Class A First-hand BFRO #43588

Bow hunter recalls a small Bigfoot playing peek-a-boo with him east of Grayling

15 October 1990 5:30-6:00 pm Luzerne, Oscoda County, Michigan 1 witness

Account

The witness was deer hunting from a tree stand when a small hair-covered creature approached to within about forty feet. The creature remained behind a tree for about 15 minutes, peeking out at the witness and appearing to smile. The witness reported an unfamiliar smell and a strange snort-like sound, after which the creature walked away bipedally. The witness did not shoot and left the stand for the evening.

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What was reported

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Sightings

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Described appearance

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Height src
about five feet tall
Hair colour src
greenish grey/ black
Hair length src
long, like a raccoon's fur
Face src
very similar to a human face
Eyes src
black eyes
Gait src
similar to a human
Age / size src
young one
Other features src
no snout or prominent nose like a bear

Facts & provenance

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Date
15 October 1990
Stated BFRO report #43588 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month, Date
Time of day
5:30-6:00 pm
Stated BFRO report #43588 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Luzerne, Oscoda County, Michigan
Stated BFRO report #43588 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
44.6158, -84.2711 (± 15 km)
Geocoded BFRO report #43588 · gnis:1620650 · read with 45% confidence
USGS GNIS populated place 'Luzerne', Oscoda, matched from nearest town 'Luzerne'
Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #43588 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
1
Derived BFRO report #43588 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Figures reported
1
Stated BFRO report #43588 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness was
deer hunting
Stated BFRO report #43588 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness's word for it
a young one
Stated BFRO report #43588 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class A
Stated BFRO report #43588 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
Kim Fleming (BFRO)
Follow-up

An investigator conducted a detailed follow-up interview with the witness about the encounter.

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

The witness returned to the same spot the next day and checked for prints but found none.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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The report refers to

  • “when you were in Grayling, MI”
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  • “other stories”
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