Meldrum on Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives
Posted by: Craig Woolheater on June 6th, 2014
In order to head off more comments such as the fore-going, let me clarify my involvement in the recent show Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives (Discovery). First let me remind everyone that I don’t have cable TV and do not follow these shows, or even see them unless the producers send me a DVD. I was asked for an interview about the relation of the Russian “yeti” and the sasquatch. Off-camera it was mentioned that there was a curious incident that occurred in the Urals back in the 50’s and a theory that a “yeti” might be involved (Note the Russians use the term “yeti” in a generic sense of an upright hairy hominoid, In this case it is not equivalent to the Himalayan yeti. It often conflates the more human-like neanderthaloid form with the larger more ape-like sasquatch-like form), I was casually shown a picture on a smartphone of a shadowy figure emerging from the treeline, which was allegedly on one of the victims’ cameras. I wasn’t given an opportunity to closely examine or evaluate it. It wasn’t until the recent press release that I was made aware of the unfortunate title of the show or the particular emphasis on this incident in the Urals. I expressed my concerns about this when asked to provide comments fro the media in connection with the promotional interviews. One was with Guy Edwards.
http://www.bigfootlunchclub.com/2014/06/dr-medrum-talks-discovery-channel.html
(note: the transcription of my comments is pretty chopping and rife with misprints, but thanks for a thoughful interview Guy).
In the end, one ultimately has minimal influence and no control over the editing and spin of a particular show. The positive opportunities and and potential for lending a grounding influence through most undertakings far outweigh the occasional disappointments.
So if you think I have somehow compromised my authenticity, integrity or the trust of believers — get over it — and stay tuned for upcoming programs.
~ Jeff Meldrum
Co-founder of Cryptomundo in 2005.
I have appeared in or contributed to the following TV programs, documentaries and films:
OLN's Mysterious Encounters: "Caddo Critter", Southern Fried Bigfoot, Travel Channel's Weird Travels: "Bigfoot", History Channel's MonsterQuest: "Swamp Stalker", The Wild Man of the Navidad, Destination America's Monsters and Mysteries in America: Texas Terror - Lake Worth Monster, Animal Planet's Finding Bigfoot: Return to Boggy Creek and Beast of the Bayou.
Ahh yes the Russian Yeti, better known as ‘Alma’. Isn’t this legend based on Stalin’s attempt to cross breed Gorillas with humans for means of creating an ultimate soldier? Crazy!!! ;p
Thanks Jeff. That was a truly great post by you and I didn’t even waste the time watching the program. I don’t think the idea is plausible. My best,