Do You Believe? 19 Times Bigfoot Has Been Spotted in Maine

Is Bigfoot real?

And if it's real, go with me here, do you think it can be found in Maine? Maybe you just never realized you saw one?

You might be surprised to know that there are numerous reports from people who have claimed to have seen the famous creature in the Pine Tree State.

How did the Bigfoot legend begin?

Now, the story of Bigfoot really took off in 1958, according to History.com, when a letter about the discovery of some large footprints was published along with a journalist's response in the Humboldt Times in California.

This sparked widespread fascination with the possibility of a giant hairy ape-man hiding out in the wilderness, leaving barely a trace.

As people became captivated by the mystery, many began trying to prove the creature’s existence, reporting sightings of Bigfoot and finding tracks they believed to be from the elusive beast.

Interestingly, these reports have come from multiple places across the country, including right here in Maine.

Is Bigfoot in Maine?

Since 1970, there have been at least 19 reports of Bigfoot sightings in Maine, according to The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization.

There have also been reports not submitted to the above organization about sightings in the state, including an army veteran's chilling encounter in the remote woods or this photo that alleges to show Bigfoot in Millinocket.

Ultimately, these accounts add to the growing lore of Bigfoot, and continue to fuel the debate about whether this mythical creature truly exists or is merely a product of human imagination.

Take a look at 19 accounts of people's encounters with Bigfoot in Maine, and who knows, maybe they'll convince you to believe...