Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a legendary creature believed by some to inhabit North America.
This mythical being falls into the category of cryptids – animals whose existence is unproven.
Similar to other fabled creatures like the Chupacabra or Loch Ness monster, concrete evidence supporting Bigfoot’s existence remains scarce.
Nevertheless, enthusiasts continue to report sightings and search for proof, although many of these encounters may simply be misidentified animals.
However, one particular clip appearing to show Bigfoot carrying a baby Sasquatch has now gone viral and it’s being called the ‘best ever’ footage of the creature.
The Pacific Northwest is a hotspot for alleged Bigfoot encounters, where the creature has connections to Indigenous folklore.
The term ‘Sasquatch’ originates from Sasq’ets in the Halq’emeylem language, spoken by certain Salish First Nations peoples in southwestern British Columbia.
This word translates to ‘wild man’ or ‘hairy man’ according to the Oregon Encyclopedia.
The modern Bigfoot phenomenon gained traction in the late 1950s, although earlier accounts exist.
A significant event occurred in 1958 when the Humboldt Times, a Northern California newspaper, published an article about mysterious large footprints discovered near Bluff Creek, California.
This story popularized the name ‘Bigfoot’ and sparked widespread interest according to Smithsonian Magazine.
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