Man's Encounter with Mysterious 'Deer Man' in Poconos Leads to Hospitalization

Posted Friday, January 19, 2024

By Squatchable.com staff

Have you ever heard of the Windigo, a creature from Native American folklore that is said to roam the forests of the northeastern United States and Canada? According to legend, the Windigo is a half-man, half-beast creature with glowing red eyes and a giant trophy-sized rack of antlers. It is said to be insatiably hungry and will stop at nothing to satisfy its cravings. In a recent video posted on the YouTube channel Sasquatch Theory, a man named James shares his encounter with a Windigo while camping in the Poconos of Pennsylvania. James was down on his luck and had been camping in the woods to save up money when he encountered the creature. He describes it as having the body of a deer with a huge rack of antlers and the chest of a man. The creature had three young ones with it, and James couldn't take his eyes off of it. But the encounter didn't end there. After seeing the Windigo, James became extremely sick and had to be hospitalized. Doctors found that he had a severe lung infection, which they had never seen before in someone who hadn't almost drowned. James believes that the Windigo put a hex or a curse on him after their encounter. The Windigo is not a creature that is often discussed in the Bigfoot community, but it is interesting to consider the similarities between the two. Both are said to be large, hairy creatures that roam the woods and are rarely seen by humans. Some researchers believe that the Windigo may be a type of Bigfoot, while others believe that it is a separate creature entirely. Regardless of what you believe, the story of James' encounter with the Windigo is a fascinating one. It is a reminder that the woods are full of mysteries and creatures that we may never fully understand. If you're interested in learning more about James' encounter, be sure to check out the video on Sasquatch Theory. And the next time you're camping in the woods, keep an eye out for any unusual creatures that may be lurking nearby. You never know what you might encounter.