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Class B First-hand BFRO #55573

Long term possible Sasquatch interactions on a farm near New Era beginning in the mid 1970's

1976 New Era, Oceana County, Michigan

Account

The witness recalls numerous puzzling occurrences from 30-40 years ago on a family farm of about 100 acres with orchards and woods. These included trees reportedly moved to block trails, an elaborate woven arch structure, large human-like footprints with long strides, rocks and a branch thrown near the witness, loud clicking exchanges, and nighttime disturbances around the barn and house. No creature was reportedly seen clearly, and the interpretation as possible Sasquatch activity developed over later years.

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What was reported

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Sounds

Unidentified sound

Physical traces

Tracks Structure or nest Tree break

Interaction

Rock throwing Object throwing Door or window contact Property disturbance

Facts & provenance

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Date
1976
Stated BFRO report #55573 · BFRO report, labelled field: Year
Place
New Era, Oceana County, Michigan
Stated BFRO report #55573 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town
Map point
43.55, -86.33 (± 6 km)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
BFRO map layer point for report 55573 with published boundary
Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #55573 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Witness was
living and working on family farm
Stated BFRO report #55573 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #55573 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

What the source says was found or done. Claimed evidence is listed as claimed; the Anomadex has not examined it.

Investigated by
Jim Sherman (BFRO)
Tracks

nine large human-like prints in asparagus patch with long stride

Measurements: at least seven feet between each step (left to right)

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Tracks

very large human-looking prints in silt around a spring

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Tree damage

larger trees moved to block roads and trails

Measurements: around 6" in diameter

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Structure

tall arch-like structure of trees pushed together with woven branches

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Structure

An investigator reported finding a large X-type structure on a trail hiked the previous day near a campsite.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Other

An investigator referenced a recorded rock-throwing incident from Wisconsin as an example.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Audio

An investigator reported recording similar banging noises from a tin shed and a gifting barrel in central Michigan.

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

An investigator reported finding a large X-type structure on a trail hiked the previous day near a campsite.

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

An investigator referenced a recorded rock-throwing incident from Wisconsin as an example.

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

An investigator reported recording similar banging noises from a tin shed and a gifting barrel in central Michigan.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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  1. BFRO report #55573 Primary
    Published 2016-09-11 Retrieved 2026-09-25 Version 1 Hash 15a8dd50109f
    BFRO - Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
  2. BFRO map layer Reference
    Retrieved 2026-09-24 Version 1 Hash cfb8a3d423b7
    BFRO - Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization