First-hand
Oregon Bigfoot #4586
Rafters on Salmon River hear strange sounds
August 1975
night
County County, Idaho
Account
The witness was with a rafting group camped overnight on a sandy riverbank. After dinner the forest went quiet, a foul odor was noticed, and a loud moan rising to a scream was heard, followed by a distant answering call. The guides suggested a cougar, kept a large fire going all night, and the group felt uneasy and watched the next morning before continuing downriver.
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| Date |
August 1975
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|---|---|
| Time of day |
night
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| Place |
County County, Idaho
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witness was |
rafting and camping overnight on a riverbank
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| Conditions |
night time clear
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