Is It Bigfoot Or Just A Mangy Bear?

Photos Taken By Pa. Hunter Encounter Skepticism From Conservation Officers

(AP)  It is furry and walks on all fours.

Beyond that, about the only thing certain about the critter photographed by a hunter's camera is that some people have gotten the notion it could be a Sasquatch, or bigfoot. Others say it is just a bear with a bad skin infection.

Rick Jacobs says he got the pictures from a camera with an automatic trigger that he fastened to a tree in the Allegheny National Forest, about 115 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, hoping to photograph deer.

"We couldn't figure out what they were," Jacobs said of the images captured on Sept. 16. "I've been hunting for years and I've never seen anything like this."

He contacted the Bigfoot Research Organization, which pursues reports of a legendary two-legged creature that some people believe lives in parts of the U.S. and Canada.

"It appears to be a primate-like animal. In my opinion, it appears to be a juvenile Sasquatch," said Paul Majeta of the bigfoot group.

However, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has a more conventional opinion. Agency spokesman Jerry Feaser said conservation officers routinely trap bears to be tagged and often see animals that look like the photos.

"There is no question it is a bear with a severe case of mange," Feaser said.

[bilge359]

Looks to me like a bear with mange, and a large tumor or stuck cub. Its left rear leg is extended because of the "growth" (which makes the limb look much longer than it really is). First photo of "creature" shows left side of the bear (head down near treee and growth that looks like a leg), second photo shows bear from the rear (head facing tree) with the growth underneath. Left rear leg is extended to accomadate the growth.

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[sgtrds]

"Is It Bigfoot Or Just A Mangy Bear?"


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[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[davidst3]

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[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[jetranger7]

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[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[ssm9451]

Sorry! Meant to say, Very good points MADE on Lloydbest1 posts.

[ssm9451]

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[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)

[bradfordpa1]

I think Bigfoot is making the news because Halloween is approaching. If you look at the pictures it''s pretty clear that it''s a bear. That''s probably why they didn''t post any pictures or links to the site they appear on. You can find lots of pics and discussion of bears with mange at in the Allegheny Outdoors section of Talk About Bradford. Bradford, PA is in the Allegheny National Forest. That''s TalkAboutBradford (.com)