Washington Hiker Recounts Multiple Bigfoot Encounters Since 2013

A fascinating interview recently surfaced on the Creek Devil YouTube channel that deserves attention from anyone interested in Sasquatch encounters. Host William Jevning, a two-time witness and field researcher with over 40 years of experience, sat down with Mike from Bonney Lake, Washington, to discuss not one, but multiple encounters in the Pacific Northwest wilderness. Mike's journey began in 2013 when, at age 51, he decided to start hiking every Saturday in different areas around Mount Rainier. His very first hike in the Norse Peak Wilderness near Crystal Mountain Resort introduced him to something unusual - loud rock clacking following a distinct pattern of five clacks, then three clacks, with rustling sounds on the switchback below. But it was Thanksgiving weekend 2013 near Suntop Mountain and Buck Creek that changed everything. As Mike pulled into the trailhead, he heard a strange, whiny yell - something that sounded like it was crying for its mommy. Definitely not a bear, not a cougar, but something else entirely. After hiking for about 3.5 hours and reaching Buck Creek for lunch, Mike returned to his truck. As he was backing out around 3:00 in the afternoon, he decided to drive down the forest road to investigate where those sounds had come from. That's when he saw it - a reddish-brown, rusty-colored figure standing behind a fallen tree and root ball, approximately 41 yards away. The description Mike provides is remarkably detailed and aligns with countless other witness reports. The figure was at least 8 feet tall and about 3.5 feet wide. Its head sat directly on its shoulders with no visible neck - a characteristic frequently described in Sasquatch encounters. Mike noted a sagittal crest and gray/whitish hair on the sides. What struck him most was the face - it looked human, with prominent eyebrows and an expression that can only be described as angry. The "soul-piercing stare" Mike mentions is something Jevning confirms he's experienced himself, noting that when people actually make eye contact with these elusive hominids, the look is almost invariably one of intensity or anger. One of the most interesting aspects of this encounter is what Mike didn't do. He had his phone camera ready but had put everything away because he was disappointed about not seeing anything on what he thought would be his last hike of the year. It took him three days to even process what he had witnessed. The following year, in the William O. Douglas Wilderness, Mike had yet another encounter - this time seeing something running across the trail about 75-100 yards away. When he tried to retrace his steps to figure out what he'd seen, he couldn't replicate the sighting. This video is absolutely worth watching for the detailed witness testimony alone. The areas around Mount Rainier, including the Norse Peak Wilderness and William O. Douglas Wilderness, have long been hotspots for Sasquatch sightings. The dense old-growth forests, rugged terrain, and relative isolation provide ideal habitat for these creatures to remain hidden. Mike's encounters add to the growing body of evidence from credible witnesses who have had close-range experiences in these regions. The interview also touches on an interesting detail - Mike mentions he typically hikes armed with a .40 caliber Glock (his old duty weapon) and purchased a 12 gauge after his first encounter. This is a common practice among researchers and experienced hikers in Sasquatch territory, though encounters remain rare and typically brief. For anyone interested in Pacific Northwest Sasquatch research or witness testimony, this Creek Devil episode is a must-watch. Jevning's decades of experience combined with Mike's detailed, measured account makes for a compelling discussion about the mysterious hominids that continue to be reported throughout Washington's wilderness areas.