Please don’t think I’m crazy. We saw what I can only describe as the creature from the “Predator” movies (San Bernardino Ntnl Forest)

Unexplained Encounter in San Bernardino National Forest: A Mysterious, Humanoid, Transparent Entity

Over the course of a recent outdoor adventure in San Bernardino National Forest, an experience unfolded that has left hikers both baffled and intrigued. Sharing this account in hopes of gathering insights and understanding, I invite readers to consider the details of an encounter that defies easy explanation.

The Setting

On a Thursday in late [month], my friends and I embarked on a multi-day hike through the forest, navigating familiar trails near coordinates 34°12’43″N 116°55’49″W. Our journey primarily took place during daylight hours, gradually progressing toward Clark’s Summit. The terrain was typical for the area—dense trees, natural clearings, and well-marked paths.

The Sequence of Events

While walking along one of the less-traveled sections of the trail, we began to notice peculiarities. One by one, our group felt compelled to veer slightly off the established path—roughly 300 to 400 meters from the main trail. When I inquired about this, our foremost friend, a woman in our group, mentioned hearing a female voice calling for help. She insisted it sounded very close and distressed, urging us to investigate. However, none of us could hear anything ourselves.

Despite our reservations about venturing further as darkness approached, she was insistent. Ultimately, we decided to follow her lead, heading into the woods for about 15 to 20 minutes. During this time, we experienced a shared sensation—an inexplicable change in the environment. It felt as though the landscape itself had shifted; we became disoriented, unable to locate the trail, and each of us started feeling lightheaded and dizzy.

A Mysterious Visual Phenomenon

As dusk settled, and with our senses heightened by confusion, we observed a startling sight. Near a large tree, a strange movement caught our attention. At first glance, it appeared as an animal climbing the trunk, but closer inspection revealed otherwise. The figure was translucent, humanoid in shape, and moving in a fluid, wavering manner reminiscent of heatwaves on asphalt during summer. Its form was faint but discernible, capable of displacing leaves and branches around it as it moved.

The entity seemed to be watching us intently—perched about 50 feet up a tree—and remained still for roughly ten minutes. During that time, ambient forest sounds abruptly ceased, leaving only our voices