Episode two of Sasquatch: Furry Friend, Fuzzy Foe, or Just a Really Big Fluffy Mystery?

Welcome back, Squatch seekers! We've already dove into the age-old question: What (or who) is our mysterious Bearded Bestie? We’ve wandered through legends, peeked at first encounters, and even found out where ol' Squatch likes to kick back. But hold onto your hats (and maybe your sense of reality), because in this blog, we’re mapping out Squatch’s secret hideaways, gearing up for the ultimate smackdown between skeptics and believers, and reliving the most legendary sighting ever caught on camera. So, throw on your best 'Squatch Watch' gear, and let’s get squatching!

Sasquatch: “Welcome to my crib.”

Now that’s a reality show we’d all tune in for! The Pacific Northwest seems to be the VIP lounge for Squatch sightings, with hotspots from the foggy forests of British Columbia (where the haze might not just be fog), to Washington (where truth is as rare as Bigfoot), and Oregon, home to the Hazelnut—yep, the official nut, not that guy with the tinfoil hat. These areas, from the Olympic Peninsula to the Cascade Range, are where Squatch likes to hang out. Who's ready for a road trip?"

Dude looks like a lady? Turns out not every Squatch is camera shy.

The most famous sighting of Sasquatch occurred in 1967 when Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin captured what they claimed was footage of the creature in Bluff Creek, California. The short film, known as the Patterson-Gimlin film, remains one of the most hotly debated pieces of evidence in Sasquatch lore.  It gained so much momentum that in 2009 it was proposed October 20th to be National Sasquatch Awareness Day, this is the day in 1967 of the infamous sighting.

During an interview (link to full story below) with Bob Gimlin with CBC Radio he was questioned: Do you believe to this day that you saw Bigfoot?  Bob's answer: Yes, absolutely. No question in my mind.  The follow up question leads to an interesting finding.

CBC: You and Roger Patterson weren't just out for a walk that day.  You were looking for Bigfoot back in October 1967.  Can you describe the moment that you first saw this creature?

Bob: Oh yes.  I’ll never ever forget that it was a sunshiny day, a beautiful Oct. 20 sunshiny day.  It was just nice and warm.  The moment I saw her I just said, “oh my god, they really do exist.” To see is to believe with me.

CBC: And why do you think it was female?

Bob: Well, the mammary glands.

CBC: Oh, she had breasts?

Bob: Oh yeah. This was happening so fast that I never even thought about that.  That was all put together after people started watching the footage.

Have we proven Sasquatch exists, or did we just debunk the world’s furriest myth?

Spoiler alert: Either way, someone’s going home disappointed–and it might just be Squatch! Despite numerous attempts to debunk the Patterson-Gimlin footage, it has never been definitively proven as a hoax.  Over the years, numerous attempts have been made to find concrete evidence of Sasquatch, researchers have collected footprints, hair samples, and even audio recordings but despite these efforts, the scientific community remains divided.  Skeptics say 'no body, no Bigfoot,' while believers swear by the endless sightings. So, what’s your take?

Until next time, Are you Team Sqatch or Team Skeptic?

Let us know, and we’ll dive deeper into both sides in future blogs so make sure you follow us on socials and join our mailing list as we continue this deep dive into the world of Sasquatch! We’ve got lots left to cover like cryptozoology: where searching for Sasquatch is a serious business, but let’s be honest, Squatch been doing more cameos in pop culture than actual forest sightings and as the ultimate hide-and-seek champion Squatch somehow manages to be both a mythical creature and a pop icon. Don’t forget, while you’re here to keep your beard as legendary as Sasquatch’s! Grab some beard oil, balm and keep those whiskers and Squatch happy!

The Bearded Blogger

CBC Radio Interview link: Cowboy behind legendary Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film marks 50th anniversary | CBC Radio