Are They Trying To Hurt Us?
From Sasquatch Odyssey by Sasquatch Odyssey-Bigfoot Encounters
April 8, 2026 · 41 min
About this episode
The episode explores chilling Sasquatch encounters in the South Mountains and South Carolina, featuring stories from local history and personal experiences.
Jerry from Rebel’s Dark Tales of Appalachia YouTube channel, as well as Chris from Sasquatch Recon, are here to share some amazing stories from not only the South Mountains here in North Carolina, but also from South Carolina.In this episode, we dive into a series of strange and unexplained encounters that stretch across generations and landscapes, from the rugged woods of the South Mountains to the dark swamps of South Carolina. Jerry opens the conversation with chilling accounts rooted in local history, focusing on stories passed down by old-timers that challenge the often-repeated belief that Sasquatch activity in the area only began gaining attention in the late 1970s. One of the most gripping stories comes from Jerry’s late friend Smitty, who recalled a terrifying 1971 squirrel hunting trip in Cleveland County after returning home from Vietnam. What began as a routine day in the woods with his uncle turned into something far more unsettling when they spotted a massive, hair-covered creature and later found themselves confronted and chased out by an aggressive seven-foot “hairy booger” that screamed, bared its teeth, and made it clear they were no longer welcome there.Jerry…
People in this episode
Guests: Jerry, Chris
Topics covered
- Sasquatch encounters
- Appalachian folklore
- local history
- strange sightings
- South Mountains
- South Carolina swamps
Keywords
- Sasquatch
- Bigfoot
- Appalachia
- encounters
- folklore
- hunting
- local stories
- Cleveland County
- heavy footsteps
- guttural vocalizations
Mentioned in this episode
Places: North Carolina, South Carolina, Cleveland County
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