Ohio Hiker Discovers Potential Dogman Print, Prompting Park Ranger Encounter

Posted Saturday, February 22, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

It's not every day that you come across a video that leaves you scratching your head and questioning what you just saw. That's exactly what happened when I stumbled upon a video posted by the YouTube channel Dee's Dark Adventures. The video, titled "ARE THE RANGERS WATCHING ME? THEY STOP ME AT THE ENTRANCE?!", is a firsthand account of a strange encounter with a park ranger at East Fork State Park in Ohio. In the video, the vlogger and her friend David are out exploring the park with their dogs when they come across a car parked in a peculiar way. As they continue to investigate, they notice a park ranger parked on a trail behind the ranger station. The vlogger begins to record the encounter, and the ranger approaches them, asking for their information. The vlogger and David are confused, as they have never been stopped by a ranger before for letting their dogs off the leash. They comply with the ranger's request and continue to question why they were stopped. The ranger explains that they are looking for a warrant and that the vlogger was in violation of letting her dogs off the leash. The vlogger and David continue to express their confusion, as they have been coming to the park for years and have never had an issue with letting their dogs off the leash. The ranger then asks for the vlogger's social security number, which she provides. As the encounter comes to a close, the vlogger and David are left feeling uneasy and questioning why they were stopped. They continue to explore the park, but the strange encounter with the ranger leaves them feeling on edge. The video has left many viewers questioning what really happened. Some believe that the ranger was simply enforcing park rules, while others believe that there was something more sinister at play. One viewer commented, "I've been to that park many times and have never had an issue with letting my dogs off the leash. It's strange that they were stopped this time." Another viewer added, "Something doesn't seem right about this encounter. Why did the ranger need their social security numbers?" Despite the questions surrounding the encounter, one thing is clear: the vlogger's experience is a reminder of the importance of being aware of your surroundings and following park rules. If you're planning a trip to East Fork State Park, be sure to keep your dogs on a leash and be prepared for encounters with park rangers. And, of course, don't forget to bring your camera to document any strange encounters that may come your way. So, what do you think really happened in this video? Was it simply a case of enforcing park rules, or was there something more sinister at play? Let us know in the comments below.