Woman Spots 9-Foot Hairy Figure on Alaska Highway at Night
Posted Saturday, October 03, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
A spine-chilling account out of Alaska has surfaced, and folks, this one is going to stick with you. A witness along the Glenn Highway in South Central Alaska came face-to-face with something that defied explanation on a foggy October night, and the details are absolutely haunting.
The witness, who also happens to be an investigator, was walking their dog near a tree line when the conditions set the stage for something otherworldly. A full moon hung overhead, though the thick fog made it invisible. A light breeze drifted through, pushing the fog in waves. You couldn't have written a creepier setting if you tried.
That's when they glanced up and saw it, a figure materializing out of the mist. Standing between seven and nine feet tall, covered in hair, and moving with purpose. The witness did what most folks would do: looked away, convinced their eyes were playing tricks. But when they looked back, the figure had moved closer.
Here's where it gets really interesting. The dog, a breed known for barking at every little thing, even leaves blowing across a deck, went completely silent. Not a peep. And the witness, being an experienced investigator, recognized that silence for what it was. Animals know. They sense things that can't be explained.
After about ten seconds of looking away, the figure vanished. The witness hurried inside, drew all the shades, and tried to process what had just happened. But the night wasn't done with them yet.
Their tom cat, a fierce little guardian who normally patrols the windows and reports anything suspicious outside, jumped up to peek under the shade. That's when the growling started. A low, guttural, roaring sound coming from the yard, right near where the car was parked. The witness described it as angry, and even went so far as to say it sounded "a little demonic."
The cat came down from the window with eyes as big as saucers, locked eyes with the witness, and simply walked away into another room. Message received: "I'm not dealing with this." The dog, meanwhile, had curled herself into the tightest little ball imaginable on her favorite chair, eyes darting nervously, making not a single sound.
The witness was home alone with just the animals, and something was out there making sounds that had never been heard before. Something that didn't belong in this world, or at least, didn't belong anywhere near their car on a quiet October night.
Alaska has long been considered prime territory for Sasquatch sightings. The vast, untamed wilderness, the remote tree lines, and the long, dark nights create the perfect conditions for encounters. Reports from the Last Frontier often describe similar behaviors from animals, dogs going silent, cats acting erratic, and that unmistakable feeling of being watched.
The Glenn Highway corridor, which stretches from Anchorage into the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, cuts through some seriously wild country. Dense forests, rugged terrain, and plenty of places for something large to remain hidden. Witnesses in this region have reported everything from strange vocalizations to physical evidence over the years.
What makes this account stand out is the combination of factors: the fog, the full moon, the animal behavior, and that growling. When a dog who barks at everything goes dead silent, and a cat who patrols the windows retreats in fear, you pay attention. These animals are tuned into frequencies that can't be accessed by humans, and their reactions often tell more than our own eyes ever could.
The vocalization described, a low, guttural roar with an almost otherworldly quality, matches descriptions that have come out of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest for decades. Researchers and witnesses alike have reported sounds that don't match any known animal, sounds that seem to carry an intelligence behind them, sounds that, frankly, make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
If you're a believer, this account reinforces what you've likely suspected for years. If you're a skeptic, the animal reactions alone might give you pause. Either way, this is the kind of encounter that reminds us we're not alone out there, and sometimes, the things watching from the tree line are closer than anyone would ever want them to be.
Do yourself a favor and check out the full video on the Cryptid Wilderness Research YouTube channel. The witness tells the story with a calm, measured tone that somehow makes it even more unsettling. Just maybe don't watch it alone at night. Or do. I'm not your mom.