Bigfoot Claw Marks? Hikers Discover Shredded Tree Bark in High Cascades

Recently, I came across a fascinating video from the YouTube channel Lane County Bigfooters that I just had to share with all the fellow Squatch enthusiasts out there. In the video, the channel's hosts, Carrie and Mark, take us on a journey through the beautiful high Cascades in search of a mysterious siding location. As they venture deeper into the woods, they stumble upon something truly bizarre. A tree, about 20 feet up, has had its bark completely shredded, leaving it dangling in the branches like "snake skins or something." The most peculiar part? The damage is still glistening wet, indicating that it's a recent event. Carrie and Mark continue to explore the area and find another tree right next to the first one, also bearing the same strange markings. The bark has been torn off in strips, with what appear to be "nail marks or claw marks" on the trunk. These markings are about the same size as Carrie's nails, but they all start with points, suggesting something much larger and more powerful was responsible. The duo wonders if this could be the work of a bear, but they quickly dismiss the idea, as the bark has been torn off in a vertical manner and draped over the branches. They also mention that bears typically leave claw marks higher up on trees, not at eye level. As they examine the scene further, Carrie and Mark discover a piece of wood torn from one of the claw marks, pointing upwards. To their surprise, they find a large black hair stuck in the sap, along with a smaller one right above it. The video ends with Carrie and Mark discussing the possibility of collecting evidence and sending it to a friend for further examination. They emphasize that whatever caused this damage was incredibly strong and left no other signs of its presence in the area. This video is a captivating find for any Squatch enthusiast, and I highly encourage everyone to check it out for themselves. The mystery of these tree markings leaves much to the imagination, and I can't wait to see what further analysis reveals. Happy Squatching, everyone!