Wood knock near Ashland, Ohio (2026)
Account
A couple hiking in a wetland preserve heard several loud wood knocks after crossing a boardwalk bridge. Later on the trail they found several large barefoot human-like tracks pressed deeply into mud, which the reporter photographed. No creature was seen and no other unusual events occurred at the time.
What was reported
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Facts & provenance
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| Date |
March 2026
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|---|---|
| Time of day |
late morning, around 10:30 to 11am
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| Place |
Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio
Stated
BFRO report #79920
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
40.86, -82.26 (± 1000 m)
BFRO map layer point for report 79920 (5 decimals, no boundary)
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
2
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| Witness was |
hiking through the preserve
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- Matthew Moneymaker (BFRO)
Three to four large barefoot humanoid tracks pressed deeply into mud
Measurements: approximately 14 to 16 inches long
Multiple pictures of the prints taken by the reporter
An investigator recorded the knock location coordinates, noted proximity to the prior gym report, and suggested the knocks may have been signaling as the couple entered the woods.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #79920 Primary
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BFRO map layer Reference