Class B First-hand BFRO #802

Three hikers observe tracks while mountain biking on a trail in a canyon

April 2000 mid-day Markleeville, Alpine County, California 3 witnesses

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
Stated BFRO report #802 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month
Time of day
mid-day
Stated BFRO report #802 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Markleeville, Alpine County, California
Stated BFRO report #802 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
38.6840, -119.8227 (± 15 km)
Geocoded BFRO report #802 · gazetteer:place · read with 50% confidence
Census 2023 Gazetteer centroid of Markleeville CDP (GEOID 0645988), matched from nearest town 'Markleeville'
Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #802 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
3
Derived BFRO report #802 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Witness was
hiking and exploring mines
Stated BFRO report #802 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #802 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Tracks

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

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Photograph

Photos of footprint with hands pointing to front and back, plus at least one more good track

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Follow-up

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.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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