Possible night sighting by motorist on Hwy 101 six miles south of Garberville

Account

The witness was driving south on Highway 101 at night when headlights illuminated a large hair-covered figure lying on its side on the shoulder. The figure was described as human-shaped but non-human, about seven feet tall, with broad shoulders and coarse brown hair. After passing, the witness turned around and returned within about two minutes, but the figure was gone with no other vehicles seen in the area.

What was reported

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Described appearance

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Build src

broad shoulders, thick torso, muscular glutes

Hair colour src

chocolate brown

Posture src

lying on right side on shoulder, head held off ground

Other features src

human-like shape but not human, not a bear; very coarse hair, not bear-like fur; head somewhat tapered toward top

Facts & provenance

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Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by

Matthew Moneymaker (BFRO)

Source timeline

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1. BFRO report #67556 Primary
   Published 2021-01-23 Retrieved 2026-09-24 Version 1 Hash df697ba1267b
   BFRO - Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization