Class B First-hand BFRO #40652

U.S. Soldier views unexplainable subject near Bargi Matal

BFRO YEAR: 2011; Bargi Matal, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan 1:30 a.m. Bargi Matal, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan 6 witnesses

Account

The witness was on night watch at a mountain outpost in Afghanistan when an unknown subject was seen through a military thermal scope about 500-600 meters away for 10-15 minutes. The subject moved very agilely up loose shale and appeared large with heavy shoulders and a uniform heat signature interpreted as unclothed. Five other soldiers were woken to view it, and none could identify it.

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What was reported

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Sightings

Described appearance

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Build src
big and beefy in the shoulders
Clothing src
not wearing any clothing
Other features src
body all one shade of white in thermal

Facts & provenance

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Time of day
1:30 a.m.
Stated BFRO report #40652 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Bargi Matal, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Stated BFRO report #40652 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, Nearest Town
Account type
First-hand
Derived BFRO report #40652 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Witnesses
6
Derived BFRO report #40652 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Figures reported
1
Derived BFRO report #40652 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section · read with 85% confidence
Witness was
standing night watch on military outpost
Stated BFRO report #40652 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Witness's word for it
a big monkey or ape
Stated BFRO report #40652 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #40652 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
B.G. Martin (BFRO)
Follow-up

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BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

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