2001 Bigfoot Encounter: Family's Terrifying Discovery at the Carving Tree

Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

A thrilling Bigfoot sighting video has recently surfaced on YouTube, posted by the channel My Bigfoot Sighting. In this episode, titled "You Kids Ran Into a Booger, Didn’t You? - My Bigfoot Sighting Episode 170," the story unfolds of a chilling encounter in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The video begins with the narrator, Amanda Stowers, describing the picturesque setting of her childhood home, where the family property stretched across a vast expanse of farmland, surrounded by dense forests and a winding creek. The family, including Amanda, her brother, and cousin, spent their days cutting firewood to prepare for the winter, their only source of heat. One day, while taking a break from their labor, the trio decided to explore the property, venturing into a towering hayfield that lay in the middle of the woods. They made their way to a massive tree, known as the "carving tree," where generations had etched their names. As they carved their names into the tree, they noticed an unusual stillness in the air. Amanda's brother, who was 12 at the time, suddenly became uneasy and urged them to leave the area. Despite her initial reluctance, Amanda followed her brother, who had already taken off running. As she caught up to him, she heard a deafening roar that echoed through the forest, causing her to drop to her knees and cover her ears. The roar was so powerful that it sent a flock of birds flying up from the hayfield. Amanda's brother described seeing a large, hairy figure standing in the woods behind them, with reddish-brown hair and a monkey-like face. The figure stood with perfect posture, its other arm, shoulder, head, neck, and legs visible. The encounter left a lasting impact on the family, with Amanda's father and uncle jokingly remarking that the kids had run into the "booger." Years later, Amanda would come to work at the Sasquatch Museum in Blige, Georgia, where she would share her Bigfoot experience with other witnesses. This video is a must-watch for any Bigfoot enthusiast, as it offers a chilling firsthand account of a close encounter with the elusive creature. Tune in to My Bigfoot Sighting channel on YouTube to catch this intriguing episode and many more!