Rumours of large hairy ape-like creatures roaming through the forests of North America have sparked curiosity and debate for decades.

And the latest possible sighting of Bigfoot by Beard Card on a camping trip with three of his siblings in Provo Canyon, Utah, has triggered just as much interest.

Mr Card says he spotted what appeared to be a black bear shuffling about behind trees near Squaw Peak and Little Rock Canyon last week.

He began filming but suddenly the dark-coloured creature appeared to stand upright and turn towards the camera.

Unfortunately, a moment later a frightened Mr Card flees from the scene. In the panic the camera spins away from the subject and the image becomes shaky.

Right. The cowardly cameraman ran away just as the creature appeared to stand up! To read more, click here.