A popular topic when two or more bigfoot people get together is what would you do if you came upon; what did you do when you came upon; bigfoot? Well, I will tell you, running is always a viable, acceptable option.

One man reported what he called a "nerve-shattering experience". He was walking one night and heard a strange crackling sound from the direction of an old beaver house. He aimed his flashlight in that direction and saw a dark creature around 7 feet tall suddenly stand up from its crouched position. He fled.

In 1968 a group of Native Americans traveled to the Kootenay Plains on the North Saskatchewan River and began to set up camp in tents and teepees. This was to be their new home, away from the modern influences, to embrace the life of their ancestors. And then entered an unforeseen neighbor. The hairy giants of their ancestors' legends. The creatures didn't cause the people any trouble. There were chance sightings and brief contact but nothing disturbing.

One man was out cutting brush when he looked up to find one of the hair-covered creatures watching him as he worked. "I didn't know what to do, so I just went on chopping wood." After a while, the creature continued on its way, leaving the man alone.

Florida is known for its diverse wildlife and ecosystems, but it’s also home to a number of cryptids and other mysterious creatures, most of which have yet to be proven. The state has more than 26,000 square miles of forests, covering about half of the state's land area. Florida also has more than 500 nonnative animal species and 1,000 nonnative insects found throughout the state.

Here are some of the cryptids that are said to inhabit Florida: