I am an indirect descendant of Daniel Boone, one of Kentucky's most well-known historical figures. I should also dig into Boone's journals to learn about other Kentucky locations tied to his adventures besides those two famous destinations. Daniel Boone's 'Yahoo' EncounterAccording to Kentucky folklore, Boone encountered and killed what he described as a "ten-foot, hairy giant" that he called a "Yahoo." RELATED: These Counties Have Reported the Most Kentucky Bigfoot SightingsBut Boone's description sounds strikingly similar to how we might describe Bigfoot. So you have to wonder...did Daniel Boone encounter such a creature?