WW2 Uniformed Man

Submitted by Pinkerton02 t3_10g8875 in Maine

Hi all!

I'm doing some research about some land in Maine, specifically, the Massabesic Experimental Forest in Lyman, and from eyewitness accounts, many people talk about seeing a man dressed in WW2 attire with a weapon just living out in the woods. This isn't the first time our state has had hermits hiding in the bush, so I was wondering if we have another case like that, or if he's even real at all.

So any info, stories or articles online, would be very helpful, as I've hit a brick wall. Thanks again!

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sspif t1_j551xou wrote

When I spent a summer doing trail work in Grafton Notch (like 20 years ago), there was a hermit living there in the woods who claimed that the land the state park is on rightfully belonged to him. He was the nemesis of the park rangers.

Sometimes he would vandalize park infrastructure or send them threatening letters. They were always searching for his campsites and would destroy them when they found one, but he would just move to another one. The rangers said he had been there for years and years. No idea if he’s still there.

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Guygan t1_j5178tx wrote

There are people living in the woods all around Portland.

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blue_jay_jay t1_j52uz8w wrote

Hi OP, where did you hear this story?

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N0mad87 t1_j52zwde wrote

My Dad hikes out there regularly, he says he hasn't heard or seen anything like that but maybe the hermit has some good camo?

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siebzy t1_j51bkor wrote

Well, there was the North Pond Hermit who lived in the woods for 20+ years up in the Belgrade Lakes. He would break into camps when people were away and take canned food and batteries and books.

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bugdude666 t1_j51jxyg wrote

I don’t think he dressed as a ww2 soldier though. That would have been way before his time, and that dude just seemed like he was not super mentally sound and retreated.

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Pinkerton02 OP t1_j51leqm wrote

Yea, different guy way up north, a bit strange but fits a similar profile, however this one seems to be a bit less natural and makes less sense.

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SnooCrickets4626 t1_j52ygem wrote

The North Pond in question and it’s associated hermit probably wouldn’t be considered way up north. I’d venture a guess there are some legit hermits in the actual way up north though.

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Deanho t1_j532b56 wrote

I'm up near bangor and I hear stories from people in the county. They're out there and really want to be left alone.

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Pinkerton02 OP t1_j53c6dp wrote

Hey, do you have anything In specific article wise?? I’ve been doing lots of research about the Bangor area, specifically with a 1895 “Wild man” encounter with Lumberjacks logging up there, so any more info about people up there would be great!

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HAMMERMAIN73 t1_j53q24h wrote

The less said the better. Leave em be talk only leads to cops

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