TERRIFIED In Manistee National Park

Joe's Encounter with a Living Nightmare

In this section, Joe Barger, a truck driver, shares his experience of encountering a mysterious creature while driving through Michigan. He emphasizes the importance of sharing his story as it is based on factual truth.

Joe's Truck Breakdown and Strange Noises

• While driving through Manistee National Forest, Joe's truck starts losing air due to an air leak near the back brake chamber.

• As Joe investigates the air leak underneath the trailer at night, he hears strange vocalizations that he has never heard before.

• Joe notices shadowing and light being blotted out in the wood line about 30 yards away. He initially assumes it might be a black bear due to being in Bear Country.

Encounter with a Mysterious Creature

• While driving up a hill, Joe sees something darker than it should be in his right side mirror. He realizes it is a wolf-like creature standing on two legs next to his truck.

• The creature, approximately nine feet tall, stoops down and scratches at Joe's window with its hands that resemble paws. Joe compares its appearance to that of a werewolf.

Joe's encounter continues beyond this point in the transcript. However, for the purpose of creating concise study notes, this summary focuses on key points related to his initial encounter with the creature.

Description of the Creature

The witness describes the physical appearance of the creature they encountered.

Creature's Physical Features

• The creature had sharp teeth, which were white and about three inches long.

• It had pure black pointed ears and yellow eyes.

• The witness estimated that it was at least 10 feet tall.

• The creature had a stooping posture and its yellow eyes were darting around, possibly assessing the surroundings or looking for a way to get in.

• The intelligence in its eyes suggested some form of communication through eye contact.

Intense Encounter

The witness shares their experience during the encounter with the creature.

Intense Communication

• Although there was no vocalization, the witness felt a sense of communication through the creature's eyes.

• The creature's facial expression conveyed determination and aggression towards the witness.

• Despite only lasting 15 to 20 seconds, there was a lot happening during this encounter.

Response to Threat

The witness describes their thoughts and actions when faced with imminent danger from the creature.

Feeling Helpless

• The witness felt overwhelmed by fear as they realized that there was nothing they could do to protect themselves.

• They considered rolling up the window but quickly dismissed it as an ineffective defense mechanism.

• Their adrenaline kicked in, causing them to shake and feel mentally scattered.

Taking Action

The witness recounts how they decided to use their firearm against the creature.

Using a Firearm

• Initially not considering their gun as a defense option, an idea sparked in their mind that they could prove their capability to fight back.

• With a 45 Colt strapped to their body, the witness quickly pulled out their gun and shot twice at the creature.

• The creature immediately went down, showing signs of a brain shot.

Detailed Description of the Creature

The witness provides further details about the physical appearance of the creature.

Unique Physical Characteristics

• The creature's head was thick and at least the size of a boar or possibly larger.

• It had a mane-like feature from its ears to its shoulders, which was as thick as or thicker than a lion's mane.

• The entire body of the creature was black, including its skin and claws.

• Its human-like hands were large, approximately 14 inches across when splayed out, with claws that were about three inches long.

Confirming the Kill Shot

The witness reflects on their actions after shooting the creature.

Ensuring It Was Dead

• After shooting the creature, the witness observed it through their rearview mirror and confirmed that it was dead.

• They wanted to make sure they hadn't lost their mind or entered an alternate reality due to shock and fear.

Deciding What to Do Next

The witness contemplates their next steps after killing the creature.

Assessing Reality

• Despite being in shock and feeling extreme fear, the witness maintained enough control to think logically.

• They decided to turn around and check if the creature was still there before considering what actions to take next.

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The witness describes encountering a large creature resembling a horse in size and shape. The creature had human-like features, including muscular shoulders and biceps. It also had a long tail and feet that resembled those of a dog or wolf.

Creature Description

• The witness estimates the creature to be about the size of a horse, weighing around a thousand pounds.

• The body of the creature appeared human-like, with muscular shoulders and biceps.

• It had a tail that was approximately five feet long, about half the length of its body.

• The feet of the creature resembled those of a dog or wolf but were slightly longer than typical dog paws.

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The witness provides further details about the appearance of the creature's feet, comparing them to dog paws but slightly larger, possibly dinner plate-sized. After firing two shots at the creature, it slid through weeds before disappearing into the woods.

Feet Description

• The creature's feet resembled those of dogs or wolves but were slightly longer.

• They were round in shape and larger than typical dog paws, possibly dinner plate-sized.

• After firing two shots at the creature, it slid through weeds and knocked down vegetation as it moved towards the woods.

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After shooting at the creature, the witness decides to confirm its death by turning around and returning to where it was last seen. Despite expecting to find it dead after running over it with his truck, he discovers that it has disappeared.

Confirming Death

• The witness turns around and drives back to where he last saw the creature.

• He expected to find it dead after running over it with his truck.

• Upon reaching the spot where he saw it earlier, he finds no trace of the creature.

• The witness is surprised that the large black lump, resembling a horse, has vanished within five minutes.

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The witness encounters two individuals near the area where he encountered the creature. He expresses concern for their safety and inquires about their presence. They explain that they were observing bears fighting or playing in the area.

Encounter with Other Individuals

• The witness notices a parked vehicle near where the creature was last seen.

• Concerned for their safety, he approaches two individuals, a man and a woman.

• They explain that they were watching bears fighting or playing in the area.

• The witness is worried about their presence given what he had just experienced.

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The witness reflects on his encounter with the other individuals and notices some oddities about their story. He realizes that there may have been more than one creature present during his encounter.

Oddities and Multiple Creatures

• The witness finds it strange that there were two people present near where he encountered the creature.

• He realizes that if there were two individuals, it suggests that there may have been more than one creature present.

• Although he only saw one of them, he considers the possibility of multiple creatures or even a pack.

This summary covers only a portion of the transcript provided.

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The speaker discusses the duration of their encounter with the creature and the overall impact it had on them.

Duration of Encounter

• The speaker mentions that the entire encounter, from seeing the creature to shooting it, lasted around 15 to 20 seconds.

• However, when considering turning around and interacting with other people at the scene, the whole encounter took approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

• The speaker experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the incident, including nightmares for several months to a year.

• Over time, their mental state improved, and they no longer have nightmares related to the encounter.

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The speaker discusses the consequences they faced after killing the creature and sharing their story publicly.

Sharing Their Story

• A family member encouraged the speaker to share their story with the public due to unique information not found elsewhere. They initially narrated their story through a popular podcaster about four years ago.

• Shortly after sharing their story, federal authorities detained them at a scale house and confronted them about killing one of their assets. This confrontation was intimidating and included threats to prevent further discussion of the incident.

• As a result of these threats, the speaker stopped talking about their encounter for some time but recently decided it was important to share their experience again.

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The speaker discusses an incident where their gun was taken by authorities and expresses concerns about potential misuse of the weapon.

Concerns about Gun Retrieval

• Authorities took the speaker's phone and gun, but only returned the phone.

• The speaker is worried about not getting their gun back and asks how they will retrieve it.

• There is a fear that the authorities may use the gun against the speaker or frame them in some way.

• The speaker believes that keeping the gun could be part of a cover-up or for nefarious purposes.

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The speaker continues to express concerns about what authorities might do with their gun and how it could be used against them.

Potential Misuse of Gun

• There is concern that authorities may try to blame any wrongdoing on the speaker using their own weapon.

• The black vehicle used by federal officials had government plates, indicating their involvement.

• At first, the speaker thought they were being mistreated, but now realizes there may be more at play.

• Authorities claimed that one of their assets was killed and warned the speaker not to talk about it.

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The speaker reflects on why authorities would retain their weapon and speculates on its significance in military operations.

Significance of Retaining Weapon

• Authorities referred to the creature as an "asset," suggesting its importance in military operations.

• Keeping information about these creatures under wraps ensures they remain useful tools for authorities.

• The speaker feels it is important to share this information with others so they can be aware if they encounter similar situations.

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The speaker provides a detailed description of the creature encountered, including its size and physical characteristics.

Description of the Creature

• The creature had a tail that was approximately five feet long and a body length of at least 10 feet.

• Its eyes had a black iris in the middle, with eyeballs about the size of golf balls.

• The creature appeared bulky and muscular, with human-like thighs and dog/wolf-like legs from the knee down.

• Its feet resembled canine feet but were longer than normal, around 12 inches in circumference.

• The head resembled that of a German Shepherd or wolf, with lines moving like rain across it and a shorter muzzle.

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The speaker continues to describe the physical characteristics of the creature encountered.

Further Description of the Creature

• The creature had thick muscular thighs similar to humans but transformed into dog/wolf-like legs at the knees.

• Its legs had double joints, allowing movement in different directions.

• The feet resembled regular canine feet but appeared slightly longer than usual.

• The head looked like that of a German Shepherd or wolf, except for lines moving across it and a shorter muzzle.

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In this section, the speaker reflects on their experience and shares their thoughts on how it could be helpful for others in similar situations.

Reflection on Experience

• The speaker acknowledges that they couldn't do anything to prevent the incident from happening.

• They express relief that the incident didn't occur inside their truck.

• The speaker believes that if they had hesitated any longer, the outcome would have been worse.

• They clarify that the gun taken by authorities was not the one used during the encounter.

• The speaker still possesses the gun used to defend themselves against the "dog man."

• They emphasize that their account is 100% truthful and hopes it can be of value to others.

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In this section, the speaker discusses how even if their story is not believed, it may serve as a reference for future encounters with similar phenomena.

Providing a Reference

• The speaker suggests that even if listeners doubt their story's veracity, it might offer something to draw upon in case of future experiences.

• They believe having prior knowledge or awareness of such encounters would have made their own experience mentally easier or less severe.

• The speaker encourages viewers to take away what they can from this account, especially those who don't believe it happened.

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In this section, the importance of Joe's story as a reference for people who may encounter similar phenomena is highlighted.

Importance of Joe's Story

• The transcript author recounts meeting Joe personally during a conference where he shared his story alongside Tony Merkel.

• Both individuals were amazed by Joe's account and found him genuine and terrified while recounting his experience.

• The author believes Joe's story goes beyond seeking attention or notoriety; instead, it reflects a genuine encounter with a secret government weapon.

• The audience is encouraged to form their own judgment on the authenticity of Joe's story.

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In this section, the speaker concludes the transcript by encouraging viewers to keep an open mind and subscribe for more content.

Final Thoughts

• The speaker expresses love for their audience and encourages them to maintain an open mind.

• They invite viewers to like, subscribe, and share the video for more similar content in the future.