Class B First-hand BFRO #15844

Possible sounds heard, etc., in Kickapoo State Park

1 October 2005 night time about 8-9PM Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois 1 witness

Account

The witness was fishing at night in a park when he heard two large splashes in the river behind him followed by a loud awful scream. He then heard rustling like a scuffle in dry leaves and a deep purring or heavy breathing sound lasting about a minute before the source moved away. Frightened by sounds he did not recognize, he left the area and went home early.

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What was reported

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Facts & provenance

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Date
1 October 2005
Stated BFRO report #15844 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month, Date
Time of day
night time about 8-9PM
Stated BFRO report #15844 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois
Stated BFRO report #15844 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
40.15, -87.74 (± 3 km)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
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Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #15844 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
1
Stated BFRO report #15844 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Figures reported
1
Stated BFRO report #15844 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Witness was
fishing at a pond
Stated BFRO report #15844 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #15844 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
Eric Lester (BFRO)
Follow-up

An investigator spoke to the witness by phone about the experiences and recorded additional details about the sounds, tree damage, and odor.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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