Claimed encounters in Macon County, North Carolina
6 entries reported in Macon County, North Carolina, each linked to the report or podcast segment it came from. Narrow them down with the filters, or see them on the map.
Search results
Sasquatch sighting near Highlands, North Carolina (2025)
The witness and a companion were driving in daylight when the vehicle ahead braked suddenly. They reported seeing a large dark hairy creature cross the road and jump over a guardrail with ease. The encounter lasted only a few seconds and the face was not made out.
Appalachian Trail Hikers find possible tracks and hear a late night howl near Franklin
Two people on a backpacking trip camped for the night and heard a long two-toned howl after midnight, followed by distant whoops over about two hours. The next day while hiking they found large deep human-like footprints crossing the trail at two gaps, with about five-foot stride, plus piled limbs in tree forks and overturned mushrooms nearby. They photographed the prints and noted a bloody stick but did not keep it.
Field Investigator has night time roadside sighting near Franklin
The witness was driving slowly on a main road through National Forest late at night when headlights illuminated an upright figure behind a guardrail on a steep bank. He observed its back, broad shoulders, and reddish-brown hair for a few seconds before driving past, then turned around but it was gone. He stayed in the area for hours making calls that drew coyote and owl-like responses, and returned the next day with a companion to search for tracks without success.
Camper describes possible vocalization and rock throwing outside Franklin
The witness and a companion were on a late-night walk while camping when they heard a loud scream. Moments later several rocks were thrown in their direction. Frightened, they retreated to camp and left early the next morning without seeing the source.
Man recounts his daylight sighting at a creek outside Franklin
The witness was walking alone up an old mountain logging road when he came around a sharp bend and noticed a creature crouched in a creek crossing the road. The creature rose to two feet and turned its head toward him. Frightened, the witness froze briefly and then ran back down toward the cabin blowing a whistle.
Large creature turned and stared at couple
The witness and a companion were driving on remote backroads at night when small pines moved and a large figure emerged. The creature crossed the road in two steps, pausing midway to turn and stare at them. The witness estimated it was about seven and a half feet tall with ice-blue eyes. The companion was frightened and would not allow the witness to leave the car to check for footprints.