Claimed encounters in Buchanan County, Iowa

6 entries reported in Buchanan County, Iowa, 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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August 2013 Otterville, Buchanan County, Iowa Class B #57358

Possible howl heard while fishing at night near Otterville

The witness and companions were cat fishing late at night on a riverbank when they heard a loud deep howl or scream lasting several seconds. Shortly afterward a pack of coyotes began yelping and barking nearby, then all wildlife sounds went silent. The group did not recognize what made the initial sound.

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16 July 2004 Troy Mills, Buchanan County, Iowa Class A #9089

While heading to cabin at 6:30 a.m., husband and wife have sighting near Wipsipinicon River

A couple driving on an unimproved road in the early morning smelled a strong odor and then saw a large hairy creature standing beside the trail about 50 yards ahead. The creature looked toward them briefly before turning and walking away into cover with long strides. The husband later described the encounter to an investigator by phone, while the wife declined to discuss it because she was frightened.

Full-body sightingOdor
Date unknown Troy Mills, Buchanan County, Iowa Related account #9089

Sasquatch sighting near Troy Mills, Iowa

The husband indicated the sighting changed how he views some unspecified strange past events from the same area.

One time Otterville, Buchanan County, Iowa Related account #57358

Structure or nest near Otterville, Iowa

On one visit, intertwined branches forming a teepee-like shape were noted in the wooded area.

Structure or nest
Date unknown Otterville, Buchanan County, Iowa Related account #57358

Sasquatch sighting near Otterville, Iowa

On other fishing trips to the same spot, the group sometimes felt as if they were being watched.

Date unknown Otterville, Buchanan County, Iowa Related account #57358

Sasquatch sighting near Otterville, Iowa

Another fisherman left alone for bait reportedly heard splashing and saw a large dark shape washing something in the water on the far bank.

Partial sightingUnidentified sound