Two Generations' Bigfoot Encounters in Lee County, Florida: Hear Our Stories

In a recent video from the YouTube channel Ontario Cryptids, host and cryptozoologist Scott White shares two fascinating encounters, one of which involves a possible Bigfoot sighting. The first encounter takes place on Pine Island in Lee County, Florida, where a witness recounts discovering large, mysterious footprints near a broken tree limb. Years later, the same witness has another encounter when they hear knocking sounds and see a large silhouette in the woods across from their rural home. The second encounter comes from an elderly woman named Rita Swift, who shares a story her grandfather, George Hung, told her in the 1980s. According to Swift, her grandfather was an engineer on a train that ran along the U.S.-Canada border in the late 19th century. One night, the train hit something large and smelly, which they later discovered was a huge ape-like creature. The crew left the creature on a flat car while they fixed the cow catcher, but when they returned, it was gone. While these stories are not directly related to Bigfoot, they do share some similarities with common Bigfoot sightings and encounters. The large footprints discovered in Florida, for example, are reminiscent of the famous Patterson-Gimlin film, which appears to show a Bigfoot-like creature with distinct footprints. The ape-like creature described by Swift's grandfather also shares some characteristics with descriptions of Bigfoot. Interestingly, the video also touches on the topic of Native American perspectives on Bigfoot. The witness from Pine Island mentions that their grandfather, who was Native American, told them that if they didn't bother Bigfoot, it wouldn't bother them. This perspective highlights the idea that Bigfoot may be a spiritual or cultural figure for some Native American communities. If you're interested in learning more about these encounters and others like them, be sure to check out the full video on Ontario Cryptids' YouTube channel. And, if you have an encounter story of your own that you'd like to share, you can reach out to Scott White at [email protected]. In the meantime, here are some interesting bits of information related to the topics discussed in the video: * Bigfoot is often described as having large, distinctive footprints. These footprints are usually between 12 and 16 inches long and have a distinct shape, with a broad toe area and a pronounced arch. * While Bigfoot is often associated with the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, sightings and encounters have been reported in nearly every state in the country. * Some Native American tribes have a long history of stories and legends about Bigfoot-like creatures. These creatures are often seen as powerful and mysterious beings, with a deep connection to the natural world. * Bigfoot is not recognized as a real species by the scientific community, but that hasn't stopped researchers and enthusiasts from continuing to search for evidence of its existence. * If you do encounter a Bigfoot or other mysterious creature, it's important to remain calm and avoid approaching it. Instead, try to observe the creature from a safe distance and take note of any distinguishing features or behaviors. And, of course, be sure to share your encounter with others, whether it's through a YouTube channel, a website, or a community of fellow enthusiasts.