Missing Couple's Encounter with a Seven-Foot Bigfoot in the Woods

Retired park ranger and Illinois camp host shares chilling encounter A retired park ranger and current Illinois camp host has shared a truly chilling encounter that took place during the summer of 2016. The unnamed individual, who has been working as a camp host since 2016, shared the story on the YouTube channel "Weird Encounters." The ranger, who had been making rounds to sell firewood, noticed that a young couple in campsite number seven had not returned after a day of hiking. The couple had a little white dog with them, and the ranger became concerned when they did not return after the second night. The ranger found the couple's tent blown down and their little dog, trembling and covered in twigs, on the site. The ranger called the authorities, who sent out a search party. The ranger took care of the dog while they waited for the couple to be found. When the couple was finally found, they were dirty, scratched up, and shaken. They told the ranger that they had encountered a creature that was "seven feet tall and covered in fur, all except for its face." The creature had "massive arms and legs" and was standing on two legs. The couple said that the creature had acted aggressively and stalked them, forcing them to run and hide in a cave. They threw rocks and debris at the creature to try and scare it away. The ranger looked the young man in the eye as he told the story and could tell that he believed what he was saying. The ranger had "had [their] share of lies told to [them]" but could tell that this was not one of them. The ranger went on to say that the couple was escorted away by a man who emerged from a black SUV and flashed some ID. The ranger asked who the man was and was told that he was from Homeland Security. The ranger never saw the couple again and caught the story on the local news, which said that the missing couple had been found "unhurt" and that they had "gotten lost in the forest." The ranger concluded the video by saying, "I don't know what to think of that. I never saw the couple again. I got up the next morning and their campsite was cleared out. I caught the story on the local news and it said the missing couple had been found by the search team unhurt. All the story said was they had gotten lost in the forest so I guess that young man never got to tell the local news what he saw after all." This chilling encounter has left many wondering what exactly the couple encountered in the woods that day. Some have speculated that it could have been a Bigfoot or Sasquatch, while others have suggested that it could have been a bear or other wild animal. Regardless of what the couple encountered, it is clear that they had a truly terrifying experience. The ranger's account of the incident is a reminder of the dangers that can lurk in the great outdoors and the importance of being prepared and aware of one's surroundings at all times. If you are interested in learning more about this encounter, be sure to check out the video on the "Weird Encounters" YouTube channel. And, as always, remember to stay safe and aware while enjoying the great outdoors.