Hoax

I don't want to scare anyone

but, I'm gonna give it to you straight about Bigfoot.

The locals will tell you that he lives out here.

Some kind of demented creature.

Stalking, living off of wild game and vegetation.

Some claim they've even seen him,

right here in this area.

Bigfoot's out there.

Waiting.

Always on the hunt for intruders.

Looking to kill, to devour.

Thirsty for blood.

Aah!

- Okay everyone, try to get some sleep tonight,

we've got a big climb tomorrow.

We're on the trail at 4.30,

so, try not to get too shitty tonight.

Especially you Sam.

Perfect place, perfect time.

- Doesn't get much better than that.

Mm mm.

We'll be needing this.

Hey.

Hmm?

No.

Double-fisting again.

Oh yeah.

Bow chicka-wow-wow.

That sounded like Alex.

They're just messing with us.

Come here.

- No, you need to go check that out.

It's cold out there.

It can get cold in here.

Gotcha.

All right babe, I'll be right back.

Oh Steve.

It's Chris.

Whatever.

Who's Steve.

Mm, shh.

Nick!

Nick!

This isn't funny.

Oh yeah.

Oh please God!

Now, some breaking news in the story

of the hiking expedition that went missing

in southwest Colorado last month.

Search teams have recovered

two additional bodies, bringing the total number to five.

Authorities report no sign of Alex Barnes,

the remaining missing hiker.

The remains show signs

of trauma and animal scavenging.

The medical examiner has not released

the cause of death for any of the recovered bodies.

Leading to speculation about the mysterious

circumstances surrounding this incident.

Today we're announcing that after six weeks

with no sign of Miss Barnes,

we're officially suspending our search efforts.

This just in, exclusive drone footage

that sheds new light on this tragedy

revealing grisly details about the group's final moments.

Warning, this footage is graphic

and may be disturbing to some viewers.

The footage shows--

A bear was seen wandering

through the campsite--

Believed to be a rabid bear--

In a horrific attack.

A gruesome campsite.

Mangled, destroyed hiking--

The extremely remote location.

What some are calling

the Mountaineering Massacre.

Mountaineering Massacre.

Mountaineering Massacre.

They were college students on fall break.

On a camping trip gone terribly wrong.

Shocking to even seasoned

search and rescue personnel.

Found the scene horrifying.

Up next, how to protect your family

from an animal attack.

Let's go the phone lines, caller one,

what do you think about these idiots?

No respect for the land.

They got what was coming to 'em.

And we're out.

Back in two people, thank you.

Sir, excuse me.

Excuse me sir.

Sir.

I'm busy Paxton.

What do you want?

- Your network's been getting a lot of play

on that bear attack clip, right?

I got a guy who says he can prove no way it was a bear.

Here's the twist.

I want to make a show proving the existence of Bigfoot.

Are you really this desperate?

- Every hoax that hits the news plays for weeks.

People are still watching

that grainy 16 millimeter footage from 1967.

People love this stuff.

Roger, there is an opportunity for a show.

Who cares?

I got 17 reality shows run by fresh, young producers.

- I still got some tricks and you have more than enough

so I want to dance with the millionaire schlock.

- They're cheap and the pigs will eat

whatever you put in the trough.

Move.

- I want to take a crew up there and investigate the area.

I've got some ideas.

I can give you a hit show.

I promise.

I want more than a hit show.

I want proof.

Deal.

Rick.

This is it.

How was your trip?

The whole area is a swamp.

I'm never going back there.

What do you think?

Well the wound looks better.

I'm just worried about infection.

Ah, he'll be fine.

He's so much sweeter than that last one.

Elijah?

Oh my!

- Killer, right out of the crate.

Well let's just be certain.

Overnight a seven day dose pack of doxycycline.

We can't.

Haskins RX called again this morning.

They won't deliver anything else until we're current.

Just use my card.

Ellen.

Please, just do it.

Hi there.

Hi.

Dr. Ellen,

there's a Mr. Paxton in your office.

Who?

Excuse, can I help you?

Dr. Freese?

Yeah, who are you?

What do you think this is?

A bear.

Right there, the toes.

Where are the claws?

I have no idea.

- Well it's pretty obvious it's not a bear.

- What would you like me to say exactly?

- What are the odds that this is an undiscovered species?

I don't have time for this.

- Extra funding would go a long way around here

don't you think?

Who are you?

My name is Rick Paxton.

I'm putting together a team to investigate

what could be out there.

I need a primate specialist, I'd like you to join us.

$10,000.

For one week of your time.

I'll be in touch.

What was that all about?

- He wants me to help him find Bigfoot.

He said $10,000 for a week.

When do you leave?

It's Bigfoot.

So what?

Spend a week running around the woods.

That's a lot of money.

Ellen,

You could really use a break from all of this.

Sorry.

We've got the grandkids for the weekend.

Hi Grandma.

Hi sweetie.

You're watching what?

Oh.

Did you get the quote?

How much?

Jesus.

No, I have to have a helicopter.

Because you can't drive up there.

Yeah, fine.

But I'm not gonna pay him his full rate

just to sit around and wait for us.

I don't care, I...

I don't care, just get it done.

Hi.

Where can I find this girl's father?

Cooper Barnes?

Who's asking?