Cameras set up to catch drug gangs in northern California show a large ape-like animal which some claim could be Bigfoot.

The legendary beast Bigfoot may have been captured on video by accident in this astonishing footage.

The camera was set up to snare drug gangs - but filmed something completely unexpected.

A large ape-like, furry creature can clearly be seen sparking claims this could be the infamous sasquatch.

According to the info on the YouTube video, a federal task working in remote areas of northern California set up cameras to capture gangs growing Marijuana.

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