Navajo Witness Encounters Mysterious Skinwalker Near Grand Canyon

Posted Monday, March 17, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

Have you ever heard the Navajo legends of the Skinwalkers, or Yenel Loi, as they are called in their native tongue? These shape-shifting spirits are said to take on the form of beasts and lure unsuspecting victims to their doom. While many dismiss these stories as mere superstition, one individual's encounter with such a creature near the Grand Canyon has left them questioning their skepticism. While visiting relatives, this individual went for nightly walks along the rocky trails near the Grand Canyon, hoping to connect with the ancient spirits of the land. Despite warnings from their family about the dangers of wandering alone in the dark, they felt a strong connection to the area and believed themselves to be safe. One evening, as they stood on a plateau overlooking the dark recesses of the canyon, they heard a faint whisper of their name. At first, they dismissed it as the wind playing in the crevices, but the voice repeated more distinctly, sounding like that of their late grandmother. Fear and curiosity washed over them as they struggled with whether to answer the voice or heed the warnings of their childhood. Ultimately, they shouted for the entity to leave them alone, and the voice went silent. However, it soon returned, this time from the other side of the trail, sounding more like an imitation of their grandmother's intonation. As they approached the archway where the voice seemed to originate, they felt an overwhelming sense of dread. The shadow hanging over the canyon seemed more ominous, and the air grew colder. Suddenly, they saw a figure standing in a crevice, more like a human than an animal, but with strange proportions and dark wisps of wool growing on its face and lower torso. Fear clenched their heart as they realized they might be facing a Skinwalker, a creature capable of shape-shifting and imitating voices to lure victims. Despite their fear, they remembered the ceremonial phrases taught by the elders to protect themselves from such entities and uttered them quietly but clearly in Navajo. To their surprise, the figure began to change before their eyes, transforming into a massive coyote with burning eyes. The two stared at each other for a moment before the creature leaped behind a nearby rock ledge and disappeared. Shaken and unsure of what they had just witnessed, they turned to their grandfather, a shaman who knew the rituals to protect against Skinwalkers. After listening to their account, he performed a series of purification rituals and warned them to be prepared for the possibility of the Skinwalker returning. While some may dismiss this individual's encounter as mere superstition or an overactive imagination, others see it as a reminder of the ancient spirits and legends that still exist in the world today. Whether you believe in the existence of Skinwalkers or not, this story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring the warnings of those who know the land and its legends best. If you're interested in learning more about this encounter, be sure to check out the full video on Horror Under the Moon's YouTube channel. And who knows, maybe it will leave you questioning your own skepticism of the supernatural.