Portlock's Hidden Terror: Bigfoot's Legacy of Fear and Mystery

A chilling tale of terror and mystery has emerged from the remote town of Portlock, Alaska, and it's one that has even the bravest of us looking over our shoulders. The YouTube channel Monster Myth brings us this haunting story of an entire town driven out by an unseen force, and the few survivors who speak of a monstrous, human-like beast lurking in the dense Alaskan wilderness. The story begins with British Captain Nathaniel Portlock, who arrived in the bay in the late 1700s and found evidence of a vanished native settlement. Despite the area's abundant resources, something was off. Portlock's crew began falling violently ill, plagued by an unexplained sickness and an overwhelming sense of fear. Unwilling to risk his men's lives, Portlock abandoned the area. But he wasn't the first to flee. Six years prior, Spanish explorers had made the same mistake and also fled, leaving the land behind. Scientists today suggest that infrasound, low-frequency sounds created by some predators, may have been at play. These sounds are impossible for humans to hear but can cause dizziness, nausea, and sheer terror. But in Portlock, there were no tigers or whales on land. Whatever was making people sick and afraid wasn't natural and it wasn't done yet. In the late 1800s, a Sugpiaq community decided to settle in the bay, thinking they had found the perfect home. But within weeks, horror struck. Enormous human-like creatures began raiding their homes, showing strength and aggression unlike anything the villagers had ever seen. They called them cannibal giants, and when food was scarce in the forest, these creatures turned to human prey. The attacks were relentless, and after years of living in fear, the Sugpiaq finally left. In the early 1900s, another group attempted to settle Portlock, bringing modern technology with them. They built a cannery, schools, a post office, and everything a thriving town needed. They thought they could tame the land with progress, but they had heard the stories and took them seriously. Strict curfews were put in place, armed guards patrolled the streets, and no one was allowed into the forests alone. Despite their precautions, men started vanishing. Some would go on hunting trips and never return, while others were found dead, their bodies mutilated in ways no bear or wolf could have done. Panic spread, and the fear that had once been kept at bay took over. In the 1940s, the people of Portlock abandoned the town for good, leaving it to the creatures that had claimed it as their own. Hunters and hikers who dare to venture near report strange noises, giant footprints, and the overwhelming feeling of being watched. Some claim to have seen massive shadowy figures lurking in the trees. Whatever forced the people of Portlock to flee hasn't left; it's still there, waiting. The story of Portlock is a haunting reminder of the unknown and the terrifying power it holds. It's a tale that sends shivers down our spines and makes us grateful for the safety of our own homes. But it's also a reminder of the importance of respecting the wild and the dangers that come with pushing too far into the unknown. If you're as captivated by this story as we are, be sure to check out the full video on Monster Myth's YouTube channel. And as always, keep your eyes open and your cameras ready. You never know when you might encounter something truly extraordinary.