Claimed encounters in Richland County, Ohio
6 entries reported in Richland County, Ohio, 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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Tracks and vocalizations lead to sighting by trappers in Bellville area
Two men checking trap lines on a quiet afternoon in early September 1998 encountered a hair-covered creature at about 100 feet. The creature watched them briefly before running uphill into the forest. The men described brown body hair, a low forehead, small dark eyes, huge hands, a bulky build and a foul odor, then removed their traps and did not return.
Vocalizations heard near Clearfork Reservoir
Two relatives were doing manual work on a family property when they paused after hearing a loud, distant groan. The witness compared the sound to examples posted on a research site. The witness also reported hearing odd whistling in the same general area on a couple of occasions.
A Teenager and His Dog Encounter an Ape-like Creature While Retrieving Their Trap Lines
A teenager checking muskrat traps before school with a dog noticed the dog staying close and growling. On a steep bank the witness saw a tall hair-covered figure with a non-human face and a foul smell. The figure quickly walked and ran away across a field, stepping over a six-foot gate without touching it. The witness left without finding tracks because the ground was frozen and snow later covered the area.
Tracks near Butler And Bellville, Ohio
About a week before the sighting, the men found three or four very large five-toed human-like footprints with long strides going uphill in soft soil.
Scream near Butler And Bellville, Ohio
During several weeks of evening trapping, the same two men repeatedly heard loud piercing screams in the surrounding forest that at times sounded almost musical or like whistling.
Whistle near Richland County
The same witnesses heard odd whistling sounds a couple of times in the same area.