Bigfoot quest ends in tragedy: Two men lost in search

This was supposed to be their great discovery for the residents of Portland. The two men traveled to Skamania County in the state of Washington in the western USA to search for the mythical creature known as Bigfoot. They left home on Christmas Eve 2024, choosing the mountainous areas, including Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams, which are peaks measuring over 13,000 feet above sea level. On Christmas Day, services received information from concerned families that the two men had not returned home.

The search for the men involved tracking dogs, drones, and even a helicopter. Additionally, about 60 volunteers helped in the search, combing the entire area. The whole operation lasted three days. The men were found near Gifford Pinchot National Forest, but unfortunately, they were already deceased.

The seekers were not killed by the mythical creature they longed to find. Poor weather conditions caused their deaths. Local police assessed that they were inadequately prepared for the expedition they had undertaken. The Skamania County Sheriff's Office reported that the search group had to contend with snow, rain, frost, and raging streams. The officers also extended condolences to the families of the deceased seekers.

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a mythical creature that, according to legend, lives in the USA in the Rocky Mountains and surrounding regions. The creature's name comes from the giant footprints it is said to leave behind. There are many unconfirmed theories about its origin, and no evidence that such a creature actually exists. The first footprints of the creature were reportedly observed in snow in 1811.