You know I've been wondering if there hasn't been at least a few 'Sasquatch sightings' that are actually another animal?
If the elk happens to be standing on its hind legs, maybe foraging some tender buds out of reach, and the position was somewhat contorted, I can see
it being easy to think it's some kind of strange beast.
I mean elk can be really BIG and by themselves are quite frightening (not to mention dangerous).
Not trying to debunk the report or claim that all BF sightings are elk...just offering a thought. Note they have that fur around the neck and when on
their hind legs they must be 8 feet tall. You have the bad smell and the crashing through branches and a frightened 'city slicker'...it's not such
a stretch for some stories you hear.
Again, just a thought.