Sasquatch Chronicles – SC EP:1170 “Bears Don’t Throw Rocks”

Date: July 12, 2025
Host: Wes (Sasquatch Chronicles)
Guests: Seth (Washington State), Sean & his son Bennett (Mississippi)

Overview

This episode explores recent and past Bigfoot/Sasquatch encounters as recounted by two guests: Seth, a self-described skeptic from Washington who faced a disturbing incident while mushroom hunting, and Sean & his 13-year-old son Bennett, who encountered something unexplained during a Boy Scout camp in Mississippi. The discussion delves into the mystery, fear, skepticism, and evidence surrounding Bigfoot, with the host and guests reflecting on their personal experiences and the broader implications of such sightings.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Seth’s Encounter (Washington State, 2019)

Segment: [03:26–32:44]

• Setting the Scene:

  • Date/Location: May 9, 2019, Rimrock Lake area, Washington.
  • Family outing for mushroom hunting; Seth, his ex-girlfriend, and their young son.

• Series of Unusual Events:

  • After a productive foraging session, an enormous log/limb (4.5–5ft, 13–15” in diameter) lands near them with a massive splash.
    • “All of a sudden, this log comes floating up to the top... about 4 1/2, 5ft long... We were all three of us stunned. I had no idea what it was.” – Seth [05:15]
  • 30 minutes later, a large rock (~20” diameter) is thrown, nearly hitting Seth and his son, splashing them with mud.
    • “This rock was probably 20, maybe 20 plus inches in diameter… It hit with such force, it was about three quarters of the way covered in this mud marsh.” – Seth [06:30]
  • Trees along the pond’s edge begin shaking violently, as if a large creature is fleeing.
    • “The tops of them were shaking so hard that they were hitting each other… you could follow it by the tops of the trees shaking and hitting each other.” – Seth [07:09]
  • Area becomes eerily silent; wildlife sounds cease (“no birds, nothing”).

• Other Unsettling Evidence:

  • Discovery of a recently killed spike elk with its fur and limbs ripped apart in a seemingly unnatural way.
    • “The left hind leg... the femur was literally snapped in half... not cut, not with the saw, nothing. It was snapped, it was splintered.” – Seth [09:51]
  • The party, shaken, quickly finds their way back to the truck.

• Skepticism & Afterthoughts:

  • Seth repeatedly evaluates what could have caused these events, concluding that a bear is unlikely due to the rock/log throwing and tree shaking.
    • “There’s no way a black bear is going to throw a rock or log 20, 25 yards from the tree line.” – Seth [12:49]
  • Remains skeptical but cannot explain events; now open to the possibility of Sasquatch.

Host-Guided Analysis and Skepticism

• On TV Evidence and Proof:

  • Wes and Seth discuss popular Bigfoot media and why it often deters serious belief.
    • “I'm in the same camp as Renee Holland is... every time there's a sound out in the woods, it's automatically Sasquatch. And there's a million animals...” – Seth [17:06]
  • The Patterson-Gimlin film is “the best evidence,” but even that leaves Seth uncertain.

• On Physical Evidence:

  • Discussion of track casts and Dr. Jeff Meldrum’s research.
    • “This was made by a living something. Living made this.” – Wes [20:36]

• On Audio Recordings:

  • “Samurai chatter” and the “Ohio Howl” are played and analyzed.
    • “That one does not sound familiar. Familiar to me at all... That one's odd.” – Seth [25:12]

• On Worldwide Legends:

  • Sasquatch-like creatures under various names are found globally; this both intrigues and puzzles Seth.

2. Sean & Bennett—Scout Camp Encounter (Mississippi, 2025)

Segment: [33:19–63:45]

Sean’s Personal Experiences

• Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama:

  • While camping years ago, Sean and his son experience bizarre movement trailing and flanking them in the dark woods; several entities seemingly surround and approach them after initially being spooked.
    • “What would be startled by your presence... and then come back or start heading back? Name the animal, Wes.” – Sean [41:42]
  • Ultimately, no animals or people are seen—only movement and intent.

• Property in Brantley, Alabama:

  • Late at night, Sean hears loud “whap, whap, whap” noises like a doubled-up leather whip against a tree, interspersed with heavy footfalls but no visual.
    • “It sounded like somebody had doubled up a whip... being swung against a real solid 10–12 inch pine tree.” – Sean [45:34]
  • Sean is left mystified, suspecting it may have been a “tree knock,” a behavior often attributed to Sasquatch.

Bennett’s Encounter (Main Segment)

• Background:

  • Boy Scout summer camp, 45 minutes south of Jackson, Mississippi.

• Event Details:

  • After afternoon fishing, Bennett and a friend walk a trail when they realize they are being matched step-for-step by a third presence.
    • “I hear my footsteps, his footsteps, and a third pair of footsteps, which I thought were his dad’s because his dad was supposed to meet us down there.” – Bennett [49:20]
  • Repeatedly call out—receive no response; after stopping, footsteps stop shortly after.
  • Bennett spots a “blurry blob… peeking out behind a thin tree… like if you drew a person and a circle around them, but it was a little bit taller… like six feet somewhere around there.”
    • “That was the only time we would have been close to the trail. So if we would have heard it farther, then—and hadn’t seen anybody but it.” – Bennett [53:07]
  • Both boys see it; frightened, they immediately leave and later agree on the sighting.  Neither returns to the area for the rest of the trip.

• Reflection and Impact:

  • Bennett admits to initial skepticism, but the shared experience leads him to consider Sasquatch’s existence a real possibility.
    • “I mean, I always thought there was a genuine possibility... but before that, I hadn’t really thought about it… like about it being real.” – Bennett [57:39]
  • On the nature of Sasquatch:
    • “I’d say it’s probably like 50/50, right in between animal and human.” – Bennett [59:19]

Sean’s Response

• Emphasizes that Bennett wasn’t primed for Bigfoot stories and is a reliable witness; notes that similar pacing-and-bluffing encounters are common in Boy Scout camp regions.
  • “He’s not the one… to come back and make some junk up like that.” – Sean [62:44]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Seth on His Encounter:
  • “We didn't hear any grunts… smell anything. But when we saw that, I'm like, okay… we need to go because I can't explain this.” [07:30]
• Host Wes on Bears:
  • “Black bears in the Pacific northwest really aren't that big… but they also don’t throw rocks.” [15:27]
• Bennett on What He Saw:
  • “It was a blob, hiding behind a really thin tree, kind of peeking out… the figure of—like if you drew a circle around a person… a little bit taller… six feet somewhere around there.” [52:25]
• Sean on Parent Perspective:
  • “Just because I like them [Bigfoot stories] doesn’t mean my kids care at all… He never acted like he cared… much less believe.” [62:44]
• Seth on Global Sightings:
  • “That’s what puts me … right there on the line of believing and not believing: every country has one just under a different name.” [26:18]
• Bennett on Evidence:
  • “All there is is, like, footprints and stuff and all the pictures, but, like, you know, wait until there's a body.” [58:13]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:26] Seth sets the scene for his Rimrock Lake experience
• [05:15] The rock/log is thrown—immediate suspicion, confusion
• [09:51] Discovery of the elk carcass and strange damage
• [14:02] Skeptical review with Wes—bears ruled out
• [20:36] Discussion of Dr. Meldrum’s track casts
• [22:14] Review of “Samurai chatter” and the “Ohio Howl”; Seth’s reactions
• [26:18] Global Bigfoot-like creatures
• [33:19] Sean’s introduction—camping experiences
• [41:42] Mysterious movement and circling encounter (Oak Mountain)
• [45:34] Late night “whap, whap, whap” near tent (Brantley, AL)
• [48:31] Bennett recounts the Mississippi camp encounter
• [52:25] Description of the “blurry blob” figure
• [59:19] Bennett’s theory: “50/50” animal/human

Tone & Style

The episode is characterized by earnest, open-minded dialogue. Both host and guests oscillate between skepticism and wonder, firmly grounded in personal experience rather than sensationalism. The tone is respectful, cautious, and inquisitive, with the host encouraging critical thinking alongside storytelling.

Conclusion

“Bears Don’t Throw Rocks” brings forward two compelling witness accounts that fall outside conventional explanations, highlighting classic Bigfoot behaviors (rock throwing, pacing, hiding). The guests' skepticism and candor add credibility, with the host encouraging further personal exploration and a healthy dose of doubt. The episode is an engaging dive into the psyche of those who teeter between belief and disbelief, united by the simple fact: something is being seen in the woods, and it cannot be easily explained.

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