Comment from the biologist “Julie” from the bigfoot ballyhoo site-
“The late Dale Saxton and volunteers found tree destruction all over the mountain. Some was as high up as 16 feet. This creature is believed by all to be extremely dangerous to people.” These are serious considerations and allegations…
“Julie” Continues”
“As a biologist I know a little about moody animals. This one is more like total rage than anger. There has been much talk about people trying to get into the area to get a picture of this thing. This is crazy thinking. I simply can’t discuss why I know this, but believe me when I say your in danger if you try this. Powers RD will close this lake because we cannot guarantee safety there. A regional supervisor will make the closure this week.”
Question- If “Julie” was involved in this incident, and she is concerned as much as she states, why doesn’t she go public in the same way Mr. Saxton did? Unfortunately Mr. Saxton is no longer with us, but where is Julie? If Julie gave the DOI her opinion on the demeanor of the bigfoot, as she did on the site, is the USFS negligent on not taking a more disciplined stance on this issue?
It was comments such as this that caused NABS to take the topic seriously and initiate action to release documents associated with activity at this lake. This supposedly started in the summer of 2009 when the Hamilton family was vacationing at the lake and a family member had an encounter with a bigfoot. This was supposedly reported to USFS personnel. Sfter this event there was additional vandalism at the lake, serious vandalism.
Based on knowing the names of the researchers going into the lake, knowing the names of the family involved in the incident and the dates of the supposed incidents, NABS filed a FOIA on the Powers Ranger District for all documents related to:
The Hamilton Family incident
The research trip into the lake in the middle of winter (Saxton/Walton/Cartwright)
Medical reports emanating from the research trip.
All reports of extreme vandalism at the lake.
All reports of bigfoot activity in the area.
In March of 2010 NABS received our first response from the USFS/DOI in regards to our FOIA. They essentially denied everything. They denied the research project every occurred, they denied that a family reported a bigfoot event, they denied ever having bigfoot reports filed, they even denied there was snow at the lake during the time the research project would’ve taken place.
NABS appealed. This was a lengthy time consuming proces with te results as follows.
Below is the response to our appeal which we received in the mail today. The letter was lengthy and was reduced in size to fit into our page.
This is truly a unique ending to a very interesting story. Unfortunately Dale Saxton died shortly after this event due to cancer, our sympathy goes out to his family.
There are only two possibilities.
Did these events ever happen? We think the answer is blatantly obvious.
Is the DOI and the USFS and Carl Linderman blatantly making false statements? Who is giving these officials their marching orders?
The concern to NABS is that neither Julie or the tracker supposedly work for the government (They are contractors and there are laws against retaliating for whistle blowing), thus there is no issue for them in their jobs moving forward, being interviewed by the press and stating their case. It seems it would be prudent and honorable for public safety to be interviewed by a press team and make their concerns widely known. Julie has already made public statements on the site about the incident, the government knows she is talking, maybe it is time to take an aggressive stance and let the powers to be know that they cannot lie….
NABS would like to recogniz the fine work of researcher Bill Emery for his continued and ongoing efforts in the field in OR. Bill is doing the work that many claim to do, but don’t. Going into the field is the backbone of good research and Mr. Emery has continued to put in the hours. We believe that he has insight to the biped that many do not.
