A celebrity Bigfoot hunter has accused Cornell University of a cover-up after officials denied examining remains of the mythical beast. Charles Stuart, known as "Snake the Bigfoot Hunter," shared what he claimed was an official DNA analysis from Cornell last month, sending shockwaves through the cryptozoology community.
Stuart's Claims
Stuart insists the document proves an 8ft, 300lb Sasquatch carcass he allegedly found in upstate New York's Adirondack Mountains is genuine and roughly 60 per cent Neanderthal. He has named the corpse "Dack."
Cornell's Denial
Cornell University has rubbished the claims. A spokesperson told the New York Post: "Cornell did not conduct any testing for [Stuart] or present a report." They added that documents on Stuart's website did not originate from the school.
Stuart's Response
Despite the denial, Stuart refuses to back down. He said: "Cornell is flat out lying - I will not be silenced." He added: "This isn't a dispute over the facts of the report - it's panic over control. I bypassed the machine and went straight to the public. I was warned from day one not to share this report. I released the unredacted DNA report anyway because I believe in transparency and the intelligence of the public."
Upcoming Documentary
Stuart claims he is ready to expose the alleged cover-up in an upcoming documentary. A whistleblower lab technician who allegedly ran the tests will feature. Stuart said: "This is essentially a David vs Goliath story and we all know who wins in the end."
Background and Skepticism
Stuart claims he discovered the rotting beast in 2024 and displayed it at The Great New York State Fair, where his website says more than 60,000 people queued to see Dack. Sceptics argue the saga is a publicity stunt ahead of this year's fair, which runs from August 26 to September 7, with Dack scheduled to appear again.
Even fellow Bigfoot trackers have dismissed the story. Matthew Moneymaker, founder of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, publicly slammed Stuart on social media, labelling him a hoaxer and a scammer. Moneymaker's organization said it recently confirmed an alleged Bigfoot encounter in Connecticut, where a local man claimed to have come face-to-face with a Sasquatch in the wild.
