Maine police debunk Bigfoot sighting: Man in fur suit caused panic

Police in Damariscotta, Maine, concluded that Bigfoot is not real after investigating a surge of 911 calls about a Sasquatch-like creature, which turned out to be a man in a very convincing fur costume. The Tuesday incident drew numerous alarmed reports, including during school drop-off, and prompted residents to photograph the figure. Officer William Smith found the man sitting on Main Street, and they chatted as excited locals took photos of the costumed individual. No arrest was made since no crime occurred, though police noted some officers secretly hoped for a discovery that would make national news.