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Red River Expedition Report; Full Report From Red River Expedition
Topic Started: Jun 30 2005, 08:01 PM (565 Views)
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I've already posted this on the BFF, but figured I'd go ahead and put it here as well since it is still fairly recent.

Sasquatch Investigation at the Red River
By Arm Chair Squatcherback


Introduction

Due to reasons I cannot go into, the exact location of this area will not be given. This investigation took place on the Oklahoma side of the Red River. The researchers involved traversed the thickly vegetated and sometimes swampy areas along the Red River in search of evidence such as tracks, hair, nests, unusual formations, and/or actual Sasquatch. Four researchers were involved in this effort. The expedition took place over a 3 day period between 5/28/05 and 5/30/05.

Natural Environment

The area that was investigated is comprised mainly of hardwood trees with the occasional cedar interspersed. The vegetation was very thick, sometimes over 5 feet high. Poison Ivy, briars, poke, and giant ragweed were prevalent in the area. The ground was damp from recent rain and became very wet during the investigation due to rain. Some of the area was swampy in nature and several small creeks and pools of water are common to this area as well.

This area holds a large population of wild hogs, which is evidenced by the plethora of tracks seen. Whitetail deer are also very common to the area. Several tracks and bedding areas were discovered. This area also holds substantial populations of wild turkey, rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, possum, skunk, armadillo, coyote, and bobcat. Several species of snakes, including poisonous snakes such as copperheads, timber rattlers, and cotton mouth water moccasins are common to the area.

The temperature during the expedition ranged from the low 70’s to the upper 80’s. A steady rain fell over the majority of the day on 5/28/05. It was mainly dry on 5/29/05 with only a few scattered showers. It was dry throughout the day on 5/30/05.

Cultural Setting

The area of the expedition is remote without excessive human use. Good roads are available for access to the outer reaches of the area. The Red River gives access by boat to the opposite side of the area. One poorly maintained road connects to the main road and leads down to the river. This road would only be accessible with a large four-wheel drive vehicle. One such vehicle was witnessed coming off this road. It looked to be custom built for mudding purposes. Two other vehicles were seen parked on the outside portions of this road.

Hog and deer hunting are the main reason people visit this area. Some natives, with the proper vehicle, use the above stated road to gain access to the Red River. Due to the thick and swampy nature of the area, most activity takes place on the outer edges of the area. No campers or evidence of camping was seen in the area. In the deepest parts of the area, no sign of human activity was present.

Research Design

Due to reasons I cannot go into, the exact report which sparked interest in this area will not be referred to in this report. I will say that it was reported within the last year on the BFRO. Also, through talking to locals in the area, many other sighting reports, which have never been officially reported, have taken place over the last few years.

The researchers on this expedition were looking for tracks, hair, nests, unusual formations, and/or actual Sasquatch.

Research Methods

The main method used during this search was an old fashion foot search through areas most won’t go. Throughout the search, the four investigators had to endure waist high, and sometimes taller, poison ivy. The ground in this area is also very marshy and swampy. Undergrowth was thick and hard to traverse at times. The area is heavily wooded with mature hardwoods and a lot of small saplings. The mud was quite deep in some areas.

Both daytime and nighttime investigation took place. The daylight areas were mainly used to search for visual evidence. The nighttime investigations were in areas of recent activities and some vocalizations were done in an attempt to lure in any Sasquatch in the area. Camcorders, equipped with night vision capability, were used to document the investigation. Evidence collecting materials such as cameras, plaster, tape measure, GPS, tweezers, and Ziplocs were present at all times.

Results

It rained throughout the day on 5/28/05 and the researchers spent approximately 5 hours hiking through the area. They spent the first 2 hour traversing a small creek that ran through the area to the river. Approximately an hour into the expedition four odd imprints were found along the muddy bank of the creek. These impressions were 2 inches deep into the mud and appeared to be at least 2 weeks old. These impressions were odd because there had been no sign of human activity in the area. Also, the shape of the prints did not appear to fit typical shape of a booted foot.

The following measurements were made. The tracks averaged around 14 inches in length. The last track was only 10 inches. It appeared that the heel did not make contact with the mud. Due to the age, exact measurements were hard to determine. The width of the tracks was 6 inches at the widest point towards the toe area and 3 inches at its narrowest point towards the heel. Measurements were taken between the tracks and determined to average around 4 feet 5 inches from toe to toe. This seemed like a long stride to us, so the tallest member of the expedition, who measure 6 feet 2 inches took the longest stride he could on flat ground. It was measured at 4 feet 10 inches. A normal stride measurement averaged under 3 feet and even shorter in the muddy ground where the tracks were located. Due to the deterioration of the tracks and the fact that they were filled with water, along with the rain that was falling, it was decided that no casts would be made. Pictures were taken and the location marked on a GPS unit.

The researchers then traveled to another area approximately 1 mile away and walked deep into the wooded terrain. An odd trail was found that appeared to have received a lot of activity. This was evidenced by the flattened vegetation. Along this trail a light impression of a foot measuring 16 inches was seen and photographed. The impression was not deep enough to cast. A little further down the path a small sapling was found twisted off approximately 2 feet off the ground. It was photographed. After following the trail for about a half hour we came upon a swampy area that was literally covered in wild hogs tracks. Up until this point we had seen none. We reasoned that the trail we followed might have been created by hunters. A few beer cans were seen in the area where the hog tracks were found.

There were no significant findings to report for the daylight hours of 5/29/05. At approximately 10:00 P.M., however, the researchers were close to the area of the latest Bigfoot sighting. One researcher did a series of about 5 or 6 whoops. No response was heard. Approximately 5 minutes later, a tremendous crash began in the woods about 40 yards away. This sound was loud enough that it could probably have been heard a mile away. The sound consisted of breaking and cracking branches combined with a huge crash. It lasted approximately 6 seconds. No further sound was heard afterwards. The researchers surmised that it sounded like a large tree falling. The area the crash came from was located down a very steep and muddy embankment. Further calling was down with no response. Due to the conditions, it was decided that the sight would be better investigated in the daylight hours.

At 11:00 A.M. on 5/30/05 the sight of the large crash was visited. The researchers made their way down the steep slope and waded through the swamp below in search for the source of the sound. Within 10 minutes, the source was found. A large oak tree, approximately 5 feet in diameter and 50 feet in height had fallen in the swamp. This tree appeared to be quite healthy with heavy foliage. It was located on the edge of the slope and appeared to have been leaning at an angle. It broke off right at the ground. After further investigation, another break was found in a nearby tree approximately 15 feet from the ground. This tree was about 3 feet in diameter and located in the opposite direction from the larger fallen tree. No tracks were found in the immediate area and it was determined the breaks had apparently happened naturally. Both tree breaks were photographed.

On the way back through the swamp, a single track was found about 30 yards from the tree breaks. This track appeared to be old. It did not look like a booted footprint. Though the track was old and deteriorated, it was decided that a cast would be made. The track measured 16 inches in length. It was 8 inches at its widest point and 3 inches at it’s narrowest. The track was photographed. This concluded the expedition.

Conclusion

No conclusive evidence was gathered on this expedition. Although the 4 footprints found on 5/28/05 seemed very odd in nature, it could not be ruled out that they were made by a human. This can be said of the track found on 5/30/05 as well. The tree breaks were certainly odd. Two of the members have extensive experience in the woods, and neither of them had heard a tree fall, especially that close. However odd it may be, trees do fall.

Due to the limited amount of human use, and the relatively high amount of Sasquatch sightings in the area, along with questionable evidence gathered on this expedition, it is believed that this area deserves further research. A date has not yet been set for a follow up expedition.
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Thanks for doing that ACS. I commend you on writing a very good report.



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No problem. Is there any way to attach pics or is the IMG button the only option on that?
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No problem. Is there any way to attach pics or is the IMG button the only option on that?

Use the browse button at the bottom of your post page. if you have em stored on your files or use image.
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:blink: I can't find the browse button.

Oh well, here is the link if anyone wants to look at the pics. If I can figure out how to do it, I will post them here. I'll keep trying.

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Very good pics, ACS! :thumbsup: Also you did a great job on the Report! :yes:

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:blink: I can't find the browse button.

Oh well, here is the link if anyone wants to look at the pics. If I can figure out how to do it, I will post them here. I'll keep trying.

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hi arm chair good morning wow those are awesome photos of sasquatch footprints from the red river sasquatch expedition. so how many plastercasts did you make from the sasquatch footprints you found. are you planning on going back to the area. has there been any new sasquatch activity etc in the red river area. please keep me posted ok. bill :) :e-mailme: :crazy: :welcome:
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Hey Bill, I finally found how to attach the pictures, so I'll do that now. I only took one plaster cast and it didn't turn out very well. Unfortunately, the conditions were so poor when I found the tracks pictured, that I didn't bother taking a cast. It was raining pretty good and the tracks were filling up fast. Anyway, here is the first of a few pictures to come.

This is one the footprints found on 5-28-05. It was 14 inches long. It was located on the side of a muddy creek bank. There were 3 full tracks and 1 partial. They were about 4'5" apart when measured from toe to toe.
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Here's a small limb twist I found in the area. It's probably not significant.

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Here's a shallow impression we found in a different area. It didn't show up very well on film, but it measured 16 inches.
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Here's the base of the large tree that fell on the evening of 5-29-05 and discovered on 5-30-05.
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Here's another view of the same tree.
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Canopy of same tree. As you can see, it is quite alive.
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Here is the small tree break behind the big tree. This is 15 foot off the ground. Okay, I think that's all the pictures.
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Very interesting Pics, ACS! Thanks for putting them on! :thumbsup:

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Nice pics ACS. I appreciate you sharing those with us. I can see the outline of the print in the one that did not show up as well. Looks like a pretty good size. Good job!!!
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hi josh bwillard arm chair i agree wow those are very interesting photos of sasquatch footprints please keep me posted ok bill :) :crazy: :welcome:
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Now if all reports can be like yours......

Great Job!




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Thanks ACS, I enjoyed it.

Well done

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Thanks!
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