Class A First-hand BFRO #36205

Father & son use a spotlight to observe a Bigfoot behind their home near Kodak

October 2008 approximately 2:30 am Kodak, Sevier County, Tennessee 2 witnesses

Account

Late at night the witness was summoned to the back porch by a relative and shone a spotlight toward a large oak about 30 yards away. A tall hair-covered upright figure stood partly behind the tree, repeatedly peeking out as the light moved, then stepped fully into view facing them before retreating behind the tree and fleeing through the woods. The next morning the witness found two large footprints behind the tree and another unclear print nearby.

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What was reported

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Sounds

Physical traces

Described appearance

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Height src
~7ft.
Build src
very broad and muscular
Hair colour src
reddish-brown
Hair length src
4-6 inches on body, 1-2 inches on face
Face src
ape-like with flat nose, pronounced brow ridge, dark flesh beneath thin hair
Arms src
hung almost to its knees
Hands src
loosely clinched fists and wrists used to shield eyes
Legs src
knees bent slightly
Posture src
slouched forward, almost crouching
Other features src
covered in hair, not fur

Facts & provenance

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Date
October 2008
Stated BFRO report #36205 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month
Time of day
approximately 2:30 am
Stated BFRO report #36205 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Kodak, Sevier County, Tennessee
Stated BFRO report #36205 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details
Map point
35.9745, -83.6268 (± 15 km)
Geocoded BFRO report #36205 · gnis:1290403 · read with 45% confidence
USGS GNIS populated place 'Kodak', Sevier, matched from nearest town 'Kodak'
Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #36205 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
2
Derived BFRO report #36205 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Figures reported
1
Derived BFRO report #36205 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness was
at home, called to back porch at night
Stated BFRO report #36205 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness's word for it
a large upright figure
Stated BFRO report #36205 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class A
Stated BFRO report #36205 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
Ashlan Yost (BFRO)
Tracks

Two footprints found behind oak tree the next morning

Measurements: just under 17 inches in length and about 6 ½ inches wide

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Tracks

Additional unclear print in leaf litter to right of tree

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Follow-up

An investigator spoke with the witness several times by phone and email to add details.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Follow-up

The witness agreed to work with an artist to recreate what was seen.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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