Class B First-hand BFRO #25511

Couple finds large human-shaped footprints while elk hunting near Bear Creek

12 October 2008 late morning, about 11AM Bayfield, La Plata County, Colorado 2 witnesses

Account

While elk hunting, the witness and his wife both noticed a strong musty odor and the witness heard loud wood-on-wood-like raps from nearby woods. While walking back to their vehicle, they discovered two very large five-toed footprints in firm soil that they estimated were one or two days old. No creature was seen.

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Date
12 October 2008
Stated BFRO report #25511 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month, Date
Time of day
late morning, about 11AM
Stated BFRO report #25511 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Bayfield, La Plata County, Colorado
Stated BFRO report #25511 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
37.34, -107.50 (± 3 km)
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Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #25511 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
2
Stated BFRO report #25511 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Witness was
elk hunting
Stated BFRO report #25511 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #25511 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
Todd Perteet (BFRO)
Tracks

Two large five-toed footprints, one right and one left, found in very firm soil.

Measurements: about 16 inches long and 6 inches wide; stride over five feet; depth approximately one half inch

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Follow-up

An investigator visited the witnesses at their home and recorded additional details.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

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