Memory told of a possible night encounter while camping near Sanford
Account
The witness and a relative left camp near a lake at night to collect firewood in a clearing. The witness heard a growl and then saw a tall dark upright figure that stood up and shook small trees. The relative came over, then both fled back to camp. The witness said the figure did not match any identifiable animal and fit descriptions of Bigfoot.
What was reported
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Sightings
Sounds
Described appearance
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- Height src
- about 8-9 feet tall
- Hair colour src
- dark
- Posture src
- standing like a person
Facts & provenance
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| Date |
July 2003
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|---|---|
| Time of day |
nighttime
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| Place |
Sanford, Seminole County, Florida
Stated
BFRO report #44404
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details
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| Map point |
28.86, -81.31 (± 1000 m)
BFRO map layer point for report 44404 with published 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 and collecting firewood
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| Witness's word for it |
a tall dark figure
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
What the source says was found or done. Claimed evidence is listed as claimed; the Anomadex has not examined it.
An investigator spoke with the witness by phone and documented the reported location and park information.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #44404 Primary
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BFRO map layer Reference