Grandson of Bigfoot Researcher Wes Sumerlin Shares His Legacy

In a recent video from the Bigfoot and Beyond Podcast, hosts Cliff and Bobo sit down with Jonathan Sumerlin, the grandson of the legendary Bigfoot researcher, Wes Sumerlin. Wes, who grew up on the Colville reservation, had his first encounter with Bigfoot at the tender age of five or six, when he found a track and asked the elders about it. They referred to it as the "wild man," a term used by the native people before the concept of Bigfoot became widely known. Wes didn't start out as a researcher, but rather as a man who loved the mountains and made his living as a Tracker for the forestry service. He would often take his family and friends on camping trips in the mountains, and if they happened to encounter Bigfoot, that was a bonus. Wes had his own rituals for letting Bigfoot know they were there, such as leaving gifts of candy bars or tobacco on a stump. Jonathan shared a story about his dad and uncles, who were playing ball at Timothy Meadows when a ball kept getting thrown back to them from the woods. They eventually found Bigfoot tracks in the area where the ball was coming from. Wes would tell them it was probably just Bigfoot, and as the years went on, the family had many more encounters and experiences in the mountains. One interesting bit from the video is the connection between skin cancer and sun exposure. Jonathan mentioned that he avoids the sun because skin cancer runs in his family. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and UV radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. It's good to protect yourself from the sun by wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and seeking shade when the sun's rays are strongest. To sum up, the video from the Bigfoot and Beyond Podcast is a fascinating look into the life of Wes Sumerlin and his family's experiences with Bigfoot. It's a reminder that Bigfoot sightings can happen when you least expect them, and that spending time in nature can lead to unexpected encounters. As Bigfoot enthusiasts, we can learn from Wes's approach to Bigfoot research and his love for the mountains. And don't forget to protect yourself from the sun! We encourage our readers to watch the video and share their thoughts with us. Do you have any similar experiences or stories about Bigfoot encounters? Let us know in the comments below!