Former NYPD Has Frightening Encounter in Upstate New York | Plus Interview! 

I just had to tell you. I’m a 43 year old man who loves camping and the outdoors. I was 5 years Army and 15 year FF You remind me of my dad telling stories around the campfire. He passed at the age of 48 in 2001 But it seems like yesterday. I have ptsd as well. Lately I’ve been listening to your stories and calls at night when it’s time to unwind my brain as it kinda relaxes me a bit , I guess it’s like comfort food for the soul to me I guess is the best way I can put into words. Love the calls afterward so we can hear your original convo for ourselves. Pretty darn awesome. Thanks 🙏 for what ya do. God Bless !!!

I love how you have actual interviews with people to back up your stories, no bs just telling true stories that people experienced. Thanks, Chris

Chris, it's easy to tell that you are such a beautiful person. Don't change. You could tell the most horrific story and it would relax me just because it's your kind voice.

😁 it's obvious, the Sasquatch didn't like the shed . Take care All 🇬🇧

Your stories pass the day away in Wales while I'm painting. It's a lonely job sometimes and your stories keep me going! Thanks from Wales

When you hear a story like that told in that classic NY accent, you know every single word of it was true. Happened exactly as he said it happened. These stories are phenomenal.

I had a bigfoot encounter when I was a young teenager in the Catskills around 1982..It was in the town of Roxbury around dusk..It was reddish brown in color..I saw it near a stream next to an old concrete bridge that was partly collapsed inside the stream..It walked into the woods and was gone...I got scared and ran inside a nearby restaurant then went home about an hour later...Only time I ever saw one and will never forget it...

being a law enforcement officer, who also survived 911, and to have the biggest scare of his life with this encounter says alot to the unknown terrors that await..and as usual Chris sets the encounter with his narration..why Chris does not have 500k is amazing too..

Loved that you added the actual story. Born raised in Westchester, NY live in north Jersey now so this was very cool and believable for me. I have bears here❤️and I know when they pass through by the neighbors dogs “bear bark”, yup it’s a thing. I’m always waiting for that possible Bigfoot to pass bye🙄😬😬.

Always good to have a dog with Like a German Shepherd, they'll let you know what's happening rightaway .From my own experiences

Notice how terrified Bobby was despite being armed indoors? Now imagine being unarmed on a river bank with the creature pushing trees over at you. 😓 Thanks for sharing Bobby and happy Easter Chris!

Great story Chris! Bobby was braver than me to open that door and look outside! Happy Easter to you!

Man, when a retired NYPD Officer says bigfoot is out there and it's a bit upsetting to be in the woods now...take heed folks and always be prepared. Yikees! 😁

As a New Yorker, I'm always so glad to hear stories of Bigfoot upstate.

It was brave of him to step outside, despite his fear. I don't blame him for being ultra cautious now and, again, it is brave of him to continue his outdoor activities after that occurrence.

I'm from the UK and I absolutely love all things bigfoot/dogman 😮 and I love hearing these stories from all you brave people even though you are all terrified as I would be and talk to Chris and put it all out there ,amazing ❤

Tell him to contact the people he bought the house from. I bet they experienced something

I'm really wondering about that thump.. before it walked by the window..can these creatures just appear out of nowhere.. And land heavy.. I wonder so much about my forest night hike, & when a log crunched right behind me it was heavy.. I didn't hear a sound before or after.. the only thing I knew with certainty, was do not turn around.. I tried to stay calm in the midst of true panic.. increased my pace just slightly.. it was one singular sound.. very heavy loud crunch of some kind of log.. on the ground and about 6 feet behind me.. his story is spooky.. really spooky.. pretty recent happening for him too.. thankyou for sharing the phone call.. its really a treat to hear the actually person describe every detail of their experience..

Just sitting down for a little chips 'n dip break after working in the backyard. What a great surprise :) Thanks so much!

Chris it can’t get any better than this story. I love the exchange between the two of you guys. Keep Storytelling. Generational storytelling and all seem the same encounters in different parts of the world is exciting and mysteriously creepy at the same time. TFS

Great story Chris. Love it. Stay warm and thank you for all your wonderful work you do👍

Great story Chris! You are truly a wonderful storyteller! Stay safe and keep those adventures coming, Happy Easter 😀

I’m from NYC and I been telling people these creatures are out in New York State also00 !!! Great story !

Hey Chris, I listen to several cryptid channels but I have to say yours is my favorite. The best part is listening to the phone conversations you share with us. I hope that never changes haha. Take care and keep enjoying life.

Bobby, your friends and family should not dismiss your story. I am a few years older than you, live on Long Island, and also had a cabin in the catskills. My brother and I would end every weekend day with a night at the firepit. We would often hear the sound you describe as a boulder or bowling ball being dropped with a thud. Sometimes so close to the other side of the pit that we would get our crappy (by today's standards) flashlights and try to see what it was. the pit was built up against a drop off down into a ravine. We would hear the thuds, and sometimes they would be preceded by sticks snapping, as if something or someone large jumped out of a tree. If anyone knows the woods in that area, the ground is rocky, uneven, and covered in briars. We NEVER thought it could be people messing with us, as we were miles from the nearest home. our plot of land was one of 4 hunting cabins that were surrounded by state land. I had the house until 2001, and only a few years later did I kearn about wood knocks, something we would hear regularly but never thought about. On a few occasions we heard a large bang, kind of like you picked up a piece of firewood and threw it at our house wall, which was 2x4s with plywood siding. It made quite the bang and scared the hell out of all of us. I would love to compare notes, there are too many odd things to remember and jot down here and now.

Your and Mr. Ballen's forest stories are absolutely the best. I'm a firm believer in Bigfoot-three people I know claim to have seen one, all in different places. One of the fellas who saw one in Ohio is a PhD neuroscientist who has been published in Scientific American and other periodicals; he'd have no reason to make this up. I'm not a beer drinker but I enjoy how you share a beer with a creative label beginning each story, and your reaction with your first taste.

Love your delivery, you are a natural storyteller! Thank you!

Great storytelling. I felt like I was right there with Bobby when he was recounting his experience. It must have been terrifying!

This was incredible, thank you for doing this! As a Bigfoot researcher, I'd love it if you could maybe follow-up with this gentleman and get some more details on its head shape and appearance. It sounds like he had a great opportunity to see some details most don't get to see up-close. Thanks again!

Thanks Bobby and Chris for sharing that story with us!

I can't tell you how much I enjoy your story-telling. You truly have a gift!

While this is truly a frightening encounter I think I’d rather deal with a possible 9’ BF than I had the mental cases on the streets of NYC! My hats off to NYPD officers. “ I don’t want no presents.” 😂😂😂

Mayberry is awesome! I love, love, love the Andy Griffith show n watch it every day!!! Always wanted to live in a small town just like Mayberry!!! Thank you for this story !!!

I’m so happy for you Chris!! Been watching your videos for almost a year now I’m so glad your getting the recognition for your talent !!! :) thank you for all you do!

These stories are well told and it is so nice people share their experiences with us.

Good vid, Chris. Tyvm. I grew up in Oregon, we lived in the hills between small towns back then. Not many people around us but a lot of forest. We used to have one or so come by the house every year, stay for a bit in the Autumn before moving on. I never saw it myself but I did hear it and sense its presence. My brothers and sister did see it along with our mother, who saw it twice. The time they saw it, it had slept in our barn. We knew something was in the barn as the horses wouldn't go near it and stayed outside all night long and next day so our mom told my brothers to go see what was in the barn but as they got close, it screamed like a cougar but it wasn't a cougar. They said it came to the open barn door but stayed in shadow and was huge. They all came into the house where I was watching tv by myself, I was about 9 years old then, my brothers 12 yrs old and they were freaked out which is how I found out about this. The second time all of us kids had moved out of the house, mom was living there alone. She was young, early 40s and one night it came to the living room window and stared at her. She didn't notice it at first but got a really bad feeling, was very scared but couldn't move. Finally it moved on and then she could move and got a shotgun. A couple days later the dog was missing and she found a skinned haunch of raw meat just outside the house, as if a gift. She said she thought it was what was left of the dog. I think they climb the trees sometimes, maybe even sleep up there. They're strong, faster than we are and some will kill us while others just stay away from us. I also think they're nomadic, following deer herds as they move along the countryside but they seem to avoid large towns and I think they avoid cities completely. They can move silently, stand still for long periods of time and are great mimicks so that could explain the old lady conversation you heard. Anyway, I didn't mean to write you a novel. Good vid, ty again. Be well.

yea i definitely think he's telling the truth

Happy Easter Sunday Chris loved the video thanks again.

Your stories along with the person’s stories are captivating. Brings your posts to a whole new level, I look forward to every one of them!👹 thank you and to your guests

LOVE WHEN PEOPLE TELL STORIES. I LIKE HOW YOU TELL THE STORIES. I HOPE YOU KEEP THIS CHANNEL GOING 💜💜💜.

This was so good! Thank you Chris. I love his interview. You’re a great listener. Thank you. Idaho Bigfoot would also be a good channel to explore.

We have snow in Australia.. and yeah yowie.... podcast Yowie Hunters great stories.. you'll be surprised.... 😮

Great story Chris. Kept me on the edge of my seat. I feel so bad for Bobby. Bigfoot changed everything for him. He won't be able to enjoy all the things he used to do there before. The woods belong to Bigfoot.

So glad to see how many people follow Chris, my sister and I started listening when his following was getting started. We also have and wear one of his great sweatshirts. Loved this story about Bobby I understand the hair standing up when he saw the head of this Sasquatch go by his window, can’t imagine actually seeing one! One night when I lived in New Mexico I was up around 2am and just walked into the bathroom (was the third level of our home, summertime and the window was open) all of a sudden I heard a loud woop. I knew all the animal sounds as we lived there 14 yrs. I had never heard it before it was a bit off in the distance and I couldn’t place the sound, until I heard an answering call not far from our house. Then I remembered recordings I’d heard on some of the BF documentaries. Was sooo glad it wasn’t when I was out with my horses! Some nights they would be so spooked. We were living just outside the Lincoln National Forest. Anyway, love your stories and keep on hiking😊

Thanks, Chris! Happy Easter! Great story as always! I hear security lights work to deter these things when they are placed all around the cabin. Be safe guys!

This story really scared me and I am not easily scared 😰😳 I really enjoy your channel, thank you Chris 😊👏

Chris, you have an amazing ability for storytelling ❤ I am a huge fan and just wanted to say thank you for all the work you do!

Hey Chris this was a good one. They're all different and that's what makes some more interesting. Hope they keep their distance for his sake. Keep hiking and looking out for one or more and hope you run into a friendly one. Bring your pal Jeanette on your shows more. I think I told you maybe a year ago I had an encounter with one or something else and it was scary as hell when I was out walking on a lonely Country Road bewhy a lot of woods. Something was following me from a distance maybe two or three blocks behind me and it was dark then so I started walking a little faster and it did too so I started jogging and it did too so I took off like a bat out of hell and so did it and my adrenaline kicked in and I swear I was taking 4 or 5 ft leaps and it was keeping Pace with me and then I finally out distanced it or it slowed down or stopped. I didn't smell or hear anything like a voice or heavy breathing. Sure glad it didn't catch up to me or I wouldn't be here telling you this Maybe. I'm 84 now but I was young then in my twenties. I normally wasn't scared of anything but this changed me. Well that's it Chris and thanks much, so appreciate your episodes. Take care, God bless and over and out.

What an amazing story Chris!! The way this man described it, really gave me the creeps. Staying in a cabin in the woods sounds fun but I would have to have at least six people with me. Lol. This story was told very well and frightening. I hope one day bigfoot will show himself without harm to anyone. As I always say, I don't think bigfoot is looking for trouble. I have a feeling that they are afraid of humans as we are afraid of him or them. It's obvious there are many of them around. When you mentioned the grass doll from a different episode Chris, that gave me the creeps as well. Thank you and the former police officer for the awesome story!!! Keep the stories coming!!! Be safe Chris.

100% believe this guy. Absolutely hear the sincerity in his voice. Sounds like a no nonsense NY guy. Totally believe he will never see the woods the same again. BF are out there..

Hi, Happy Easter, Christ is risen!

Yay! I was just thinking… I need a Chris video! Thanks

I love this one where you had the actual guy telling the story after.

Such a great story! I love everything about this channel - the storytelling by both Chris and the people who have these encounters, being told in the beautiful outdoors and Chris' vibe with the beer - priceless. Thanks man

My son lives in NY and sells properties in NY and PA at the Delaware River area. He and his wife think that I'm nuts because I know they exist and have had 2 experiences in different areas in VA. He's my oldest child and at 53 refuses to talk to me or have anything to do with me (even holidays and my birthday!). I believe they are the crazies even though they both have college degrees! I am a geologist by education (OSU) and a retired Certified Professional Geologist with 39 years as a groundwater manager!

I was watching a talk show. Dr. Jane Goodal was a guest. One of the questions she was asked was if she believed in Big Foot. She said she believes she does. How about that?

Great video and listening to the retired NYPD cop detailing his scary encounter.

Happy Easter Chris! Thanks for the creepy story! I wondered if you save any of those beer cans or bottles? Some of them are really pretty and cool looking.🌲💚🌲

Hi Chris thank for the Great Story happy Easter from the UK 👨🏻‍🔬👍🏻

I wish I was as happy as you Chris.

It's wet and cold today still feels like winter here in nw U.K. me + my dog walked a few miles earlier .. now we're cuddling on the sofa tuning into these scary experiences . Thanks to everybody for sharing their stories 🦍🦧

I'm still listening alot and I'm not stopping anytime soon. Go on and keep story telling. We love it. ❤️ 🎉

Hi Chris. What a great and terrifying story . Stay safe 🙏

🎉Get to static when I get your RU-vid notification for new videos 😍 BaseCamp peeps please send more of your encounters so Chris can narrate them 📖🔖. Chris you are about to reach 💯 k👏👏👏 HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE 🕊️🕊️🕊️

Another exciting and terrorizing story .💛 Thank You very much . I believe the folks are telling the truth . 😮All these tales are original and news to my ears . This is what makes your channel different then all the others .🤙🏻

I like how that guy talked, it was New Yorkeese, but it was very articulate. And it really added a lot of authenticity to the story. People from all over the country talked a little bit different. And this was exactly what someone from his area would sound like. I like your stories by the campfire but you should have somewhere you do the interviews to there's another RU-vidr named Terry Carter who does a lot of interviews on things like this, treasure hunting, out of place archaeology and even Bigfoot stuff. He does a lot of interview with people and has them tell their stories. You might consider doing this more often to have a change of variety. You are a really good interviewer. And it really makes the story come alive.

Love that man's story. His accent was like wow!! 😳🤯 New Joysey. Lol. I love his story and you can tell him that I believe him. He was a former cop AND I was a former skeptic. But since watching Base Camp Chris I am now a believer! 🌚🌚🌚🪵🪵🪵👽👽👽🌲🌲🌲🦍🦍🦍🌲🌲🌲😳😳😳

Thank you Chris. Love your videos.

I'm a retired NYPD supervisor, over the years I heard hundreds of cop B.S. stories. Usually, the stories had to do with,; why guys were late for work, how they lost the department radio, how they wrecked the patrol car, why they weren't where they were supposed to be, or how they had no idea who the female was that showed up at the precinct earlier in the day asking for them. I don't know this guy, but in my opinion, he's speaking the truth. BTW, I thought that I had a heavy New York accent; this guy is a classic.

Most of what happened to Bobby also happened to us here in a city in California. Apricot tree demolished, nighttime tapping, seeing them walk by your window.....so, yeah.

First-time viewer and I want to say love your platform and storytelling abilities. Will be watching more of you and your past stuff.

So now one should ask “Why did NY restrict access to that area”?

Great to see you Chris !

What a great mix of adventure and storytelling.

Happy Easter Chris from Roswell New Mexico

Hearing Bobby's story was amazing! This is the best one yet!!🌹🌹🌹

Chris, I just found your channel, awesome stories, listened to your personal story about your experience near Red Peak, now Bobby’s story, I can identify with him, I’m a retired state trooper from New Mexico and I have heard things and felt extremely uneasy on certain calls in rural areas when I was in uniform; alone with no backup available at night, and it wasn’t the living humans that concerned me; boy this brings back memories! Thank you for sharing! New Fan here for sure 👍🏼

Otis locked himself up 😅

The fire crackling while the phone call was playing was a nice touch.

Has anyone heard of dogman encounters? I'm pretty sure it was what my bf in hs saw next to a creek bed in Iowa. I always thought it was a Bigfoot until I heard a description of the other and it fit. Love the channel! I listen while I do remodeling jobs on my house. 😊❤

I just love how you tell a true story but the best is your interview with the eyewitness. Please. More of those.

Thank u for another great story. I really enjoy them

Wow, great show and interview,, thx

Another great story you do a fantastic job Chris. Thanks for doing this each week. We love watching for sure!

This one gave me the creeps! Love the stories you tell, and the interviews. Thank you for all your hard work and continually producing amazing videos, Chris! Awesome!!!

Happy Easter brother and thank you Jesus ! ☺♥ Thank you for the video! 🤩👍❤

Otis!! LOL. I still watch Andy and Barney shows today. Great stories Chris. - Debbie, NE Texas

Pics of the twisted tree branches ?

I have a camp in upstate Pennsylvania about 40 miles from the New York border.Your not crazy.About every 3 years they pound on the walls and do the foot stomps you spoke of.This place is remote in the Endless Mountains.It seems like the years when we have the most coyote activity we have the Bigfoot activity.There’s some kind of correlation there.I firmly believe they have some strange relationship with coyotes.

I had a creature in my backyard that bump ups to the woods. I went out early in the morning to water the plants on the patio as i walked to the plants on the table I was met with a large deep growl that made my whole body vibrate and it caused the patio concrete floor vibrate. I froze and it was still dark at 5:45am. The creature was every bit of 8ft very muscular and stared straight at me. This creature was not from Earth because it’s characteristics could kill anything known to men on earth. If looked at me and sniffed the air and took off like a jet or bullet. Nothing known can move that fast. My advice to your listeners don’t ever ever go into dark or into the woods by yourself and if you do go into the woods listen to hear if you hear crickets or other animals and if you do then your ok but if it’s a complete silence don’t go into the forest or woods all there is is danger

I had lived in that mountainous area years ago. Growing up there, I would hear local stories about Sasquatch(s) being seen on certain mountain ranges. However, I had a first hand account from an individual (this person was grounded, mentally stable and well versed in hunting and knowledgeable in the outdoors) and I knew them well. When they shared their encounter with me, I knew they were telling me about a true experience they had. They were truly disturbed by it. It not only made them question their own mental state but effected their religious faith. This was so disconcerting and effected them mentally they did not return to the back yard into woods (which was part of their daily life) and had difficulty going out into the woods after their experience. They did not go back out berry picking again.

Loved the New York accent! It’s crazy to think these creatures may be in the North East.

I hope you had a blessed Easter , the most wonderful day of the year .

NO personal experience here, but lots of years of listening to stories like this ... Given the tree damage and the massive thump sound, I wonder if the Sasquatch are climbing and sitting in some of the trees around his house (and then the thump is when they land, climbing down.) Sasquatch are known to use tree seats for observing the area in other parts of the country/world, though I don't what kind of trees they prefer. And the "little old ladies"? Could it be younger Sasquatch talking to each other...? Other witnesses discuss the "Samurai chatter" --- just my two cents' worth -- I totally believe this gentleman and thanks, Chris for the lead in!

I am sure you know this but never bring a Bud Light. You are a great story teller, I would hate to loose you,

Let this ex cop know about a great channel called "how to hunt" guy is great. Honest, straight shooter. Give it a watch one time!

These stories are real bun bunchers!!! Love them before bed.

He's now more aware of his surroundings. And sometimes that can be scary. Please be careful and take care of yourself. Godbless

Happy Easter to all. Another fantastic story!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

I’ve just read a comment about a man recalling his late Father telling him stories and relating his memories to your story telling. I was actually thinking the same, my Dad would always read to me as a child, before going to sleep, and listening to you Chris brings back lovely memories. Please keep on with the stories 👍 Thanks from the UK