The Batsquatch
In 1994, a young man in Washington said a winged, purple-skinned ape landed on the road in front of his truck, then flew away.
What was reported
In April 1994, a young man in the foothills of Mount Rainier in Washington state reported that his truck had stalled on a forest road and that a huge creature had landed in front of it. He described it as about 2.7 metres tall, with blue or purple skin, yellow eyes, a wolf-like face, feathered or bat-like wings, and feet like a bird's.
The creature, he said, stood there for a while, then spread its wings and flew off. The story was picked up by local newspapers, and the creature was nicknamed the Batsquatch.
Explanations offered
There are no photographs or other evidence, and later reports are few. Sceptics suggest a large owl or bird seen briefly in poor light, or a tall tale. The Batsquatch has become part of the Pacific Northwest's cryptid folklore, along with Bigfoot.
- When
- Reported in 1994
- Where
- Near Mount Rainier, Washington, USA
- Witnesses
- A young driver, as reported in the local press
- Status
- Unconfirmed
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