Class B First-hand BFRO #2473

Two people observe a large bipedal creature moving towards a creek. Footprints and unusual hair were discovered later in the month

October 1988 Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana 2 witnesses

Account

After hearing screams the previous evening, the witness and a companion walked into a heavily wooded area along a power line toward a creek. They felt they were being followed and then saw a large bipedal figure moving toward the creek. Frightened, they headed back toward the road and noticed a large footprint in fresh mud along the way.

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What was reported

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Sightings

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Described appearance

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Legs src
biped
Gait src
moving toward the creek
Posture src
walking on two legs
Age / size src
large

Facts & provenance

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Date
October 1988
Stated BFRO report #2473 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month
Place
Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana
Stated BFRO report #2473 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
39.6610, -87.4047 (± 15 km)
Geocoded BFRO report #2473 · gazetteer:place · read with 50% confidence
Census 2023 Gazetteer centroid of Clinton city (GEOID 1813780), matched from nearest town 'Clinton'
Account type
First-hand
Derived BFRO report #2473 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
2
Derived BFRO report #2473 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Figures reported
1
Derived BFRO report #2473 · BFRO report, “Observed” section · read with 85% confidence
Witness was
walking in wooded area following a power line
Stated BFRO report #2473 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness's word for it
a large, biped figure
Stated BFRO report #2473 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #2473 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Tracks

Footprint in fresh mud on river embankment that had slipped, with three toes distinguishable

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

An investigator contacted the witness to document the initial report and gather details about the track, sounds, smells and hair.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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