Possible vocalizations heard near Bear Canyon Lake
Account
A family camping near Bear Canyon Lake was awakened about 4 AM Sunday by repeated loud, angry howling, screaming and growling estimated about 150 yards away. The calls continued many times and caused coyotes to react, while the family stayed quiet in their tent until daylight. Neighboring campers had left by morning so they could not be interviewed.
What was reported
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Facts & provenance
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| Date |
6 August 2006
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| Time of day |
about 4:00AM Sunday morning
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| Place |
Payson, Coconino County, Arizona
Stated
BFRO report #15441
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
34.42, -111.38 (± 44 km)
BFRO map layer point for report 15441 with published boundary
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
4
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| Witness was |
camping in a tent at a dispersed site
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- TF Zamiski (BFRO)
An investigator spoke with the witness by phone and added details about the vocalizations, feces, and camping setup.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #15441 Primary
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BFRO map layer Reference