# Ep. 256: The First Person: A Close Encounter with Sasquatch and What It Tried to Tell Me

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Podcast: [Tinfoil Tales](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales-5662785)
Published: 2026-06-16T04:00:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6140

## Resource

In this episode of Tinfoil Tales, Brandon sits down with Ernie, who shares one of the most detailed and unsettling Sasquatch encounters ever discussed on the show. What began as a routine hunting trip in a remote mountain area turned into a face-to-face encounter with a massive, intelligent being unlike anything he had ever experienced. Ernie describes how he unknowingly walked into what appeared to be a coordinated hunting scenario involving multiple creatures. As the situation unfolded, he came within just a few feet of one of them—close enough to observe its physical features, behavior, and what he believes were intentional communication attempts through gestures and body language. Rather than acting aggressively, the being appeared curious and deliberate, using movements that Ernie later came to interpret as a form of communication. The encounter challenges common assumptions about these creatures, suggesting a level of intelligence, strategy, and awareness that goes far beyond what most people believe. The conversation also explores broader topics, including: The possibility of Sasquatch using coordinated hunting tactics Reports of vocalizations, whistling, and non-verbal communication Why many witnesses wait decades before coming forward The role of mindset and environment in close encounters The idea that these beings may be far more human-like than expected Ernie also discusses the challenges of sharing experiences like this publicly, the skepticism surrounding the topic, and why so much potential evidence is dismissed or ignored. This is not just a story about seeing something in the woods. It’s a detailed account of an encounter that raises serious questions about intelligence, communication, and what may still exist just outside our understanding. Become a s…

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