Class A First-hand BFRO #36667

Memory told of encounters on a farm near Ottawa

1980–1999 night Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois 2 witnesses

Account

The witness was walking back to the house on a relative's farm at night after feeding dogs when a tall, hairy, foul-smelling being stood in the path near the driveway. The witness froze as the being bent down and stared directly. A relative opened the door and reacted, after which the being looked up and walked away.

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What was reported

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Sightings

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Described appearance

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Height src
seven feet tall
Build src
250 lbs
Hair colour src
black
Eyes src
red and dark
Gait src
walked away gracefully
Posture src
stood then bent down to stare
Other features src
hairy

Facts & provenance

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Date
1980–1999
Stated BFRO report #36667 · BFRO report, labelled field: Year
Time of day
night
Stated BFRO report #36667 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Place
Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois
Stated BFRO report #36667 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
41.30, -88.95 (± 2 km)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
BFRO map layer point for report 36667 with published boundary
Account type
First-hand
Stated BFRO report #36667 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witnesses
2
Derived BFRO report #36667 · BFRO report, “Observed” section · read with 85% confidence
Figures reported
1
Derived BFRO report #36667 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness was
taking food to the dog pen
Stated BFRO report #36667 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness's word for it
he
Stated BFRO report #36667 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class A
Stated BFRO report #36667 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

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Investigated by
Stan Courtney (BFRO)
Tracks

Large footprints found and seen over time on the farm

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Structure

Rabbit cages smashed and metal sheeting twisted and ripped

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Follow-up

An investigator spoke with the witness by phone and recorded summary details.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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  1. Published 2012-10-14 Retrieved 2026-09-25 Version 1 Hash a2f20cb57539
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  2. BFRO map layer Reference
    Retrieved 2026-09-24 Version 1 Hash cfb8a3d423b7
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