Class A First-hand BFRO #1730

Lake Tapps

13 October 1975 about 7:30 AM Sumner, Pierce County, Washington 2 witnesses

Account

Two companions on their way to school in the morning saw two pale human-like figures standing at the edge of woods on a hill. The figures smelled like skunks and then wandered back into the woods. The witnesses estimated the figures' height against a tree limb and later reported finding nest-like structures nearby.

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What was reported

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Sightings

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Described appearance

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Height src
half of 15-foot limb (about 7.5 feet)
Hair colour src
white
Posture src
standing
Other features src
human-like in basic shape

Facts & provenance

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Date
13 October 1975
Stated BFRO report #1730 · BFRO report, labelled fields: Year, Month, Date
Time of day
about 7:30 AM
Stated BFRO report #1730 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Place
Sumner, Pierce County, Washington
Stated BFRO report #1730 · BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
Map point
47.24, -122.18 (± 1000 m)
Stated BFRO map layer · BFRO published map layer · read with 85% confidence
BFRO map layer point for report 1730 (4 decimals, no boundary)
Account type
First-hand
Derived BFRO report #1730 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section · read with 80% confidence
Witnesses
2
Derived BFRO report #1730 · BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Figures reported
2
Stated BFRO report #1730 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness was
walking to school
Stated BFRO report #1730 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Witness's word for it
two white creatures
Stated BFRO report #1730 · BFRO report, “Observed” section
Source classification
Class A
Stated BFRO report #1730 · BFRO classification label

Evidence & investigation

What the source says was found or done. Claimed evidence is listed as claimed; the Anomadex has not examined it.

Structure

Three nests reported on a slight hill with bent brush forming a sheltered area.

Measurements: 6' H x 8' W area beneath; 12' brush

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Measurement

Tree limb measured at 15 feet high used to estimate creature height as half that.

Measurements: 15' high

BFRO report, “Observed” section
Photograph

Investigators photographed the reported sighting site and nest area.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Audio

A research group visited the area and played a tape recording for identification.

BFRO report, “Other Stories” section
Photograph

Investigators visited the witness home, the sighting site and the reported nest area, photographed them, heard something retreat bipedally, and found piled branches, possible tracks and a possible bed.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Tracks

Investigators visited the witness home, the sighting site and the reported nest area, photographed them, heard something retreat bipedally, and found piled branches, possible tracks and a possible bed.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Structure

Investigators visited the witness home, the sighting site and the reported nest area, photographed them, heard something retreat bipedally, and found piled branches, possible tracks and a possible bed.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Follow-up

A research group visited the area and played a tape recording for identification.

BFRO report, “Other Stories” section
Follow-up

Investigators visited the witness home, the sighting site and the reported nest area, photographed them, heard something retreat bipedally, and found piled branches, possible tracks and a possible bed.

BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section

Source timeline

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  1. Published 2001-02-11 Retrieved 2026-09-24 Version 1 Hash c74b39d35ffb
    BFRO - Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
  2. BFRO map layer Reference
    Retrieved 2026-09-24 Version 1 Hash cfb8a3d423b7
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The report refers to

  • “A & G References: Pg. 63, C7”
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