Florida Woman's Encounter with a Real-Life Bigfoot in 1986: Legislation and Protections

A few days ago, I stumbled upon an interesting video on YouTube from the channel Grizzly Is On The Hunt. The video, titled "Grizzly On The Hunt For Local Bigfoot Sasquatch and Cryptid Sightings," features a guest, Nonnaboss, who shares her personal encounter with a cryptid in Florida. Nonnaboss describes her sighting as happening while she was out on a levee in the Everglades with her then-boyfriend, who was looking for snakes. She saw something black and bulky, which at first she thought was a panther or a bear. However, as it got closer, she realized that it was neither. The creature stood up on its hind legs and looked directly at her and her boyfriend. She describes its eyes as red and glowing, not just reflecting light. Nonnaboss also shares her thoughts on how people react to cryptid sightings. She notes that some people choose to forget about their experiences, while others, like herself, become obsessed with learning more. She became interested in all things paranormal, from ghosts and haunted dolls to UFOs and Bigfoot. The video also touches on the topic of the Skunk Ape, a cryptid reported to be seen in the Florida wilderness. Nonnaboss shares that there have been attempts to pass legislation to protect the Skunk Ape, and that it is illegal to hunt or disturb them in certain areas. However, she notes that this information is only included in the pamphlets for the Lower Suwannee area, which is governed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Towards the end of the video, Nonnaboss shares that she spoke to a wildlife officer about the Skunk Ape and was surprised to learn that he had only received one report in seven and a half years. The officer had no knowledge of the Skunk Ape being included in the pamphlets for his area. Overall, the video is an interesting watch for anyone interested in cryptids and personal encounters. Nonnaboss's story is both intriguing and thought-provoking, and it's always fascinating to hear about other people's experiences with the unknown. If you're interested in learning more, be sure to check out the full video on Grizzly Is On The Hunt's YouTube channel.