that there is always more to discover in the world around us. Whether or not the soldiers encountered a Bigfoot in Alaska, their story serves as a reminder of the mysteries that still exist in our forests and wilderness areas. Who knows what else is out there, waiting to be discovered? If you're interested in learning more about this story, be sure to check out the full video on the Wealthy Coin YouTube channel. And as always, if you have a Bigfoot sighting or encounter to share, we encourage you to submit it to Squatchable for further investigation.