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Context & caveats Van Buren County Second-hand Clear all
1996 Van Buren County, Iowa EP 463

Vocalization near Van Buren County (1996)

The witness warned a five-year-old grandson to stay away from a junk-filled washout by inventing a monster. The child went there anyway and returned saying he had already talked to him and that he said he would not eat him.

VocalizationAnimal behaviour
1980–1986 Van Buren County, Iowa EP 463

Animal behaviour near Van Buren County (1980)

The witness's teenage daughter waited by a parked car near the river while her brother checked traps. Car lights and flashlight malfunctioned, then something placed a very large hand on her shoulder and upper back. She screamed and ran to the house when her brother answered from down by the river.

Animal behaviour
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