Big Foot hoax fear fades in Farmville NC tale
North Carolina residents tracked a Big Foot fear that gripped Farmville area after 18 inch footprints appeared in a garden. About 1,000 armed locals searched the area, then deputies and game wardens labeled the prints a hoax though some doubt remains. Investigations cited three-toed prints and broken pecan limbs as unexplained, while locals debate authenticity and motives.