Class A First-hand BFRO #470

Late night sighting by backpacker near Crater Lake

August 2000 approx. 8:30 p.m. Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado 1 witness

Account

During a multi-day backpacking trip the witness left his tent at night and saw large green-glowing eyes about 70 feet away on the trail. The figure appeared over eight feet tall, stood on two legs, and had a very large head. After staring for about 30 seconds and being lit by a headlamp, it blinked, turned and walked out of sight.

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What was reported

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Described appearance

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Height src
over 8 feet tall
Eyes src
large green-glowing eyes, reflected like mini-headlights
Legs src
definitely on two legs
Posture src
standing on two legs
Other features src
very large head

Facts & provenance

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Date
August 2000
Stated BFRO report #470 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month
Time of day
approx. 8:30 p.m.
Stated BFRO report #470 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Place
Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado
Stated BFRO report #470 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
39.11, -107.02 (± 3 km)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
BFRO map layer point for report 470 with published boundary
Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #470 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
1
Derived BFRO report #470 · BFRO report, “Observed” section · read with 85% confidence
Figures reported
1
Derived BFRO report #470 · BFRO report, “Observed” section · read with 75% confidence
Witness was
backpacking and camping, exiting tent at night
Stated BFRO report #470 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness's word for it
critter
Stated BFRO report #470 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class A
Stated BFRO report #470 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Photograph

The witness sent a footprint photo to an investigator for reference and distribution.

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Follow-up

The witness sent a footprint photo to an investigator for reference and distribution.

BFRO report, “Observed” section

Source timeline

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  2. BFRO map layer Reference
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