ASHEVILLE - In the dense woods of North Carolina, a legendary figure known as Barry “Big Cat” Pinkham has emerged as a dedicated cryptid hunter. Armed with an intuitive knack for finding elusive creatures, Pinkham has earned his stripes in the world of cryptozoology, with his specialty being the ever-elusive Sasquatch.
His reputation precedes him, as Pinkham consistently discovers nests of cryptids, even in suburban patches of woods. He possesses an uncanny ability to decipher the subtle signs left behind by the creatures, claiming he’s never heard a noise that wasn’t a clear indicator of Bigfoot’s presence.
Pinkham’s enigmatic nickname, “Big Cat,” raises eyebrows, and when questioned about its origin, he cryptically responds, “I’ll tell you when you’re older.” However, local lore suggests that during high school, Pinkham earned the moniker when he refused to join classmates in jumping off a rope swing, asserting it didn’t meet his stringent safety standards.
A master tracker, Pinkham often discovers enormous footprints a few warm days after a snowfall. Remarkably, he notes that the creatures seem to favor the same trails he traversed through the fresh snow, adding an intriguing layer to his tracking prowess.
Beyond Bigfoot, Pinkham’s interests extend to the extraterrestrial realm. Claiming to encounter UFOs almost daily, he staunchly refuses to adopt the term UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon), sticking to the classic UFO label. Pinkham believes his nightly bouts of sleep paralysis are not attributed to his undiagnosed sleep apnea but rather a sign that the extraterrestrial beings known as the greys have taken a keen interest in him and his tracking abilities.
Despite his remarkable adventures, Pinkham’s influence extends to the digital realm through a cryptid-centric social media account. With a modest following of 400, he confidently asserts that his account is on the verge of exploding. However, the reality paints a different picture, as his engagement remains disappointingly low, raising questions about the elusive nature of success in the online cryptid community.
Barry “Big Cat” Pinkham, the enigmatic North Carolinian, continues his pursuit of the unknown, leaving a trail of mysteries and questions in his wake. Whether tracking Sasquatch in suburban woods or gazing at UFOs in the night sky, Pinkham’s journey unfolds as a captivating blend of folklore, curiosity, and the uncharted territories that lie beyond the realm of our understanding.
Stan Dirkson
