Unexpected Encounter in Kisatchie National Forest
A group of recently graduated high school students from Houma, Louisiana, experienced a night of terror after encountering what they believed to be a Bigfoot-like creature while camping in Kisatchie National Forest, approximately 100 miles northwest of Baton Rouge.
911 call and police response
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office detailed the incident in a Facebook post. “After setting up camp, one member of the group, ranging in ages of 17-18, called 911 frightened, requesting assistance because they reportedly heard a growl and saw what appeared to be an animal that had glowing eyes and stood about 5 feet tall,” the post read. Deputies B. Remo and Cpl. D. Halliburton were dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, the deputies searched the area for any signs of suspicious activity or glowing eyes. “Deputies then heard the group’s whistle and located them unharmed. Deputies arrived at the campsite and successfully escorted the group out of the forest,” the post continued.
Despite the intense search, authorities were “unable to locate any suspicious activity involving a growl with glowing eyes and standing 5-feet tall.” The Sheriff’s Office concluded their message by congratulating the Houma graduates and wishing them luck in their future endeavors.
The Bigfoot phenomenon
Bigfoot, a legendary cryptid akin to the yeti, has long been a subject of skepticism and fascination. Though many claim sightings, scientific evidence remains elusive. One notable incident occurred in October 2023, when a creature resembling Bigfoot was captured on camera in Colorado’s San Juan National Forest. Shannon Parker and her husband Stetson filmed the bipedal creature near the borders of New Mexico and Utah, adding to the ongoing mystery surrounding these enigmatic sightings.
The incident in Kisatchie National Forest adds to the lore of Bigfoot sightings and serves as a thrilling, albeit frightening, memory for the group of young campers. While the legend of Bigfoot continues to captivate imaginations, this event underscores the very real fear and excitement it can evoke.