Shawnee Legends, Missing French Trapers, and a Werewolf in Land Between the Lakes
Posted Friday, February 28, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
A new video has recently surfaced on YouTube that is sure to pique the interest of Bigfoot enthusiasts and researchers alike. The video, titled "Bigfoot Territory Episode 1 - City in California Complete Documentary Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Yeti" was uploaded by the channel Bigfoot Ebooks 1980s and offers a fascinating look into the legends and lore surrounding the elusive creature.
The video begins by introducing the viewer to Jason Baitman, the host of the series, who takes us on a journey into the wilderness to explore the mysteries of Bigfoot. Baitman starts by discussing the early interactions between Native American tribes and French trappers in the Land Between the Lakes region, where the Shaunie Indians warned the settlers about certain areas deep within the forests that were considered forbidden. These warnings were dismissed by many as superstition, but as Baitman explains, there may be more to the story than meets the eye.
The video then delves into a number of sightings and encounters with Bigfoot in the Land Between the Lakes region, including a particularly chilling encounter in the 1970s involving a boy and his dirt bike. The boy was riding through the woods when he suddenly came face to face with a massive, terrifying creature that he described as being at least 7 feet tall with thick, matted fur. The creature was described as moving with an unnatural fluidity, and the boy was left shaken and bloodied after the encounter.
Another encounter from the 1970s involved a group of Boy Scouts who were camping in a remote section of the Land Between the Lakes. One of the scouts went to a nearby stream to fetch water and saw a towering figure on the opposite bank that resembled a wolf-man. The creature was described as having an elongated snout, pointed ears, and glowing amber eyes.
The video also touches on the 1993 incident, where a seasoned bow hunter was found mauled beyond recognition in the Wilderness. The attack was so brutal that it was initially believed to have been the work of a bear or other large predator, but as Baitman explains, there were deep claw marks carved into the man's flesh that were unlike anything that could have been made by a bear.
One of the most disturbing incidents mentioned in the video is the 1982 massacre, where a group of campers were attacked and killed in the Land Between the Lakes. The incident was never officially reported, but retired law enforcement officers and former DNR personnel have spoken about the incident in hushed tones.
The video ends with Baitman urging viewers to keep an open mind and to explore the legends and lore surrounding Bigfoot for themselves. He encourages viewers to visit the Land Between the Lakes and to experience the wilderness for themselves, but to always be mindful of the dangers that lurk in the shadows.
Overall, the video is a fascinating look into the world of Bigfoot and the legends and lore that surround the creature. Whether you're a seasoned Bigfoot researcher or just a casual enthusiast, this video is definitely worth a watch.
I encourage our readers to check out the video for themselves and to share their thoughts and theories in the comments section. Who knows, your insights and observations could help to shed new light on the mysteries of Bigfoot!