Class B First-hand BFRO #29495

Possible footprint found on edge of Chatham

15 June 2011 mid-afternoon Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois 2 witnesses

Account

Two residents found a single large footprint in mud under an apple tree in their suburban backyard that backs onto woods. The print was measured at about 18 inches long and seven inches wide, with missing fruit noted on the tree above it. No creature was seen. Police and later an investigator each visited the residence to view the footprint and speak with the witnesses.

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Facts & provenance

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Date
15 June 2011
Stated BFRO report #29495 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month, Date
Time of day
mid-afternoon
Stated BFRO report #29495 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois
Stated BFRO report #29495 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Nearest Road
Map point
39.67, -89.68 (± 2 km)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
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Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #29495 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
2
Stated BFRO report #29495 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Witness was
noticing a footprint in backyard
Stated BFRO report #29495 · BFRO report, “Observed” section · read with 80% confidence
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #29495 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
Stan Courtney (BFRO)
Tracks

Single complete right footprint in mud under apple tree

Measurements: 18 inches long, 7 inches wide at ball of foot

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Tracks

A police officer visited the residence to look at the footprint after the witnesses contacted police.

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

A police officer visited the residence to look at the footprint after the witnesses contacted police.

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

An investigator visited the site and spoke with the two witnesses.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

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