Floridian's Father's Chilling Bigfoot Encounter in Maryland Forest

In a recent podcast episode of Bigfoot Society, a captivating firsthand account of a mysterious encounter in Pocomoke Forest was shared by a man named Hernando from Florida. The story was told to Hernando by his father, a seasoned hunter, just before his passing a couple of years ago. According to Hernando's father, the incident occurred in 1996 during a hunting trip. While in his tree stand, he heard what sounded like a large person approaching. As he turned to look, he saw a creature that he described as a "man in a gorilla suit" but much taller, around seven feet tall. The creature had red eyes and was completely covered in hair. Upon making eye contact, the hunter was overcome with fear, realizing that this was not a human. The creature then ran away through a Briar Patch, making a sound that Hernando's father described as a combination of a lion and an elephant. The experience was so frightening that the hunter never returned to retrieve his tree climber and refused to ever hunt there again. Hernando's father had never shared this story with anyone before, but he wanted to make sure his son didn't give up on his own search for the elusive Skunk Ape in Myakka State Park. This encounter is a reminder that Bigfoot sightings and encounters are not limited to certain regions, but can occur in unexpected places. In addition to this fascinating story, the podcast episode also touched on the history of Pocomoke Forest. The forest has a reputation for being haunted, with accounts of strange occurrences dating back several decades. While the forest's haunted reputation is not directly related to Bigfoot, it is a reminder that there are still many mysteries in our world that are yet to be explained. If you're interested in hearing more about Hernando's father's encounter, be sure to check out the full podcast episode on Bigfoot Society's YouTube channel. And who knows, maybe one day you'll have your own encounter with the elusive Skunk Ape or Bigfoot. Until then, keep an open mind and stay curious.