Tom Cantrell's Insight: The Jerry Crew Bigfoot Tracks Incident of 1958

Posted Friday, January 19, 2024

By Squatchable.com staff

In a recent video posted on the YouTube channel "Grizzly Is On The Hunt," Tom Cantrell, a seasoned investigator of Sasquatch sightings, shares his insights and experiences from the past 65 years. Cantrell's fascination with Sasquatch began in 1958 when a road building crew in Northern California discovered 16-inch Barefoot tracks near their campsite. During the video, Cantrell delves into the details of the "Jerry Crew Incident," where a road building crew noticed unusual tracks near their site. The crew members initially dismissed the tracks as a prank, but as the strange occurrences continued, they decided to cast the tracks. Among these incidents were a full barrel of diesel fuel weighing 707 pounds being rolled down a canyon without leaving any marks in the dust, and a tire weighing over 300 pounds being thrown over the canyon. Cantrell emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between human and Sasquatch tracks. Human tracks typically have a heavier heel strike, while Sasquatch tracks show more weight on the front half of the foot. Additionally, Sasquatch tracks often display a compliant gate, where the back foot swings out and lays flat ahead of the front foot when taking a step. The video also touches upon the challenges faced by researchers in proving the existence of Sasquatch to skeptics. Cantrell stresses that he can only provide evidence, and it is up to each individual to determine whether that evidence constitutes proof. Towards the end of the video, Cantrell shares a fascinating story about Ray Wallace, a construction engineer who worked near the Hoopa and Yurok reservations. Wallace attempted to create fake Sasquatch tracks to explain the strange occurrences, but Cantrell points out that Wallace was in Costa Rica during the time the actual tracks were discovered. If you're interested in learning more about the Jerry Crew Incident and Tom Cantrell's insights on Sasquatch, be sure to watch the video on the "Grizzly Is On The Hunt" YouTube channel. Cantrell's wealth of knowledge and experiences provide a captivating look into the world of Sasquatch research.