Description
The Fouke Monster (also called the Boggy Creek Monster) is a Sasquatch-like creature reportedly seen near the town of Fouke, close to the swampy Boggy Creek in southern Arkansas. He is said to haunt the network of creeks extending from the Sulphur River Bottoms in southern Arkansas to the town of Fouke.
Witnesses have described the creature as being about 7–8 feet tall and covered in long dark hair with glowing red or yellow eyes. He is also described as having extremely long arms and a very strong, foul odor.
Over the years, The Fouke Monster has been seen by countless people including experienced hunters, famous musicians, as well as police officer. He was the inspiration for several movies most notably ‘The Legend of Boggy Creek’, a drive-in hit netting nearly $25 million during its run.
Aliases
Fouke Monster goes by other names such as Boggy Creek Monster and Swamp Stalker of Boggy Creek.
Behavior
The Fouke Monster is reported as having similar behaviors to that of Bigfoot. It mostly appears at night (roaming swampy forests instead of wooded areas), makes screaming or howling sounds, “knocks” on trees and occasionaly leaves large footprints. Some witnesses also said the creature could run very fast despite its size.
First Sighting
The legend became widely known after a series of sightings in the early 1970s. In 1971, a man near Fouke reported that a large hairy creature who breathed heavily and had red eyes, scratched at the house windows, looked inside the home and left large three-toed footprints. The man broke free from the creature and ran reporting that he ran so fast that he did not stop to open the front door but rammed right through it. He was treated at a local hospital for minor scratches and shock.