4 Photos Taken of the Sru Lake Sasquatch

Today, Linda has posted on her blog, Bigfoot Ballyhoo, that Bill Emery and his team, took 4 photos of the Sru Lake (Squaw Lake) Sasquatch, this morning. For those of you not familiar with the Sru Lake Bigfoot. Got to the search tab on the right side of this page to search this blog. Enter "Squaw Lake" for the first posts. Then enter "Sru Lake" for the most recent posts, because the name of the Lake has recently been changed to "Sru."

For even more info, do the same searches at Bigfoot Ballyhoo. Read posts from the past couple of weeks on Bigfoot Ballyhoo, and you can see read the updates from Mr. Emery and his team since they've been up there. They have had some close encounters, some very aggressive on the squatch's part. Breaking a window on Bill's trailer, and hitting the party with thrown rocks and tree limbs.

There's been a lot of politics involved with the US Forest Service and also in the Bigfoot community regarding this search, and the activity up at Sru. I've been following Mr. Emery's work for some time, and find him to be a very credible man. unfortunately, there are so called "Bigfoot Researchers" out there that want to try and discredit other peoples success. I will clarify that I do not proclaim to be a Bigfoot Researcher..... I am a Bigfoot Hobbyist. My Econ/Finance background gives me no credible training to consider myself otherwise.

I wish Bill Emery and his team continued success, and hope they can meet their objective of protecting the grumpy old squatch that has been causing all the mischief up there. Sru Lake is it's home, not ours, and we need to respect it's space. I'm sure it will be a while before the photos are released, and I wholeheartedly agree with Bill's decision to anticipate all ramifications these photos would have, especially to this particular bigfoot itself. I hope when Bill's done, they close off the area. People just need to leave it be.

Interesting Comment Posted About Sru Lake, OR

This comment (below) was just posted to a previous article regarding the Squaw (Sru) Lake occurrences. CLICK HERE to read the aforesaid article.

"Sru is pronounced "shrew"..It's the Coquille Indian word for Bigfoot...A little Forest Service joke on us all??"

Interesting. Thanks for the info Annon.

CLICK HERE for a new report, on the Ring of Truth blog, from someone who tried to get out to Sru Lake recently.

Squaw Lake, Coos County, OR

I've noticed quite a bit of discussion on BigfootForums.com in regards to the exact location of Squaw Lake. I too found a couple different Squaw Lakes, when I first wrote about the reports back in January. (OREGON:
There's A Lot Going On Up There!) I had some help finding the location, with assistance from one of the regular contributors on Bigfoot Ballyhoo. I forgot exactly who it was, without going back through all the entries and reading the comments.

I was directed to the Squaw Lake, at the south end of Coos County. At the time, I found it by typing into Google Maps, and Google Earth, "Squaw Lake, Coos, OR" and "Squaw Lake, Powers, OR." When searching for locations on Google Maps or Earth, if you type in the county name, before the state abbreviation, that helps narrow down the area. I tried Powers, because it was one of the towns near the lake, according to my source.
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Now, when I enter in "Squaw Lake, Coos, OR" and "Squaw Lake, Powers, OR" into Google Maps and Earth, I am getting the same location, but it now shows the name of the lake, renamed to "Sru Lake." I'm wondering if the name has been changed to keep all the curious folks away, as to not provoke more trouble, or hoaxers?
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I've seen the active discussion on BigfootForums.com, but I can't seem to get on there to leave comments. Every time I try to sign up for an a user name, it rejects my email saying it is not a valid address. So I post it here, knowing a couple of the Forum readers visit this site from time to time. I hope this clarifies things. It is the location that was passed on to me.

Sasquatch: The Squaw Lake Saga

Last week, I wrote about the USFS closing of Squaw Lake, near Powers, Oregon, and the possible reason being that a hostile, territorial Sasquatch, maybe the reason why. Many of you, I'm sure, have been following the story on the Bigfoot Ballyhoo blog. If you haven't kept up on the Squaw Lake Saga..... go to Bigfoot Ballyhoo, and start reading the posts, starting on January 25, starting with Dale Saxton's post. He is one of the exploration party, that went to Squaw Lake. That will bring you up to speed. Linda Perry has done a great job, letting people of varying opinions, voice their thoughts.

Someone going by, "Anonymous," left the following comment for me:

Anonymous said...

"There is a column on Bigfoot Ballyhoo that is really got people p.... off. David Paulides has wrote a article about the Squaw Lake party accusing them of trying to kill the creature up there. I would like your input on this irresponsible thing he has said. He is a book pusher nothing else. Many of us are following the story."

After catching myself up on the past few days of banter, I can tell you that I'm basically at a loss for words. Honestly, I'm emotionally exhausted. I appreciate that someone wants to hear what I have to say on the events, and Mr. Paulides statements on Linda's blog. I'd like to make it clear that I'm new to this arena. I'm just a Sasquatch enthusiast with a blog, who aspires to get up off the couch, and get out in the field to do some of my own research. Mr. Paulides has years of experience in Bigfooting, and has happened to write a couple of well respected books on the subject. I think many of his peers respect his work, as he is usually invited to speak at many "Squatchy" type gatherings, symposiums, etc. This includes the upcoming Oregon Bigfoot Symposium in June. I didn't see his comments as "pushing" his books. Honestly, in the Bigfoot genre, they are a couple of the more widely read books, from what I understand. I, have not read them. I haven't read any Bigfoot/Sasquatch books. The Internet has fed me all I've had time to read, for now.

When Mr. Paulides mentioned examples from his books, I didn't take it that he was publicizing his books. I took it that he was referring to them because they are well known, Squatch related books. I have a couple t-shirts I designed for fun, on my blog. Does that make me a t-shirt pusher? I'm not taking a swipe at you "Anonymous." I'm just trying to put it in to perspective. Obviously his comments, "Maybe there is no study taking place, maybe they are going in to bring out a body?" and "It would appear that they are going out to kill it, thus the dogs and the tracker." drew out a lot of emotion. Mr. Paulides is all about preserving the species, and may have said that too out of fear of what might happen out there. I happen to agree with Mr. Paulides remark, that with a dog and a professional tracker, it does sound like a hunting party. BUT..... I have been reading Dale's posts since I've been regularly visiting Bigfoot Ballyhoo, and I don't think he'd have anything to do with the killing of a Bigfoot. He seems just as concerned for the Squatch's well being, as I or Mr. Paulides.

Let us remember the forum in which Mr. Paulides made these comments. Bigfoot Ballyhoo is basically an open forum in which Linda encourages "Bigfoot" discussion. Now if it were I, or Anonymous voicing our opinions in such a way, I don't think it would have elicited as much anger, as it did with Mr. Paulides, because of who he is. Again, he voiced his opinion in an open discussion forum. So as far as his comments being irresponsible? I don't think so, not in this forum, where many of us have voiced our opinions, negative, or otherwise.

It is unfortunate however, that the guy from the Redding rag had to over-sensationalize the story, and PETA had to get involved so they could get more press. I'm glad, if arrests were made in the PETA incident.

As I finish up writing this, I briefly hopped over to Bigfoot Ballyhoo to see if there has been an update from Dale Saxton on the matter. His daughter just posted that Dale is in the hospital with pneumonia. She's saddened by the inferences, that her dad would want to trap or kill a Sasquatch, as he's devoted much of his life to protecting them. CLICK HERE to read more about what was found.

Anonymous, there's my 2 cents. Maybe only worth 1 cent, but there it is nonetheless. Thanks for posting your comments.

Mr. Saxton, best wishes to you Sir in a speedy recovery. Thanks for keeping us informed. I look forward to hearing your thoughts when you return to the keyboard.

Mr. Paulides, thank you for all the information you passed along.

Thank you Linda, for keeping the Squatch talk going.

OREGON: There's A Lot Going On Up There!

I know it is out of my area of concentration, but Oregon, our neighbor to the north, has been a busy place of late, as far as Bigfoot sightings go. I will admit, that I am a "Sasquatch Junkie!" I'm addicted to reading sighting reports. For me, hearing other peoples' "first hand" experiences, are always exciting. In a way, I think I'm living vicariously though them, for that brief amount of time, where they encounter a Sasquatch. Also, I try and absorb as much as I can from the reports, for anything that might help me out in the future, while out in the field.

Linda Newton-Perry (Bigfoot Ballyhoo), has done a great job, in urging witnesses to share their experiences. Linda writes a weekly, Bigfoot related column, for the Douglas County News. Linda and her Husband, also have written 3 Children's books on Bigfoot, as well as maintain a children's Bigfoot website, Bigfoot Fancy 4 Kids. Through her efforts, she wants to make talking about Bigfoot, commonplace. Let's face it. Most of us know they're out there, but the mainstream find us a bit nuts. Linda is trying to change that.

Many recent sightings reported on Linda's site, have been occurring in western Oregon. Especially in an area just southeast of Coos Bay. One area in particular, Squaw Lake, has garnered much attention. So much so, that the U.S. Forest service has closed it down. Reports have come in, about a more "hostile" acting Bigfoot, that has been encountered around Squaw Lake. This past summer, the visitor information sign at the lake, had been destroyed, and a few steel trash cans were smashed and thrown some 60 plus feet out into the lake. A few sources have corroborated that there are researchers, sent by the USFS to Squaw Lake, investigating that which has been reported in the area. CLICK HERE to read one of the articles on Bigfoot Ballyhoo, regarding the Squaw Lake closure.
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One of the other hot topics on Bigfoot Ballyhoo, has been the incidents of people reporting sightings to law enforcement agencies. Most sightings occur while people are driving. Some of these people have come forward, to explain how they were treated as lunatics by the authorities, ultimately having their driver's licenses suspended until they can be cleared through a state appointed Psychiatrist/Psychologist. Also, law enforcement officers have reported, being suspended on paid leave until they can clear a psych evaluation, after they too have reported sightings. CLICK HERE to read one law enforcement officer's reported sighting.

It sounds like state authorities are either in total denial, incredibly ignorant, or trying to hide something. Doesn't it?

CLICK HERE to read Linda's column from this week.

These are just some of the topics covered on Linda's blog. She has new reports, almost daily, and she also posts some of the great feedback she gets from her readers. If you are hungry for new Squatch news, on a daily basis, please visit Bigfoot Ballyhoo. In fact, there is a new report, just posted today, from a Fish and Wildlife employee, who had an encounter on January 6. The Bigfoot Ballyhoo link can always be found on the right side of this page, under "More Great BF Links."

Enjoy!

Comment & Question: Have I Seen A Sasquatch?

Here's a comment and question, posted today, made on a previous post. I just thought I'd post it since I gave my usual, long winded answer. Please feel free to write comments at the bottom of any of the blogs, or write me directly at stbigfoot@gmail.com.

Anonymous said...

"Just wanted to comment that this is a really great blog. I also like that you follow Cliff Barackman, me and a few other Squatchers I know follow Mr. Barackman too. He also keeps a really great blog, wish he would post more often - always learn something new. Have you personally seen a sasquatch? Keep up the great posts!"


Thank you! I appreciate the comments! Glad to hear when anyone reads, and enjoys the blog.

I forgot exactly how I found Cliff's blog, I think I was just surfing the net, maybe a google search. But I probably spent several hours just going back through his posts and reading all I could take in. Good stuff! I had, and still have, another blog, related to my work, fxtradepros.com. So, with my heavy interest in Sasquatch, I thought blogging about something I really enjoy, would be a fun excursion from the serious stuff, and if you look at my other blog, I've fallen behind posting there because I've become addicted to the Bigfoot stuff! So, I started the Bigfoot Blog. I agree. I impatiently wait for Cliff to post new stuff. I spend a lot of time bouncing between him and Autumn Williams blog, waiting for them to post new stuff!

As for my Sasquatch experience? No sightings. I only had, what I think were a few "experiences," that now I look back on, with the Squatch knowledge I now have, and think maybe I've been close to a Squatch or two. I wrote about it when I first started the blog. Here's the link: http://sierratahoebigfoot.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-mckenzie-river-experience-oregon.html

Besides the McKenzie River, I also had similar experiences, out near the Oregon Coast in 1994. It was up at a place called Table Mountain. It was quite the drive up a dirt logging road, just off the Alsea River, near the town of Alsea. I was scouting a mining property up there. I made regular trips, alone up there. It was old growth forest, bordered by some GP clear cut areas. Never thought of Bigfoot back then, but always felt like I was being watched. On my trips up there, I did see plenty of deer, and a bobcat. There was a source of water up there too. A small spring that formed a trickle of a stream that percolated up out of the ground. It was picture perfect Squatch country. Quite a beautiful place, until you see the clear cuts.

I haven't seen a Bigfoot, but I know they exist. Too many credible witnesses, and quality footprint casts, backed with the opinions of experts, like Dr. Meldrum, makes it pretty clear to me. I've made the point before that, "I have been a scuba diver for 27 years, and I've never seen a Great White, but I know the exist."

Thanks again for the comments! I really appreciate them!

VIDEO: Tracking Bigfoot in the Sierras

I first heard about Jaime Avalos' work on www.oregonbigfoot.com. He did an in depth interview with Autumn Williams, about his work, and the Bigfoot sighting that inspired him to begin his field work.

Mr. Avalos has been tracking a group of prints through the Sierras, starting around the Mammoth, California area. He has taken over 100 print casts. His work has been reviewed by, who is considered the foremost authority on Bigfoot print cast research, Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Idaho State University. Here is Mr. Avalos' video of a meeting with Dr. Meldrum:



It has been concluded that the cast are mostly from 3 individuals. The cast were taken from locations as high as 11,000 feet, over a 400 mile area. Mr. Avalos has developed a sense for where these individuals will go next, thusly he has been able to obtain numerous casts from multiple locations, of the 3 same individuals.



Mr. Avalos has a library of some 120 videos on his youtube channel, covering his work. The video above, is the latest entry he has made, and has recently posted, that he has more to come.

Please indulge me, but this is purely an idea, a "wish" of sorts, on my behalf. If you are familiar with the areas in the videos, please keep the information to yourselves. I'm sure you'll agree, that one wrong individual, venturing out to one of these locations, could be detrimental to the work Mr. Avalos is conducting, and the individuals, he seems to be building a kinship with. Yes, it's a free country, but if you are a Squatch junkie, like me, you will want to be protective of these individuals he is tracking, and the great stuff Mr. Avalos has been able to accomplish to this point.

I hope you understand my point. "Respect" is where I think I'm trying to go with this. I think that if you are able to watch a few of his videos, you will come to agree with me.