Couple Investigates Rattlesnake Point Sasquatch Sighting, Hears Mysterious Wood Knocks

Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026

By Squatchable.com staff

A night investigation at Rattlesnake Point turned into something worth talking about, and the footage is making the rounds online. A researcher from the YouTube channel Turtle Island Sasquatch brought his wife along for her very first nighttime Sasquatch investigation, and what they captured on camera has got people buzzing. The pair headed out just before midnight on August 25th, driving down a dark dead-end road to a location where a sighting was reported back in 2023. The spot sits near a creek, with a limestone creek bed, towering old-growth trees, and an escarpment rising on one side. The area connects through the forest to Crawford Lake, roughly four to five kilometers away, giving any resident Sasquatch plenty of room to roam without being spotted. Right off the bat, things got a little eerie. A car pulled up halfway down the road, and once the driver noticed the investigator, he took off. The couple decided to wait in their vehicle for a few minutes, just to make sure nobody was going to come back and cause trouble. While sitting there in the dark, they noticed some strange lights off in the distance. At first, they thought it might just be fireflies, but the lights seemed too far away and too bright for that. The investigator mentioned it could have been an orb, which is always an interesting detail to catch on these outings. Once they hit the trail, the conversation turned to strategy. The investigator explained something that a lot of people in the Sasquatch research community have been talking about for years. Sometimes, he announces himself and lets any potential Sasquatch know his intentions. Other times, he stays completely quiet. The reasoning is pretty fascinating. If they know you're aware of their presence, they might just hide until you leave. But if they don't know you know, you might get a more natural reaction. It's a clever approach, and one that makes a lot of sense when you think about how elusive these beings are. The terrain itself is prime Sasquatch habitat. The valley has never been logged because of how deep it sits and the escarpment surrounding it. Huge trees, a natural water source, and plenty of cover. The investigator pointed out a spot where he had placed a trail cam on a previous visit, facing the creek, since Sasquatch would likely approach from the other side where people don't typically venture. One of the most compelling moments came when they spotted a tree break that formed a distinct triangle pointing downward. The investigator noted that this kind of break could indicate where a Sasquatch might come down from the ledge above, especially since the area is wide open and provides a clear path. Tree breaks like this are often discussed in the research community as potential indicators of activity, though they can also occur naturally. Then came the moment that really got people's attention. While walking the trail, they heard what sounded like a wood knock. The investigator had done wood knocks in this exact area a couple of weeks earlier with his nephew and got a distinct response back. This time, during the investigation with his wife, they heard another one. The sound was clear, and as the investigator pointed out, no animal has hands capable of producing that kind of knock. His wife agreed, noting she couldn't think of any creature that would hit a tree that loudly. The wife also shared something that a lot of newcomers to night investigations often express. She admitted she was more afraid of running into other people in the dark than encountering a Sasquatch. It's a pretty common sentiment, and honestly, it makes sense. Sasquatch are reclusive by nature, but people can be unpredictable. The footage is definitely worth checking out, especially with headphones. The audio captures the atmosphere of the forest at night, and that wood knock moment is something you'll want to experience for yourself. Whether you're a seasoned investigator or just curious about what's out there, this one is a solid watch.