Extremely Rare NAPE Track Cast
Loren Coleman – 1962 Decatur, Illinois Sasquatch Case
Reconstructed by Zack Clothier
This highly unusual cast is a reconstruction of one of the most enigmatic cryptozoological footprints ever recorded: the 1962 “NAPE” track discovered by famed cryptozoologist Loren Coleman near Decatur, Illinois.
During a wave of sightings of a chimpanzee-like upright biped, Coleman investigated reports in the Steven’s Creek area, eventually uncovering a deeply weathered footprint in a dry creek bed. The track featured an opposed left toe, a trait seen in gorillas and chimpanzees, and sparked a theory that a North American ape population—nicknamed "NAPES"—might inhabit the forests and bottomlands of the Mississippi Valley.
This reconstruction was created years later by Zack Clothier, based on Coleman’s original documentation, offering a glimpse of what the track might have looked like when fresh.
Dimensions: 9.5" long × 6" wide × 1" thick
Material: Resin cast replica
Origin: Reconstructed from the original Decatur, IL discovery
Notable Features: Opposable toe; chimpanzee-like morphology
As discussed in Coleman’s book Cryptozoology A to Z, the NAPE phenomenon spans sightings across the Midwest and Southeast, including Oklahoma, Florida, and North Carolina. These creatures—described as bipedal apes, sometimes walking on their knuckles—may represent a remnant Dryopithecus-like species.
This cast is a rare piece of cryptozoological history, possibly linked to other Illinois legends like the Big Muddy Monster. It’s ideal for collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.
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📚 Reference: Coleman, Loren. Cryptozoology A to Z
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