Yeti Sightings Hoaxed

[Debi]

Russian Politician Reveals Role in Staging Siberian Yeti Sightings to Attract Tourists | Coast to Coast AM

A Russian politician who once presided over parts of Siberia has revealed that he had a hand in hoaxing Yeti sightings in the hopes of drawing tourists to the area.

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This is what does NOT help the field of crypto.

 

[GoneWestUtah]

If this guy tried it, others no doubt have had similar schemes. It could be a more common ploy for tourists than we think. It's definitely a black eye for Bigfoot research in the mind of the public.

 

[ozentity]

I hate this, it makes a mockery of the people who really believe they have seen something cryptid.

 

[Lynne]

I hate this, it makes a mockery of the people who really believe they have seen something cryptid.

I agree. It muddy a the water a lot.