Stunning 3D Recreation of the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot Encounter

The Patterson-Gimlin film remains the most iconic piece of Bigfoot footage ever recorded, and thanks to a recent video by Lazy Cowboy, viewers are offered a stunning and immersive 3D recreation of the events leading up to that legendary encounter in 1967. Titled "Retracing Roger and Bob’s Ride to Patty – Recreating the Bluff Creek Encounter", this visual exploration combines drone footage, historical maps, terrain data, and expert narration to transport us back to Bluff Creek like never before.

The video opens with sweeping, cinematic recreations of the landscape as it looked over 50 years ago. With Bob Gimlin’s original audio clips woven in, we are guided through the exact trail he and Roger Patterson took that October afternoon. From the aftermath of the 1964 floods that reshaped the terrain, to the mistaken filming locations proposed by researchers like MK Davis and Christopher Murphy, Lazy Cowboy methodically walks us through every twist, turn, and sandbar.

As the viewer rides along the reconstructed logging roads and seasonal floodplains, a clearer picture emerges of the path that led to the filming of “Patty.” We learn how Roger and Bob’s casual horseback ride—interspersed with scenic shots—nearly cost them the opportunity to capture the legendary creature due to dwindling film. But just when it mattered most, Roger managed to capture what has become the most debated footage in cryptozoological history.

The video doesn’t shy away from controversy either. It includes the counter-narrative of Bob Heironimus, who claims he was the man in a suit, describing the filming as staged. Lazy Cowboy presents his side of the story, allowing viewers to weigh the evidence themselves.

With detailed visual reconstructions of key landmarks—like the famous “Frame 352” logjam, the Leaning Stump, and the “Four Amigos” trees—this video brings a new level of clarity to a case long clouded by speculation. The inclusion of artwork by Michael Rugg, created with input from Bob Gimlin, further cements the location and sequence of events, offering a powerful visual aid for enthusiasts and skeptics alike.

For fans of Bigfoot lore and Bluff Creek history, this video is essential viewing. It doesn’t try to prove or disprove Patty’s existence—it simply brings the story back to life in the most faithful way possible.

Watch the full video here:
👉 Retracing Roger and Bob’s Ride to Patty – Lazy Cowboy on YouTube

What do you believe? Was Patty a real creature captured on film… or just a man in a suit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.