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17 May 2022 Erwin, Steuben County, New York Class A #74487

Turkey hunter observes a sasquatch in daylight 2 miles SW of Erwin

The witness was turkey hunting from the base of a tree on a ridge when a tall, dark reddish-brown bipedal figure was seen about 75 yards away for a few seconds before it stepped behind a tree. About 15 minutes later, while still in the same spot, an object struck a tree about 30 yards to the left and fell to the ground sounding like a rock. The witness also noticed a musky odor and reported no further activity that morning.

Full-body sightingRock throwingOdor
31 October 2020 Logan, Perry County, Ohio Class A #67239

Cabin renters have sighting outside Logan in Wayne National Forest

Ten people renting a cabin heard branch-breaking noises, bangs, sounds like throwing, and strange howls after midnight, along with a foul outdoor odor. Four of the group then saw a large black bipedal figure in a field in front of the cabin that turned and went back into the woods. The group then heard more walking, howls and breaking branches around the cabin and later found a footprint.

Full-body sightingHowlFootstepsTracksOdor +3
30 August 2015 Clayton, Stevens County, Washington Class A #49664

Property owner has daytime sighting, hears vocalizations for over two months north of Clayton

A couple scouting their wooded hillside property for a cabin site reported a brief daytime glimpse of a very tall figure that turned and ran, accompanied by whoops, movement sounds and a foul odor. That night both reported banging and stick impacts on their cabin lasting for hours. The next morning they reported finding large footprints and scattered sticks around the cabin.

Partial sightingWhoopScreamFootstepsOdor +4
Spring 2015 Elgin, Lee County, Texas Class A #51821

Family has multiple sightings and interactions in their backyard near Elgin

The witness reports nearly a year of interaction at a rural home property where food left in a tree was taken, rocks were tossed near family members, vocalizations and a strong odor were noted, and a large hairy figure was partly seen beside a tree. The family came to view the main animal as a gentle female and believed several others including young were present. Activity is said to have faded after new homes were built nearby.

Partial sightingWhoopGrowlScreamVocalization +5
20 July 2013 Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, New York Class A #63279

Couple observes a Bigfoot outside cabin window in Allegany State Park

The witness and his wife were inside a rented cabin at night when loud banging shook the structure. The witness shone a flashlight out a window and saw a large hairy biped walking away, which his wife also watched from a second window heading up a ravine. After later noticing a strong foul odor on the porch, the couple packed and drove out of the park the same night.

Partial sightingProperty disturbanceOdor
October 2012 Mayetta KS, Jackson County, Kansas Class A #38440

Woman driving at night hits a man-like animal near Mayetta

Late at night the witness was driving home on a dirt road while on the phone. A tall hairy biped ran from right to left across the road and was struck by the left front bumper, cracking it, but continued without slowing. The witness turned back and found nothing at the scene except a strong foul odor. She described the creature as much larger than an adult man, with short brownish-red hair, a large head and very long massive arms, without seeing its face.

Partial sightingRoad crossingVehicle contactOdor
August 2012 Union Grove, Morgan County, Alabama Class A #39383

Kayaker has rocks thrown and observes the culprit near Union Grove

Last summer the witness was kayaking down a creek around midday when rocks splashed near him. He looked toward the source and saw a creature kneeling like a person, which then stood, made eye contact for about 30 seconds, and ran through the woods. He noted its stride was wider than a human's and it went straight through brush. He then paddled back to his truck.

Full-body sightingRock throwingOdor
27 August 2011 Aledo, Parker County, Texas Class A #30504

Gas field trucker has encounter at well head near Aledo

A saltwater hauler working after midnight at an oil-field tank site reported seeing glowing red eyes above a 9-10 foot fence during an unusually quiet period with a skunk-like odor and a low growl. The figure moved out of view and then threw about five tennis-ball-sized rocks toward the storage tanks, with two striking the nearest tank. The witness felt intimidated and left the site, returning the following night to look for the rocks.

SilhouetteEyeshineGrowlRock throwingOdor
15 March 2011 Klipsan Beach, Pacific County, Washington Class A #29609

Family has frequent visitors at their home near Ocean Park

The witness claims a family group has visited a rural wooded property regularly for nearly two years, typically evenings to early mornings several times a week. Reported activity includes footprints, wood knocks, odors, vocalizations, trail and structure formation, and direct sightings with food exchange and close interactions. An investigator visited the densely brushed property, observed extensive trails and shelter-like spots, and interviewed the household about four to five individuals of different sizes.

Full-body sightingSilhouetteEyeshineVocalizationWhistle +11
31 August 2009 Burns, Eagle County, Colorado Class A #27075

Bowhunter witnesses woodknocking behavior outside the town of Burns

The witness was bow-hunting elk and reported hearing knocks timed to his steps near a clearing in the afternoon. He then watched through binoculars as a large hair-covered figure struck a log against a dead tree. As he left, knocks continued and he heard a log thrown nearby, later noticing a rancid black puddle on the trail.

Partial sightingWood knockObject throwingOdor
September 2007 Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky Class A #30673

Family endures confrontation while camping in front yard near Fort Knox

The witness was camping overnight in the front yard with several children when rocks rolled into camp and loud howls were heard. Around 3 a.m. something heavy approached on two feet with a strong animal odor, bumped the witness's tent, then lifted and shook a child's occupied tent before running back into the woods.

Rock throwingHowlScreamFootstepsOdor +1
November 2006 Land O Lakes, Pasco County, Florida Class A #24266

Boy sees large creature peering at him from behind a tree next to Cypress Creek Wellfield

The witness was playing in woods near home with companions when breaking sticks and sounds of something large approaching were heard through dense undergrowth. Sticks were thrown as the group retreated, and the witness briefly saw a very tall hair-covered biped peering from behind a large tree before running out scared. The initial report of something big was brushed off until similar local reports months later prompted detailed questioning.

Partial sightingObject throwingOdorFootsteps
7 July 2006 Land O Lakes, Pasco County, Florida Class A #15361

Nighttime sighting by motorist near Land O'Lakes

The witness was driving at night behind another car when both vehicles stopped for a tall, dark, manlike figure crossing the road in the headlights. The figure was described as 8-9 feet tall with very long arms and a strong musk odor that lingered after it left. It reportedly broke the top off a barbed-wire fence post, went over the fence, and disappeared into the woods. The next day the witness found a broken post, bent wire, and broken brush leading into the treeline.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingOdorProperty disturbance
15 June 2005 Middleburg, Clay County, Florida Class A #21879

Teens have very Close Encounter with Creature

The witness and two young companions were fishing on a private wooded property around noon. When the witness approached palmettos to check a noise, he saw eyes, heard a growl, and watched the creature stand to about nine feet tall. The group fled and returned hours later to find food and fish missing, poles scattered, and their shirts draped high in a live oak.

Full-body sightingGrowlOdorProperty disturbance
6 September 2004 OCKLAWAHA, Marion County, Florida Class A #9282

Two bipedal animals seen in the aftermath of Frances

Early in the morning the household was awakened by tapping at a bedroom window and noticed a foul odor. Two family members went outside and saw large hairy bipedal creatures that ran toward the woods. The sighting lasted seconds, after which no tracks were found and dogs refused to approach.

Full-body sightingDoor or window contactOdor
August 2004 Marietta, Love County, Oklahoma Class A #10074

Hog hunter has dusk encounter in Love Valley Wildlife Management Area

The witness was hunting hogs from a stand when he smelled a strong musky odor and climbed a ridge to investigate. Objects including a heavy rock were thrown toward him, with one landing at his feet. He then observed a very large dark fur-covered human-like figure through his rifle scope before it turned and walked away.

Partial sightingOdorObject throwingRock throwing
June 2002 Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon Class A #4481

Sighting by young man trimming lawn near Grants Pass

The witness was mowing a lawn when rocks were repeatedly thrown toward them, accompanied by a foul odor and laughter-like sounds. They then saw a very tall creature behind a tree and fled toward a door. Looking back, they saw it running through trees and brush.

Partial sightingRock throwingOdorVocalization
8 August 2001 North Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana Class A #3195

Three friends have close encounter

The witness and two companions were walking through woods along a stream after midnight when all three noticed a strong urine odor. The witness and one companion then saw a very tall dark figure with large eyes that appeared to walk on two legs. After the witness threw a rock, the figure walked away but followed the group at a distance as they hurried back to their truck, throwing rocks as they went.

Partial sightingEyeshineFootstepsUnidentified soundOdor +2
February 2000 Fouke, Miller County, Arkansas Class A #7971

Coon hunter and dogs experience close encounter in Sulphur River bottoms between Doddridge and Fouke.

The witness was coonhunting with dogs in flooded timber at night when the dogs treed separately. After catching their own dogs, the witness heard wading steps, a growl and a whistling sound and smelled a strong putrid odor while the dogs whimpered. The witness then saw a very tall hair-covered creature standing behind them that hissed and splashed water toward them before the witness fled. The creature followed briefly then moved away making moaning sounds, and the witness saw a very large four-toed footprint while leaving.

Full-body sightingEyeshineFootstepsGrowlWhistle +4
5 January 2000 Opelika/Auburn Area, Lee County, Alabama Class A #7427

Four youths have harrowing experience in Alabama backwoods.

Four young men camped on a companion's land and heard approaching grunts, heavy footsteps and foul odor across a creek at dusk. After a rock was thrown toward the unseen sounds, something shrieked, circled the camp and emitted a loud high-pitched scream, prompting them to leave and later return with a parent. The primary witness heard noises again overnight, and the next morning the group found large footprints, hair and a bedding area before the primary witness briefly saw a tall hair-covered upright creature that looked at him and ran away.

Full-body sightingScreamGrowlFootstepsOdor +4