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'Bigfoot' DNA Actually Human, Opossum

Sasquatch expert blames contamination, will perform autopsy

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(Newser) – DNA from an alleged Bigfoot carcass is actually part human, part opossum, a scientist said today. A University of Minnesota expert debunked the DNA at a Palo Alto, Calif. press conference before the two men who allegedly found the corpse—and who sell Bigfoot merchandise. The head of a group dedicated to finding Bigfoot said the samples may have been sullied and promised an autopsy.

The press conference today.
The press conference today.   (AP Photo)
Bigfoot hunter Tom Biscardi holds a photo of what he claims to be the mouth and teeth of a deceased bigfoot or sasquatch creature.
Bigfoot hunter Tom Biscardi holds a photo of what he claims to be the mouth and teeth of a deceased bigfoot or sasquatch creature.   (AP Photo)
This image provided by Bigfoot Global LLC shows what is claimed to be a bigfoot or sasquatch creature in an undisclosed area of a northern Georgia forest.
This image provided by Bigfoot Global LLC shows what is claimed to be a bigfoot or sasquatch creature in an undisclosed area of a northern Georgia forest.   (AP Photo)
Biscardi, center, gives a news conference with Rick Dyer, left, and Matthew Whitton, right.
Biscardi, center, gives a news conference with Rick Dyer, left, and Matthew Whitton, right.   (AP Photo)
This image provided by Bigfoot Global LLC, shows what is claimed to be the mouth area of a deceased bigfoot or sasquatch creature.
This image provided by Bigfoot Global LLC, shows what is claimed to be the mouth area of a deceased bigfoot or sasquatch creature.   (AP Photo)
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