Sasquatch Chronicles ft. by Les Stroud | Season 3 | Episode 19 | I Shouldn’t Be Alive

*Please note: This episode has previously aired on the Sasquatch Chronicles podcast as Episode 515, and is being featured with express permission*

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Claire, who is from the UK, writes “Dear Wes, My Brother suggested that I email you to tell you about an encounter with a group of hairy things, possibly Sasquatches, that I had back in the late 80’s when I was working in California. In brief, I was trying to take pictures of Sea Otters at a beach near Big Sur when a group of six one male, two female and three smaller creatures came down out of a creek and the male waded into the water and started pulling seaweed out and throwing it back to the females that were chewing at its roots and rubbing it into the fur. This was about 100 metres away from where I was sat on some rocks.The group noticed me when I tried to take some photos and the male charge at me whilst the females were screaming. The male stopped about 50 metres away from me and seemed to be having an argument with one of the females as they were gibberish away to each other. The last thing I remember was that it swung its body round to face me again, screamed so loudly that my insides were vibrating and slammed its fists into the beach. I think I must have fainted, but what I have never understood is that I came round about about an hour or so later with my jacket pulled over my head and quite badly bruised about ten metres from my car and could only assume that I was dumped there.

I drove back to the hotel I was staying at and they called the police who came and took a statement. I was forcefully told that what I had seen were bears nothing else. When I argued with the man he got really agitated with me and asked me whether we didn’t have Officers like him in positions of authority where I came from. I replied that we did but that they weren’t allowed to tell us what to put into a statement. He then asked whether I understood English to which I replied that I was English. He just looked at me and told me that I had seen bears and not to say anything different to anyone else if I didn’t want to get kicked out of the country.

I don’t know whether this is the sort of thing that you would be interested in as I am not from the US and this happened nearly thirty years ago now but I would be happy to write this up in more detail if you think it would be of any use to you.

I haven’t spoken to anyone else about this other than my brother who is a primate photographer and suggested that I contact you.”

Hosted by Wes Germer
Directed by Wes Germer

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[hertzair]

The greatest Sasquatch story ever told. Claire was brilliant in her recollection.

[debralynn]

A favorite for sure.
You can hear the terror.. . the trepidation in her voice!! BLESS HER HEART!!! 🩷

[ilsesaunders]

Claire's account is the most believable I've ever listened to. Her story should be on all the cryptic channels..

[stoneshire]

Wes to a prim and proper English lady: “Yeah, on behalf of America sorry about the cops that were dicks to you.” 😂😂😂

[nolagirl]

This is one of my top 3 fave shows on Sasquatch Chronicles

[thewillowsapprentice]

Wow, as an English woman fascinated with sasquatch, Claire's account is phenomenal, you can tell how deeply she is still affected by it & how genuine 😮

[gailleguilcher]

Claires story is incredible... So pleased she was finally able to share it 💜

[ednaking]

This is the second time I've heard this fascinating encounter. Thank you Claire.

[geez]

One of my favorites. I love this woman, her accent, her articulation and she is anxious and distraught. She is reliving her experience as she tells us her story. Well done darling!

[martymcmannis]

That lady is nothing but class
And you can hear the fear in her voice. Thanks for sharing

[pjarkansas]

This is 1 of my favorite interviews. My heart broke for this lady. Very good interview Wes.

[serenad]

Claire 's recall is stunning. So often while terrified, we lose the narrative and the info shared is like a list. She had me feeling scared, anxious and white knuckled. Wow. I'm so happy you are ok. I understand PTSD all too well, and I'm sure we all recognized it in your voice . Bravo and thank you for kindly sharing .🫶🏻

[laurenpiantino]

You know, with Les Stroud's sasquatch chronicles, I just give a like as the video starts, because you just know that they're always gonna be unbelievably fascinating to listen to; literally jaw dropping. Sasquatch: He's out there!

[lorinewright]

By FAR the BEST account I’ve heard thus far. Thank you, Claire and Wes.

[jimmythevoice]

Best episode. How could anyone including my mom. Question their existence!! ?! Clara is definitely speaking truth anyone with ears and feelings can hear that. It’s pure truth coming from this woman . Absolutely fantastic and fascinating. Thank you . Wes and Clara .❤

[DunyahDances]

One of the greatest encounter stories ever!

[jamesbrace]

What a crazy and wild story.
I think she was blessed that the female was there.
She could have ended up on the missing 411 list.

[Rosesraspberries]

This is a replay. But definitely one of the best encounters ever shared 👌🏽🙏❤️

[jodyculbertson]

I camped off the side of the seaside highway a night or two around 1980 in that area. Creepy to think they may have been off in the woods. I also bet the police went to the area she had been to retrieve her camera.

[arecane]

There's something similar to sasquatch in British stories referred to as wood woes (?) I think they tend to carry sticks or clubs.