Overview of the Encounter

The witness is a child of an antique dealer. The father was a former Golden Gloves boxer and had a rough upbringing.

Date: unknown

Year: 1973

Location: Mountain Highway, near Medford

Land Managed By: State

Nearest Town: Medford

County: Jackson County

State: Oregon

Nearest Landmark: Interstate 5

Witness Accounts

On a summer morning in 1973, around 4 AM, a father and child were traveling along a deserted stretch of Mountain Highway in Oregon, specifically on Interstate 5, en route to a flea market in Medford. The atmosphere was clear and cool, and the interstate was devoid of traffic. The father was driving the family's Dodge Tradesman 100 van while the child was occupied with pouring steaming coffee for them. During this quiet journey, they noticed a peculiar large figure standing on the northbound side of the road. The child pointed out the figure, prompting the father to adjust the headlights to their bright setting to better see this creature. It was described as a towering being, approximately nine feet tall, covered in black fur from head to toe. The creature was seen stepping over the guardrail with ease while walking on two legs. It then turned its large torso to look directly at them, an encounter that lasted approximately 10 to 15 seconds, but felt life-changing for both witnesses. After witnessing this being, the child asked the father what it was, to which the father initially hesitated before stating, “I don’t know, but I can tell you it wasn’t a bear.” The child suggested turning back to take another look, but the father adamantly refused, revealing a sense of fear in his voice that the child had never heard before. They continued their journey, discussing the sighting and ultimately concluding that they must have seen a Bigfoot, as it was unlikely to be any other creature. The event left a lasting impression on both witnesses, transforming them from skeptics to "knowers," a term commonly used in the Bigfoot community to describe someone who has had a sighting. They reflected on this encounter for years to come, sharing their experience during camping and fishing trips. The witness recounted how vividly they remembered the way the creature looked at them, a memory that still gives them goosebumps even decades later. This moment was not just a fleeting encounter; it fundamentally altered their perception of the world around them and instilled a sense of curiosity and respect for the unknown.

Source

YouTube

Note: Information above was collected and summarized by A.I. Dates, name and location could be inaccurate or wrong.