Former Marine Recounts Shooting a Sasquatch on Georgia Naval Base

Military Mission to Eliminate Aggressive Animal

• 🎯 John, a former U.S. Marine, was tasked with investigating and eliminating an aggressive animal near a restricted lake on the Kings Bay Naval Sub Base in Georgia.
• 💡 His orders were to destroy the animal, with initial suggestions ranging from a bobcat to a chimpanzee.
• 🌲 John, a designated marksman with a .308 rifle, set up a tree stand near a game trail, anticipating a potential encounter.

Encounter with a Large, Hairy Creature

• 🌲 While in his tree stand, John heard a large splash in the lake and observed a large log being thrown from the forest.
• 💥 The following evening, after hearing banging on a nearby electrical station fence, John observed a creature approximately 40 yards away crossing a road.
• 📏 Described as significantly taller and larger than John (6'6"), the creature moved with a gliding motion.

The Shooting and Immediate Aftermath

• 🎯 John fired two shots, hitting the creature behind the left shoulder and then in the head, causing it to fall.
• 📞 He immediately contacted his Gunnery Sergeant, who arrived with other personnel, including his Captain and individuals in a white car, who appeared to be from NCIS or a similar agency.
• 🤫 The area was secured, the body was removed, and John was debriefed, told to forget the incident, and never heard of it again.

John's Conviction and Speculation

• 🧠 John remains convinced the creature was a Sasquatch, citing its size, rapid military response, and the swift disappearance of evidence.
• 🐻 He contrasts the secretive handling of this incident with how a bear encounter would typically be managed.
• 👽 While not believing in supernatural explanations like orbs, John is certain the creature was a flesh and blood mammal.

Cover-up and Military Experience

• 🧐 John believes there is a cover-up regarding Sasquatch encounters on military bases, noting the involvement of specialized agencies and the directive to remain silent.
• 🤝 He reflects on his military service, highlighting the camaraderie and lifelong friendships formed as the most significant aspect of his experience.
• ❓ John expresses a desire to see more evidence of Sasquatch to aid in their protection, believing they are an endangered species.