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3 June 1993 Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana Class A #1454

Three backpackers see a large, massive upright animal running on two legs through the brush in Gallatin Nat'l Forest

Three backpackers waited out a storm below tree line, then continued hiking out toward the trailhead near sunset. As they crossed a logged clearing they heard thrashing and a howl, then saw a massive dark biped run through brush about 60 yards away into the forest. After hearing another distant howl from the opposite direction, they left the area quickly.

Partial sightingHowl
June 1993 Ontario Class A #1291

Witnesses see a large, black, hairy creature standing upright only 30 feet from them.

A couple was parked in a car on a back road in the early morning and noticed a foul smell. The man stepped outside and saw a large hairy biped standing about 30 feet away, which he watched for several minutes. The creature then walked silently into the woods, paused to look back, and left, after which the pair drove away shaken.

Full-body sightingOdor
June 1993 Shingleton ,, Schoolcraft County, Michigan Class A #22973

Young ape-like creature seen squatting on a tree limb near Shingleton

While driving slowly on a sandy forest road to find a fishing spot, the witness and a young passenger saw a small ape-like animal sitting on a tree limb off the road. The animal was described as hairy with a paler face and was watching the road and making eye contact. The driver continued past, turned around a short distance later, and returned to find the animal gone, while a third occupant of the vehicle had not seen it.

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June 1993 Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California Class A #2886

A Wildlife Biologist observes a large upright walking animal near Pinecrest

The witness was surveying for amphibians downstream of Bloomer Lake when a black hair-covered bipedal figure was seen moving through the woods for two or three steps before disappearing from view. The witness heard no sound and did not pursue it. Later on the same hike the witness found an exhausted buck that could be approached and a freshly killed doe with a leg torn off.

Partial sighting
June 1993 Rhododendron, Clackamas County, Oregon Class A #12216

Family is approached near their forest cabin

About 11 years ago the witness was sorting shakes outside a cabin when a tied dog began growling toward the forest. The witness saw a large hairy bipedal figure moving from tree to tree, appearing to approach while staying behind cover. The witness called two children out to watch it, and the figure left when the witness's partner arrived.

Partial sighting
May 1993 Helen, White County, Georgia Class A #28637

Two fisherman recall a daylight encounter north of Helen

Two companions trout fishing walked up an old roadbed paralleling the river and stopped where a gully crossed the road. They heard a loud thud and found a large log across the path behind them, then heard leaves shuffling upslope and saw a very large hair-covered figure standing close by. They fled back to their other companions, then the witness returned with two companions, found a large barefoot-like footprint in mud, but saw nothing else.

Full-body sightingTracksMovement onlyUnidentified sound
April 1993 Aultman Pa., Indiana County, Pennsylvania Class A #4117

Sasquatch moves out of a squat position to a run when hit by vehicle head lights

The witness and a companion pulled into a gas-well site in the early morning and turned headlights on a shape resembling a new stump. The shape stood up and fled on two legs with long strides, remaining still briefly when first illuminated. The witness described its camouflage as exceptional and said it uses upper open ground surrounded by dense brush.

Full-body sighting
April 1993 Columbia County, Pennsylvania Class A #3558

Two campers are chased from an apple orchard by a 5.5 foot tall hair covered creature.

Two people camping on family land went into a nearby apple orchard late at night to collect firewood. After hearing a distant screeching sound and then a loud scream, they saw a short, heavy creature about 50 yards away that charged toward them. They ran back to a clearing where the pursuit stopped, then put out their campfire and left for the night.

Full-body sightingScreamUnidentified sound
April 1993 Nixon, Gonzales County, Texas Class A #45649

Memory told of an early morning road crossing near Nixon

The witness was driving alone in the morning when a large dark hairy biped was seen on the right side of the road. The creature was observed briefly from the side as it walked into tall cattails beside the road. As the witness passed, the vegetation was seen moving violently but the creature was no longer visible.

Partial sighting
April 1993 Twin Bridges, El Dorado County, California Class A #1055

Two hikers have morning sighting in the Desolation Wilderness

In April 1993 the witness and a companion were camping at a snow-covered alpine lake and woke near sunrise to try fishing. They noticed a large dark figure moving on the far shore near a picnic bench and watched it with binoculars for about ten minutes, noting its size, dark hair, and unusual long-striding bipedal walk. When they went to wake a third companion the figure was gone, and a hiker who later entered camp said he had also seen something leave the area.

Full-body sighting
April 1993 Clatsop County, Oregon Class A #659

Military man on training exercises witnesses three, black, bipedal animals

The witness was part of a demolitions training convoy descending to a staging area when three hair-covered bipedal creatures were seen watching from the middle of a quarry. The middle individual was tallest and stood still while the two smaller flankers rocked side to side. The daytime sighting lasted about 25-30 seconds, shortly after a whoop-like sound was heard from beyond the work area.

Full-body sightingWhoop
February 1993 Amboy, Clark County, Washington Class A #8375

While constructing "fort," young teenager has afternoon sighting in Amboy off Rotschy Road

When about 13, the witness was building a fort in the woods with a sibling when loud noise with breaking branches and barking dogs drew attention. About 250-300 yards away on a hillside, the witness saw three dogs chasing a gorilla-like figure moving on two legs with large striding steps. The sibling heard the commotion but did not see the figure. The witness later told relatives but says few believed the account.

Full-body sighting
February 1993 Wasco County, Oregon Class A #698

A couple travelling by train observe a sasquatch for several minutes as it observes the train during an unscheduled control stop about 10 minutes outside The Dalles along the Columbia River

Two passengers in a private sleeping compartment looked out during an unscheduled daytime train stop west of The Dalles. They watched a dark, hairy figure in a snow-covered clearing between the train and the river for about eight minutes as it alternately crouched and walked a few steps. Contrasty light prevented detailed feature viewing, and the train departed with the figure still watching.

Full-body sighting
January 1993 Mayfield Or Wickliffe, Ballard County, Kentucky Class A #2363

Late night sighting by motorists along Highway 121

The witness and a relative were driving home late at night when their headlights revealed a tall, muscular, hair-covered human-like figure standing partly on the roadway. The passenger, within a few feet of it, described its human-like face and eyes watching the car as they passed. After several minutes of silence both occupants reacted and continued discussing the encounter.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
Spring 1993 Lewiston, Montmorency County, Michigan Class A #1129

8' tall bigfoot crosses a road in one bound

The witness was pausing on a bike ride on a forest road while waiting for a young relative riding behind. Something dark with a reddish tone emerged from the woods, crossed the road in a step and a leap, then hopped a fence and disappeared. The witness estimated it as much taller than the witness.

Road crossingFull-body sightingUnidentified soundPossible misidentification
Spring 1993 LEESBURG, Lake County, Florida Class A #23696

Huge creature stands in headlights on rural road near Leesburg

Two companions driving on a dirt road toward their house at night stopped when a large creature stood in the road a short distance ahead. With headlights and then high beams on, they watched it for a couple of minutes as it stood and moved its head from side to side. They then drove past it and rushed into the house to tell the occupants and check everyone was alright.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingEyeshine
1993 Gorman, Los Angeles County, California Class A #27177

Man remembers sighting while driving on a lonely dark two-lane road near Gorman

Two companions driving west at night on a desert highway saw a tall, thin figure covered in hanging hair jogging beside the road to their right. The view lasted less than ten seconds at about 20 to 30 feet, and no facial features were seen. Both occupants were frightened and drove on without stopping for proof.

Full-body sighting
1993–1994 Redwood National Park, Orick, Humboldt County, California Class A #2998

Daylight sighting by a horseback rider, near a pond in Redwood National Park

The witness was horseback riding with friends and stopped for lunch when crashing was heard in the brush. The witness rode toward the noise to look for elk and watched a small hair-covered creature trying to drink from a pool about 30 feet away. The horse became agitated so the witness left to tell friends, who returned and heard movement and saw ferns moving as something left toward the larger creek. The witness believed the crashing was made by a larger animal accompanying the young creature.

Partial sightingFootstepsMovement only
January 1993 Del Norte County, California Class A #2956

Witness observed creature watching him

The witness was walking uphill near Hunter Creek and climbing over a large fallen tree when they saw an entity stooped behind another fallen trunk about 30 feet away watching them. After a few seconds of staring, the entity turned and disappeared behind the tree. The witness then found several prints in the forest debris and followed them uphill briefly before losing them.

Partial sightingTracks
22 December 1992 5 Miles From Fries And 17 Miles From Fort Chiswell, Carroll County, Virginia Class A #17730

Late night sighting by motorists on Hwy 94 near the Wythe County border

The witness and a companion were driving at night when they saw an upright figure standing in a field beside the highway. They stopped and watched it from the road for about 10 minutes while illuminating it with a spotlight. The figure shielded its eyes, then walked slowly back toward the treeline, glancing back periodically.

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