Written By Ken Hulsey
Just before Thanksgiving, a woman, her teenage son, and two nephews drove up to Mt. Baldy in the mountains above Claremont, California, for an overnight camping trip. She was somewhat concerned about camping relatively close to civilization, fearing that criminals might be in the area. However, it turned out that thieves would end up being the least of her concerns, as an unknown and mysterious visitor was lurking nearby—possibly something not human.
The group found a desirable spot near the restrooms at the Manker Flats Campground and began clearing an area to set up camp. On the way in, they noticed only two other campsites, so they expected a quiet and uneventful night. At around 10:00 PM, a lone gunshot rang out in the distance, breaking the eerie silence. Initially unnerved, the group soon returned to enjoying stories and snacks around the campfire.
About 45 minutes later, the group was startled again when nearby coyotes began howling. The commotion continued for almost an hour when suddenly, the animals went quiet. Moments later, they heard a long, drawn-out howl from somewhere in the woods that sounded nothing like a coyote—something none of them recognized as coming from any animal they had heard before.
Once the group was comfortably bedded down for the night, the coyotes entered the camp looking for leftovers but soon left. At around 3:30 AM, they were awakened by the sound of large rocks hitting the ground behind the tent. It was clear that the stones were being thrown from some distance with significant force, causing them to hit the ground and roll toward the tent. The group lay motionless in fear.
While lying there, the woman wondered if there was a rockslide causing the rocks to fall and roll toward the tent, but they were too far away from any hillside for that to be a logical explanation. Eventually, the rock-throwing stopped, and the group went back to sleep.
In the morning, they surveyed the area and discovered eight rounded rocks, varying from baseball-sized to softball-sized, resting just feet from the tent. The woman and one of her nephews picked up one of the rocks and attempted to replicate the incident by throwing it from a short distance toward the tent. Neither of them could throw the rock with enough velocity to hit and roll.
After packing up camp, the group continued up to the ski resort without any further incidents. Upon returning home, the woman shared her story with her sister, who had heard tales of Bigfoot-like creatures seen around Mt. Baldy in the past, known for sometimes throwing rocks to scare hikers away. It was then that she realized the late-night visitor might have been Bigfoot.
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