Is the Bigfoot Mystery Solved? Hunter Claims Discovery of Corpse

The legend of Bigfoot has captured the American imagination for decades, but a recent claim by a self-proclaimed hunter has reignited fierce debate. Charles Stewart, widely known as "Snake the Bigfoot Hunter," recently appeared on the "Planet Tyrus" program to reiterate his astonishing claim: he possesses the physical body of a Bigfoot.

The Discovery and Controversial DNA Claims

According to Stewart, he recovered the remains of the creature—which he named "Dack"—in October 2024 within the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. He claims the preserved body stands roughly 2.4 meters tall and weighs approximately 136 kilograms. After exhibiting the remains to thousands at a New York state fair, Stewart asserted that independent laboratory testing revealed startling genetic ties to ancient human lineages.

"After we performed a DNA test, we found that it was 58.5% Neanderthal, and the remaining 41.5% was human," Stewart declared, adding that the genetic profile supposedly combines Neanderthal, Denisovan, and various global human markers.

Academic Backlash and Skepticism

Despite Stewart's assertions, the scientific foundation of his claims collapsed swiftly when Cornell University—the institution he linked to the testing—issued an official and categorical denial. Representatives from Cornell stated unequivocally that the university performed no such tests for Stewart, nor did it issue any reports regarding the matter, dismissing the documentation provided by the hunter as inauthentic.

Critics within the cryptozoology community have been equally harsh. Prominent Bigfoot researcher Matt Moneymaker publicly denounced Stewart, labeling him a fraud and a con artist. With no credible scientific verification, the saga of "Dack" remains firmly in the realm of disputed folklore.