Father's Chilling Bigfoot Encounter in Muhlenberg County: A Legacy of Fear
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024
By Squatchable.com staff
In a video posted to the YouTube channel Dixie Cryptid, a skeptic shares a chilling encounter that he had as a child, which has left him questioning his disbelief in Sasquatch. The video, titled "Bigfoot Terror on the Homestead," features the witness recounting a story from his childhood that took place in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
The witness, who prefers to remain anonymous, grew up in a rural area adjacent to hundreds of acres of desolate and uninhabited mine lands. He spent his childhood exploring the woods and fields around his home, but had never experienced anything out of the ordinary, until one fateful night when his father had an encounter that has haunted him to this day.
The witness's father was out slopping the hogs one evening when he heard a commotion coming from the pig pen. As he approached, he saw a large, upright figure covered in dark hair, reaching into the pen for the pig. In fear for his life, the witness's father turned and ran back to the house as fast as he could, where he grabbed a 12-gauge shotgun and stood guard on the porch, visibly shaken.
The witness and his family spent a restless night, and it was weeks before the witness could bring himself to go back into the woods to play. His father never spoke of the incident again, and the witness believes that it was a traumatic experience that his father was not comfortable discussing.
The witness admits that he has always been skeptical of Sasquatch sightings, but this encounter has left him questioning his disbelief. He cannot accept that his father would stage such an elaborate hoax, and the fear that he saw in his father's eyes that night is something that he will never forget.
In addition to sharing his encounter, the witness also talks about his love for the witness's YouTube channel, and the calming effect that watching the witness's chickens has on him. He plans to post more videos of the chickens in the future, and encourages readers to check out the witness's channel.
At Squatchable, we believe that it's good to share all encounters, whether they are from believers or skeptics. We respect all opinions and encourage our readers to keep an open mind. We also want to take this opportunity to educate our readers about something unrelated to Sasquatch that was mentioned in the video.
Did you know that Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is home to the John Prine classic "Paradise," which tells the story of a small town that was turned upside down by strip mining? The witness's childhood home was just a few miles down the Green River from Paradise, and he has many fond memories of growing up in the area.
We hope that you have enjoyed reading about this chilling encounter, and we encourage you to check out the Dixie Cryptid YouTube channel for more stories like this one. And who knows, maybe one day we'll have our own encounter to share with you. Until then, happy squatching!