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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 1H 47M

ESCAPE FROM BIGFOOT | PROSPECTING FOR GOLD AND FINDING BIGFOOT INSTEAD (PACIFIC NORTHWEST)

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In this episode, I interview Eric, an adventurer and gold prospector who has spent years exploring some of the most remote wilderness areas in California and Oregon. What began as a passion for hunting gold turned into a series of chilling Bigfoot encounters that escalated over time. Eric describes spotting strange tree breaks in the river canyons of California — healthy trees snapped at the exact same height, as if with intention. Soon after, he had his first encounter with a Sasquatch in the same region where BFRO reports had been filed. The activity intensified in Oregon, where he and his girlfriend experienced thunder-like ground-vibrating booms, heavy bipedal footsteps, and mysterious movement circling their campsite late into the night. But the most terrifying incident came on a ridge above a deep cave system, where multiple creatures screamed and roared from every direction. Eric describes one of them moving what felt like hundreds of feet in seconds, forcing them into a frantic escape through the mountains. After driving for an hour, they inexplicably ended up back in the same location — a moment that left them questioning reality itself. Eric later met others who had been chased out of the exact same area, confirming that whatever is out there is no legend… and it may be guarding something. If you enjoy these firsthand encounters and wilderness investigations, subscribe to Sasquatch Theory for more eyewitness interviews, research videos, and deep dives into the mysteries of North America’s forests. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoEnj_MmdmaZn39_lYQMfQ/join SEND YOUR ENCOUNTER | GET IN CONTACT AT: ([email protected]) ********* - LINKS TO MY ENCOUNTERS IN MISSOURI - ******** https://youtu.be/zDtyqKJmLyE https://youtu.be/VbtgzID3PS8 https://youtu.be/KSiCzaz2YI8 https://youtu.be/qs977Jd-BWM https://youtu.be/wWaZVGVRME8 **** DONATE LINK BELOW **** (HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL) AND NEW FUTURE VIDEOS: PAYPAL LINK BELOW https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RYCHYZKPGX8DY YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY PURCHASING A T-SHIRT OR MERCH -LINK BELOW https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoEnj_MmdmaZn39_lYQMfQ/store SPOTIFY PODCAST - https://open.spotify.com/show/3qf8hAlYduQXH4ZnzUgSua APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sasquatch-theory/id1757327783 IHEART RADIO - https://iheart.com/podcast/195559529 INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sasquatch_theory/ FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Sasquatchtheory PAYPAL- https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RYCHYZKPGX8DY TIKTOK- https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatch.theory TWITTER- https://twitter.com/sasquatchtheory SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/sasquatchtheory SASQUATCH THEORY WEBSITE - www.sasquatchtheory.com

In this episode, I interview Eric, an adventurer and gold prospector who has spent years exploring some of the most remote wilderness areas in California and Oregon. What began as a passion for hunting gold turned into a series of chilling Bigfoot encounters that escalated over time. Eric describes spotting strange tree breaks in the river canyons of California — healthy trees snapped at the exact same height, as if with intention. Soon after, he had his first encounter with a Sasquatch in the same region where BFRO reports had been filed. The activity intensified in Oregon, where he and his girlfriend experienced thunder-like ground-vibrating booms, heavy bipedal footsteps, and mysterious movement circling their campsite late into the night. But the most terrifying incident came on a ridge above a deep cave system, where multiple creatures screamed and roared from every direction. Eric describes one of them moving what felt like hundreds of feet in seconds, forcing them into a frantic escape through the mountains. After driving for an hour, they inexplicably ended up back in the same location — a moment that left them questioning reality itself. Eric later met others who had been chased out of the exact same area, confirming that whatever is out there is no legend… and it may be guarding something. If you enjoy these firsthand encounters and wilderness investigations, subscribe to Sasquatch Theory for more eyewitness interviews, research videos, and deep dives into the mysteries of North America’s forests. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoEnj_MmdmaZn39_lYQMfQ/join SEND YOUR ENCOUNTER | GET IN CONTACT AT: ([email protected]) ********* - LINKS TO MY ENCOUNTERS IN MISSOURI - ******** https://youtu.be/zDtyqKJmLyE https://youtu.be/VbtgzID3PS8 https://youtu.be/KSiCzaz2YI8 https://youtu.be/qs977Jd-BWM https://youtu.be/wWaZVGVRME8 **** DONATE LINK BELOW **** (HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL) AND NEW FUTURE VIDEOS: PAYPAL LINK BELOW https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RYCHYZKPGX8DY YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY PURCHASING A T-SHIRT OR MERCH -LINK BELOW https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoEnj_MmdmaZn39_lYQMfQ/store SPOTIFY PODCAST - https://open.spotify.com/show/3qf8hAlYduQXH4ZnzUgSua APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sasquatch-theory/id1757327783 IHEART RADIO - https://iheart.com/podcast/195559529 INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sasquatch_theory/ FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Sasquatchtheory PAYPAL- https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RYCHYZKPGX8DY TIKTOK- https://www.tiktok.com/@sasquatch.theory TWITTER- https://twitter.com/sasquatchtheory SOUNDCLOUD- https://soundcloud.com/sasquatchtheory SASQUATCH THEORY WEBSITE - www.sasquatchtheory.com

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