Seen one preparing to cross the route 89 north from Flagstaff to the
reservation one summer evening, right after sundown. The "creature," was
standing very still near a tree trunk trying not to be noticed. Jet black,
8 to 10 feet tall, and at first I thought it was a horses tail blowing in
the light mountain breeze so I slowed down, and turned on my halogen full
beam lights. Then, thought is this a bear, but realized it was standing to
up and was too tall to be a bear! When I scanned down again, I noticed huge
dark skinned colored fingers under the jet black 5 to 10 inch strands of of
matted shiny hair! I could not see the feet, since the grass was knee high,
but the upper body was clearly displayed. I even was able to see the huge
fit body and enormous upper body muscles on the arms, like it could scale a
45 degree wooded mountain or kill a deer by running it down and breaking
its neck for food. As I got closer, I realized the enormous size and
strength this creature had, and its intelligence to using the dark to hide
in plain view! I freaked out and took off on 89 North near the Volcano
national park turn off near by. This happened before the two road 89 was
made, when it was a single two-way single road going North from Flagstaff,
during a drought season in the summer. This creature was more thinking
being and less ape animal to me, that was more reason to take off down the
road. This area is known for deer crossing, so that is why I think it
frequents this area waiting for prey. It could not have grew this large,
and maintained the strength it had eating nuts or plant life alone, it
needed a high protein source, like deer or other large mammal! The creature
I saw was not like the famous California film reel creature, but very fit,
tall, and looked more like a male, with its face covered in long hair. I
guess it pushed its hair over it face to hide its eyes and to better hide
in plain view. I was lucky to see this creature, since it blended in so
well in the dark, and near the tree trunks while it stood still. The only
reason I seen it was the slight curve in the road and the headlights of the
car hitting directly on the creature and the trees. When the wind or breeze
blew, it moved the tall grass and hair, but not the fingers and then I
thought it was a horse's tail or a large mammal of some type. Then I just
blasted the road with my high beam lights, and there it was in plain view.
A vehicle was behind me and coming both 100 yards or more. I am usually
cautious in this area since I don't want to hit a crossing deer.
I had my sighting in April/May 1990, in Sycamore Canyon, south of the
Mogollon Rim, and west of Sedona, Arizona.
I was on a ceremonial quest, homage to my paternal First Nations ancestry,
in a sacred area, by myself. Just a backpack, no tent, no fire, no food
(fasting for spiritual purposes). I was sitting on my sleeping bag, laid on
the ground (with a tarp & thin pad), new to the area (from San Francisco),
and unfamiliar with high desert camping.
Note to self: never wear cloth shoes! The endless cacti needles go right
through. Also, need more water than you think. I ran out while hiking out
in the day's heat. A bit unpleasant.
Back to the one night solo. I had been weeping, releasing grief, earlier,
while in prayers. I wonder if this is what possibly disturbed the
sasquatch, that ended up charging at me.
It happened at about 8:30-9pm, it was pitch black. I thought the Forest Man
was a demon, and was going to kill me. I didn't know much about BigFoots,
at the time.
Well, turns out, there are many more scary & amazing mysteries of this
region, that I experienced living there for seven years, than I could've
ever imagined. All of the tall tales are true, and more!!
+Rocky Mountain Sasquatch Organization My pleasure. When I heard of this encounter around the same time frame, within known BF habitat, I knew I needed to share my story. Helps to corroborate with other sightings. I only recently began telling this part of my sacred quest, since it is a private ceremony. I had chalked up the beast as a spiritual entity (have seen these all my life). I have been learning about sasquatch this past year, since a friend in rural Pennsylvania had an encounter. Mine was remarkable, as I was a young adult, petite female, & rather vulnerable. Primal fear, yes. Yikes!
+Elaine Marie Amazing experience Elaine! Appreciate you sharing it with us!
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