Massachusetts First Bigfoot - Captured

Massachusetts first alleged encounter with Bigfoot happened in July 1765.

In an area of a now more developed part of Great Barrington, MA, some settlers were exploring a swampy region. At the time, the region was known for being a rather dark, dank area. Unusual cloud formations and mists would form, adding an eerie ambiance to the area. In fact, rumors persisted that the region was best to be avoided. 

At the time, the people exploring the region stumbled upon the most curious sight they had ever seen - a large creature, unlike one that had ever known - roaming the woods. The group pursued the creature and tracked it to where it was sleeping. Then, they caught it as it was dozing on the misty ground. 

Yes, that's right. They caught it. But, why have you never heard this story before. It's because the story is lost to history and few accounts of it persist.

But here is what we do know. The creature was described as “ an uncommon animal lately found at Great Barrington. This animal resembles the human species yet is monstrous in its nature and actions.”

The creature was captured and brought to Cambridge, MA to be studied....only to be released somehow and escape into the wild. This fact along brought skepticism from those who did not see it. Yet, for those who were believers, the creature was the first encounter with the Bigfoot of the Berkshires. And it is definitely not the last.

Want to read more. Check these out. Good stories:

https://newengland.com/today/travel/massachusetts/berkshires/bigfoot-sighting-berkshires/

https://theberkshireedge.com/real-story-great-barrington-bigfoot/