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The Meanders Mystery: What Two Figures (Bigfoot) Chased a Federal Agent Off the Water?

Daniel Wood

The "Meanders" of the North Fork Payette River are known for silence, slow water, and stunning views. But on October 4, 2024, a federal law enforcement officer discovered that silence can sometimes hide something massive.

At What Then Archives, we analyze witness testimonies that defy explanation. Our latest video features a chilling report from a credible witness who—along with his wife—was chased off the water not by aggression, but by a terrifying, silent observation.


The Perfect Escape

The encounter took place just north of McCall, Idaho, on a stretch of water known as The Meanders. It is a place where the river slows down, winding through dense pine forests and tall grass.

For the officer and his wife, it was supposed to be a peaceful paddleboard trip. They were miles from the nearest road, completely alone. Or so they thought.

The Figures in the Trees

The officer had just finished recording a 360-degree video of the scenery. He set his camera down, and that is when he saw them.

Standing roughly 70 yards away across the river were two massive, dark figures. They were standing just inside the treeline, side-by-side.

"They described them as hulking with arms that hung unnaturally low all the way to their knees. They didn't scream, they didn't run, they just stared."

Bears do not stand side-by-side to watch humans. Bears do not have arms that hang to their knees. The officer, trained to observe details under pressure, knew immediately that these were not animals he could explain.

A Primal Fear

Idaho is a known hotspot for Sasquatch sightings, often ranking in the top 10 states for reports according to the BFRO. But statistics don't matter when you are staring at the impossible.

Overcome by a sudden, primal fear, the officer whispered to his wife to paddle. They didn't panic-scream; they executed a survival retreat. They paddled furiously back to their truck, threw the inflated boards into the bed, and sped away, leaving the silent watchers behind.


Watch the Testimony

Sometimes the scariest encounters aren't the ones that chase you, but the ones that let you go. Watch the full breakdown of this terrifying event below.

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