Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot

A narrator from the North American Wildlife Research organization recounts the historical evidence of Bigfoot, including famous sightings like the Patterson–Gimlin film. The organization announces an upcoming expedition aimed at verifying the creature's existence and securing funding for further research. The film sets the stage for the ongoing mystery surrounding the elusive Sasquatch.

Using modern computer analysis of statistical data, the research team identifies a site in northern British Columbia as the most likely habitat for an undisturbed Bigfoot population. This decision leads to the organization mounting an expedition into the remote wilderness. The goal is to find conclusive evidence of Sasquatch living in the area.

A seven-member team is assembled, including Native American guide Techka Blackhawk, wilderness explorer Josh Bigsby, reporter Bob Vernon, anthropologist Dr. Paul Markham, cook Barney Snipe, animal handler Hank Parshall, and team leader Chuck Evans. They prepare for their journey with horses, tracking dogs, and camping gear, ready to explore the dense forest.

The team begins their trek into the forest, traveling on horseback and using tracking dogs to locate signs of Bigfoot. Along the way, they share campfire stories of prior encounters, blending past legends with their current expedition. The atmosphere is initially cautious but adventurous.

The team observes signs such as large footprints and large broken trees above human reach, which Techka interprets as territory marking by Sasquatch. They set up plaster molds of footprints and follow scents with their tracking dogs, sensing they are getting closer to the creature.

While traversing a hillside, rocks begin tumbling toward the team, prompting Techka to halt the caravan to prevent injuries. The cause of the rockslide remains unknown, but the incident heightens tension and suspicion that they are being observed or warned by unseen forces.

During the night, the camp experiences multiple attacks: a bear threatens their sleep, and later, unknown attackers are scared off by gunfire. These events cause increased fear among the team members and reinforce the idea that they are being stalked by the elusive Sasquatch.

The team finds large footprints around the camp and employs their tracking dogs to pursue the scent. Hank and his dogs reach the base of a steep rock wall but cannot proceed further due to the terrain, confirming the presence of a large creature nearby.

As they near their destination, the team notices tall trees snapped well above human reach, indicating Sasquatch activity. Inside the valley, they find more footprints and set up camp, preparing for potential encounters with the creature.

That night, sensors detect movement and the camp is attacked with rocks and branches thrown from multiple directions. A shadowy creature invades briefly, destroying surveillance equipment, but the team manages to scare it off by dawn, leaving behind footprints and signs of a struggle.

With winter storms approaching and limited signs of injury or dead Sasquatch, the team decides to pack up and start their long trek back to civilization. The expedition ends with a panoramic shot of the valley as they depart, signifying their retreat from the wilderness.

During the closing credits, a large human-like silhouette is seen looking down at the camera from a hilltop, then turning and walking away. This lingering image reinforces the mystery and possible ongoing existence of Bigfoot in the area, leaving viewers with an unresolved sense of wonder.