LIVINGSTON, TX – In a shocking turn of events, local resident Billy Joe Jenkins claims to have captured footage of Bigfoot casually fishing at Lake Livingston in Polk County. The grainy video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows a large, hairy figure standing at the edge of the lake with a fishing rod in hand.

Jenkins, an avid outdoorsman and believer in cryptids, was out on his regular fishing trip when he spotted the mysterious creature. “I couldn’t believe my eyes,” Jenkins said. “It was like something out of a movie. Bigfoot was just standing there, reeling in a big ol’ catfish like it was no big deal.”

Despite skeptics questioning the authenticity of the video, Jenkins adamantly stands by his claim. “I know what I saw, and I have the footage to prove it,” he declared. “Bigfoot is real, y’all, and he’s quite the fisherman.”

Local authorities have yet to comment on the alleged sighting, but rumors are swirling that a special task force has been assembled to investigate further. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office released a statement urging residents to remain calm and refrain from searching for Bigfoot on their own.

In the meantime, tourists and cryptozoologists from all over the country are flocking to Lake Livingston in hopes of catching a glimpse of the elusive creature. The Texas Craft Fair scheduled for next weekend has even added a “Bigfoot Fishing Expedition” to its lineup, promising visitors the chance to search for Bigfoot while browsing handmade crafts.

As for Jenkins, he plans to continue his fishing excursions at Lake Livingston, hopeful for another encounter with Bigfoot. “I’ve always believed in the supernatural,” he said with a grin. “Who knows what else is out there in them woods.”

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.