Class B First-hand BFRO #56809

Memory told of seeing a tall figure on a rock embankment at night near Crossville

19 December 1970 approx. 11:00 p.m. Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee 2 witnesses

Account

The witness had pulled over at night and was outside the vehicle with a companion when movement on a rock cliff across the road caught attention. The witness watched a tall, dark, hair-covered upright figure with a broad torso for several seconds before it turned and disappeared silently. The companion reportedly saw only a brief shadowy movement, and a next-day check of the spot found nothing unusual.

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What was reported

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Sightings

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Described appearance

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Height src: approx. 7' tall
Build src: broad from shoulders down through torso
Hair colour src: dark
Face src: No eyes, mouth, ears noticeable
Eyes src: eyes reflecting
Arms src: straight down by side, very long
Posture src: standing upright
Other features src: large head; covered entirely with hair; broad shoulders, no neck

Facts & provenance

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Date	19 December 1970 Stated BFRO report #56809 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month, Date
Time of day	approx. 11:00 p.m. Stated BFRO report #56809 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place	Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee Stated BFRO report #56809 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point	35.55, -85.07 (± 5 km) Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence BFRO map layer point for report 56809 with published boundary
Account type	First-hand Stated BFRO report #56809 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses	2 Derived BFRO report #56809 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Figures reported	1 Stated BFRO report #56809 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness was	pulled over at roadside with friend Stated BFRO report #56809 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness's word for it	a figure Stated BFRO report #56809 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification	Class B Stated BFRO report #56809 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by: Rick Reles (BFRO)

Follow-up

The witness returned the next day to examine the cliff spot and found nothing unusual.

BFRO report, “Also Noticed” section

Follow-up

An investigator interviewed the witness by phone to reiterate the report details.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Follow-up

An investigator visited the roadside site, checked the distance to the ledge and took site photos for confirmation.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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BFRO report #56809 Primary

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