That's the last thing I want to believe. Put it this way. The author and Noory decided they wouldn't dismiss anything. Described 2 hunting experiences, one the author and one a caller. One Pacific Nw, other deep Missouri woods.
They described suddenly everything became totally still, animals were not to be seen and they felt like they were being watched. It just felt eerie. After awhile, things returned to normal.
I don't scare easily but I was scared at the end of that hour. I guess my theory has to do with the mind. Something suddenly takes hold of the mind and causes the individual to run off from the group as though driven.
One lady actually called in and asked if some particular victims were baptized. They ignored the question, finally just said one was a Christian.
Too many claim to have seen/experienced aliens. I haven't except in a dream that frightened me, and I hope they just leave me and mine alone.
The book author said the friend fireman went to the trailhead about a day and 1/2 and reported. This article says there was a longer delay.
One other thing. Many died from hypothermia; some have injuries and have to wait and hope, and some the cause of death cannot be determined.
Slender man?
Bigfoot. He's out there watching us, and he's more real than Obama's patriotism. :)