Pennsylvania Bigfoot Sighting: New Evidence or Diseased Bear? (2007)

Posted Friday, February 07, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

A recent video posted on the YouTube channel Wild Discovery has been making waves in the Bigfoot community. The video, titled "The FBI Investigation That Proves Bigfoot Actually Exists," presents several compelling pieces of evidence that suggest the existence of Sasquatch. One of the most intriguing pieces of evidence presented in the video is a photograph taken by a trail camera set up by hunter Rick Jacobs in Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. The photo, taken in September 2007, shows a hairy creature crouched on two feet with a muscle structure that appears to be more ape-like than bear-like. Despite the Pennsylvania Game Commission's claim that the creature in the photo is merely a bear with a skin disease, many Bigfoot enthusiasts remain convinced that the photograph is legitimate evidence of the elusive creature. The video also delves into the FBI's involvement in the Bigfoot mystery. In 1976, the FBI conducted an investigation into the mythical creature at the request of Peter Byrne, the director of the Bigfoot Information Center and Exhibition. The investigation was prompted by the discovery of enormous footprints near Mount Hood, which were believed to belong to Bigfoot. Byrne collected hair and tissue samples from the area and sent them to the FBI for analysis, but the results were inconclusive. Despite the FBI's findings, Byrne remained undeterred in his search for Bigfoot. He continued to investigate sightings and gather evidence until his passing at the age of 97. Byrne's dedication to the search for Sasquatch is a testament to the enduring fascination and belief in the creature's existence. Another interesting piece of evidence presented in the video is a series of footprints found in Oregon's Blue Mountains. The footprints, which were discovered in 2000, were analyzed by Jeff Meldrum, a professor of anatomy and anthropology and a self-proclaimed skeptic. Meldrum was initially skeptical of the footprints, but upon closer examination, he became convinced that they were genuine evidence of Bigfoot's existence. The footprints were notable for their elongated toes and natural movement, which matched the specifics of primate movement. Meldrum's analysis of the footprints has since convinced many other skeptics of the existence of Sasquatch. Overall, the video presents a compelling case for the existence of Bigfoot. While some of the evidence presented may be open to interpretation, the sheer volume of sightings and evidence suggests that there may be some truth to the legend of Sasquatch. As Bigfoot believers, it is our duty to continue investigating and gathering evidence to support the existence of this elusive creature. If you're interested in learning more about the evidence presented in the video, be sure to check it out on the Wild Discovery YouTube channel. And as always, keep an eye out for any signs of Sasquatch in your own backyard!