Bigfoot 'Flap' Reported in Northeast Ohio

Six alleged Bigfoot sightings in four days spark cryptid speculation in Portage County

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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A series of social media posts from a cryptid-focused podcast has ignited speculation about widespread Bigfoot sightings in northeast Ohio, with enthusiasts pointing to what they describe as a concentrated burst of activity in the Mantua and Garrettsville areas southeast of Cleveland. The Bigfoot Society, a podcast and online community, says it has received six separate reports of alleged Bigfoot encounters between March 6 and March 10 in wooded areas in the region.

Why it matters

Bigfoot sightings are relatively common across the United States, but a cluster of multiple reported encounters in a small geographic area over a short period is considered unusual and potentially indicative of increased cryptid activity. The reports have generated excitement within the Bigfoot research community, which is eager to investigate further and potentially uncover new evidence of the elusive creature's existence.

The details

According to the Bigfoot Society, the reported encounters include alleged sightings of a nine-foot-tall, brown-haired Sasquatch, as well as other details about the creature's appearance and behavior. However, the group has not released any photographs, video, or independently verified physical evidence to corroborate the claims. Nonetheless, the podcast host described the cluster of sightings as a possible "flap" event, a term used in cryptozoology to refer to multiple sightings within a short time span.

  • The reported sightings occurred between March 6 and March 10, 2026.
  • The Bigfoot Society received the six separate reports during this four-day period.

The players

The Bigfoot Society

A podcast and online community dedicated to collecting eyewitness accounts of Sasquatch encounters.

Jeremiah Byron

The host of the Bigfoot Society Podcast, who spoke to Fox 8 about the reported sightings.

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What they’re saying

“It's normal for there to be Bigfoot sightings all over the United States, but it's not normal to have multiple sightings in a small area within a short number of days.”

— Jeremiah Byron, Host, Bigfoot Society Podcast (Fox 8)

“So, if you're in this area, keep your eyes open and maybe your doors locked because there could be a Bigfoot in the same general vicinity.”

— Bigfoot Society Poster (Bigfoot Society)

What’s next

The Bigfoot Society has urged residents in Portage County to remain vigilant and report any additional sightings or evidence to the group. The podcast host indicated that the community is eager to investigate the reports further and potentially uncover new evidence of Bigfoot's existence.

The takeaway

While Bigfoot sightings are not uncommon across the United States, the cluster of reports in northeast Ohio has sparked significant interest and speculation within the cryptid research community. The lack of verifiable evidence, however, means that the alleged encounters remain unconfirmed, and the true nature of the activity in the region remains uncertain.