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August 2023 Holt, Clinton County, Missouri Class B #76259

Resident sees two sets of large green eyes reflecting spotlight around 1am near Holt

Late at night the witness was outside with dogs and scanned with a spotlight toward a soybean field clearing about 300 feet away. The light revealed two sets of reflective eyes estimated to be about seven feet high that moved behind a bush and repeatedly peeked out. After watching them disappear and reappear, the witness went inside for about twenty minutes and returned to find the area empty.

EyeshinePartial sightingUnidentified sound
May 2020 Harsburg, Boone County, Missouri Class B #65870

Possible daylight sighting near Missouri River and Katy Trail outside Hartsburg

On a sunny late morning the witness was driving slowly south on a rural road south of town. He saw a large upright figure crossing ahead, coming from the direction of the river and heading toward the bluffs. The figure walked very quickly with long strides and swinging arms across an open planted field. The witness followed briefly by vehicle but remained about 100 yards away before the figure disappeared into woods after about one to two minutes.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
13 September 2019 Platte City, Platte County, Missouri Class B #63367

Possible Bigfoot spotted 3 miles north of Kansas City Airport

The witness went onto a deck in the evening to photograph the harvest moon with a cell phone. She noticed a tall humanoid figure moving quickly from right to left across a pasture, zigzagging and appearing to pick objects from the ground and tuck one into its arm. The figure passed behind a tree near a small pond and disappeared after less than a minute without looking toward her.

Full-body sightingAnimal behaviour
4 April 2018 Grovespring, Wright County, Missouri Class B #59307

Broken trees and possible print found after swaying animal evades hunters near Grovespring

Two companions scouting a conservation area spotted a large dark bipedal figure about 150 to 200 yards away on a trail. The figure crouched, swayed, then moved quickly to the right and disappeared. The men went to the spot and found a very large fresh footprint and freshly broken small trees.

Partial sightingTracksTree break
18 August 2016 Eldon, Miller County, Missouri Class B #55997

Witness has possible sighting, howls, knocks and structures on his property outside Eldon

Late at night the witness, his wife and his oldest son stepped onto their porch with a spotlight after their dog barked aggressively toward the trees. They observed large orange glowing eyes about eight feet off the ground behind an oak about 75 yards away for two to three minutes. When the witness shouted, the creature ran off showing its full side profile, and the family was startled by its massive size, massive arms and speed.

EyeshinePartial sightingFull-body sighting
24 April 2015 Lineville, IA And South Lineville, Mercer County, Missouri Class B #48530

Brothers observe tall animal during early morning visit to hunting area near Lineville

The witness and his brother were sitting in a pickup truck while looking at land to lease. They spotted a large dark figure crouched in an open field near the timberline several hundred yards away. The figure stood upright on two legs and walked into the timber out of sight. They watched it for about three minutes total.

Full-body sighting
2 February 2015 High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri Class B #48339

Dark figure crosses the road at night in front of motorist near High Ridge

The witness was driving south late at night when an upright dark figure came off a wooded hillside and crossed the road in front of the vehicle. The figure crossed from west to east about 30 feet ahead and continued up the opposite hill within about three to four seconds. The witness described it as roughly seven to eight feet tall with a stocky build.

Road crossingPartial sighting
12 February 2013 Grain Valley, Jackson County, Missouri Class B #39835

Man running his coon dogs at night sees a large figure near Grain Valley

The witness drove into a bottom field at night to look for raccoons and swept the treeline with truck headlights. At about 75 yards he saw a large dark figure walk through the field toward the creek, pause to stare at him, then stride quickly into the woods. The sighting lasted seconds and his hound whined during it.

Full-body sighting
24 October 2012 Fort Scott, Vernon County, Missouri Class B #40015

Driver has possible early morning sighting near Fort Scott

The witness was driving west on Highway 54 toward the Kansas state line in early-morning darkness on the way to work. In the headlights a very large, very dark, stocky upright figure was seen on the left side of the road, visible from the knees up with very black hair that shone in the lights. The figure quickly stepped off the roadway within a second or two, and the witness did not turn back.

Partial sighting
21 September 2012 Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri Class B #40548

Motorist has a possible sighting on a rainy night near Schell City

The witness was driving home from work late at night in rain when he noticed a figure in the ditch beside the road. He first mistook it for a person in rain gear, then saw it was a hair-covered figure bent over what looked like a deer on the ground. As he drove even with it, the figure stood upright on two legs and extended its arms straight out. He slowed briefly but continued home.

Full-body sighting
27 July 2012 Grassy, Bollinger County, Missouri Class B #36150

Two Boys witness a tree pushed into a river by a human-like being while fishing near Grassy

Two boys were gigging for fish in a shallow river at night when they heard splashing from objects thrown into the water. They shone flashlights across the river and saw an upright human-like creature bring down a dead tree into the river and move in the water. The boys fled to their cabin, and a tree not present the day before was seen in the river the next morning.

Partial sightingSilhouetteTree breakRock throwingFootsteps
22 February 2012 Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri Class B #33872

Grandmother has a possible night time sighting from her home in the city of Nevada

The witness was waiting at home for grandchildren to return when she saw a large dark bipedal figure crossing an open field and heading out of town. She estimated its height from nearby trees and heard it roar and bang trash bins or dumpsters as it moved southwest behind houses and a store. Dogs and coyotes howled as it continued toward a racetrack and treed creek area.

Full-body sightingSilhouetteRoad crossingVocalizationProperty disturbance
11 August 2011 Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri Class B #30442

Family has recurring encounters at home near Forsyth

The witness and her husband were awakened after midnight by strange sounds from their children's bedroom heard through a baby monitor, including squeaking at the window and a thump against the house wall. After the husband turned on exterior lights, the witness saw a large shadow move quickly away from the house toward nearby woods. Shortly after, both heard a very loud double whoop vocalization twice, which the husband said could not have been an owl.

SilhouetteWhoopUnidentified soundDoor or window contactProperty disturbance
25 May 2010 Patterson, Wayne County, Missouri Class B #27800

Large unknown animal on all fours seen crossing a road near Patterson

The witness and a companion were driving on a highway bordered by treelines and weeds near dusk. About 50 yards ahead, a large dark hairy figure emerged from the treeline on the left and crossed the road diagonally on all fours. They slowed to avoid hitting it but continued driving without stopping. The witness described it as unlike any known animal, with long front arms, squat rear legs, and dirty matted hair.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
23 November 2009 Catawissa, Jefferson County, Missouri Class B #26919

Early A.M. sighting returning home from family event

The witness was driving slowly on a rural road late at night after dropping off a relative. After braking for a rabbit, the witness reported seeing a tall ape-like figure running on two legs toward the vehicle. The witness accelerated away while the figure continued advancing toward the vehicle.

Full-body sightingAnimal behaviour
24 September 2009 Potosi, Iron County, Missouri Class B #26694

Possible nighttime encounter while camping near Potosi

The witness was camping in brush with family members. About 4:30am on the first night he awoke to a strong skunk-like odor and a feeling of being watched. He rolled over and made out a very broad-shouldered silhouette with a head between trees about seven yards away. He turned away without telling family and waited for daylight, and the group left early after two nights.

SilhouetteOdor
October 2008 Kirbyville, Taney County, Missouri Class B #25026

Possible late night sighting across the road from a house near Kirbyville

The witness let a dog out at home late at night and heard stomping from across the road, which frightened the dog. The witness then saw a tall figure about 8 feet tall pass a street sign and telephone pole, blocking the sign, and disappear within seconds.

Full-body sightingFootsteps
November 2007 Brixey, Ozark County, Missouri Class B #39615

Homeowner awakens to something messing with rabbit cage and sees a tall dark figure near Brixey

The witness was asleep at home and was awakened in the middle of the night by her rabbit's kennel being rattled on the front porch. From bed she saw a large dark hairy figure standing off the porch and looking in the window for an extended stare. Her dogs remained silent and still, and the figure left when she tried to wake her husband, who saw nothing.

Partial sightingSilhouetteProperty disturbance
17 March 2006 Branson, Taney County, Missouri Class B #14150

Possible mid-day sighting by motorist on Hwy 465 outside Branson

The witness was driving west on a highway in Taney County, Missouri on a sunny afternoon when he noticed a large black biped standing by a large tree about 50 yards from the road. He described it as at least nine feet tall and very wide, with long thick fur and a conical head set tight to the shoulders, and was certain it was not a bear. He drove back the next day, saw nothing, and took the absence as confirmation the figure had been real.

Full-body sighting
July 1998 Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri Class B #22600

Couple has early evening encounter at home near Forsyth

Late one summer evening in 1998, a couple lying in bed in their trailer heard repeated loud screams and their dogs became highly agitated. The husband went outside with a flashlight and saw red-orange eyeshine well above normal human face height, then a tall upright shadow running toward the southwest. No further screams occurred and the dogs stayed agitated for 10-15 minutes. The couple decided not to call emergency services.

ScreamEyeshineSilhouetteFootsteps