Researcher Films Sasquatch Holding Young One, Reports Roof Damage
Posted Monday, August 24, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
If you've been following the Sasquatch research community lately, you know there's been some wild activity reported by folks out in the Pacific Northwest. A recent live stream caught my attention because it touches on something that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: the family dynamics of these reclusive beings and what happens when researchers try to peacefully coexist with them.
The conversation centered around a researcher named Paul Sterwood, who has apparently been experiencing some incredibly intense activity right around his property. According to the discussion, Paul has captured footage of a really big Sasquatch holding a young one, which is the kind of evidence that makes even seasoned researchers do a double take. But that's not even the most fascinating part.
Paul reportedly has what can only be described as a Sasquatch nursery near his home. Now, if you've spent any time researching Sasquatch behavior, you know that family groups are one of the most debated topics in the field. The idea that a family unit, including juveniles, might be living in close proximity to a human residence raises so many questions about how these beings adapt to shrinking wilderness and increasing human encroachment.
Here's where things get really interesting. The discussion touched on the practice of gifting, which many researchers believe can foster peaceful relationships with Sasquatch. The idea is simple: leave offerings like food or other items, and in return, the Sasquatch respect your space and move along. But Paul's experience shows this isn't always how it plays out.
Apparently, the bigger Sasquatch in the area are getting their share from Paul's gift basket, but the juveniles aren't getting anything out of it. And let me tell you, those juveniles are making their displeasure known. They've been tearing up the roof of Paul's house, which is about as clear a message as you can get. One of the researchers on the stream made a great point about this: when you have multiple family members in a group, you can't just feed the adults and expect the younger ones to stay quiet about it.
This kind of behavior actually aligns with what some researchers have theorized for years. Sasquatch are believed to operate in family units with complex social structures, much like other great apes. Juveniles are curious, energetic, and hungry, and if they're not being included in the peaceful exchanges, they're going to act out. The roof-tearing could be seen as a form of communication, a way of saying, hey, we noticed the snacks, and we want in.
What makes Paul's situation particularly compelling is the footage he reportedly has. A large Sasquatch holding a young one is exactly the kind of documentation that researchers have been hoping to capture for decades. It provides insight into parental behavior, group composition, and the overall social structure of these beings. If the footage is as clear as described, it could be a significant piece of evidence for the field.
The stream also mentioned that Eric, another researcher who spends a lot of time in the field, was going to be joining the conversation to share his own experiences and evidence. While the discussion doesn't get into his segment in detail, the anticipation alone speaks to how active things have been for researchers in that region.
For anyone interested in the more nuanced side of Sasquatch research, beyond the typical "I saw a dark figure in the woods" stories, this kind of content is gold. It shows that these beings have family structures, that they communicate, and that they respond to human behavior in ways that suggest intelligence and social complexity.
If you want to dive deeper into this conversation and hear the full discussion, I'd highly recommend checking out the stream for yourself. The link is below, and trust me, it's worth the watch. The Pacific Northwest continues to be one of the most active regions for Sasquatch encounters, and stories like Paul's remind us that we're sharing this landscape with beings who have their own families, their own needs, and their own ways of letting us know when something isn't working.