Ramble On by Ken Herrera Some say the legend goes back beyond recorded history. Some say it began in the
Northwestern United States. But in 1958, in a small news item written by journalist Andrew Genzoli, is where the legend and the name began. Yes, I’m referring to BIGFOOT! Bigfoot, or sometimes known as Sasquatch, is a giant ape-like creature that some people say roams throughout North America. It is a cryptid ( or species rumored to exist) and just like the Chupacabra or the Lochness Monster, there’s scant evidence to suggest Bigfoot is actually out there. But that doesn’t stop alleged sightings of the ape-like figure that never shows it’s face. Visual sightings and even alleged photographs and films (notably by Roger Patterson at Bluff Creek, California in 1967) have also contnbuted to the legend, though none of the purported evidence has been verified. A Bigfoot is said to stand from 6-10 feet tall, standing on two feet, often giving a foul stench, and either moving silently or emitting a high-pitched cry. Alleged footprints have purportedly been measured up to 24” in length and 8” wide. And yes, there is even a small group of insistent scientists risking ridicule, vocalizing their belief that the creature does indeed exist! The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, founded in 1995, is the only scientific research organization exploring the Bigfoot mystery. Even here in the State of Texas, there have been a reported 253 total listings with the latest report coming out of Wood County, Texas in March 2024. lfyou are wondering if there have been sightings in Val Verde county, the answer is NO! Happy Bigfoot sighting, everyone! |
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