Ep 12. The Jersey Devil/The Yeren

In season 3 episode 12 of Destination Truth, the team investigates two terrifying legends - the Jersey Devil and the Yeren. The episode begins with host Josh Gates and his team traveling to New Jersey to look for the notorious Jersey Devil, a creature that has been rumored to stalk the Pine Barrens for centuries. The team interviews eyewitnesses and examines physical evidence such as hoof prints and deformed animal corpses that some believe were killed by the Devil.

As the investigation unfolds, the team hears chilling stories of sightings and encounters with the Devil, which is said to have the body of a kangaroo, the head of a goat, and wings like a bat. The locals say that the Devil emits a blood-curdling screech that can be heard for miles around, and that it preys on livestock and children. Despite these alarming reports, the team does not immediately find any conclusive evidence of the Devil's existence.

Undeterred, Josh and his team head to China to search for another legendary creature, the Yeren. Similar to the Bigfoot of North America, the Yeren is said to be a large, ape-like creature that walks upright and has been spotted in China's Hubei province for hundreds of years. After meeting with locals who have had encounters with the Yeren, the team sets out into the dense forest to look for any signs of the creature.

However, the search proves to be challenging, as the terrain is harsh and the team has trouble communicating with the locals in Mandarin. Nevertheless, they are able to gather some interesting physical evidence, such as hair samples and footprints, that suggest the Yeren may indeed exist. They also interview a local scientist who has studied the Yeren for decades and has some fascinating insights into its behavior and possible origins.

As the episode comes to a close, Josh and his team reflect on the evidence they have gathered and the experience of searching for these legendary creatures. While they may not have found definitive proof of the Jersey Devil or the Yeren, they have added to the body of knowledge surrounding these myths and legends. They also remind viewers that there is still so much we do not know about the world around us, and that the search for the unknown is both thrilling and humbling.