7 Feb 2024

NZ's very own big foot mystery in the Moehau Ranges

From Afternoons, 1:25 pm on 7 February 2024

The Moehau Man is also  known as our very own New Zealand 'Bigfoot'.

Hidden in the Coromandel-Moehau ranges, the legend has been pervasive for many decades.

In1970, The Press newspaper tried to end the rumours, claiming the creature was now dead.

But locals and paranormal investigator Marc Coppell have had recent strange encounters.

To discuss this mystery and legend of the Moehau Man, investigative and true crime author Scott Bainbridge talks to Jesse.

Australian cryptozoologist Rex Gilroy with casts of two footprints he believes were left by the Moehau 'man-beast'

Australian cryptozoologist Rex Gilroy with casts of two footprints he believes were left by the Moehau 'man-beast' Photo: Rex Gilroy

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