Bryce Johnson: “This Is The Most SHOCKING Day Of My Career” | Expedition Bigfoot

As soon as I stepped inside the tent, a chill swept through the air, and I began to hear sounds outside. The rustling of leaves, the snapping of twigs—something was out there. My heart raced as I peered through the small opening, and then I saw it: a head peeking around a tree, captured by the thermal camera.

“Oh, look at that!” I whispered, excitement mingling with apprehension.

My companions, Bryce and Maria, had ventured into these woods with a sense of purpose, hoping to uncover the secrets that lay hidden beneath the towering pines. They had seen unusual structures before, including one in Alaska, but this one was different. It was larger, more intricate, and unlike anything they had encountered.

The Discovery of the Structure

The moment we stumbled upon the tree formation, it became clear that it was not a natural occurrence. Several trees were arranged in a massive shelter, nearly 15 feet high. The top of the formation appeared intentionally woven, suggesting deliberate placement rather than a random collapse. We stood in awe, trying to comprehend how such a structure could exist in the heart of the forest, far from any signs of human activity.

Bryce examined the arrangement closely. “This eliminates the idea that the earlier structures were natural,” he asserted. “This was put here for a purpose.”

“What are you saying?” Maria asked, intrigued yet skeptical. “Do you think it’s some sort of boundary marking?”

“Maybe nesting territory,” Bryce replied, his eyes scanning the formation. The complexity of the logs, each weighing around 150 to 200 pounds, reinforced his belief that this structure had been built with intention.

Maria, while acknowledging the uniqueness of the structure, urged caution. “We shouldn’t jump to conclusions. Isolated findings don’t carry much weight unless they connect with patterns seen in other expeditions.” Her scientific mindset kept us grounded, reminding us to avoid assumptions without substantial evidence.

Collecting Samples

Determined to gather evidence, we began checking the ground and surrounding area for anything that could offer additional insight. Scattered beneath and around the formation were potential samples, remnants that could have come from whatever built or interacted with it.

“I definitely want to collect some soil samples from underneath,” Maria suggested. “Stay on the outside; I’ll grab some from within here.”

As I examined the structure, I couldn’t shake the feeling that we were on the verge of discovering something significant. The resemblance to another formation we had encountered in Kentucky, which had yielded intriguing DNA results, made me pay closer attention. If this new structure produced similar samples, it could indicate a larger pattern across locations.

With careful precision, we collected every usable sample, documenting our findings meticulously. The hope wasn’t to prove anything on the spot, but to gather enough material for lab analysis later. Our focus remained on collecting well and not assuming anything until we received the DNA results.

A Strange Find

As we continued our examination, Bryce noticed something caught in the wood—something that looked like hair. He called Maria over, and upon closer inspection, we agreed it did appear to be hair. The presence of hair on multiple parts of the structure added an eerie layer to our discovery.

“What animal could this belong to?” Maria pondered aloud. “It could be from a bear or something else entirely.”

The uncertainty drove us to plan for DNA analysis of the hair, hoping that a detailed examination could reveal whether it belonged to a known species or something we hadn’t encountered before.

Collecting multiple samples from different areas around the structure heightened our motivation. Findings that appear across various parts of an expedition tend to hold more significance, and the cluster of samples around this formation sparked hope that we might be dealing with something worth pursuing.

Into the Forest

With our initial search of the structure complete, we decided to expand our investigation into the forest. Moving toward the riverbanks, we hoped to find clues, as all animals must access water at some point. The soft ground and frequent traffic could reveal additional signs of what had passed through the area.

Bryce was on high alert. He sensed that something was out there, and the audio and camera activity confirmed his instincts. As he watched the screens, he hoped whatever was lurking in the woods would create a stronger, more recognizable thermal signature.

A short time later, one of the thermal cameras picked up a distinct shape. The image showed a form positioned behind a tree, only a short distance from our camp. The thermal outline included the shape of a head peeking from between the trees and an upper body.

The Encounter

This was the first moment Bryce had both the noise and a clear thermal form to match it. He remained inside the tent, watching the feed closely as the sounds outside grew louder. Whatever was out there was getting closer.

“It’s strange that we can’t see whatever is making that noise,” Bryce said, tension building in his voice. “Maybe it’s hiding behind a tree.”

Then, the situation escalated. A sudden movement shot across one of the camera views—a quick swipe or blur that crossed the frame too fast to identify. This wasn’t the same movement he had seen earlier; it came from a different angle.

The multiple flashes across different cameras, combined with the thermal outline behind the tree, convinced him he was no longer dealing with a single entity. The idea of more than one creature watching us was no longer speculation; it was a reality.

A New Strategy

With the combination of audio cues, shifting thermal images, and rapid camera flashes, Bryce understood he was being monitored from multiple positions in the woods. When one of the thermal cameras showed a more defined heat signature slipping out from the trees, he decided to investigate directly.

Stepping out of the tent with his flashlight, Bryce faced the overwhelming darkness of the forest. Even with the beam, he could only see a short distance ahead. The trees and shadows absorbed most of the light. He moved toward the exact spot where the heat signature had appeared, but once he arrived, the movement had completely stopped.

The forest around him had gone silent, and there was no sign of the figure the cameras had just picked up. Whatever was out there had either moved away quickly or was hiding well enough to avoid his view.

After scanning the area and realizing he wouldn’t spot anything this way, Bryce returned to the tent. It was clear that chasing the creature wasn’t effective; it had disappeared the moment he left cover.

Inside, he told the team they needed to change their approach. Instead of pursuing the creature, they would try a strategy that allowed it to come toward them. The team regrouped and agreed to switch tactics.

The Decoy Plan

Russell volunteered to act as a decoy, feeling experienced enough to navigate the woods safely. His movements would be monitored through the camera array, allowing the team to guide him. They tracked him as he walked through the forest, but initially, nothing unusual appeared on the feed.

However, as Russell ventured deeper, the cameras began catching movement from behind the trees. A figure appeared on the surveillance system, moving downhill in Russell’s direction. The team immediately notified him, instructing him on which direction the movement was coming from.

“Russell, we see a target making its way toward you,” Bryce said, urgency in his voice. “It’s moving to your east, probably about 50 yards away.”

With that information, Russell slowed down and started listening more carefully for any sounds around him. It didn’t take long for him to notice signs of activity—branches breaking somewhere ahead, fresh, sharp snaps that signaled movement. He also picked up a distinct smell in the air, something familiar from a previous expedition in Alaska, a scent they associated with possible Bigfoot presence.

The Hunt Continues

Following Bryce’s guidance from the cameras, Russell moved farther down the trail toward the last place the heat signature had appeared. As he got closer, the noises grew louder, confirming that something was indeed active in that part of the forest.

Meanwhile, Maria followed a separate thermal trail detected earlier. Bryce monitored her route through the cameras and noticed two distinct heat signatures moving in her direction. The forest was dark, and heavy rain made visibility difficult for her.

“Maria, can you see anything?” Bryce asked, concern creeping into his voice.

“I can’t see much,” she replied. “The rain and fog are limiting my sight.”

The surveillance team confirmed that one of the heat signatures had already disappeared behind trees and urged her to keep moving in the same direction in case she could reconnect with the remaining target.

Despite the worsening conditions, they believed this was her best chance of getting closer to the source. Both Maria and Russell continued their searches separately, following the guidance from the surveillance feed toward areas where heat signatures had appeared and where sounds had been detected earlier.

The Disappearance

However, neither of them managed to see anything directly. Every time they neared a location where movement had been detected, the activity seemed to stop just before they arrived. It was as if whatever was creating the sounds or heat signatures moved away the moment one of them approached.

Russell reported noises like branches breaking, and Maria pushed toward places where the cameras had just picked something up. But in both cases, the activity faded as soon as they got close. The team kept searching late into the night, but the combined obstacles—heavy rainfall, fog, difficult terrain, unreliable visibility, and disappearing figures—made it impossible to make visual contact.

They detected multiple heat signatures and heard unusual noises at several different moments, yet none of it translated into an actual sighting. Every potential lead dissolved before they could confirm what they were.

A New Approach

By the next day, the team adjusted its approach. Instead of relying on thermal equipment or trying to chase moving targets, they focused on what might have been left behind during the previous night’s activity. They returned to areas where movement had been recorded and began looking for physical signs on the ground—anything that could serve as a trace or footprint.

They also revisited the spot where Russell had observed what looked like possible tracks from a Bigfoot family. The impressions had seemed notable at first, and the team wanted to take a closer look in daylight to see whether they pointed to anything substantial.

However, after examining these areas more thoroughly, the team found nothing they could confirm as definite evidence. Some impressions and signs looked promising from a distance, but none held up under closer inspection.

Witness Testimony

While their own field investigation led to limited results, the team discussed a separate account from an anonymous witness. A man staying alone in a remote cabin in Washington claimed to have captured clear images of a creature looking through his window.

The man described the situation as beginning quietly. On his second night at the cabin, he noticed a shadow near the window. When he approached to close the blinds, he realized a large non-human face was staring in from outside. The figure was tall, standing upright, and had long dark hair and deep-set eyes.

He froze briefly before managing to take several photos with his phone. The creature did not react to the camera flash. After a short time, it turned and left the area outside the cabin.

The man remained inside, unable to sleep for the rest of the night. When morning came, he reviewed the photos and found that some showed a clear outline of the figure. After posting the images, he continued to reflect on the encounter.

The Aftermath

According to his account, the experience left him unsettled. Every sound outside during the night made him think the creature might return. The fear was not from any aggressive behavior but from the realization that something large and unknown had stood only inches away from him through a window.

When he reviewed the photos in daylight, most were blurred due to his shaking hands. However, a few showed enough detail to outline the creature’s height, shape, and facial structure. These clearer images convinced him that he should not keep the experience to himself, even if he did not want his real identity linked to the event.

Ultimately, using a fake name felt like a compromise that allowed him to contribute the photographs without dealing with negative reactions tied to his personal life. He uploaded the images to multiple Bigfoot-focused Facebook groups, hoping that others who had experienced similar encounters or researchers with relevant expertise would examine the photos and recognize features that matched previous reports.

Connecting the Dots

The man’s story stood out to the team because it differed from the evasion they experienced in the woods. During their night search, the creatures kept their distance, avoided direct sightings, and consistently retreated when approached. In contrast, the witness described a creature standing openly at a window, observing him without hesitation.

The photos he shared added another element to the broader pattern the team was tracking. Though they could not verify the images themselves within the transcript information, the account supported the possibility that similar beings might move through Washington’s wilderness, just as the heat signatures and physical structures suggested in their investigation.

Even without a direct sighting in the field, the combination of tree structures, hair samples, thermal signatures, and independent witness photos encouraged the team to continue their work. Every piece, whether collected in person or reported by others, contributed to the larger effort to understand what might be present in these remote locations.

Conclusion: The Mystery Continues

As the team regrouped, they reflected on the evidence they had gathered and the accounts they had heard. The mystery of the forest and the creatures that might inhabit it remained unsolved, but their determination to uncover the truth only grew stronger.

With each new piece of evidence, the narrative deepened. The search for answers continued, fueled by curiosity and the hope of one day revealing the truth behind the whispers in the woods.

The forest held many secrets, and the team was committed to unraveling them, one discovery at a time. As they prepared for their next expedition, they knew that the journey was just beginning, and the mysteries of the wild awaited them.

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