There are over 200 confirmed Sasquatch sightings in London after a major crowd turned out to see the unveiling of the latest carving in the Tree Trunk Tour on Wednesday.
The 15 ft.-tall carving of a Sasquatch holding an electric guitar was inspired by Bob Reid and his band Bobnoxious. The concept art for the so-called EOA Sasquatch was created by tattoo artist Mike Austin while chainsaw sculptor Robbin Wenzoski brought the idea to life.
While tree trunk carvings are spread through the city, they are concentrated on Hamilton Road.
“This part of the city really grasped on to the notion,” Tourism London general manager John Winston told 980 CFPL.
“We’ve participated in every one and it’s created a brand for this end of the city. We’re getting visitors who come in, who’ve looked at the Tree Trunk Tour on our website who wanted to see what the real thing was all about.”
In addition to support from Tourism London and Stihl Canada, over $3,500 was raised through a GoFundMe page organized by Bobnoxious and CFPL 980’s brother station, FM96.
“It’s just a wonderful, wonderful initiative. To see such community pride exhibited here today is really quite gratifying.”
Currently, there are over 20 carvings in London’s Tree Trunk Tour.