He Saw a Gray Bigfoot in Ocean Shores—Then It Got Closer

He Saw a Gray Bigfoot in Ocean Shores—Then It Got Closer

Author: Jeremiah Byron September 9, 2026 Duration: 1:14:31
Russell Wiitala went looking for Bigfoot nearly 20 years ago. Eventually, something started answering back.


In this episode of Bigfoot Society, Russell takes us deep into his experiences across Washington and the Pacific Northwest, beginning with strange tracks, powerful odors, unexplained knocks, and vocalizations in the Willapa Hills.


Then the encounters get closer.


Russell describes a January 2025 trip to Ocean Shores, Washington, where he spotted a figure standing beside the road before daylight. When he and his friend returned to investigate, his friend saw a gray-haired figure attempting to hide among the trees in a swamp.


Russell also shares years of experiences throughout the Olympic Peninsula and Wynoochee area: long screams echoing across valleys, rocks striking tents, strange voices in the forest, possible juvenile Sasquatch activity, trees coming down, unexplained gifts, and something descending a ridge and entering his campsite while he listened from inside his tent.


Some of Russell’s later experiences move into even stranger territory. He describes possible cloaking, mind-speak, unusual dreams, unexplained physical sensations, and his belief that certain locations may play a role in Sasquatch activity.


After nearly two decades of searching across four states and more than 30 areas, Russell has developed a very different understanding of what may be living in these forests.


This is one of those Bigfoot Society conversations that keeps getting stranger the deeper it goes.


Listen through the end and decide for yourself what Russell encountered in the woods.

Locations discussed include Raymond, the Willapa Hills, Ocean Shores, Wynoochee, the Olympic Peninsula, Lake Cushman, Staircase, and other areas of the Pacific Northwest.

Resources:

Russell’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Sasquatch-Shaman-Woods-Russell-Wiitala-ebook/dp/B09LTH43L9

 https://www.youtube.com/@SasquatchShamanoftheWoods

In Bigfoot Society, host Jeremiah Byron creates a space where firsthand accounts of the unexplained are treated with seriousness and respect. This isn't about sensationalism; it's a grounded conversation at the intersection of personal narrative and natural mystery. Each episode features intimate interviews where people recount their encounters with something they believe to be Bigfoot. Jeremiah’s approach is to empower these witnesses, allowing them to articulate experiences that are often met with skepticism. The result is a sense of relief and regained control for the storyteller, offering listeners a rare, unfiltered window into these events. By focusing on the human element within these extraordinary stories, the podcast explores deeper questions about what might still be undiscovered in the wilderness. You'll hear detailed descriptions of sounds, sightings, and the lasting emotional impact, all framed within a thoughtful dialogue. Jeremiah guides these conversations with a calm curiosity, making this podcast a unique entry in the genre. It’s for anyone fascinated by the persistent mystery of Sasquatch, but also for those interested in how people process and make sense of the profoundly unexpected. Tune in for a series that is as much about the psychology of belief and experience as it is about the creature itself.
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