Class B First-hand BFRO #21714

Rescue workers describes possible stalking on the Cahaba River outside Montevallo

August 1987 between 7-9 pm Montevallo, Bibb County, Alabama 2 witnesses

Account

The witness and a companion were waiting on a riverbank at night to help pull rescue canoes from the water. After hearing brush-breaking and grunting sounds for some time, the witness was rushed by a large upright figure that came within about 10 feet while making loud vocalizations. Both individuals fled and the figure did not pursue further.

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What was reported

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Context & caveats

Described appearance

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Height src
approximately 7 foot tall
Build src
large
Gait src
ran upright
Posture src
upright

Facts & provenance

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Date
August 1987
Stated BFRO report #21714 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month
Time of day
between 7-9 pm
Stated BFRO report #21714 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Montevallo, Bibb County, Alabama
Stated BFRO report #21714 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
33.10, -86.86 (± 1000 m)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
BFRO map layer point for report 21714 with published boundary
Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #21714 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
2
Derived BFRO report #21714 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section · read with 85% confidence
Figures reported
1
Derived BFRO report #21714 · BFRO report, “Observed” section · read with 85% confidence
Witness was
waiting on riverbank to pull rescuers from river
Stated BFRO report #21714 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness's word for it
something large
Stated BFRO report #21714 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #21714 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
Kevin Smykal (BFRO)

Source timeline

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