Claimed encounters in Vermilion County, Illinois

5 entries reported in Vermilion County, Illinois, each linked to the report or podcast segment it came from. Narrow them down with the filters, or see them on the map.

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12 November 2015 Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Class B #55144

Hunter describes strange encounters and finds a possible footprint near Kickapoo State Park

The witness was bowhunting deer alone from a tree stand in the evening and shot a buck. While climbing down and tracking the deer in near-dark, the witness heard loud screaming-growling noises, smelled a strong pungent odor, and saw a huge silhouette about 30 yards away on a hillside. The witness left the woods while still hearing the noises and returned the next morning to find the blood trail ended with no deer.

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1 October 2005 Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois Class B #15844

Possible sounds heard, etc., in Kickapoo State Park

The witness was fishing at night in a park when he heard two large splashes in the river behind him followed by a loud awful scream. He then heard rustling like a scuffle in dry leaves and a deep purring or heavy breathing sound lasting about a minute before the source moved away. Frightened by sounds he did not recognize, he left the area and went home early.

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Date unknown Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Related account #55144

Sasquatch sighting near Danville, Illinois

A relative was scared in the same woods and stopped hunting there but will not discuss details.

in April Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Related account #55144

Tracks near Danville, Illinois

While mushroom hunting in April the witness smelled the strong odor again and found a single very large detailed left footprint.

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the next morning Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Related account #55144

Odor near Danville, Illinois

The witness and a relative returned the next morning to follow the blood trail, found the deer vanished, and noted strong odor and feeling of being watched.

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