Possible night time sighting by hunters in a marsh near Port Clinton
Account
In 1974 the witness and a companion camped on a small island in a marsh after setting turtle lines. Around 10:30 p.m. on a moonlit, still night they heard splashing and saw ripples, then observed a tall figure standing waist-deep about 75 yards away for about 45 seconds. The figure turned its head and walked easily through deep water and muck until out of sight, after which both left the area.
What was reported
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Sightings
Sounds
Described appearance
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- Height src
- seven to eight feet tall
- Arms src
- hanging into the water
- Gait src
- walking with ease through the marsh
- Posture src
- standing waist deep
- Other features src
- mound on shoulders, dome-shaped head, seen only in profile
Facts & provenance
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| Date |
Spring 1974
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| Time of day |
about 10:30 p.m.
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| Place |
Port Clinton And Clyde, Ottawa County, Ohio
Stated
BFRO report #14223
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details
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| Map point |
41.49, -83.07 (± 1000 m)
BFRO map layer point for report 14223 (5 decimals, no boundary)
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
2
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| Figures reported |
1
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| Witness was |
camping overnight after setting turtle lines
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| Witness's word for it |
something
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- Mark Maisel (BFRO)
An investigator spoke with the witness by phone twice to add details about the sighting and habitat.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #14223 Primary
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