How Long Has Been An Ongoing Investigation Of Bigfoot

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Bigfoot Did you know that Bigfoot has been an ongoing investigation in the U.S. since the late 1950’s? The investigation has been an interesting mystery for many to try and figure out. Some think it’s only folklore, but many try to truly study every piece of evidence one can find. The mystery of the creature Bigfoot has been under investigation by many for several years; however, the numerous amounts of investigations have yet to bring in any “hard” proof (bones, fossils, etc.). to prove whether Bigfoot is just folklore or really lurking in the Appalachian Mountains. One of the biggest questions being asked, “Is Bigfoot real?”, yet no one has yet come up with any solution to the question. Meldrum states, “There have been thousands of sightings …show more content…

Although the mystery of Bigfoot may seem two-sided to many, there have been many counter arguments and thoughts about the habitat, region, and scientists studying Bigfoot. A lot of sightings of numerous footprints or nests have been found in high populated bear areas, and some claim that black bears, or bears in general, tend to stand on their hind legs, making it convincing to many that the footprints that are seen are not just bear paw prints. Wetzel states, “Though black bears usually travel on all four legs, they can stand and walk on their hind legs, making them a prime suspect (Wetzel 1).” This statement has led many to believe that maybe the scientists who’ve found the prints are just overexaggerating the mystery. Wetzel continues, “AMERICAN black bears are being mistaken for Bigfoot throughout North America. For every 900 bears in an area, one Bigfoot sighting is likely to follow, according to an analysis of bear populations and sightings of the mythical being (Wetzel 1).” After all, the information that has been collected over the years, has led us to no conclusion on the Bigfoot mystery. Those who continue the hunt for the Bigfoot are hoping to soon find some form of “hard” (bones, fossils, etc.). proof that Bigfoot truly exists. The Bigfoot folklore remains a mystery, will they ever find out if the creature is truly lurking in North America, we may never

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