That reminded us: Readers who are new to this blog may not be familiar with the Bigfoot sightings in the Dorchester area.
Today, we are going to fill you in.
Pleasant Hill Bigfoot
Several years ago, the Times published a controversial story about what are thought to be local sightings of a Bigfoot -- the elusive forest-dwelling man-ape, also known as a Sasquatch.
In the early days of this blog, a longtime Dorchester-area resident -- now deceased -- told a Times staff member he had clearly seen a creature resembling Bigfoot. While his family dismissed the accounts, the elderly resident insisted the creature existed.
According to the resident, the Bigfoot-like creature was spotted in the woods of Turkey Creek near Pleasant Hill in the mid-1980s. It was seen for less than a minute as the gentleman drove his pickup along what is now Saline County Road II south of Pleasant Hill.
Described as nearly 10-feet tall, the creature disappeared into the thick vegetation surrounding the creek and down the creek bank, according to the witness' account.
Johnson Creek Monster
Years later, the Times was informed of another Dorchester-area resident, a World War II veteran, who had seen what has been called "the Johnson Creek monster."
Years later, the Times was informed of another Dorchester-area resident, a World War II veteran, who had seen what has been called "the Johnson Creek monster."
In the early 1970s, this individual and his son claimed they saw the creature several times at their residence, which was near Johnson Creek, north of town. Johnson Creek, north of Dorchester, is a tributary of the Big Blue River.
This individual's son reported that the entire family once saw it in their yard. The details made it sound as though the specimen resembled a traditional Bigfoot as depicted in popular culture, but smaller. It was described as a miniature upright ape-like creature.
To be clear, the Dorchester Times staff is skeptical of the existence of Bigfoot or any similar creatures, regardless of the size of their feet. For decades, people have done their best to prove the creature's existence, but no solid evidence exists -- even in this era of mobile recording devices, drones, and other advanced technology.
Nonetheless, we will not simply dismiss the sincere accounts we have heard claiming the existence of Dorchester-area Bigfoot-like creatures. We will let our readers make up their own minds. The truth is out there.
This individual's son reported that the entire family once saw it in their yard. The details made it sound as though the specimen resembled a traditional Bigfoot as depicted in popular culture, but smaller. It was described as a miniature upright ape-like creature.
To be clear, the Dorchester Times staff is skeptical of the existence of Bigfoot or any similar creatures, regardless of the size of their feet. For decades, people have done their best to prove the creature's existence, but no solid evidence exists -- even in this era of mobile recording devices, drones, and other advanced technology.
Nonetheless, we will not simply dismiss the sincere accounts we have heard claiming the existence of Dorchester-area Bigfoot-like creatures. We will let our readers make up their own minds. The truth is out there.
That wasn't Big Foot. That was just Cynical Richard without his shirt back in his younger days.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the Times would consider “interviewing” the columnist from the Crete News about this story. After all, Joe Chambers hails from Georgia.
ReplyDeleteWhatever is in Joe Chamber's pipe isn't nearly as potent as what those other Georgia guys are smoking!
ReplyDeleteWhere is Senator Karpisek when you need him?
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There is still a citizen of Dorchester who has seen the Johnson Creek monster. Back when I was in school in the early 70's this individual saw it several times at their residence which is right on Johnson Creek. Indeed, this individuals son, said the whole family once saw it in their yard. I will not devulge the name here, but would consider it in a private message to the investigative reporters of this site.......if they use descretion. He is a WW2 Vet, and do not want him to be thought of disparingly in his twilight years!
ReplyDeleteThe description is like a Big Foot, except smaller. Described as a small upright ape creature.
I am skeptical, but we also have to remember that the Gorilla was thought to be a fable right up to the late 19th Century. Could there be a primate like creature that avoids people. Could be. Why not a North American ape?
I will reserve judgement on the Big Foot until actual proof, but will also not be surprised if it is true. I guess we will see Friday!
JR Wolfe
York
PS For the sake of law enforcement, I hope this Georgia thing does not turn out to be a fraud!
I'm pretty sure I saw "Sasquatch" driving a John Deere 60 barefoot in the snow south and west of town back in the 70's.
ReplyDeleteI went to school with a couple of sasquatches. These guys had more hair on their back in 4th grade than I had on my head!
ReplyDeleteMy...we have some interesting posters today. I see famed newsman Bill Kurtis has weighed in on the Bigfoot sighting. As for the Class of 84, I remember that era because I graduated from college that year. Things must have been racy for you guys if you had the opportunity to view hairy backs!
ReplyDeleteWell, it kind of smells like a fraud doesn't it. In fact a fellow was on a national radio show last night claiming this was a suit he designed for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteI am awaiting the so called, autopsy! Let the post mortem begin!
JR Wolfe
forensic skeptic
Hahahahaha.................... can't believe some of you fell for this ................ you need to quit reading the national inquirer!
ReplyDeleteJR Wolf in York. Being a somewhat amature legitimate Bigfoot researcher in the local area, I'm intrested in talking to you about the "Johnson Creek Monster"
ReplyDeleteJR:
ReplyDeleteFeel free to shoot us an e-mail at dorchester.times@gmail.com.
We'll be happy to share any information we have.
I grew up in the 70's and heard stories of " The Johnson Creek Monster ", in fact there was a 911 call about a sighting in the last 15 yrs. My father used to see him all the time.I don't recall it was ever during sober times but...
ReplyDeletethat graphic with this story is sick, sick, sick! you think youre funny but it makes me hate your little blog all that much more!!!
ReplyDeleteThat graphic with this story is funny, funny, funny! The humor makes me love this blog all that much more!!! Keep it up and don't pay any attention to humorless people!
DeleteI've always said the people who control the media message, bloggers included, have way more influence over shaping the culture and politics than do elected officials, and I think this site is proof of that fact
Delete.......... seen the creatures myself .................. hanging around girls locker rooms in early 1960s ............................. nightmares to this day ................................
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