Man recalls seeing a strange bipedal animal during his one and only hunting trip
Account
The witness, then 15, was squirrel hunting with two relatives in forested hills when he descended into a hollow and saw a dark brown creature sitting on a large rock. The creature stood on two legs and ran off quickly while walking noises were heard on both sides and a strong odor filled the air. The group left the area shortly after at the father's urging.
What was reported
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Described appearance
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- Height src
- at least 8 foot tall
- Build src
- between 350 pounds and 450 pounds
- Hair colour src
- dark brown
- Gait src
- walked on two legs, crossed 25 to 30 feet wide clearing in four steps
- Posture src
- stood up
- Other features src
- head like a rock sitting on shoulders with no neck visible; no pointy ears, no long snout
Facts & provenance
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| Date |
June 1985
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| Time of day |
mid day, about 3 PM
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| Place |
Twin Valley, Scioto County, Ohio
Stated
BFRO report #5229
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
38.79, -82.93 (± 1000 m)
BFRO map layer point for report 5229 with published boundary
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
1
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| Figures reported |
1
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| Witness was |
hunting squirrel with relatives
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| Witness's word for it |
this thing
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| Source classification |
Class A
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Evidence & investigation
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A relative visited the sighting location afterwards, found no tracks, and dismissed it as a bear.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #5229 Primary
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BFRO map layer Reference