Class B First-hand BFRO #29674

Possible encounter while backpacking in the Hoosier National Forest

Fall 2006 about 1:00 am Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana 3 witnesses

Account

Three people were camped overnight in a valley when they heard a deep growl followed by a howl. They then heard large branches or trees snapping and being thrown toward camp, followed by sounds of a small animal in distress and then silence. Finally they heard something large running away through the woods, breaking branches and rustling leaves. They saw nothing in the darkness and could not identify the source.

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Date
Fall 2006
Stated BFRO report #29674 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Season
Time of day
about 1:00 am
Stated BFRO report #29674 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Stated BFRO report #29674 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
39.05, -86.39 (± 1000 m)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
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Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #29674 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
3
Derived BFRO report #29674 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness was
backpacking and camping, sitting around a campfire talking
Stated BFRO report #29674 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #29674 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
Valerie Adams (BFRO)

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