Class A First-hand BFRO #23160

Daylight encounter with two hunters south of Union (w/ cellphone photos)

16 November 2007 about 10am [Editor Note: East Side Of The Olympic Mts. On Private Land South Of Union], Mason County, Washington 2 witnesses

Account

A witness and his son were driving slowly while spotting for deer when they noticed a large dark upright figure moving through brush toward them. The son photographed it with a cellphone as it traveled parallel to the road, paused to look at them, then crossed the narrow road in two steps and vanished into dense brush. Investigators later interviewed the witnesses, examined the photos, and revisited the site for measurements.

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What was reported

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Described appearance

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Height src
between 9 and 10 feet tall, if standing fully erect
Build src
huge
Hair colour src
dark brown or blackish brown
Hair length src
3 to 4 inches in length
Face src
gorilla-like and only slightly human
Arms src
hair on the forearm was longer
Gait src
swaying side-to-side with big steps, quickened but did not run
Posture src
hunched over leaning forward, more upright at times
Other features src
shiny facial skin distinct from hair, sloping forehead, skin visible at elbow

Facts & provenance

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Date
16 November 2007
Stated BFRO report #23160 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month, Date
Time of day
about 10am
Stated BFRO report #23160 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
[Editor Note: East Side Of The Olympic Mts. On Private Land South Of Union], Mason County, Washington
Stated BFRO report #23160 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
47.50, -123.22 (± 54 km)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
BFRO map layer point for report 23160 with published boundary
Account type
First-hand
Derived BFRO report #23160 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
2
Derived BFRO report #23160 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Figures reported
1
Derived BFRO report #23160 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness was
spotting for deer
Stated BFRO report #23160 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Witness's word for it
a sasquatch
Stated BFRO report #23160 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class A
Stated BFRO report #23160 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

What the source says was found or done. Claimed evidence is listed as claimed; the Anomadex has not examined it.

Investigated by
Kristine W. (BFRO)
Photograph

Five blurry cellphone photos of figure showing approximate size, girth, posture and color

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Tracks

19.5-inch impressions found in mossy areas along animal's path two weeks later

Measurements: 19.5 inch

BFRO report, “Also Noticed” section
Measurement

Photos with 10-foot pole marked in 1-foot segments at spot where figure stood for size comparison

Measurements: 10 foot long pole marked off in 1 foot segments

BFRO report, “Also Noticed” section
Tracks

The witness and a companion returned to the site with a marked pole, photographed the area and found large impressions in moss.

BFRO report, “Also Noticed” section
Measurement

The witness and a companion returned to the site with a marked pole, photographed the area and found large impressions in moss.

BFRO report, “Also Noticed” section
Photograph

The witness and a companion returned to the site with a marked pole, photographed the area and found large impressions in moss.

BFRO report, “Also Noticed” section
Photograph

Investigators visited the witness's home, spoke for over an hour, recorded the account and reviewed cellphone photos.

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Follow-up

The witness and a companion returned to the site with a marked pole, photographed the area and found large impressions in moss.

BFRO report, “Also Noticed” section
Follow-up

Investigators visited the witness's home, spoke for over an hour, recorded the account and reviewed cellphone photos.

BFRO report, “Observed” section

Source timeline

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