Couple Encounter Gigantic, Red-Eyed Creature in Oregon Mountains: A Chilling Hiking Experience

Posted Thursday, May 08, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

Hello, fellow Bigfoot enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into an intriguing encounter that was shared on the YouTube channel, Tinmans Corner. The video, titled "They Saw Sasquatch by Gary & Wendy Swanson - Bolan Mountain Encounter," tells the story of a couple who moved to the area and decided to explore the mountains. The couple, Jerry and Julie Olsen, from Medford, Oregon, had been reading Gary and Wendy Swatson's book, "They Saw Sasquatch," which provided a guide for hiking in the mountains. They found comfort in the book, as it reassured them that they weren't the only people who had ever been there. On a late spring day, they set off on a hike to Bolan Lake. They followed the trail as it climbed up and alongside the steep rock-strewn slope, feeling a sense of being watched, but not in an uncomfortable way. They expected to see deer or elk, but instead, they were met with a horrible, rotten smell that repulsed them so much they decided to turn back. As they retreated, a large chunk of wood crashed behind their feet, with debris striking their backs and legs. Julie saw a gasp look on the creature's face as it pointed up the slope. The couple described the creature as being about 8 feet tall and over 300 pounds, with dark red eyes. Although Jerry had a concealed handgun license, he admitted that upon seeing this creature, he had no feeling of security at all. The couple compared notes on their rapid retreat and concluded that the animal was about 8 feet tall, and they could only guess that due to its mass, it would weigh over 300 pounds. We at Squatchable encourage our readers to watch the video for a more detailed account of this encounter. It's always fascinating to hear firsthand accounts of Bigfoot sightings, and this one is no exception. Let's keep the conversation going and share our thoughts on this encounter in the comments below!