Bigfoot Enthusiasts Share Woods Stories and Watcher Tales
Posted Saturday, August 15, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
So there's this video that popped up on YouTube from a channel called Donna Copas, and honestly, it caught my attention right away. The title alone — "Eyes in the Dark: What's Watching From the Tree Line?" — had me clicking immediately. And let me tell you, the content inside is exactly the kind of thing that makes you want to keep watching.
The video opens with this haunting original song about "watchers" — beings described as having massive, blind eyes that stand in the tree lines watching over people. The lyrics reference the "Shauny Hills" and tell a story about a child whose father whispered not to be afraid because the watchers are near. It's the kind of folklore that hits different when you're already a believer. The song talks about these watchers being more than just creatures — they're spirits too, watching the people who are watching the truth. Honestly, that line gave me chills.
What really makes this video worth your time is the conversation that follows. Donna is sitting outside on her daughter's porch, and she's talking about a sighting that happened recently. She describes seeing a silhouette with a little purple light moving behind her window, and then this figure apparently put his face right up to the glass. The way she describes it — you could see him as plain as day. That's the kind of detail that makes you lean in closer to the screen.
She mentions she's about a quarter mile from a place she calls the "Valley of the Dead," a 400-acre tract of land where you genuinely never know what you're going to find. For anyone who's spent time researching Sasquatch encounters, you know how often these hotspots show up — places with weird names, unusual geography, and a history of strange activity. The Valley of the Dead sounds like exactly that kind of location.
Throughout the livestream, Donna is joined by a few familiar faces — Trish, Richard, and Rachel — and they swap stories the way any good group of researchers do. Richard shares a gravedigger story, Rachel brings her Granny Old Granny Mountain tales, and Trish does her ghost buzz segment. There's also a mention of Robert Heckler, who apparently hauled some goats to Donna's dad. Small community stuff, but it shows how tight-knit this group is.
One thing that stood out to me was Donna's philosophy about the woods. She talks about how people are moving into wooded areas more and more, and things can get a little hairy out there. Her message is one of respect — you don't have to kill everything you see, just be respectful. That's a sentiment that resonates deeply with anyone who takes this subject seriously. These beings deserve respect, not fear or aggression.
She also mentions her "watchers" mean a lot to her — they're part of her and she's part of them. That kind of connection to the subject is something you don't hear often enough. Most people treat Sasquatch like a cryptid to be proven or disproven, but Donna talks about them like family. It's refreshing.
There's also a fun bit about her son-in-law's hot rod tearing down the gravel driveway, and a hilarious story about getting double-baptized in a creek behind a church because she went over a drop-off and had to swim out. Classic Donna energy.
If you're into long-form paranormal discussions with people who actually live in the woods and have experiences to share, this video is a solid watch. The song alone is worth the click, but the conversations about sightings, the Valley of the Dead, and the overall vibe of the group make it a must-see for anyone interested in Sasquatch research.
Definitely check it out when you get a chance.