We Saw Amber Eyes In The Tree Line And It Stood Up

Send us Fan MailAmber eyes in the tree line are unsettling. Watching the thing stand up and realize it’s taller than a 6'4" man is something else entirely. We’re Don and Jake from McComb Paranormal Investigations and Research, and we’re going deep into one of Michigan’s most chilling cryptid legends: the Michigan Dogman, with a firsthand encounter tied to the woods and backroads near Manistee National Forest and Wexford County.We start with the experiences that build an investigator’s instincts, including urban exploring in abandoned spaces, a chapel knock that answers back when no one should be inside, and the uncomfortable reality that some encounters don’t stay at the location. We also talk candidly about follow-home activity, shadow figures, and what it looks like to set firm boundaries when something feels intrusive.From there, the conversation turns to boots-on-the-ground paranormal investigation and why good evidence is hard to capture: long nights with nothing, famous sites that disappoint, and the strange moments that don’t fit tidy explanations. Then we get into the heart of it: a cold northern Michigan night, fresh snow, a junkyard edge near a long pine line, amber eyes at stomach height, and a massive upright canine silhouette followed by oversized dog tracks the next morning.We close by weighing the leading theories, from flesh-and-bone cryptid to skinwalker traditions to the idea that belief can shape a “tulpa,” plus why some people swear the sightings spike on a strange cycle. If you’re into Michigan Dogman sightings, werewolf folklore, cryptids, and real-world paranormal research, hit play and tell us what you think, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more curious listeners can find the show.Support the show