THE BIGFOOT conspiracy theory is one of the oldest stories to divide opinion among conspiracy theorists.
Even though some scientists and scholars have expressed doubts about the veracity of the story of its existence, others claim to have evidence that suggests otherwise.
What is the Bigfoot Conspiracy Theory?
The Bigfoot conspiracy theory is one of those myths that dates back centuries.
There have been several stories of mythical giant ape-like humans lurking in North America, particularly in the mountainous west.
The stories are about two-meter-tall, hairy men who sneak through the woods and occasionally scare hikers, campers and loggers.
Some have reportedly described Bigfoot as an adult male standing 8 feet tall, weighing about 800 pounds and having feet twice the size of the average human.
Additionally, some have described the creatures’ characteristics as shy and nocturnal. People promoting this conspiracy also say that the creatures only eat berries and fruits.
Bigfoot is also known in various cultures around the world and is sometimes called Sasquatch, Yowie Man, Yeti or Witiko.
Where has Bigfoot possibly been spotted?
In the 19th and 20th centuries, North American settlers began reporting sightings of a so-called Bigfoot, with occasional alleged encounters with the creature, blurry photos and videos, as well as findings of large footprints.
In addition to reported sightings of Bigfoot in some parts of North America, sightings have also been reported in Asia and Europe.
What do scientists say about Bigfoot?
Many scientists debunk the Bigfoot story, describing it as a campfire story or a complete myth.
However, a few scientists are boldly claiming that forensic evidence exists to support the claims of the existence of such a thing as Bigfoot.
Jeff Meldrum, professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University in Pocatello, believes there is a mysterious creature out there that has yet to be discovered.
According to National Geographic, Jeff Meldrum declared: “Given the scientific evidence I have examined, I am confident that there is a creature out there that has yet to be identified.”