Cousins' Encounter with the 'Downy Booger' Bigfoot in Alabama
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024
By Squatchable.com staff
Have you heard of the Downy Booger, the mysterious ape-like creature said to roam the Bankhead National Forest in Winston County, Alabama? The legend of the Downy Booger dates back to the late 1800s, and it's a fascinating tale that has been passed down through generations.
According to the story, two cousins named John and Joe Downey were returning home from a shindig when they encountered a large ape-like creature with a man's face. The cousins described the creature as having long arms and a thick coat of fur. When they told the folks of Winston County what they had seen, the locals immediately knew what they were talking about. They had their own name for the creature – the Downy Booger.
A few months later, another man named Jim Jackson encountered the same creature while he was out hunting. Jim was armed, and he shot at the creature. The townsfolk went to investigate, but all they found were traces of blood and fur. To this day, the folks of Winston County still tell these tales, and some even claim to have seen the creature in the Bankhead National Forest.
The Downy Booger is not to be confused with Bigfoot or Sasquatch, although the creature does share some similarities with these legendary beings. Bigfoot is typically described as a large, hairy, ape-like creature that walks upright and is known for its elusive nature. The Downy Booger, on the other hand, is said to have a man's face and is often described as being more aggressive than Bigfoot.
The legend of the Downy Booger is a fascinating one, and it's a reminder that there are still many mysteries in our world that have yet to be explained. Who knows, maybe one day we'll have definitive proof of the existence of the Downy Booger, just as we continue to search for definitive proof of Bigfoot.
In the meantime, if you're interested in learning more about the Downy Booger, be sure to check out the video from the FedoraCRT YouTube channel. It's a great introduction to the legend and will leave you wanting to learn more. And who knows, maybe one day you'll be lucky enough to encounter the Downy Booger yourself!
As Bigfoot believers, we are always on the lookout for new and interesting stories about mysterious creatures. The legend of the Downy Booger is certainly one that caught our attention, and we hope it does the same for you. So, the next time you're out in the woods, keep your eyes peeled for any signs of the Downy Booger – you never know what you might encounter!