Yucca Man
Also known as: Yucca Monster, Joshua Tree Giant, Desert Bigfoot
A massive, foul-smelling humanoid stalking the Mojave near Joshua Tree, where the desert watches back.
1971
Joshua Tree / Twentynine Palms, California
7-10 ft tall
Aggressive when cornered
Unconfirmed
The Lore
Yucca Man is a Bigfoot-like creature reported in and around Joshua Tree National Park and the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps base since the 1970s. Standing 7-10 feet tall with matted dark hair and an overpowering stench, it's been spotted near isolated roads and military installations. Marines stationed at Twentynine Palms have filed official reports. Unlike forest-dwelling Sasquatch variants, Yucca Man thrives in extreme heat and open terrain where concealment should be impossible.
Notable Witnesses
- USMC personnel at Twentynine Palms
- Multiple Joshua Tree hikers
Media Appearances
- Monsters and Mysteries in America (TV)
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