Bigfoot Search Team Investigates Missing Persons Cases in Oregon Wilderness

A new video has surfaced on YouTube, posted by the channel PNW Bigfoot Search, that delves into the mysterious disappearance of Kristopher "Kris" Zitzewitz in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in 2013. Kris, a 31-year-old white male from Beaverton, Oregon, went cave diving with a friend in the Big Lava Beds, an area known for its extensive caves and lava tubes in Southwest Washington State. The video, presented by PNW Bigfoot Search co-founder and Lead investigator Tanner Hoskins, provides a detailed account of Kris's disappearance and the subsequent search efforts. Kris and his friend became separated during an unexpected storm, which brought record amounts of snow and rain to the area. Despite over 100 searchers and a helicopter equipped with FLIR descending on the area, the storm made the rescue operation too dangerous to continue effectively. The search efforts persisted until October 6th but were eventually called off due to hazardous conditions. The video also sheds light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding Kris's disappearance. The Big Lava Beds are steeped in mystery, with tales of strange lights, UFO sightings, and even legends of Bigfoot and other mythological creatures from ancient indigenous lore. The exact circumstances of Kris's disappearance remain a mystery, and the region where he disappeared is notoriously perilous, with compasses and GPS units reportedly malfunctioning in the area. As Bigfoot believers, we are always intrigued by the possibility of Sasquatch being connected to mysterious disappearances. While there is no direct evidence linking Kris's disappearance to Bigfoot, the legends and lore surrounding the Big Lava Beds make it a fascinating and mysterious location. We encourage our readers to watch the video and keep Kris and his friends and family in their thoughts and prayers. The video is a poignant reminder of the dangers of cave diving and the importance of being prepared for unexpected weather conditions in the wilderness. As Tanner Hoskins says in the video, "The exact circumstances surrounding Chris's disappearance unfortunately do remain a mystery one that our team hopes will one day be solved by the courageous explorers venturing into the caves and tunnels in the area." We will continue to keep Kris Zitzewitz and his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers, and we hope that one day be able to find answers and closure to this tragic and mysterious disappearance.