Squatch Mom Investigates Trail, Finds Tiny Foot Impressions and Whoop Sound

There's something undeniably compelling about watching dedicated investigators return to a scene where they previously captured eyeshine on camera. That's exactly what unfolds in this fascinating field investigation that recently popped up on YouTube. The video follows a researcher—known online as Sasquatch Mom—and her companion Sam as they head back to a trail where eyeshine was spotted just days before. Right from the start, the atmosphere has that electric quality that every Sasquatch researcher knows well. The woods are alive with possibilities, and the investigators are clearly tuned in to every sound and movement around them. One of the most intriguing moments comes early on when Sam spots what appears to be a small nest tucked into the brush. Shortly after, they discover tiny footprints measuring around 5 to 6 inches long. The shape catches their attention—remarkably foot-shaped, with what looks like a defined heel and toe impressions. Now, small footprints in the woods could belong to any number of animals, but when you find them near a nest in an area where unexplained eyeshine was recently documented, it certainly raises questions. Young Sasquatch are sometimes theorized to leave smaller tracks, and researchers have long debated whether juvenile activity could explain some of the smaller, more ambiguous prints found in suspected Sasquatch territory. The investigation takes another interesting turn when they attempt to recreate the original sighting. The researcher stands where she believes she saw the eyeshine, while Sam positions himself at the suspected location. What they discover is striking—the eyeshine appears to have been at a height of over 10 feet, whether perched in a tree or coming from something very tall standing on the ground. That's well above where a deer would typically be, and even above where most people would expect a coyote to appear. Owls are mentioned as a possibility, and an owl was reportedly heard on the other side of the road, but the investigators seem to remain open to other explanations. Then there's the audio. A distinct "whoop" sound is heard at one point during the investigation, and the researcher pauses to acknowledge it. That vocalization is significant in Sasquatch research. Various witness reports over the years have described whoops, howls, and other vocalizations that don't quite match known wildlife. While it's impossible to definitively attribute the sound to anything without better recording equipment, it's the kind of detail that keeps researchers coming back to these locations. Coyotes are heard later in the investigation, and Sam suggests maybe what they saw was simply coyote eyeshine. The researcher pushes back gently, noting that coyotes tend to howl and yip rather than remain silent, and the height of the eyeshine seemed too elevated for canines anyway. It's a fair point—coyote eyes typically reflect from ground level or low brush, not from ten feet up. What makes this video worth watching is the methodical, honest approach. The investigator doesn't jump to conclusions. She acknowledges that the original eyeshine she saw with her own eyes could have been a deer. She admits the evidence is "very, very inconclusive." But she also emphasizes something important—that this is exactly what fieldwork looks like. You go out, you observe, you try to recreate conditions, and you let the evidence speak for itself, even when it doesn't give you clear answers. The combination of the nest, the small foot-shaped prints, the elevated eyeshine, and the whooping sound creates a layered mystery that any curious researcher would find worth examining. Whether this turns out to be explainable wildlife activity or something more elusive, the dedication to returning to the site and documenting the experience is what pushes the field forward. Definitely worth a watch for anyone who enjoys following along with real-time investigations. The casual, conversational tone makes it feel like you're right there in the woods with them, squinting into the trees and listening for whatever might be watching back.