Backwoods Bigfoot Stories2 Apr 2025

BWBS Ep:80 Bigfoot On The River

In this episode Brian shares a remarkable story from a man named Dale who had an extraordinary encounter in the North Georgia mountains back in 1983. As teenagers, Dale and his friend Brad embarked on what they thought would be a routine fishing and camping trip down the Chattooga River, only to experience something that would change their lives forever.

Episode Highlights:

Dale recounts how he and Brad, just 14 years old, set out on a seven-day journey down the Chattooga River in a flat-bottom aluminum boat
The boys' initial encounters with strange sounds and wood knocking that couldn't be explained by known wildlife
The discovery of massive, unexplainable footprints along the riverbank
A terrifying moment when an unknown creature tears apart their steel mesh fish basket to steal their prized catfish
Multiple nighttime encounters with what appears to be a group of Sasquatch creatures
How these beings seemed not to threaten the boys, but rather to warn them away from continuing downstream
Dale's reflection on the experience forty years later, and why he and Brad chose to keep their story private until now

Dale's firsthand account provides a unique perspective on Sasquatch encounters - not as the menacing creatures often portrayed in popular culture, but as territorial yet protective beings. The story raises fascinating questions about what might exist in the most remote corners of our wilderness and why these creatures might choose to interact with humans in rare circumstances.Whether you're a believer in cryptids or a skeptic, this riveting tale of two boys' unexpected adventure offers a thought-provoking glimpse into the mysteries that may still lurk in our forests.

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