Squatch Docs Find Large Tracks and Hear Mysterious Wood Knocks

So there's this video that crossed my feed recently from a channel called Squatchin Adventures 50+ Years Around the Sun, and honestly, it's one of those camp investigation vlogs that just hits all the right notes if you're into this kind of thing. The crew is out at Gypsy Meadows, and right off the bat, something interesting happens. One of the team members wakes up thinking they heard a fire raging outside, but when they actually get up to check, there's nothing but ash in the fire pit. No flames, nothing. Then another team member, Curtis, mentions hearing a loud bang that sounded like a tree falling. The theory floating around camp is that the sound of branches crashing down could have easily been mistaken for a roaring fire. That's the kind of auditory misdirection that happens in thick wooded areas, and it sets the tone for the whole day. Not long after, someone named Candy reports hearing a sound that's described as almost like a panther or some kind of big cat call. The group immediately shifts into investigation mode, heading toward the area to check it out. They set up audio equipment on a nearby tree, hoping to catch more of whatever's making noise in those woods. And then, wouldn't you know it, they start hearing knocks. Multiple knocks coming from up in the trees. That's the kind of response that gets any seasoned investigator's heart pumping. But the real meat of this video, at least for track enthusiasts, is the footprint discovery. One of the team members, Will, spots a print he wants to cast. The group rallies around, and they get to work. The measurements come in at 13 and a half inches long by 6 inches wide. Now, for context, the team mentions that back in 2024 they found 16 and a half inch prints in the same marshy area, and in 2025 they found 15 and a half inch prints a bit closer to the road. So this 13 and a half incher? The consensus around camp is that this might be a curious youth checking things out. A younger one exploring the area while the bigger ones stay deeper in the woods. They also had some guests visiting called the Squatch Docs, who showed up with matching shirts and ready to work. They brought along some serious industrial absorbent material to help with the casting process, which is a smart move when you're dealing with waterlogged terrain. The casting process itself is worth watching if you've never seen it done properly. They explain how the plaster rolls come with a built-in mesh that acts like rebar, giving the cast structural integrity once it sets. One of the team members makes a funny distinction between bakers and cooks, saying bakers are precise with measurements while cooks just eyeball it. That kind of banter makes these long investigation days feel real and relatable. While waiting for the cast to set, they discover more tracks in the area. David finds another print, though not as deep as Will's. They measure it at 13 to 14 inches, and there's discussion about whether it's the same individual or a different one. They also find what appears to be a smaller print on the side, which adds another layer of intrigue. Now, here's where things get really interesting from a biological standpoint. They find fresh scat in the area, and they examine it closely. No seeds, no bones, no nuts, no hair. Just runny, wet droppings with no real odor. One team member jokes that whatever's leaving these calling cards has got upset stomachs, hence the rock throwing. But the lack of identifiable food sources in the scat is actually a notable detail. Whatever's out there seems to be eating something that doesn't leave obvious traces. They also find a couple of rocks that appear to have been displaced, possibly thrown. And in a cool moment of track reading, one of the investigators explains how he went back to check on a spot where a rock had hit a branch. He noticed the needles at the base had lost some of their green color, and the abrasion on the branch wasn't as moist as it had been the day before. That's reading the environment and understanding how things change over time, which is a skill that separates casual observers from serious researchers. As night falls, the team splits up. Some head to the upper spur to sit over the creek and valley, listening down below. Others stay at camp with radios for communication. They've pulled the game cameras from behind camp to open up that area and see if activity increases without the cameras potentially spooking whatever's moving through. And then, about 10 minutes into their watch, they get a wood knock from out in the field. Classic response to human presence in Sasquatch territory. There's also a fun moment where they find an old bottle buried deep in the ground, thick glass, probably from an old homestead or something similar. You never know what you're going to find out in these woods. Overall, this is a solid day-in-the-life kind of investigation video. Nothing earth-shattering happens, but the combination of tracks, sounds, scat, and that wood knock at night paints a picture of a location that's consistently active. The Gypsy Meadows area seems to have a lot going for it, and this crew clearly knows how to document it properly. Definitely worth a watch if you're into plaster casting techniques, track reading, or just enjoy following along with experienced investigators in the field. The video runs long, but there's enough variety in what they encounter to keep things interesting throughout.