Possible tracks found by a man and his dog at a rest stop near Piketon
Account
The witness stopped at a rest area in fresh snow to let a dog out and found large tracks in three paths with a wide spread. The witness estimated the prints at 15.5 inches long with 5- to 7-foot increments and judged no known animal could have made them. The witness returned days later to photograph the prints with scale items and reported a possible nest near a ravine, then reported the find for investigation.
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| Date |
2 February 2014
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| Time of day |
1600hrs
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| Place |
Piketon, Scioto County, Ohio
Stated
BFRO report #44173
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
38.95, -83.03 (± 1000 m)
BFRO map layer point for report 44173 (4 decimals, no boundary)
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
1
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| Witness was |
stopping at rest area to let dog out
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- Bea Mills (BFRO)
Three paths of tracks in fresh snow with wide spread
Measurements: 5-7' spread
Witness-estimated track length and stride increment
Measurements: 15.5" & 5-7' increments
Numerous photos taken with items for scale
Possible nest found near ravine and wood line at north end
The witness reported being told that members were casting the tracks.
An investigator visited the site, distinguished two track lines from human and dog prints, and photographed a track line and creek area.
An investigator visited the site, distinguished two track lines from human and dog prints, and photographed a track line and creek area.
Two investigators documented two trackways totaling dozens of prints, took over a hundred photos and measurements, and ultimately made no casts because melting had degraded detail.
Two investigators documented two trackways totaling dozens of prints, took over a hundred photos and measurements, and ultimately made no casts because melting had degraded detail.
Two investigators documented two trackways totaling dozens of prints, took over a hundred photos and measurements, and ultimately made no casts because melting had degraded detail.
Investigators received the witness's phone report and returned the call, after which a report was submitted.
The witness reported being told that members were casting the tracks.
An investigator visited the site, distinguished two track lines from human and dog prints, and photographed a track line and creek area.
Two investigators documented two trackways totaling dozens of prints, took over a hundred photos and measurements, and ultimately made no casts because melting had degraded detail.
Investigators interviewed the witness by conference call and assessed the account as credible.
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BFRO report #44173 Primary
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BFRO map layer Reference