Claimed encounters in Butler County, Pennsylvania

4 entries reported in Butler County, Pennsylvania, 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 2016 Moraine State Park, Butler County, Pennsylvania Class B #70716

Knocks and responses heard near Muskrat Cove campground, Moraine State Park

The witness awoke around midnight while tent camping near a lake and noticed the woods were unusually quiet. Knocking sounds from up the shoreline were answered by more distant knocks from the woods, with the nearer knocks moving toward the campsite before stopping behind the tent. Nothing was seen, only knocks were heard.

Wood knock
1 May 2015 Prospect, Butler County, Pennsylvania Class B #48575

Fisherman on Lake Arthur startled by series of possible wood knocks and rock clacks

While fishing alone from a boat on Lake Arthur in the morning, the witness heard repeated wood knocks from the shoreline followed by rock clacking sounds from farther west. The alternating sequence continued for about 8-10 minutes until a passing boat caused the sounds to stop. Disturbed by the experience, the witness started the boat and moved to another part of the lake.

Wood knockUnidentified sound
1977 Butler County, Pennsylvania Class A #3550

Midnight traveler watches upright creature cross road

Late at night the witness was driving slowly uphill on the way home when a figure stepped into the headlights and crossed the road. The figure moved very slowly, did not look toward the car, made no sound, and disappeared after crossing. The witness was frightened and chose not to try to hit it because a young child was sleeping in the car.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
BFRO YEAR: 1992 or 93 Butler County, Pennsylvania Class A #3551

Campers have close encounter with large, hairy creature

Three people were sitting around a campfire late at night when they heard footsteps in the woods and a loud crash against a nearby mobile home. The reporter ran to wake a sleeping companion while the other two put out the fire. Those two companions reported seeing a large hairy man-like figure about 20 feet away, about 7-8 feet tall with red eyes, which then ran off hunched over.

Full-body sightingEyeshineFootstepsProperty disturbance