Hikers spot a dark figure walking on a snowy mountainside near Winnemucca
Account
The witness was exploring snowy mountain terrain with two relatives when a young relative pointed out a dark figure on a mountaintop. Shortly after their dog hid under a vehicle, the group heard a low howl and watched the figure move downhill. They left the area shaken, having also noticed a destroyed cow carcass on the way up.
What was reported
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Sightings
Sounds
Described appearance
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- Build src
- very large “Burly Guy”
- Hair colour src
- all black
- Gait src
- walking downwards, swaying side to side slightly
- Posture src
- on two legs
- Clothing src
- no clothing lines
- Other features src
- no visible neck, head sloped into shoulders
Facts & provenance
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| Date |
February 2005
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| Time of day |
about an hour and a half before sunset
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| Place |
Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada
Stated
BFRO report #20780
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
40.53, -118.18 (± 8 km)
BFRO map layer point for report 20780 with published boundary
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
3
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| Figures reported |
1
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| Witness was |
exploring surrounding mountains on foot
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| Witness's word for it |
a guy
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- John Salmond (BFRO)
An investigator conducted a follow-up interview with the witness and recorded additional details about the figure.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #20780 Primary
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BFRO map layer Reference