A June 25 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) features an image of a warning the U.S. Forcest Service supposedly posted in Arizona.
“Bigfoot Warning!” reads the start of the notice. “Attention campers: due to the increased flow in the Kern River, the Bigfoots are coming down from the high country to feed on fish and vegetation at the rivers (sic) edge.”
It then gives instructions on what campers should do if they spot such a creature, which includes not running from or yelling at the animal. It urges them to "go about your business" and take pictures.
The Facebook post was shared more than 500 times in three days.
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The U.S. Forest Service said it did not issue any such warning, and the agency has not confirmed the existence of Bigfoot creatures. Additionally, the Kern River is in California, not Arizona.
The agency told USA TODAY it did not issue the warning in the Facebook post.
“We believe this was done as a humorous gag,” said spokesperson John Winn. “If and when a Sasquatch is sighted by officials on National Forest System lands, we’ll be sure to use official Forest Service letterhead.”
The post also claims the warning was issued to campers in Arizona, but it mentions the Kern River, which is located in California.
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