Ranger's Chilling Encounter with the Antlered Figure in Monangela National Forest
Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
Title: A Terrifying Encounter in the Monangela National Forest: Park Ranger Avery Bishop's Chilling Story
Hello Squatchable readers!
Today, we're diving into a spine-tingling tale from the Monangela National Forest, as shared by Park Ranger Avery Bishop in a YouTube video. If you haven't watched it yet, we highly recommend you do!
Ranger Bishop, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience, recounts an eerie experience that left her questioning the boundaries of the unknown. The video, titled "21 TRUE Terrifying Park Ranger Horror Stories (Dogman, Sasquatch, Werewolf, Bigfoot, Forest Ranger)", is a compilation of chilling encounters from various park rangers across the country.
In this particular story, Ranger Bishop shares her encounter with a missing hiker named Eli Drummond. Eli had gone missing three days earlier, and his last known location was near Bear Hollow, a rarely used side trail. Ranger Bishop decided to investigate the area alone, which, as she admits, was a mistake.
Upon finding Eli's tent, empty but meticulously maintained, she discovered a small journal tucked under the tent flap. The journal contained entries dating back five days, with Eli expressing a sense of unease about the forest. As Ranger Bishop read the journal, she felt a sudden chill, and the wind seemed to shift ominously.
After reporting her findings, Ranger Bishop experienced a series of strange events. Three hard knocks echoed through the forest, followed by a knock on her cabin wall three times. This was not the first time she had heard such sounds, but they were unlike anything she had encountered before.
Determined to uncover the truth, Ranger Bishop returned to the site the following day. The journal was gone, but she found fresh human-like footprints leading away from the tent. Following the tracks, she discovered a second tent, collapsed and half-buried in rotting leaves. Inside, she found a faint scent of something metallic, along with a sense of dread that lingered long after she left the site.
Ranger Bishop's story is a chilling reminder of the mysteries that lurk within our forests. As Bigfoot believers, we at Squatchable are always on the lookout for such intriguing tales. If you have any encounters or stories to share, we'd love to hear from you!
Stay curious, stay Squatchable!