Exploring the Blue Man: New Bigfoot Sightings in the Ozarks

As a video curator for Squatchable, I recently came across a fascinating YouTube video from the channel Linda Eastburn titled "Bigfoot Dark History." The video is an interview with Heston, the editor-in-chief of State of the Ozarks and co-producer of the Dark Ozarks podcast. Heston's research into cryptozoology, particularly in the Ozarks region, is extensive and well-documented. In the video, Heston discusses the numerous credible sightings of Bigfoot in the Ozarks, dating back to the mid-19th century. He notes that the region has a rich folkloric record of encounters with these mysterious creatures, many of which have been reported in newspapers and other historical documents. One particularly intriguing example is the "Blue Man" sightings along the Current River in the mid-19th century. Loggers and foresters in the Shannon County area reported encountering a community of Bigfoot-like creatures with black hair that shone blue in the sunlight. These creatures were said to be violent and intimidating, and the men who encountered them left the area after the incident. Heston also mentions a more recent sighting from a family member of his publisher, who saw a Bigfoot-type creature striding across a field and navigating a tall fence in a way that no human could. This sighting took place in the rural Billings, Missouri area just six months ago. In addition to Bigfoot, Heston has also researched other cryptids in the region, such as the Piasa bird and river monsters. He notes that while the validation of these creatures is more difficult, the historical record and folkloric traditions of the region are rich and varied. Overall, Heston's research into Bigfoot and other cryptids in the Ozarks region is a valuable contribution to the field of cryptozoology. His findings are well-documented and thought-provoking, and offer a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious creatures that may still be roaming the forests and rivers of the Ozarks. I highly recommend checking out the full video on Linda Eastburn's YouTube channel, and exploring Heston's work on the Dark Ozarks podcast.