Redwood Ranger's Chilling Encounter with the Legendary Dogman
Posted Friday, June 06, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
Intriguing footage has surfaced on the Old Hillbilly Horror YouTube channel, titled "10 TRUE Terrifying Park Ranger Horror Stories (Dogman,Sasquatch,Werewolf,Bigfoot,Forest Ranger)". This video takes us on a chilling journey as a former park ranger recounts a harrowing encounter with an unidentified creature in Redwood National Park back in 1996.
The ranger, identified only as Mark, shares his harrowing experience with a mysterious entity known as the Dogman, a creature of folklore, half man, half wolf, roaming the forest when the moon is right, hunting those foolish enough to disrespect the woods.
Mark's tale begins with a group of college kids who pitched camp near the heart of the park, a spot locals called Devil's Throat. The ranger warns the lead kid, Ryan, that this wasn't just a party spot, but he laughs it off. The first night is quiet, too quiet, and the ranger hears a growl, something between a snarl and a warning.
The following days bring chaos as the camp is found in shambles, with no sign of the kids except for scattered footprints, claw marks gouged deep into the bark, and bodies found mutilated with a brutality that makes usual animal attacks look tame. Mark believes the evidence points to something else, something that had a mind, something that hunted.
Mark's account is filled with chilling details, from the eerie silence of the forest to the unnatural footprints and the blood staining the moss like a warning sign. He describes the creature he encountered as a hulking figure covered in matted fur with eyes that burned like embers and a snout that curled into a snarl, revealing jagged teeth.
Mark's story is a chilling reminder of the mysteries that lurk in our forests, and it serves as a cautionary tale for those who dare to disrespect the shadows. As Bigfoot believers, we encourage our readers to watch the video and share their thoughts on this intriguing encounter.