Claimed encounters in Scioto County, Ohio

9 entries reported in Scioto 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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2 February 2014 Piketon, Scioto County, Ohio Class B #44173

Possible tracks found by a man and his dog at a rest stop near Piketon

The witness stopped at a rest area in fresh snow to let a dog out and found large tracks in three paths with a wide spread. The witness estimated the prints at 15.5 inches long with 5- to 7-foot increments and judged no known animal could have made them. The witness returned days later to photograph the prints with scale items and reported a possible nest near a ravine, then reported the find for investigation.

TracksStructure or nest
6 July 2010 Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Class B #27972

Family camping at Shawnee State Forest has possible encounter

A family camping at a wooded campsite was awakened around 4 a.m. by strange calling sounds and heavy footsteps behind their tent. After shouting, they heard heavy stomping retreat into the woods and fled to their car. They returned later that morning, heard heavy breathing and had a stick thrown toward them before retreating again, later finding disturbed garbage and an opened food packet before leaving.

VocalizationFootstepsSilhouetteObject throwingProperty disturbance
October 1990 Scioto County, Ohio Class A #4976

Witness has two sightings, ten years apart in Cut Rock area

The witness was camping with companions near a field when movement was heard across the field and a feeling of being watched was reported. The witness moved away from the campfire for a clearer view in bright moonlight and observed a tall dark figure walking along the treeline toward a ravine. The figure left the area quickly and was not seen or heard again.

Full-body sightingEyeshineMovement only
October 1986 Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Class A #6062

Three teenagers witness a "thing" crouched on the road, stand up, take three quick steps, and jump over the reeds down a hill

Late at night in 1986 the witness was riding as a passenger with two friends on a curvy road toward an old Montessori. Under a streetlight they encountered a crouched figure sitting in the middle of the road. The figure stood up, took a few large steps and leaped over roadside reeds down the hill and vanished.

Full-body sighting
June 1985 Twin Valley, Scioto County, Ohio Class A #5229

Man recalls seeing a strange bipedal animal during his one and only hunting trip

The witness, then 15, was squirrel hunting with two relatives in forested hills when he descended into a hollow and saw a dark brown creature sitting on a large rock. The creature stood on two legs and ran off quickly while walking noises were heard on both sides and a strong odor filled the air. The group left the area shortly after at the father's urging.

Full-body sightingFootstepsOdor
July 1982 Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Class B #10421

A couple has a frightening encounter in Shawnee State Forest

The witness and a companion drove to a picnic area in a forested area at dusk to relax after bowling. While outside the car the witness heard loud heavy strides coming up the hillside, followed by a low growl-like sound, prompting both to get in the car to leave. As they drove away something thumped against the car. Later under bright lights they found large handprints in the dust on the roof, side panel and door.

FootstepsGrowlVehicle contactHandprint
1980 Scioto County, Ohio Related account #4976

Sasquatch sighting near Scioto County (1980)

The witness recalled being awakened by dogs and watching a creature across a stream and road for a minute or two before it walked back into the woods.

Full-body sighting
Fall 1977 Scioto County, Ohio Class B #4975

Sighting at Camp Oyo Boy Scout Camp on Rt. 125

The witness reports taking a break at a picnic area below a cabin after hiking back from another cabin. A creature was seen walking upright, with only the waist-up visible above brush. It is described as having long brown hair and piercing green eyes.

Partial sighting
the night before all this happened Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Related account #27972

Object throwing near Portsmouth, Ohio

The witness recalled sitting by the campfire the previous night hearing objects thrown toward the site and feeling watched.

Object throwing