Now it could have been a Big Foot? One was found near where you were. Yeah.. they put him in a freezer and he turned to rubber!
You ever met Billy Redden? He was/is a part owner of the Cookie Jar Cafe in Clayton. Seemed like a OK guy.

Here's his best moment...
Oh.. in real life he can't play the banjo.

Deliverance - Banjo Duel - YouTube