Two men were found dead in a remote forest during a search for Sasquatch, according to Washington state authorities.

Two men from Portland, Ore., were found dead on Christmas Day after a three-day search after a family member reported the pair went to Gifford Pinchot National Forest in search of Sasquatch, But has not returned yet. As Bigfoot.

The “arduous” search involved more than 60 volunteers using airplanes and dogs in “wooded” terrain and freezing weather conditions, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. search.

“Both deaths appear to have been caused by exposure due to weather conditions and lack of preparation,” the statement said.

The Sheriff’s Office found a car belonging to the victim near the town of Willard and the search refocused on the area, the statement said. Drones were also used and a Coast Guard helicopter team was called in to help with the search.

Officials did not provide the names of the two victims, ages 37 and 59.

In the days leading up to and during the search, weather conditions in the Cascade Mountains were extremely cold, including snow, freezing rain and temperatures dropping below freezing.

Rescuers also had to contend with high water levels in rivers and downed trees.

Hundreds of Sasquatch sightings have been reported in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and western Canada. Along with the Loch Ness Monster, this creature is one of the most famous mythical creatures in the world.

Due to so many sightings, some communities have taken steps to protect the furry, mysterious creatures.

Injuring a Sasquatch in Skamania County Carrying fine $1,000 (£797) and one year in jail. The law was originally passed in 1969 to protect bearded and bearded elk hunters, according to the Skamania Chamber of Commerce.