Written By Ken Hulsey
In late June of 2024, Irwing Aguilera and his adventurous 13-year-old son set off from their home in Texas on an extraordinary quest to acquire a rare dog from a seller in Northern California. Unrushed and curious, they opted to embrace the spontaneity of the journey, taking several detours to explore the hidden gems of the expansive and enchanting Southwest.
On the night of June 30th, the father-son duo made a bold choice to navigate a remote mountain road through the Gila National Forest, a vast and rugged expanse near Reserve, New Mexico, as they headed towards the Arizona border. Despite the light rain that persisted throughout the evening, they were confident in the capabilities of their formidable Ford F-150 Raptor, ready to embrace whatever the road might bring.
As the clock rolled around 9:30 PM, their truck crested a hill and began its descent into an open meadow. The truck's headlights pierced the dark, revealing an astonishing sight: a large, dark-colored figure standing some ten feet off the roadside. Initially, the men thought it was merely an old, charred tree stump, a remnant of a past lightning strike. However, as they drew near, it became crystal clear that this was no inert object but an immense, hair-covered creature.
Moving slowly, at approximately two miles per hour, they had an unparalleled opportunity to gaze at this enigmatic being as they drove past. Remarkably, the creature remained utterly still, observing them with an intensity that sparked a mixture of wonder and fear. In that eerie quiet, neither Irwing nor his son uttered a word, both captivated by the surreal moment unfolding before them.
It wasn’t until they had put some distance between themselves and the creature that Irwing's son broke the hush. With an air of incredulity, he asked his father if he had witnessed the same jaw-dropping sight. Irwing, grappling with shock and a shiver of trepidation, admitted that a wave of fear had washed over him, driven by the sheer size and imposing presence of the creature.
Irwing observed that the creature's arms were thicker than his own legs, a detail that struck him as he processed the extraordinary event. He couldn’t shake the thought that this formidable being could have easily overturned their truck with minimal effort, had it chosen to do so. Thanks to the close proximity and the illumination from the truck’s headlights, both Irwing and his son were able to clearly see the creature's facial features. They described its face as distinctly ape-like, characterized by a notably flat visage, a broad, triangle-shaped nose, and deeply-set eyes. Its forehead was obscured beneath a thick, wet mat of hair, dampened by the persistent rain.
The pair were taken aback by how the creature they encountered bore little resemblance to the familiar portrayals found in TV commercials or movies. Irwing recalled feeling overwhelmed by how close they actually were to the creature; his son could have easily rolled down the window and poked it with a broom handle had he been so inclined.
A few hundred yards down the road, they came to a cattle guard and gate, a formidable barrier that required Irwing to exit the safety of the truck. The prospect of doing so filled him with dread, knowing that the creature was still watching them intently.
Upon returning home, Irwing shared their astonishing experience with his wife. Yet, the haunting memory lingered, compelling them to revisit the site. To their astonishment, they discovered a massive footprint etched into the ground, a tangible reminder of their chilling encounter with a creature that captivated so many people's imaginations and ignited age-old intrigue surrounding the existence of such mysterious beings. The encounter remains a vivid example of the mysteries that still lie in the shadows of the wild.
Information for this article comes from the BRFO and an interview of the witnesses by Matthew Moneymaker
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