Bigfoot in East Texas? The 10 Sightings That Still Haunt Locals
(KNUE-FM) My entire life, I've been hearing stories about Bigfoot. Quite a few alleged 'sightings' happened here in Texas. Some of those were in East Texas, including Lufkin and Mount Pleasant.
Bigfoot Still Has a Grip on Texas
For whatever reason, I've never been specifically drawn to this particular legend. For some, it is a point of deep fascination. It has fascinated people for so long, and the Bigfoot legend has had a significant impact on our culture and folklore. The mystery and potential adventure of spotting Bigfoot are likely motivations. Hey, I get it. I'm still hoping to see a unicorn.
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And the fascination increases with each reported encounter of note. Surprisingly, numerous alleged sightings have been noted in Texas. There are even Bigfoot festivals and events, which have become a tourist draw, as each sighting seems to come with its own local spin.
Where Has Bigfoot Been Spotted in Texas?
And sightings have occurred in various geographic locales, from the swampier areas to the more forest-type settings one might expect. On top of that, myriad documentaries, books, and even podcasts are centered on the legend of Bigfoot — including here in Texas. At the same time, while some are believers, some are vehement in their skepticism that Bigfoot even exists.
Are Texans Really Seeing Bigfoot or Something Else?
Regardless of one's beliefs about the existence of Bigfoot, it's still captivating to read about some of the more notable alleged Bigfoot sightings in Texas. After all, there's something irresistible about a mystery that refuses to be solved.
The Most Famous Bigfoot Sightings in Texas History
The more reports we read or hear about regarding a tall, hairy, humanoid creature, the more people seem to want to investigate. Be sure and check out the video taken in East Texas of a Bigfoot allegedly screaming as the sun goes down at the end of the photos--that'll give you chills.
OK, but what about these alleged sightings in Texas? Here's a look at 10 that have garnered quite a bit of interest:
The Texas Bigfoot Hunt: Notable Sightings and Stories in the Lone Star State
Gallery Credit: Tara Holley
Video: Bigfoot Screaming in East Texas at Sunset
As promised, here is the video of an alleged Bigfoot screaming in East Texas as dusk settles. Yikes. Maybe Bigfoot is out there. Maybe he's not. But in East Texas, where the trees grow tall and the night becomes really quiet... It's rather compelling to imagine that he might just be out there.