Yowie Sighting, Tourist incounter Yowie Options

[Nova]

I found this article about a recent Yowie encounter. http://www.allnewsweb.com/page6716713.php

[hopeful]

I find it interesting that the names of the witnesses were published. That usually isn't the case in the US where most witnesses do not want their name associated with bigfoot.

From the link:

Australia: Bigfoot spotted in bush near Sydney

Two backpackers on a year long trip around Australia got the fright of their life last week while they were out trekking in bushland in the vicinity of the township of Leura, not far from the well known Katoomba landmark, ‘The Three Sisters’.

It was early evening and by the two ladies admission a bit late to be by themselves in the bush. Ingrid Schoen 23, of Germany and Adi Hassan, 22 of France decided to head back into to town when heard the breaking of branches and loud footsteps heading towards them. Ingrid shone a torch onto the track in front of them. At this point they both claim to have seen what they now describe as Bigfoot charge away into the distance.

‘Admittedly we did not get a close look but we think what we saw looked like the American Bigfoot, basically covered in fur and about two meters tall. It definitely had no clothes on and was not human.’ Ingrid told All News Web reporter Jadyn Cassidy. 'We were petrified and almost lost our way back in our nervous state' Ingrid commented.

The Blue Mountains is believed to be the home of a creature known as the Yowie, basically Australia’s version of Bigfoot or the Yeti. There have been many recent sightings. Prior to the arrival of Europeans local Aboriginal tribes were certain of its existence. Aboriginal communities still living in the Blue Mountains along with some other locals continue to believe the Yowie might be out there in the vast expanses of Australia’s Great Dividing Range.

[Nova]

It raise my interest that they were from Germany and France, as it people from these places i dont think would have apemen on there minded. Futher thats its from two young women. Not sure about others but im more likely to say hoax if its a group a guys. Not saying its definetly a Yowie just that im more inclined that they are honest in that they saw something. Im not a expert in Australian wilderness so im not sure.

[YowieMan]

Well the area certainly has a solid history of encounters. Neil will have substantial reports from the area in the article i'm sure.

[Neil Frost]

I found this article about a recent Yowie encounter. http://www.allnewsweb.com/page6716713.php

G'day Nova,

Welcome and thank you for this report. It is atypical for tourists to report these incidents because they are usually day trippers at locations like the "Three Sisters" at Katoomba. Gone the next day! There are a few reports from tourists over the years (G'day Strick) and as they are ignorant and unsuspecting witnesses, some regard their evidence as being more reliable. As they were out after sundown on a bush track, they would have had a high chance of having an encounter. Clearly, the Yowie was aware of their presence and would have been trying to intimidate them. The light from a torch is always an excellent method of repelling Yowies.

Thanks again Nova,

Neil

[strick]

There are two ways of looking at reports like these. It's true that most tourists have never heard of Yowies I certainly hadn't when I saw the mystery animal (I don't assert t was a Yowie for sure) in 1995, and so they won't be expecting to see one, nor attribute any rustle in the bushe to their activities.

On the other hand, every Australian sees it as practically their national duty to wind up tourists, especially backpackers. I have referenced the 'drop bears' before. These two young ladies would be ideal candidates for a hoax, they fit the bill perfectly. If they'd only have been Japanese, i'd have called 'hoax' forr sure!.

Who knows? Good find though Nova.

[Neil Frost]

It raise my interest that they were from Germany and France, as it people from these places i dont think would have apemen on there minded. Futher thats its from two young women. Not sure about others but im more likely to say hoax if its a group a guys. Not saying its definetly a Yowie just that im more inclined that they are honest in that they saw something. Im not a expert in Australian wilderness so im not sure.

G’day Nova,

I thought that I should comment further since you have raised some excellent points.

Firstly, the witnesses were foreign, German and French. As already discussed, some would argue that an encounter from non - Australians is more credible because they should not know enough to hoax a report successfully! Even when dealing with Australians it is still relatively easy to detect a hoax, if suspected, by asking a few reserved questions on details that very few would know.

Secondly, women make better witnesses. Everyone around the planet knows this and that boys can and will cause problems! The majority of reports in the Blue Mountains are from males! I believe that this is because, in the case of young males particularly, they tend to be more active outdoors and take greater risks with their lives and others. But, boys are only part of the population.

I am very happy to accept a certain percentage of hoaxing! This is only natural, particularly amongst young males! I do not care what the percentage is because, the number and quality of reports that I and other researchers receive on a weekly basis is quite high. Clearly, even accepting that this or any other report is a hoax within the broader population of encounters, should alert thinking people to the reality that something, bipedal and cognitive is sharing our planet!

Thanks again Nova,

Neil