East Texan's Reddish-Brown Bigfoot Encounter Sparks Lifelong Investigation

Title: A Riveting Account of a Reddish-Brown Bigfoot Encounter in East Texas Michael Mays, a lifelong Bigfoot enthusiast, hailing from the heavily forested region of East Texas, shares his thrilling encounters and experiences in a recent YouTube video posted by Linda Eastburn. As a child of the 70s and 80s, Michael was captivated by the popular culture surrounding Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster, and his fascination never waned. In the spring of 2005, Michael and a friend decided to explore the Sam Houston National Forest in East Texas, following up on a speaker's talk about Bigfoot sightings in Texas. They had been researching areas with the highest number of reported encounters and focusing their efforts on those locations. One fateful night, around 3:15 AM, they came across something extraordinary. As they drove along a forest service road, a reddish-brown figure, covered in hair, stood about 40 yards ahead. Michael described it as the color of long-dead pine straw, not a bright orangutan red but more subdued. The figure was clearly upright and took a few side steps before crossing over a bar ditch and disappearing into the woods. Michael initially thought the figure was man-sized, but after revisiting the site with a friend, he realized it was much larger, standing at least seven feet tall. Following this encounter, Michael joined the North American Wood Ape Conservancy (NAWAC) and continued to investigate reported sightings. In 2019, while camping in Southeast Oklahoma, Michael and his fellow NAWAC member, Tony Schmidt, had a remarkable auditory encounter. Sitting in front of their Hunter's cabin in the dark, they heard rhythmic and powerful banging sounds, as if someone or something was using a large stick or log as a club. The sound was close and continued for a few minutes. Michael and Tony decided to wait and see if the source of the noise would move closer, hoping for a visual sighting. Unfortunately, they did not see anything, but the experience left a lasting impression on Michael. Michael Mays' captivating accounts of his Bigfoot encounters offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of Sasquatch research and the thrill of the chase. We encourage our readers to watch the video and share their thoughts on Michael's experiences.