Claimed encounters in Tuscarawas County, Ohio
17 entries reported in Tuscarawas 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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Evening sighting at a cornfield near New Philadelphia
In June 2008 around 9:30 p.m., the witness was walking with a child along a road toward a farm when a strange high-pitched howl and musty odor were noticed. A tall, hairy human-like figure emerged from a cornfield and followed at a distance as they hurried toward a waiting vehicle. When vehicle headlights were turned on, the figure paused, vocalized again, and retreated quickly into the corn. The waiting adult also heard the vocalization.
Possible vocalization heard by fishermen at Tappan Lake
The witness and companions were night-fishing when they heard an extremely loud scream from the hillside described as woman-like but different. After a flashlight search revealed nothing, the sound repeated three more times followed by loud pain-like howling. The reporter's group and two nearby anglers all left quickly, saying they had never heard such sounds.
Multiple wood on wood sounds heard in the Beach City Wildlife area
A couple hiking on state game land around a swamp stopped in the woods to listen and heard repeated series of loud, deep knocks from multiple directions and distances. They perceived the sounds as communication and felt uncomfortable enough to leave the area quickly. On the way back to the car they heard additional knocks from across the swamp and continued out without investigating the source.
A family's encounters with a reddish brown beast outside of Newcomerstown, Ohio
The witness reports sitting on a deer stand by a field with relatives during a sunny day. The witness looked west and saw a tall reddish-brown animal with dark deep-set eyes, facial hair, and a broad forehead. After looking away briefly, the witness looked back and the animal was gone.
Man recalls childhood observation of rock throwing near Urichsville
Two boys were hiking and exploring in remote hardwood forest in the afternoon when a rock struck a tree beside them. They looked uphill about 50 feet and saw a dark, roughly six-foot-tall figure watching them intently with a hunched, swaying posture. After pausing only a few seconds, both boys ran away and never returned to the spot.
Night sighting near Sandyville
Four young people went to a collapsed train tunnel late at night and sat on top of the entrance. They reported an overpowering odor, snapping twigs, loud crashing through trees, a low growl, heavy footsteps they could feel, and a loud thud. As they ran back to their car, the reporter glimpsed huge hairy legs and a large hand with long dark nails, then they drove away quickly after the car lurched.
Memory told of observing a large creature while hunting just north of Newcomerstown
The witness was hunting deer alone in the morning when he entered a brushy opening on a hilltop and noticed a tall black furry human-like figure about 40 feet away with its back turned. The figure was breaking and twisting branches from small trees while moving its upper body. After watching briefly and deciding it was neither a bear nor a human, the witness left the area quickly and ended the hunt.
Growl near Newcomerstown, Ohio
A relative working in a building heard the same growl.
Growl near Newcomerstown, Ohio
Relatives in a garden heard a growl similar to one previously heard.
Scream near Newcomerstown, Ohio
A relative sitting on a porch late at night heard a gorilla-like scream and dogs running after it.
Sasquatch sighting near Newcomerstown, Ohio
The witness with relatives and a companion found a dead deer with a stomach condition resembling an article description.
Hair near Newcomerstown, Ohio
A relative walking found a thick clump of black hair on the ground.
Animal behaviour near Newcomerstown, Ohio
A relative walking a dog saw the dog react fearfully and thought something was seen but was unsure.
Growl near Newcomerstown, Ohio
A relative searching for a dog heard a deep growl and ran back to a cabin.
Scream near Newcomerstown, Ohio
A relative heard a high-pitched scream by a field that seemed to approach then stopped after others came outside.
Tracks near Dundee, Ohio
Another person on a nature walk with five children found large five-toed tracks nearby that were washed out by rain before detailed examination.
Sasquatch sighting near Dennison, Ohio
The witness reports rumors of other people seeing or hearing possible bigfoots around the lake.