Bigfoot
Bigfoot (or Sasquatch) is a mythical ape-like creature claimed to have been spotted around North America, and similar creatures in other locations around the world, such as the Yeti. The existence of Bigfoot in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has been the center of many Internet-based rumors since the game was released. It is impossible now to tell where the idea originated, although one theory suggests that this is due to mention of the artist Bigfoot in the brochure that came with the game.
The whole idea of Bigfoot's existence fits nicely into the diverse world of the San Andreas countryside, especially its Flint County and Whetstone areas, with large virgin forests and "spooky" locations. The most popular reported sighting locations are near the cave on the side of Mount Chiliad, the Shady Cabin area, and Back 'O' Beyond. Several screenshots and videos have been posted claiming to show the creature in the game, but they have been classified as hoaxes - either genuine in-game captures of unofficial modifications or edited (photoshopped) images and videos.
No evidence of the existence of Bigfoot in an unmodified version of GTA San Andreas has been found, and in an official interview with Terry Donovan released in 2005, he stated, "There is no Bigfoot, just like in real life. But there is something in the woods." However, there is a small but vocal group of supporters of the creature's existence. Many people take Donovan's message as a hint, and search for Sasquatch, Piggsy and other similar creatures in the San Andreas countryside.
Bigfoot in Mods
Due to the big rave about "something in the woods around Mount Chiliad", people started developing mods that make Bigfoot appear there. Only one successful mod was made which wasn't in English for a while. The mod made you start with a load of weapons to choose from and a full unlocked San Andreas area. You then had to go to a farmer who gave you a mission. The mission was simple, kill Bigfoot. That mission mod also included yetis which roamed in north San Andreas.
Shortly after the CLEO version 3 release, another mod was made with the same models. This one didn't make your save files incompatible and gave you the freedom to kill Bigfoot at any time without doing a mission. Here Bigfoot as a Cleo 3 mod: GTA San Andreas Show: Bigfoot is Real? Notice how all you have to do is hop on any transport and go to Mount Chiliad as opposed to doing a mission.
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Image of Bigfoot, proved to be fake
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Image of Bigfoot, proved to be fake
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The cave on Chiliad with infamous red dawn
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What are believed to be foot prints on Mount Chiliad
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EGM Magazine's interview with Terry Donovan's interview
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