Hiker's Encounter with a Bear-Hyena Creature in Great Smoky Mountains Leads to Fatal Confrontation
Posted Thursday, March 13, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
A chilling encounter with a mysterious creature has been captured on video and shared on YouTube by the channel "red owl." In the video, a hiker named Leander Whitman recounts his terrifying experience in the Great Smoky Mountains in 2015.
Leander, an amateur photographer and avid hiker, decided to take a week off work to explore the Appalachian Trail. Armed with his camera and an outdated map, he set out on the trail, eager to capture some award-winning shots. However, things took a turn for the worse when Leander ventured off the main trail and stumbled upon a secluded pond where he encountered an old man with a cryptic warning.
As night fell, Leander found himself lost in the woods and being pursued by a large, shadowy creature. He described the creature as being 7 feet tall with matted fur and a muscular build. Its face resembled that of a hyena but with an elongated jaw lined with teeth that could crush bone.
Leander's desperate plea for help was answered when he came across a cabin in the woods. The middle-aged woman who lived there bravely fought off the creature with a shotgun, allowing Leander to escape. Unfortunately, the woman was later found dead and the creature is still on the loose.
The video has sparked a wave of excitement and speculation among the Bigfoot community. Some believe that the creature Leander encountered was a werewolf, while others think it may be a new species of Bigfoot.
Regardless of what the creature is, one thing is certain: Leander's harrowing experience is a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk in the woods. It's good to always stay on marked trails and to be prepared for the unexpected.
If you're interested in seeing the video for yourself, you can find it on the "red owl" YouTube channel. But be warned, the footage is not for the faint of heart.
As a Bigfoot believer and a curator of all things related to the mysterious creature, I encourage everyone to keep an open mind and to always be on the lookout for new evidence and sightings. Who knows, the next big discovery could be just around the corner.