Couple hears possible vocalizations a few miles outside of Carmi
Account
While smoking outside under a tree late at night, the witness and companion heard prolonged loud moaning howls coming from behind a neighboring house. The sound lasted at least two minutes and was unlike any familiar local animal. Frightened, they ran inside, after which the sound could no longer be heard.
What was reported
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Facts & provenance
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| Date |
September 1998
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|---|---|
| Time of day |
11:30 pm approx
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| Place |
Carmi, White County, Illinois
Stated
BFRO report #29360
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details
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| Map point |
38.0862, -88.1721 (± 15 km)
Census 2023 Gazetteer centroid of Carmi city (GEOID 1711293), matched from nearest town 'Carmi'
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
2
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| Witness was |
smoking outside under a tree while visiting family
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- Rachel Luffman (BFRO)
An investigator spoke with the witness at length, noted additional details, and assessed the account as credible without reaching the other witnesses.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #29360 Primary
The report refers to
- “1994 Ohio - Moaning Howl”Not in the Anomadex yet