Several tracks found by hunter near Lewiston Lake
Account
While deer hunting, the witness found many large tracks and followed them to a hidden hillside spring in a dry area. The water was murky as if recently disturbed, and the witness also found dung with an unusual sweet smell that was collected for testing. No creature was seen, but the witness believed he had just missed it.
What was reported
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Facts & provenance
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| Date |
October 2000
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|---|---|
| Time of day |
about 12:00 p.m.
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| Place |
Lewiston, Trinity County, California
Stated
BFRO report #405
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
40.6969, -122.8225 (± 15 km)
Census 2023 Gazetteer centroid of Lewiston CDP (GEOID 0641278), matched from nearest town 'Lewiston'
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
2
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| Witness was |
deer hunting
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| Source classification |
Class A
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- Matthew Moneymaker (BFRO)
At least 50 large tracks leading up the hill to the spring, described as repeatedly used
Measurements: about 16 inches long and 10 inches wide
Dung found at site, hard outside and semi-soft inside with sweet smell, collected in a bag
Video of the area and the footsteps taken on return visit
Pictures of the area and footsteps taken on return visit
An investigator spoke with the witness and his wife about the tracks and noted interest in having a local photographer monitor the spring.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #405 Primary