Gold Rush Era and Sasquatch: A Hidden Impact

In a recent video from the YouTube channel Grizzly Is On The Hunt, titled "Rolling The Bones and Rattling The Cage ~ Bigfoot Sasquatch and More!", host Russell, a Bigfoot researcher, discusses his upcoming book, "Searching for Sasquatch with Historical Observations and Interpretations". The book focuses on how historical events, such as the British Columbia and Yukon Gold Rushes, affected Sasquatch populations in those areas. Russell explains that the Gold Rushes brought an influx of people to these areas, leading to deforestation and the building of towns, which would have had an impact on Sasquatch populations. He also touches on the possibility of diseases, such as smallpox, affecting Sasquatch populations during this time. One interesting point Russell makes is that many of the people who participated in the Gold Rush were illiterate, making it difficult to find written accounts of their experiences. However, he notes that there are journals and maps from the Hudson Bay Company, which came before the Gold Rush, that may provide some insight into Sasquatch sightings during that time. Russell also mentions that during the time period of the Gold Rush, Sasquatch were often referred to as "wild men". He shares a newspaper clipping from 1730 that describes a sighting of a "wild man" in the woods. Overall, the video provides an interesting perspective on how historical events may have impacted Sasquatch populations. Russell's upcoming book promises to delve deeper into this topic and provide valuable insights for those interested in Bigfoot research. Be sure to check out the full video on Grizzly Is On The Hunt's YouTube channel and keep an eye out for Russell's book.