Class B
First-hand
BFRO #62449
Gifford-Pinchot plateau. Multiple knocks and track 11.5 miles WNW of Mt. Adams
2016–2017
between 10 and 11 p.m.
Trout Lake, Skamania County, Washington
2 witnesses
Account
Two people were camped for the night after hiking when they heard wood knocks exchanged back and forth from different directions for about four minutes. One of them shouted to scare off a possible animal, after which the knocking stopped. They reported no visual contact, walking sounds, or odor.
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Facts & provenance
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| Date |
2016–2017
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|---|---|
| Time of day |
between 10 and 11 p.m.
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| Place |
Trout Lake, Skamania County, Washington
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| Map point |
45.9978, -121.5288 (± 15 km)
Census 2023 Gazetteer centroid of Trout Lake CDP (GEOID 5372450), matched from nearest town 'Trout Lake'
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
2
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| Witness was |
camping overnight after hiking
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- Kevin Llewellyn (BFRO)
Follow-up
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BFRO report, “Follow-Up” section
Source timeline
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BFRO report #62449 Primary