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11 November 2012 Erwin/ Unicoi County, Unicoi County, Tennessee Class A #37267

Close daylight observation by a fisherman at a trout stream near Unicoi

Early in the morning while heading to fish along a creek, the witness saw a large bipedal creature standing in the water about 15 to 20 yards away. The creature left the creek, struck a tree with its hand, stomped its foot and vocalized, then ran into the forest. The witness watched for about 45 seconds and also noted a musky animal-like odor.

Full-body sightingWood knockFootstepsGrowlScream +1
13 October 2012 Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota Class B #63646

Camper describes stalking by Bigfoots near "Devil's Bathtub" in the Black Hills

The witness was camping alone in a tent in Spearfish Canyon. Late at night he heard a whistle-like sound, a tree-knock sound, and slow heavy bipedal footsteps approaching and passing his tent, accompanied by a strong unpleasant smell. He shouted at the presence and later woke to tree knocks and varied whooping sounds from multiple directions lasting about 15 minutes, and found no sign in the morning.

WhistleWood knockFootstepsOdorWhoop
19 September 2012 Florence, Lane County, Oregon Class B #36505

Possible encounter while bow hunting for elk near Florence

While bow-hunting, the witness heard repeated loud knocks from nearby woods lasting many minutes, then later heard brush rustling moving toward an elk call. After repositioning along a road, the witness heard a final very loud knock from a large tree about 30 yards away and left the area as darkness fell. A hunting companion nearby reported hearing a couple of knocks.

Wood knockFootstepsMovement only
July 2012 Wisconsin #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2015/02/24/show-notes-with-shannon-author-and-investigator-linda-godfrey

Structure or nest in Wisconsin (2012)

While walking a ridge the witness noticed bent saplings and knocked on a tree, receiving clear wood-knock replies from a steep kettle below. A large living oak branch was then twisted toward the witness and ripped off, falling to the kettle bottom. Returning later with two companions, they found fresh twist damage and hand-like bark rubs with strong odor, then a young companion saw a light-colored bipedal figure and all heard a deep growl.

Structure or nestWood knockTree breakOdorGrowl +1
June 2012 Morton, Lewis County, Washington Class A #35812

Early afternoon sighting by hiker near Morton

In the early afternoon the witness and companions were walking down an old logging road when they heard strange whistling, gurgling pig-like sounds and trees shaking nearby. The witness approached to about 30 feet and saw the back of a light beige, clean-haired figure with darker face and hands holding trees, which then struck trees, turned away, and ran off on all fours while whistling continued from across the road. Companions farther away heard the whistles, thuds and thrashing but did not see the figure.

Partial sightingWhistleVocalizationWood knockAnimal behaviour +1
May 2012 Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana Class B #44166

Possible nighttime encounter by a couple camping near Martinsville

A couple camping alone in a state forestry heard large movements around camp all evening. Around 2 a.m. the husband saw a tall hair-covered biped beside their SUV and illuminated it before it ran past him over a gate into the woods. Later both heard knocks and rocks striking their tent for about an hour until a large rock tore the tent roof. Next morning they found partial prints and fresh bark damage before leaving.

Full-body sightingMovement onlyWood knockRock throwingTracks +2
11 April 2012 Not Disclosed At This Time, Hillsborough County, Florida Class B #35053

Hitch-hiker tells of his possible nighttime encounter along I-75

The witness was hitchhiking and camped for the night in a hammock under a river bridge. During the night he heard unknown noises, a cough/grunt sound, whistles, rocks thrown toward him, and a very loud crash near his hammock. He smelled a skunk-like odor and felt watched as he packed up and left, then continued his trip by bus.

Unidentified soundVocalizationWhistleRock throwingWood knock +1
8 January 2012 Bronson, Levy County, Florida Class B #31933

Hunter experiences dusk encounters in Goethe State Forest

On the second evening the witness walked a sandy horse trail about a half mile from an earlier brush trail. He reported hearing an unfamiliar screech/growl, answering wood knocks, loud stomping nearby, and a rock thrown past him, followed by crashing in the brush. He then found a very large bare footprint that he photographed with his shoe for scale before leaving quickly without ever seeing the source.

GrowlScreamWood knockFootstepsRock throwing +2
January 2012 Beaverton, Gladwin County, Michigan Class B #32594

Woman has a possible encounter involving her vehicle while driving near Beaverton

The witness was driving home at night on a dirt backroad when something struck the truck, leaving scratches and a dent on the passenger door. After calling for help, the witness with two relatives found footprints along the road and photographed them. While photographing they saw green eye-shine above the brush and a large upright shadowy outline, then heard wood knocks, growling and heavy footsteps before the eyes disappeared.

Vehicle contactTracksEyeshineSilhouetteWood knock +3
2012 Box Hill, England #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/kel8ihK_Y7RmrRU6mVfL6f8BofCDBSSVl7xgN48w1iw

Sasquatch sighting near Box Hill, England (2012)

A jogger resting near the bottom of earth steps heard someone coming but no one passed. Feeling uneasy she turned to see a tall muscular ape-man with brown-gray fur and a flat face with a large square jaw staring at her ten meters away. It turned and left, after which she smelled a stale farm-animal odor, having earlier heard knocking on wood.

Full-body sightingWood knockOdor
November 2011 Ocala National Forest (Fort McCoy) Fl, Marion County, Florida Class B #32332

Hunter has series of possible incidents on private property near Ocala

The witness claims that while hunting alone from a climber in a tree near a swamp, he heard heavy steps approaching followed by two loud claps like trees being struck together. Minutes later he heard an extremely loud, deep growl from behind him that repeated after the animal stepped closer. He reports being terrified and describes the animal as foul-smelling and territorial.

FootstepsWood knockGrowlOdor
11 October 2011 Masscotte Or Ridge Manor, Sumter County, Florida Class B #36915

Possible daytime encounter by a father and son hunting in the Richloam Wildlife Management Area

Two people bow hunting in swampy woods heard distant knocking and noticed trees shaking. While on a small hill they both saw a large reddish-brown animal crouched behind a large stump at too great a distance for details. They then left the woods.

Partial sightingWood knockOdor
September 2011 East Canton, Stark County, Ohio Class A #42745

Strange occurrences outside a home lead to a daylight sighting by a father and son near East Canton

After hearing growls on two prior nights, the witness went with his son on a Friday afternoon to explore the tree line, field, and creeks southeast of the house. During the outing they noticed movement, a foul odor of rotten eggs and flesh, and then watched a large hairy biped standing about 100 feet away swaying and staring toward them. They left without running and heard two loud tree knocks after reaching the yard.

Full-body sightingMovement onlyOdorWood knockAnimal behaviour
17 August 2011 Mogadore, Portage County, Ohio Class B #31246

Possible nightime encounter while fishing at Mogadore Reservoir

Two companions were night fishing at a reservoir when they heard tree knocks and unfamiliar calls that seemed to get closer. They decided to leave and found one of two large catfish missing from the back of the truck, then the companion was struck in the chest by a small thrown rock. Frightened, they packed up and left quickly.

Wood knockVocalizationRock throwingProperty disturbanceMovement only
August 2011 Missouri #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2015/02/01/sc-ep76-open-phone-lines-and-your-thoughts-1

Wood knock in Missouri (2011)

The caller was alone at night in a gazebo overlooking a lake on his grandparents' 40-acre property in northern Missouri in August 2011. He heard a single sharp knock from below the dam, then felt overwhelming fear and retreated to the house before returning. After shining a powerful green laser toward the swampy area, something crashed loudly down the hill breaking trees, and next day he found freshly snapped trees.

Wood knockTree breakMovement only
7 July 2011 Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana Class B #29891

Possible encounter experienced by a family while fishing at Prather Lake

The witness was fishing with two children and a dog at a remote lake when they heard a loud crash and tree-breaking sounds nearby. Over the next few hours they heard repeated rhythmic knocking, noticed a strong foul odor, and saw the dog become frightened and cling to them. They also noted many small snapped trees and worn foliage around the lake. They left in the afternoon feeling watched without ever seeing an animal.

Wood knockOdorTree breakUnidentified sound
June 2011 Easton, Kittitas County, Washington Class B #35031

Possible encounters while fishing at a lake near Easton

The witness was alone fishing and camping by a lake and creek. After noticing a foul litter-like odor, the witness heard a loud knock, whistles, and rustling, then had large rocks repeatedly thrown toward camp. After hearing an extremely loud angry whoop, the witness fled by car while loud noises moved through brush alongside the road.

OdorWood knockWhistleMovement onlyRock throwing +2
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
February 2011 Georgia #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Xex4ffcbBPlPy7AERGjWXQMOsiF5D8Mn8liYu-F1Pgc

Whoop in Georgia (2011)

A few days before a tree-treatment job, the witness drove to a turnaround at the end of a logging road to wait for a contact. He heard a loud snap, heavy running footsteps, tree movement, knocks, three whoops, pebble impacts on the truck, a loud yell and a throaty shriek, and glimpsed a dark figure. He left and met his contact at the paved road.

WhoopScreamWood knockFootstepsRock throwing +2
24 October 2010 Cresco, Winneshiek County, Iowa Class B #28427

Hunter experiences eerie silence, foul odor and possible wood knocking in the Cardinal Marsh Wildlife Management Area

The witness was deer hunting from a tree stand when a strong foul odor drifted from upwind and appeared to move past him, from the river bottom behind him toward the ridge top, without any source being seen. Roughly an hour later he heard paired thudding sounds like logs or a log hitting a tree, which repeated again after about another hour from the same location. The woods around his stand were unusually quiet, while his companion farther upstream reported normal wildlife activity.

OdorWood knock