Possible vocalizations heard by camper near Williams Hill Pass in the Shawnee National Forest
Account
The witness was camping with family and awoke early unable to sleep. While tending the fire in the early morning, she heard distant loud howls lasting several minutes, which were followed by distant dogs barking. The companion and children did not hear the sounds, but the family dog stopped and looked toward the sounds. The companion later played posted howl recordings, which the witness said were a close match.
What was reported
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Sounds
Facts & provenance
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| Date |
29 May 2006
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| Time of day |
early morning, about 4:30-5 AM
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| Place |
Mitchellville, Saline County, Illinois
Stated
BFRO report #14802
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
37.61, -88.50 (± 1000 m)
BFRO map layer point for report 14802 with published boundary
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
1
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| Witness was |
camping
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- Eric Lester (BFRO)
After learning of the sounds, the witness's companion rode an ATV toward the sound direction but had to stop at a boundary fence.
The companion later played posted howl recordings for the witness, who said they were a very close match.
An investigator later spoke with the witness's companion about the vocalizations and the ATV search.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #14802 Primary
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BFRO map layer Reference