Vietnam's Enigmatic Ingói: A Prehistoric Primate in Forests and Mountains?

Posted Saturday, January 20, 2024

By Squatchable.com staff

Have you ever heard of the "Stone Ape" or the "Vietnam Bigfoot"? If not, you're in for a treat. I recently came across a video on YouTube from the channel "A Thing I Learned" that delves into the legends and sightings of this elusive creature. The Stone Ape, also known as the Ingói or the Vietnam Bigfoot, is said to inhabit the forests and mountains of Vietnam and the surrounding regions. Described as a six to eight-foot tall being covered in thick red hair with a distinctive odor, this humanoid creature has been the subject of many legends and stories throughout Southeast Asia. Some believe the Stone Ape to be the remnant of a prehistoric creature, while others propose that it may be a previously undiscovered species of primate. While there is no concrete evidence of the Stone Ape's existence, the legends surrounding it have persisted for generations, with sightings reported even during the Vietnam War. One interesting aspect of the Stone Ape is its ability to mimic human voices. This has led some to believe that the creature may be more intelligent than previously thought. Could the Stone Ape be a missing link in the evolutionary chain, or perhaps even a distant relative of humans? The video from "A Thing I Learned" covers the case of the Stone Ape in great detail, and I highly recommend checking it out if you're interested in learning more. It's always fascinating to hear about new and unusual creatures, and the Stone Ape is certainly no exception. Of course, here at Squatchable, we're always on the lookout for new Bigfoot sightings and evidence. While the Stone Ape may not be directly related to Bigfoot, the legends and stories surrounding it are certainly reminiscent of those told about Sasquatch. Who knows, maybe one day we'll discover that the Stone Ape and Bigfoot are actually distant cousins! In the meantime, I encourage all of you to keep an open mind and an eye out for anything unusual in the woods. You never know what you might encounter out there. And who knows, maybe one day we'll finally have definitive proof of the existence of the Stone Ape, Bigfoot, or any other elusive creatures that roam our forests and mountains.