Overview of the Encounter

Mike Smith, an avid fisherman and camper, experienced a Bigfoot encounter while spending time with his family.

Date: May 10, 2020

Year: 2020

Location: Kentucky Lake, Land Between the Lakes

Land Managed By: Federal

Nearest Town: Unknown

County: Marshall County

State: Kentucky

Nearest Landmark: North South Trail

Witness Accounts

On May 10, 2020, Mike Smith, an experienced hiker, camper, and fisherman, was enjoying a family outing at Kentucky Lake in the Land Between the Lakes area of Kentucky. This location is known for its vast wilderness and potential for cryptid sightings. Mike had taken his wife and three daughters for a day of fishing and relaxation, particularly due to the warming spring weather after a recent cold period. On this day, Mike and his family had attempted to fish but found the lake conditions rough due to wind. Seeking a more conducive environment, they pulled up to a rocky bank where Mike made a fire to cook hot dogs. As they settled in, Mike began to hear peculiar sounds that caught his attention. Initially, he thought it might be other people approaching along the North South Trail, a well-known hiking route in the area. His daughters were instructed to stay vigilant as he prepared lunch. After about 30 minutes of cooking, Mike's oldest daughter mentioned the absence of the people they had assumed were nearby. Shortly afterward, the family heard a distinct and clear wood knock, a sound often associated with Bigfoot activity. The daughters were curious and looked to Mike for clarification. He jokingly suggested that it could be Bigfoot, not expecting any serious encounter. As the family was preparing to leave, they heard another wood knock in response. Intrigued, Mike decided they should investigate the source of the sound. As they drifted toward the area from where the knock had emanated, Mike spotted movement. He described seeing a Bigfoot standing in a sunlit clearing among the trees. He pointed it out to his daughters, who struggled to catch a glimpse amid the dense foliage. Mike described the creature as large and powerful, and when his boat turned to get a better view, the Bigfoot ran further into the woods. The creature's movement was swift and deliberate, disappearing into the dense underbrush and causing nearby trees to shake. Mike's oldest daughter also noted the tree shaking and was visibly startled by the sighting. As they collected their thoughts about what they had just witnessed, they heard what Mike's daughters described as guttural and frustrated screams coming from the forest. Alarmed, Mike's wife urged the family to leave the area quickly, fearing they might be in danger from whatever was making the sounds nearby. As they loaded the boat, a family vehicle approached down the gravel road, providing some reassurance that they were not entirely alone in that remote area. After returning home, Mike felt compelled to report the encounter and reached out to Charlie Raymond of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization that same night. He provided details of the sighting, including his immediate impressions and the sounds they heard after seeing the creature. Mike was encouraged to document his experience further, and later met with Charlie for a more in-depth investigation of the site. Overall, the encounter left a significant impact on Mike and his family, as they had not only experienced something extraordinary but had a firsthand encounter with what is often deemed a mythical creature. They reflected on the significance of the event, blending both excitement and trepidation at having shared such an unusual experience in the wilderness of Kentucky.

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