Sand Mountain Reporter

“We both believe the Sasquatch has remained a mystery because it is that – elusive,” says Karen. “Let’s say you lived in the woods and everything you needed was right there. There would be no reason for you to venture away from what you know. For example, in the year 2000 in South America, an Indian tribe, that had been thought to be extinct for over 300 years, walked out of the rain forest.

“They were wearing their native clothing, speaking their native language, everything they have done for centuries. The reason they walked out of the rain forest is because people were destroying a part of the rain forest those people lived in and they had no choice.

“For years there had been reports of people seeing the members from this tribe roaming in the forest, but no one could find any evidence of them. When people reported about the sightings of these Indians, they were told it was impossible for these sightings to have taken place because the tribe was extinct and had been for over 300 years.

“If an entire tribe of people can stay elusive for over 300 years, it would be much easier for a Bigfoot, who we believe live in small family units, to stay hidden for centuries.”

Karen says she just hopes Bigfoot is not killed by a human looking to make a buck.

“There’s so many people that want to kill them for like a trophy,” says Karen. “They think they’re going to make a million dollars. They’re not.”

Adds Hawk: “Our only goal is to prove the existence of Sasquatch without killing it.”

The Spearmans admit they’re concerned about the consequences of their own search.

“We have asked ourselves many times if proving the existence of Bigfoot will help this gentle creature, or will it destroy something that has evaded man for centuries?” Karen says. “Should we move forward or should we discontinue our research? Until we can answer this question or someone can give us an answer ... the search continues.”

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