Investigating Dual Sasquatch Phenomena: Thackerville's Daytime Encounters and Paranormal Links

In a recent video from the YouTube channel Curious Realm, Jason Mclean, author of Metroplex Monsters, shares his thoughts on the possibility of two distinct phenomena being observed in reported Bigfoot sightings. Mclean has previously appeared on the channel discussing pterosaurs and other cryptids in Texas. During his appearance at the Texas Bigfoot Conference in Jefferson, Texas, Mclean discussed his recent research in Thackerville and Brown Springs, an area originally known for Sasquatch sightings. However, Mclean and his team have noticed a supernatural presence there as well, leading them to believe that there may be two separate phenomena at play. Mclean suggests that the paranormal side of Bigfoot opens up a whole host of questions and that even biological sightings of Bigfoot have been accompanied by paranormal happenings. He uses the example of a giant dark figure with red glowing eyes, which could be interpreted as a Bigfoot sighting during a camping trip, but as a demon or shadow person in a home setting. Mclean posits that the entity may be deciding to change its appearance to make humans more comfortable with it and hide its true nature. Mclean also brings up the importance of looking at both the biological and paranormal aspects of Bigfoot sightings. He acknowledges that some researchers may focus too much on the paranormal side and pull away from physical research, but believes that it is still important to consider both possibilities. One of the key pieces of evidence that Mclean mentions is the Sasquatch Alba vernix tests, which are expected to be released in the next year. These tests will examine skin oils with DNA in a specific chemical composition, and will be able to determine whether or not the substance is from a naturally existing creature. If the tests come back negative, it will raise a whole new set of questions about the evidence left by paranormal entities. Mclean also discusses the importance of not dismissing native lore and comparing it to other folklore from around the world. He sees similarities between Bigfoot sightings and the lore of the Fey from Europe or the Oni of Japan. Overall, Mclean's appearance on Curious Realm provides an interesting perspective on the possibility of two separate phenomena being observed in Bigfoot sightings. It will be interesting to see what the Sasquatch Alba vernix tests reveal and how it will impact the ongoing research and discussions about Bigfoot. Be sure to check out the full video on Curious Realm's YouTube channel.