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Lincoln Elementary asks Cowlitz County to consider a 'Sasquatch protection' resolution; museum director recounts 1924 'Ape Canyon' story

Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners · February 24, 2026

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A pair of public commentators asked commissioners to place a resolution protecting 'Bigfoot' on the agenda; Joseph Kovetnik, museum director, recounted the 1924 Ape Canyon incident and urged leniency toward the creatures. The board agreed to add the resolution for consideration tomorrow.

Public comment at Monday’s Cowlitz County meeting included an unusual request: a letter from Lincoln Elementary in Hoquiam asking the county to consider laws protecting “Bigfoot.” The board agreed to place the item on tomorrow’s agenda for formal consideration.

Joseph Kovetnik, director of the Cowlitz County Historical Museum, told commissioners he supported the resolution and presented a historical account of the 1924 Ape Canyon incident, describing reports of large tracks and night-time disturbances by prospectors near Mount St. Helens. Kovetnik displayed historical photos and a reenactment image and characterized Sasquatch as a "family oriented friendly kinda guy," urging the commission "to consider protecting these extremely rare, gentle, and giant primates."

Commissioners acknowledged the request and said the item would be placed on the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting for formal consideration. No formal resolution was adopted at this session; the item was calendared for the next meeting.