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The Patterson-Gimlin Film Part 1

The Patterson-Gimlin Film Part 1

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Skeptics and believers alike will always demand proof of
paranormal claims. But what happens when extraordinary and
therefore controversial evidence is offered? When it comes to one
of the most popular and enduring legends of a cryptid, that of
North America's Bigfoot or Sasquatch, we have an answer. On
October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin were about ten
days into a horseback trip near Bluff Creek, northwest of
Orleans, CA. Patterson had heard of Bigfoot activity in the area
and hoped to film some evidence with a 16mm motion picture
camera. Around 1:30 p.m. that day, Patterson got his wish, and
much more than he bargained for in the long run. As the pair rode
around an upturned tree stump, they suddenly spotted what
appeared to be a massive, ape-like beast quickly walking away
from them. As Patterson struggled to free himself from his
startled and fallen horse, he managed to start filming while
running towards it, capturing almost one minute of an
unexplainable creature who has since been affectionately
nicknamed "Patty." What resulted was a film clip that has been
scrutinized nearly as much as the Zapruder film and became the
iconic image of what the public envisions when they think of
Bigfoot. Attempts have been made to call into question
Patterson's character and in turn, the likelihood that he would
perpetrate a hoax of this encounter. But this tactic doesn't
address the heart of the matter and answer the question, just
what is that creature on the film? The Patterson-Gimlin film has
never been satisfactorily debunked, which is why it is still
hotly debated to this day. There are only two logical conclusions
about the film itself: either it remains one of the greatest
hoaxes of all time, or the film actually captured a
Bigfoot.

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