Damariscotta, Maine police have concluded an investigation into a series of Bigfoot sightings that prompted concern and an unusually high volume of calls. Officers ultimately determined that the alleged creature was a person wearing a "very convincing costume."
The Damariscotta Police Department launched an investigation after receiving numerous reports. While the search did not yield an actual Bigfoot, police noted the positive community response.
"We greatly appreciate everyone’s excitement, curiosity, and willingness to keep an eye out for one another," the department stated in a Facebook post. "We also appreciate all the calls and information that came in. Rest assured, we were on the hunt from the very beginning."
According to the report, an officer located the individual believed to be Bigfoot and, after speaking with them, confirmed it was a man in a costume. The department expressed appreciation for the community's engagement and vigilance.
"While we didn't find Bigfoot, we did find something almost as rare: A town full of people willing to stop what they're doing to investigate a Bigfoot sighting and keep each other safe," the police department's post continued. "And honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way."