Three hikers observe tracks while mountain biking on a trail in a canyon
Account
While hiking a trail to mines with two companions, the witness found large five-toed human-like footprints in mud and sand, including a 13-15 inch track and smaller tracks, and took photos. On the return in lower light the witness found additional clearer tracks. When left alone on the trail the witness felt watched and hurried down.
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Facts & provenance
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| Date |
April 2000
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| Time of day |
mid-day
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| Place |
Markleeville, Alpine County, California
Stated
BFRO report #802
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
38.6840, -119.8227 (± 15 km)
Census 2023 Gazetteer centroid of Markleeville CDP (GEOID 0645988), matched from nearest town 'Markleeville'
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
3
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| Witness was |
hiking and exploring mines
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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Five-toed human-like footprints in mud and sand, including a large track and a smaller half-size set
Measurements: approximately 13-15 inches in length
Photos of footprint with hands pointing to front and back, plus at least one more good track
An investigator visited the site for about 2.5 hours and found no footprints or other evidence, noting heavy trail use may have erased signs.
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BFRO report #802 Primary