Possible vocalizations heard while training hunting dogs near Atwater
Account
Four people were coon hunting at night when their dog-tracking signal failed and dogs became frightened and quit hunting. The group heard repeated loud groaning and wailing howls that they estimated came from about fifty yards away. They recovered the dogs and left the area feeling intimidated and unwelcome.
What was reported
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Facts & provenance
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| Date |
12 December 2010
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|---|---|
| Time of day |
2AM
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| Place |
Atwater, Portage County, Ohio
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| Map point |
41.0283, -81.1571 (± 15 km)
Census 2023 Gazetteer centroid of Atwater CDP (GEOID 3902848), matched from nearest town 'Atwater'
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
4
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| Witness was |
coon hunting and recovering dogs
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- Brad Bacon (BFRO)
An investigator conducted a telephone interview with the witness to gather additional details.
An investigator visited the encounter area and described it as sparsely populated rural residences with forest and farms.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #28730 Primary