Tribal elder Fred and his cousin and uncle are travelling through the Alaskan wilderness when they are surrounded in their cabin by terrifying creatures resembling the “Hairy Man” legend they were always warned about as kids.

As Fred recounts the terrifying story of what happens next, Danny Robins wonders if this story could hold the answer to one of America’s most enduring mysteries – the legend of Bigfoot.

Written and presented by Danny RobinsExperts: Deborah Hyde and Lyle BlackburnEditing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-KingMusic: Evelyn SykesTheme music by Lanterns on the LakeScript editor: Dale ShawDevelopment producer: Sarah PattenProduction manager: Tam ReynoldsCommissioning executive: Paula McDonnellCommissioning editor: Rhian RobertsProduced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard

A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4