SAR Officer's Encounter: Missing Hikers, Mysterious Staircases, and a 'Bear Man'

Park Ranger Shares Terrifying Encounters of the Deep Woods I recently came across a video on YouTube from the channel Descent Into The Unknown, where a park ranger shares his chilling encounters from the deep woods. As a curator for Squatchable, I thought it would be a great idea to share these stories with our readers. The park ranger, who has been an SAR (Search and Rescue) officer for a few years, shares two unsettling cases of missing persons that he encountered during his tenure. The first case involved a little boy who went missing while berry picking with his parents. The boy's sister claimed that a "bear man" took her brother away, giving her berries and telling her to stay quiet. Despite extensive searches, no trace of the boy was ever found. The second case involved a young woman who went missing while hiking with her mother and grandfather. The mother claimed that her daughter climbed up a tree to get a better view and never came back down. Despite extensive searches, no trace of the woman was ever found. The park ranger also shared his experience of finding a staircase in the middle of the woods, which he claims to have encountered multiple times during his searches. He mentions that it's almost like if you took the stairs in your house and cut them out and put them in the forest. He also mentions that it's a regular occurrence in his SAR unit, and they've been told not to talk about it by their superiors. The video has sparked a lot of interest and theories from viewers. Many have pointed out the similarity between the park ranger's stories and those of David Paulides, an investigator known for his work on mysterious disappearances. The park ranger assures that he is not trying to rip off Paulides and has nothing but respect for him. The video has also sparked discussions about the mysterious staircases found in the woods. Some viewers have shared their own experiences of encountering similar staircases. As a curator for Squatchable, I encourage our readers to watch the video and share their own theories and experiences. Who knows, maybe these stories are related to Bigfoot or Sasquatch in some way. Let's keep an open mind and explore the possibilities. Sources: * Descent Into The Unknown [YouTube channel] * Park Ranger Shares His TERRIFYING Encounters Of The Deep Woods [YouTube video]