Two Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch – The Mirror US
Two Oregon men have been found dead in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a Sasquatch hunting trip.
The unfortunate duo, aged 59 and 37, appear to have died from exposure, according to a Facebook post by the Skamania County Sheriff's Office. The harsh weather conditions and the men's lack of preparedness led the office to this conclusion.
Sasquatch, a creature of folklore believed by some to roam the forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, was the object of their search.
The bodies of the two men were discovered in a densely wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, located approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Portland.
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A family member reported them missing around 1 am on Christmas Day when they did not return from their Christmas Eve expedition.
The three-day search involved sixty volunteer search-and-rescue personnel, including canine, drone, and ground teams. The Coast Guard also participated, using infrared technology to search from the air.
Authorities managed to locate the vehicle used by the pair off Oklahoma Road near Willard, which is on the southern border of the national forest, through camera recordings.
"The Skamania County Sheriff's Office extends our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the loved ones lost in this tragic incident," a spokesperson said.
Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, is a legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit remote forests, primarily in North America. Descriptions often depict it as a large, hairy humanoid standing around 7 to 10 feet tall, with features resembling both a human and an ape.
Sasquatch is typically described as elusive, nocturnal, and shy, avoiding human contact. The creature's existence has been a subject of folklore among indigenous peoples for centuries, with stories about a wild and giant being roaming the wilderness.
Over the years, numerous purported sightings, footprints, and blurry photographs have fueled public interest in Sasquatch, despite a lack of conclusive scientific evidence. Skeptics argue that most reports are hoaxes, misidentifications of known animals, or a result of folklore and human imagination.
Sasquatch remains an enduring figure in pop culture, symbolizing the mystery and unexplored nature of wilderness.
