LIVINGSTON, TX—In a bizarre turn of events, local angler and self-proclaimed outdoorsman, Cletus Jenkins, reportedly had a run-in with Bigfoot while fishing on the banks of Lake Livingston last weekend. According to Jenkins, he was peacefully casting his line into the water, hoping for a record-breaking catfish, when he heard rustling in the nearby bushes.

“I thought it was just a pesky raccoon or something,” Jenkins recounted, “but then this massive hairy creature emerged. It stood at least 8 feet tall and had arms longer than my fishing pole. I knew it was Bigfoot, no doubt about it.”

Jenkins claims that Bigfoot made eye contact with him before snatching a freshly caught catfish from his bucket and darting back into the dense woods surrounding the lake. “I was in shock,” Jenkins said. “That catfish was gonna be my dinner that night!”

Local authorities were called to the scene but found no evidence of Bigfoot or his alleged theft. Despite the lack of physical proof, Jenkins remains adamant about his encounter and has vowed to set up a 24/7 surveillance operation around Lake Livingston in hopes of capturing the elusive creature on camera.

In response to the incident, the Livingston Tourist Board has capitalized on the situation by promoting “Bigfoot Fishing Tours” at Lake Livingston, hoping to draw in curious visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the mythical beast while reeling in some catfish.

As for Jenkins, he plans to continue fishing at Lake Livingston, but he has sworn to never leave his catfish unattended again, just in case Bigfoot decides to make another appearance.