Eight-Year-Old's Terrifying Bigfoot Encounter in Decar, Illinois
Posted Thursday, June 05, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
Bigfoot Encounter at 9 Years Old: An Eyewitness Interview
We've stumbled upon an intriguing video on YouTube from KoR Live! After Hours, featuring a first-hand account of a Bigfoot encounter. The interviewee, John Bowman, shares his chilling experience from 50 years ago, when he was just a young boy living in Decar, Illinois.
John, a military veteran and Ford retiree, recounts his night spent sleeping in a tent on his family's farm. As the night grew late, he heard rustling near his tent, which he initially thought was just deer. But then, a shadowy figure appeared next to his tent, making a grunting sound and revealing long, straggly hair. The figure had a pointed head and arms that were below its knees.
John froze in fear and stayed up the rest of the night, unable to sleep. When the sun rose, he ran to his grandmother's house and didn't speak about the encounter for years. He eventually shared his story with his cousins, who were fascinated and encouraged him to learn more about Bigfoot.
In the video, John describes the creature as being at least 8 feet tall, with a small torso and mainly limbs. He also mentions the cone-shaped head, which is another classic hallmark of Bigfoot physiology.
As a Bigfoot enthusiast, I found John's story captivating and it brings a sense of excitement to know that there are still people out there who have had close encounters with the elusive creature. I encourage our readers to watch the video and share their thoughts on the encounter. Let's keep the Bigfoot conversation going!