New Evidence: Connecticut's Winsted Wild Man Sightings since 1895
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024
By Squatchable.com staff
In a video recently posted to YouTube by TCC Research, the legend of the Winsted Wild Man is explored. This elusive creature is said to roam the wooded areas of Litchfield County in Northern Connecticut, avoiding contact with humans but occasionally making its presence known with a series of yelps and whoops.
The Winsted Wild Man is described as having a thin coat of blonde or light brown hair, which is unusual for reported Bigfoot sightings. It is typically seen near water and has been known to watch cars parked in Lover's Lanes before fleeing.
The video delves into the history of the Winsted Wild Man, which dates back to 1895 when town selectman Riley Smith reported seeing a large, hairy man while picking berries. The creature was described as six feet tall, with black hair hanging down its shoulders and a thick coat of hair covering its body. Several other sightings were reported in the following weeks, with some speculating that the creature may have been an escaped gorilla from a circus.
Despite the efforts of local authorities, the Winsted Wild Man was never captured, and the sightings eventually tapered off. However, the legend was revived in the 1970s when several people reported seeing a large, man-like creature near Crystal Lake Reservoir and the Rugbrook Reservoir.
While the existence of the Winsted Wild Man has never been proven, the video serves as a fascinating exploration of the legend and the history of Bigfoot sightings in the area. The video also touches on the possibility of other undiscovered creatures roaming the woods of Litchfield County.
In addition to the Winsted Wild Man, the video mentions the BFRO (Bigfoot Field Research Organization) which lists five sightings for Litchfield County dated from November 1968 through winter of 2015. This further fuels the belief that there may be something unknown and mysterious lurking in the woods of Connecticut.
For Bigfoot enthusiasts and those interested in the unexplained, the video is a must-watch. It provides a unique perspective on the legend of the Winsted Wild Man and serves as a reminder that there is still much to be discovered in the world around us.
It's worth noting that the video also touches on the subject of the local wildlife, specifically bears, which are known to inhabit the area. However, the witnesses who claimed to have seen the Winsted Wild Man insisted that what they saw was not a bear, but something much larger and more mysterious.
To sum up, the video is a great addition to the body of evidence surrounding the Winsted Wild Man and other Bigfoot sightings in the area. It's a reminder that the world is full of mysteries and that there is always something new to discover, even in our own backyards. So, make sure to watch the video, and keep an open mind, who knows what you might find.
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