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5 May 2026 Paradise, Chippewa County, Michigan Class B #81169

Sasquatch sighting near Paradise, Michigan (2026)

Two companions walking on a Lake Superior beach at dusk with a dog approached a large driftwood pile when the dog reacted and stopped. They saw a large dark upright silhouette on the far side of the pile that bent down, gripped a log as if to climb over, then ducked out of view when a flashlight was aimed at it. The head was seen popping up briefly before they retreated to the parking lot.

SilhouettePartial sightingAnimal behaviour
30 January 2021 Faithorn, Menominee County, Michigan Class B #67602

Coyote hunters watch upright figure at night in woodline with glowing yellowish eyes outside Faithorn

The witness and companions were calling coyotes at the edge of a field at night when they noticed yellowish eyeshine behind a tree. They watched through scopes as the source of the eyeshine moved behind the tree, crouched low, briefly disappeared, reappeared nearby, crouched again and then vanished. An apparent wood knock had been heard earlier in the outing.

Wood knockEyeshinePartial sighting
5 October 2017 Oscoda, Iosco County, Michigan Class B #58484

Father and daughter have possible late night sighting on edge of Huron National Forest

Around 2:30 a.m. the witness and his daughter were walking from the house to a detached garage bordering the national forest when they noticed movement and a white, human-like furry figure about 100 feet away looking toward them. The figure moved very quickly in a half-circle and crouched near a tree, then was seen standing motionless with its back to them as they approached. They ran back to the garage frightened and later discussed that they could not match it to a known animal.

Full-body sighting
November 2016 Oscoda, Iosco County, Michigan Class B #59333

Resident's sighting three miles north of Wurtsmith Air Force Base

Late at night the witness was returning from taking trash to the dumpster when he saw a tall brownish upright figure moving away from his open garage toward his camper. He lit its upper body with a flashlight and watched it glide silently behind the camper and then into the thick woods without a sound. He retrieved a rifle and searched the woods but found the terrain difficult to cross and found no tracks. A neighbor suggested a bear on its hind legs, but the witness felt the thin human-like form and silent movement did not fit.

Partial sightingPossible misidentification
9 September 2016 South Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan Class B #55541

Motorist has a possible daylight sighting just north of South Branch

The witness was driving in daylight fog when he saw a large dark figure standing in the road ahead. As his car approached with headlights on, the figure crossed into a grassy ditch and then into the woods about 10 feet from the road. He slowed to 5 mph while passing but found no trail or driveway where it had gone.

Road crossing
5 September 2014 Ransom, Hillsdale County, Michigan Class B #46534

Possible late afternoon road crossing north of Ransom

The witness was driving on a rural road in the afternoon when a large bipedal creature crossed the road ahead from west to east. The creature moved very quickly into dense woods and had disappeared by the time the witness reached the crossing point. The witness later noted flattened grass where it entered the woods and said it looked like no known human or animal.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
27 July 2013 Kalkaska, Kalkaska County, Michigan Class B #44783

Multiple incidents at a family's rural property near Kalkaska

At a remote camp in late July 2013, several children were playing outside and knocking on trees. The daughter ran inside saying she had seen a tall brown biped that walked, looked at her, then dropped to all fours and ran off. A parent did not see the creature but said the daughter was adamant and visibly shaken.

Full-body sighting
13 July 2013 Norway, Menominee County, Michigan Class B #48073

Fisherman sees tall figure with orange eyeshine leaving the Menominee River near Norway

The witness was fishing and walking back to a parked truck at dusk when they noticed movement and saw a tall dark figure with orange eyeshine watching them. The figure stood for 5-10 seconds before turning and walking away. The witness also reported sensing being watched and hearing a tree break before reaching the truck.

Full-body sightingEyeshineTree break
17 January 2013 Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan Class B #40801

Possible nighttime sighting by a couple in separate vehicles outside Escanaba

Two people driving home separately at night each reported seeing a large shadowy figure by the highway slip into the woods about a half-mile from home. They compared notes after arriving home and realized both had seen the same thing, but could provide no details beyond its large size and shadowy appearance. The sighting occurred two days after a bizarre shrieking noise had been heard in the yard.

Silhouette
12 December 2012 Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan Class B #39578

Snowmobiler observes a large figure cross the trail behind him near Traverse City

The witness was driving a rented snowmobile with a companion when he turned around in a power line clearing. He saw a very tall, reddish figure moving downhill about 200 yards away for about five seconds, initially mistaking it for a skier but noticing no skis or tracks. The companion did not see the figure, and the witness later concluded it was not human.

Full-body sighting
July 2012 Watersmeet, Gogebic County, Michigan Class B #44437

Possible daytime road crossing within the Sylvania Wilderness Area

The witness was driving toward Langford Lake in the morning when a dark, monkey-faced animal on all fours crossed the road directly in front of the car, requiring hard braking. The witness stopped to search the roadside gully but could not relocate it. The witness, experienced with bears, insisted it was not a bear and wondered if it was a juvenile Sasquatch.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
April 2012 Wellston, Manistee County, Michigan Class B #43519

Night fishermen startled while in their boat at Tippy Dam Campground

The witness and two relatives were night fishing from a boat in a remote cove. Something in the woods threw large rocks into the water near and over the boat. They shined a light, heard fast movement in brush, and glimpsed a large dark shape going over a dune before leaving quickly.

Rock throwingPartial sightingMovement only
Summer 2012 Montcalm County, Michigan Class B #36355

Possible paralleling described and tall figure seen at night south of Mt. Pleasant

A group walking back to a cottage late at night on a dirt road through dense woods heard something large paralleling them. They stopped and watched a very tall, light-colored illuminated figure moving in a small circle near a mailbox, heard a short powerful grunt, and then saw reddish eyes watching from the woods. The eyes retreated deeper, dropped low and disappeared while the group returned to the cottage.

Full-body sightingEyeshineGrowlFootsteps
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
August 2011 Fife Lake, Grand Traverse County, Michigan Class B #32024

Reoccurring activity on a farm near Fife Lake

Around 3:30 a.m. on a warm night in late summer 2011, the witness ran outside with a rifle and flashlight after hearing a chicken squawking. About 100 feet away behind the garage, the witness saw huge orange eyes staring from above a chicken coop and estimated the figure at 6 to 7 feet tall. After briefly looking down to ready the rifle, the figure was gone, and the witness heard something crashing fast through brush to the southwest with heavy breathing. A chicken was found alive but missing rear feathers with a pile of feathers nearby and no digging.

EyeshineMovement only
July 2010 Manton, Wexford County, Michigan Class B #29633

Late afternoon encounter by hunters scouting for deer between Cadillac and Manton

The witness and two companions were scouting for deer season by a creek near a cedar swamp when they heard an unfamiliar low growl. After the witness threw stones toward the sound, they saw a dark upright shadow moving at the swamp edge and rocks were thrown back toward them. Hearing further growls and large branches breaking, the group left quickly for their vehicle.

GrowlSilhouetteMovement onlyRock throwingAnimal behaviour
15 May 2010 Fairview, MI Or Mio, Oscoda County, Michigan Class B #40106

Possible daylight sighting by a motorist near Mio.

The witness was driving slowly toward a stop sign with a relative and dog in the vehicle when she saw a very tall hairy figure standing between pines off the road. She braked suddenly and the animal turned and walked away, quickly vanishing into the trees. The relative did not see the animal but noticed the witness became frightened. No tracks, photos, or other physical evidence were collected.

Full-body sighting
September 2009 Newport, Monroe County, Michigan Class B #35868

Retired police officer describes possible nighttime sighting near Monroe

The witness was driving home late at night through a semi-rural area when headlights revealed a large dark animal on all fours rooting through roadside trash cans. As the vehicle approached, the animal stood upright on two legs, towering over the small vehicle and showing a hair-covered face with open mouth. The driver slowed, avoided looking directly at it, and sped past, describing the encounter as shocking and traumatizing.

Full-body sighting
June 2009 Hillman, Montmorency County, Michigan Class B #35224

Possible sighting and vocalizations heard by a young man near Hillman

The witness was walking back from a boat launch in the evening when rustling sounds drew attention to the treeline. Looking into the trees, the witness saw a large dark-brown figure crouched behind brush about 50 to 60 yards away. Thinking it could be a bear, the witness backed away and left the woods quickly, then saw a very large animal running through the woods.

Partial sightingUnidentified sound
19 April 2008 Sugar Island, Chippewa County, Michigan Class B #25451

Man witnesses the sillouette of a tall creature while boiling sap near Sault Ste. Marie

The witness was boiling maple sap by a fire around 1:30 a.m. when they went behind a shed and noticed a tall shadow-like figure moving toward the water. The figure traveled along a new gravel road/trail for about 30 seconds before disappearing into darkness, moving slowly with a side-to-side wobble and making no audible sound.

Silhouette