Class B First-hand BFRO #22122

Possible footprint found near Ochopee (see Photo)

11 November 2007 About 2:30 p.m. Ochopee, Collier County, Florida 1 witness

Account

The witness was hiking in the Big Cypress Preserve when they found a single large footprint off the side of an old road or trail. They searched outward for additional tracks, then measured and photographed the impression. The witness reported feeling uneasy and looking over their shoulder while documenting it.

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Physical traces

Facts & provenance

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Date
11 November 2007
Stated BFRO report #22122 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month, Date
Time of day
About 2:30 p.m.
Stated BFRO report #22122 · BFRO report, “Time And Conditions” section
Place
Ochopee, Collier County, Florida
Stated BFRO report #22122 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
25.9015, -81.3034 (± 15 km)
Geocoded BFRO report #22122 · gnis:295500 · read with 45% confidence
USGS GNIS populated place 'Ochopee', Collier, matched from nearest town 'Ochopee'
Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #22122 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
1
Stated BFRO report #22122 · BFRO report, “Other Witnesses” section
Witness was
hiking in the preserve
Stated BFRO report #22122 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class B
Stated BFRO report #22122 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
Caroline Curtis (BFRO)
Tracks

single footprint off side of old road or trail on higher ground with outline of four toes, still holding shape, estimated a week or two old

Measurements: about 14" long and 6" wide, about 1 inch deep

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Photograph

photos of the track taken by the witness and forwarded to investigators

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Photograph

The witness called investigators after returning home to request casting and forwarded track photos for review.

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

The witness called investigators after returning home to request casting and forwarded track photos for review.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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    BFRO - Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization

The report refers to

  • “several reports from Collier County”
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