Bigfoot Researchers Find Mysterious Food Stash in Florida Preserve Cave
Posted Saturday, August 15, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
There's something about a late-night expedition into a Florida preserve that just hits different, and this footage captured by the folks over at Real Eyes Tv has that raw, unfiltered energy that makes your skin prickle in the best way.
The video follows two investigators as they head out on a Friday evening to explore a cave—or what one of them describes as more of a sinkhole—deep within a 155,000-acre Florida National Park. Right off the bat, they're already finding interesting signs. They stumble across acorns scattered around, and one of them brings up a fascinating theory from a researcher in North Carolina who reportedly filmed a Sasquatch near a cave. That researcher, who claims to be a biologist, believes Sasquatches feed on pine cones and acorns. It's a theory that has circulated in the Sasquatch community for years, and it's always intriguing to hear investigators discussing it in the field.
But the real head-scratcher comes when they find a hay perimeter rim. One of the guys is baffled about where the hay could have come from. It's not for horses, it's not for any obvious purpose, and it just doesn't seem normal. He even jokes that he's not "Steve Calls" (a nod to the legendary investigator) but admits he doesn't have all the answers. Moments like this are what make field investigations so compelling—those little anomalies that don't quite fit into any conventional explanation.
As they push deeper into the preserve, the tension starts to build. It's getting dark, they're dealing with the realities of peak tourist season in Florida (other people are out recreating in the same area), and one of the investigators is even battling an upper respiratory infection. But despite all that, they're determined to check out this cave before nightfall completely sets in.
Then comes the moment that gives me chills every time I watch it. As they're about to cross over a ridge, one of them stops and says, "I hear something." He turns to his partner and asks if he hears it too. The response is a flat "No, I don't." But the first guy is clearly unsettled. He tells his buddy he's going to turn the camera back on because he has a feeling something is about to happen.
That's where the video cuts to music and the eerie whisper of "Heat. Heat."
Now, I'm not going to spoil what happens next because you absolutely need to experience this one for yourself. The buildup is fantastic, the atmosphere is thick, and that final moment has sparked a lot of conversation in the community. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just someone who loves a good Sasquatch story, this is the kind of footage that reminds you why people keep heading out into the woods night after night.
If you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. And if you have any ideas about that hay perimeter or what might have been making those sounds near the cave, drop a comment—because honestly, this one has me thinking.