Wild Man of Winstead: 1895 Stagecoach Encounter & Hunt

A fascinating account of a possible Bigfoot encounter has been making the rounds on YouTube, and I couldn't help but delve into the details of this 19th-century sighting. The video, titled "The Terrifying Legend of Connecticut’s Wild Man – A Hairy Giant in Winsted!" by the YouTube channel Hairy Man History, shares a newspaper article from 1895 that describes a stagecoach full of passengers coming face to face with a hairy giant in Winsted, Connecticut. The passengers, including a woman named Mrs. Macy Hitchcock of Cornwall Hollow and a Philadelphia drummer named M. Leaderquest, who had hunted wild men in Texas and Wyoming, were all armed and prepared for a confrontation. As the stagecoach approached a rough clearing with an abandoned cabin, the wild man appeared, and the passengers opened fire. Despite the hail of bullets, the creature managed to escape into the woods. While some speculated that the wild man was a gorilla that had escaped from a circus, others, like Mr. Leaderquest, believed it was a wild man. The citizens of Winstead were so intrigued by the encounter that the Winstead Light Guards were put on alert, ready to turn out when the fire alarm bells gave a certain signal. This video is a fascinating glimpse into the past and a possible early written record of a Bigfoot sighting. While we cannot confirm the authenticity of the account, it's a reminder that our past is full of mysteries just waiting to be uncovered. I encourage all of you to watch the video and share your thoughts with us. Whether this was a walking oddity, a case of 19th-century hysteria, or an encounter with a Sasquatch, it's a captivating story that is sure to leave you intrigued. As always, keep searching, keep questioning, and remember that the answers are out there. Until next time, happy squatching!