Bigfoot Encounters in the Hoosier National Forest

This episode delves into reported Bigfoot or Sasquatch encounters in the Southern Indiana region, focusing on the Hoosier National Forest area. The episode features firsthand accounts from individuals who claim to have experienced an encounter.

Here's a summary of the key encounters discussed:

• Introduction to Southern Indiana Bigfoot Sightings: The episode begins by referencing reported sightings documented on the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) website, setting the stage for personal encounter stories. [01:11], [01:21]

• Angela's Interstate 64 Encounter (June 2022):

  • Location: Angela recounts her experience while driving eastbound on Interstate 64, near Turkey Run within the Hoosier National Forest. [02:44], [03:02]
  • Description: She observed a large, solid black figure, estimated to be at least 8 feet tall, standing in the median between the eastbound and westbound lanes. The figure had a distinct body shape with a head, shoulders, back, rump, and legs. [03:32], [04:05]
  • Interaction: The figure noticed her approaching car and remained still until she was very close. It then took a single step into the treeline and disappeared. [04:40]
  • Key Details: Angela emphasized the figure's immense thickness, blocking any view of the trees behind it. She was certain it was not a person in a ghillie suit due to its solid black color. The encounter occurred around 6:30 AM in clear, sunny conditions with no other traffic. [05:43], [06:11], [06:37]

• Bill's Multiple Encounters (2017-2019):

  • First Encounter (2017): Bill and his fiance heard an unusual howl-like sound ending in a squeal, unlike any animal sound he had ever heard before, despite his rural upbringing. Two days later, he observed a bush-like figure moving on a windless hillside. Upon closer inspection with his truck lights, he saw a squatting figure with a white patch on its chest, estimated to be around seven feet tall when standing. [07:38], [09:03]
  • Second Encounter (Mid-Spring 2018): While squirrel hunting, Bill heard two distinct sounds of rocks being smacked together, both in front and then behind him, suggesting the presence of two creatures. Feeling flanked, he fled, later seeing a gorilla-like silhouette grasping a tree on a ridge line. The figure then turned, revealing broad shoulders, no visible neck, and proportionate legs. [20:13]
  • Third Encounter (April/May 2019): While stargazing at Flat Rock with his pregnant fiance and her child, they noticed a significant police presence. After the police left, all natural night sounds ceased, and they heard heavy footsteps descending a hillside. The heavy steps would pause for about 15 seconds between each step. They also heard a sound described as similar to a chimpanzee being beaten up. [26:16]
  • BFRO Report: Bill mentioned reporting his second encounter to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization. [22:58]

Show Notes: https://www.rivercitymystery.com/14

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Links mentioned in episode:

Bill's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@billthreet1022

Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization:  https://bfro.net/

Washington County BFRO report:  https://bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=65589

Martin County BFRO report:  https://bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=60871

Indiana Bigfoot Researchers Organization Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/IBROrganization/

Map of the Turkey Fork area of Interstate 64 (88 mile marker) where Angela had her encounter:  https://www.rivercitymystery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TurkeyFork.jpg