1987 Pennsylvania Bigfoot Encounter: Friend's Panic Sparks Night of Unsettling Vigil
Posted Saturday, May 03, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
Intriguing footage of a possible Bigfoot encounter has surfaced on the YouTube channel Phobia Triggers, titled "Terrifying Bigfoot Sighting in the Deep Woods – Full Story Revealed." The video, which appears to be a firsthand account, tells the story of a 1987 encounter that took place in the Allegheny National Forest.
The video begins with the narrator explaining that they often receive emails from viewers who have had their own Bigfoot encounters. This particular account is from a 17-year-old boy who lived in a small town in Pennsylvania, near an area where there had been previous sightings.
The group of friends, including the narrator, Kevin, and Dave, set out on a camping trip, free camping by Lake Lape on their first night. However, they soon moved to Lake Sakica due to the overcrowding at their initial location. After finding a suitable campsite, they settled in for the night, with the narrator mentioning that they had brought along some adult beverages and their preferred type of smoke.
As the night wore on, the group started to feel the munchies and began to eat their snacks, which included Doritos, Fritos, and Ding-Dongs. Suddenly, Kevin stopped laughing and looked terrified. He jumped out of his chair, ran to the van, and started the engine, yelling for his friends to hurry up and get in.
The narrator and Dave ran to the van and tried to convince Kevin to stop and explain what was happening. Kevin was adamant that they needed to leave immediately, as a Bigfoot was out there and it was going to get them. Despite their skepticism, the friends managed to get Kevin to wait for them while they gathered their things.
Upon returning to the campsite, the friends found that Kevin had damaged the van while trying to back out in a panic. They were able to convince him to shut off the van and wait for them. The video ends with the narrator expressing their disbelief in Kevin's story, but acknowledging that something strange had definitely happened that night.
As a Bigfoot enthusiast, I found this video to be both fascinating and chilling. The narrator's account of the events is captivating, and the footage of the damaged van adds an extra layer of authenticity to the story. I encourage all of our readers to watch the video for themselves and share their thoughts with us. Who knows, maybe this could be the breakthrough evidence we've all been waiting for!