WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM - Cryptid Moment #1: Bigfoot

Episode Date: September 30, 2026

Join Olivia Henson for a cryptid moment as she explores the myths and sightings behind some of the most famous creatures in folklore. This week, we are looking at a few sightings (and hoaxes) in the Bigfoot evidence files. 

You'll never believe what I saw in the woods. Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a large hairy humanoid cryptid said to inhabit North American forests. Mr. Foot is somewhat of a cultural icon as of the mid-20th century, appearing in many folklore and pop culture media moments. Most sightings claim the large ape-like creature is covered in dark hair and is roughly six to nine feet tall. Anecdotal evidence sometimes makes Bigfoot seem more supernatural than cryptozoological

with details like glowing red eyes, a foul smell, and even shape-shifting abilities reported. Although real-foot enthusiasts will tell you that these details are exaggerated for storytelling effects. Many sightings have been documented with some becoming more mainstream than others. The Patterson-Gimlin film is the most famous of these. Two hunting pals, Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin, shot a video in Northern California in 1967 of a tall, dark, furry figure walking and glancing back at their camera. The short, grainy 16-millimeter movies served for decades as the cornerstone of Bigfoot evidence. Many have claimed it was a hoax, while other experts have demonstrated that the stride and weight shifting of the creature work against the idea that it could have been a friend or one of the men in costume.

While some sightings hold up to scrutiny, others can't take the heat. There was a case in 2008 where a Georgia man, Rick Dyer, claimed he had shot and killed a Bigfoot after luring it in with Walmart pork ribs and barbecue sauce. He toured the body of this Bigfoot and reportedly raked in something between $60,000 and $500,000. Before this scam, he had already teamed up with a Georgia police officer to claim they'd found a dead Sasquatch and then go on to sell the frozen specimen, which turned out to be nothing but a frozen rubber gorilla suit stuffed with slaughterhouse leftovers for a whopping $50,000 before eventually being caught. Unfortunately, no conclusive proof of Bigfoot has been brought forward yet. I'm Olivia Henson, and this has been a crypted moment on Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM. Thank you.