Park Rangers and residents of Glendale Springs observe large footprints in deep snow
Account
The witness claimed large foot-shaped tracks were found in deep snow around their home in Glendale Springs. The tracks were described as 12 to 16 inches long and spaced 5 to 6 feet apart, extending over a mile or more and appearing to cross a split-rail fence in one stride. More than ten residents and park rangers reportedly saw the tracks and photos were taken, while rangers suggested rabbits or small animals as an explanation.
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| Date |
22 March 1987
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| Time of day |
2:00am-3:00am
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| Place |
Glendale Springs, Ashe County, North Carolina
Stated
BFRO report #2149
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
36.35, -81.39 (± 2 km)
BFRO map layer point for report 2149 with published boundary
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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Foot-shaped tracks in deep snow found around the witness home and over a wide area, reported to cross a split rail fence in one stride
Measurements: 12 to 16 inch length, 5-6 feet apart, 21 inches of snow
Photos of the tracks taken by a town resident
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BFRO report #2149 Primary
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