Ranger's First Reported Bigfoot Encounter: Filmed and Unforgettable

Posted Tuesday, February 11, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

A chilling encounter between a park ranger and a possible Bigfoot has been making waves on YouTube, and I couldn't wait to share it with you. The video, posted by Wild Discovery, reveals classified documents detailing terrifying encounters with Sasquatch in national parks. In November 1973, Yosemite National Park Ranger M. Thompson had a face-off with an 8-foot-tall humanoid ape. It all started when a couple visiting the upper Pines area reported a bobcat trapped in an illegal animal trap. As Ranger Thompson approached the site, he could hear the cries and growls of the bobcat, and an intense, pungent odor filled the air. The smell was so strong that it made him uncomfortable, and it only intensified as he got closer. When Ranger Thompson finally spotted the bobcat, he noticed that it seemed more focused on something beyond the ridge than on him approaching. That's when he heard faint rustling noises and an odd growling sound coming from the ridge. An uncanny feeling washed over him, as if he was being watched. As he worked to free the bobcat, the strange noises from the ridge grew louder, and the feeling of being observed became even stronger. After freeing the bobcat, Ranger Thompson turned his attention to the strange sounds and caught a glimpse of a massive, upright figure covered in dark matted brown hair. It walked with a human-like gait but had a distinct primate quality. The creature paused at the top of the ridge and looked directly at Thompson before disappearing back over the ridge. Ranger Thompson's encounter is a fascinating addition to the many reports of Bigfoot sightings across the United States. While some scientists remain skeptical, there are those, like British primatologist John Napier, who believe that there is something to these accounts. In his book, "Bigfoot, the Yeti, and Sasquatch in Myth and Reality," Napier concluded that something humanoid and giant had once lived in Northwest America. I am always thrilled to uncover new evidence and stories about Bigfoot. This video, featuring a first-hand account from a park ranger, is a thrilling reminder of the mystery and excitement that surrounds this elusive creature. I highly recommend watching the video and sharing your thoughts with our community of Bigfoot enthusiasts. Together, we can continue to explore and learn about this fascinating subject.