Class A First-hand BFRO #6983

Hunter has early morning sighting near Challis

October 1975 Cold October morning Challis, Custer County, Idaho 1 witness

Account

During a morning hunting drive, the witness sat on a steep slope and watched a tall, lanky figure cross the opposite hillside for about a minute through a riflescope. The figure moved quickly with long strides and traversed steep terrain easily, appearing larger than a relative who later crossed lower on the same slope. The witness first thought it was a companion but later learned no companion matched the location or clothing.

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What was reported

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Sightings

Described appearance

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Height src
at least 8ft. tall
Build src
much taller and broader, not fat, kinda “lanky”
Arms src
really long arms swung like a cross-country skier
Gait src
walked rather quickly with long strides
Posture src
walking
Clothing src
appeared dressed in dark clothing

Facts & provenance

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Date
October 1975
Stated BFRO report #6983 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month
Time of day
Cold October morning
Stated BFRO report #6983 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Challis, Custer County, Idaho
Stated BFRO report #6983 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
44.25, -114.75 (± 1000 m)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
BFRO map layer point for report 6983 (4 decimals, no boundary)
Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #6983 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
1
Stated BFRO report #6983 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Figures reported
1
Derived BFRO report #6983 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness was
sitting on a hillside during a hunting drive
Derived BFRO report #6983 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness's word for it
whoever/whatever I saw
Stated BFRO report #6983 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class A
Stated BFRO report #6983 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Follow-up

An investigator spoke with the witness in person and noted no tracks were sought or seen from the ridge sighting.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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