Man Encountered Shunka Wakan, the Cedar Road Watcher, in Whitten, South Dakota: A 21-Year Long Presence Confirmed by She
Posted Monday, May 12, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
Title: A Terrifying Encounter with the Dogman in the Whitten Woods
Hey there, Squatchable readers! Today, we've got a chilling tale to share with you from the YouTube channel, Deep Woods Horror. The video they've posted is titled "Scary Park Ranger Stories For a Dark Fall Night | Terrifying DOGMAN Encounters in The Wild."
The story takes us to Whitten, South Dakota, a small town with a peculiar history. It's a place where the past seems to linger, and the silence can be unnerving. One July night, Caleb Darnell, a local resident, had an encounter that would change his life forever.
Caleb was out hauling hay when he decided to take a break and head back to his parents' farmhouse. His German Shepherd, Daisy, was waiting for him. But as he approached the house, Daisy froze. Something was off.
As Caleb lit up a cigarette under the porch light, he noticed Daisy's growl was different. It wasn't a sign of aggression, but a warning. When he looked down Cedar Road, he saw movement under a crooked cedar tree. Something shifted, and Caleb could see an ear twitch.
What he saw next was not a man, not an animal, but something else entirely. It was tall, with broad shoulders, a sloped spine, and arms too long for a man. Two yellow reflections blinked once, deliberately, and then there was stillness.
Caleb locked the door, pulled the blinds, and watched from the second-story window. The creature didn't move, didn't blink again, but he knew it was watching him. He could feel it.
The creature didn't leave that night, or for many nights after. It just stood there, watching. Caleb started to feel like it wasn't just watching him, but remembering him. Or worse, waiting for him.
The video ends with Caleb describing the creature's prints he found the next morning. They were deep, arched impressions like claws had raked the soil. The prints were over two feet long.
This encounter is just one of many Dogman sightings reported in the Whitten Woods. The Dogman, also known as the Cedar Road Watcher, is a creature that has been seen in various parts of the country. Some say it's a local legend, while others believe it's an ancient being that has been watching humanity for millennia.
We encourage all our readers to watch the video for yourselves and share your thoughts with us. Who knows, maybe you've had a similar encounter in your own backyard. Let us know in the comments below!
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