For centuries, people living in the Himalayan mountains have told stories of an elusive, ape-like creature that’s terrified…even hunted locals and killed livestock. That legendary monster, known colloquially as ‘The Yeti’, has become a massive part of the region’s lore. And while no one has yet captured the beast, there are those who say they have evidence that it’s more than just another cryptid…
Episode Source Material
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