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October 2004 Daingerfield, Morris County, Texas Class A #13496

Rancher startles a bigfoot while burning trash outside Daingerfield

In early autumn at mid-day the witness was burning damp feed sacks behind a bunkhouse when a flare-up was followed by a startled sound behind him. He turned and saw a tall reddish-brown biped run upright into virgin woods and disappear within seconds. He later returned with a gun for safety but found no tracks because of leaves and ground clutter.

Full-body sightingVocalization
October 2004 In Between Durango And Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado Class A #14243

Dusk sighting by charter bus driver on Hwy 160 near Mancos

A professional driver was driving an empty bus eastbound on U.S. Highway 160 near Mancos, between Cortez and Durango, shortly after sunset. About 150 yards ahead, the witness saw a large, entirely dark, muscular figure on two legs dash rapidly across the road from south to north in two to three seconds. When the witness reached the crossing point, thick woods on both sides hid any further trace, and a second driver traveling behind did not see the crossing.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
October 2004 Coalville, Summit County, Utah Class A #25154

Two elk hunters & tall bipedal creature startle each other at Chalk Creek east of Coalville

While hunting elk at dusk, the witness and a companion climbed out of a draw and surprised a tall black hair-covered creature about 30 feet away. The creature made a loud whoof sound as it moved into a small stand of pines, displacing a bough. After the pair backed away, it gave a low guttural growl ending with teeth clicking, frightening them enough to leave.

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October 2004 Dyer, Esmeralda County, Nevada Class A #22386

Daylight sighting by Reno police officer and two friends on Boundary Peak Mtn

While waiting on a narrow high-elevation trail for other climbers to pass, the witness and four companions watched a hair-covered biped move rapidly across a steep shale bowl toward vegetation. The creature alternated between running upright and moving on all fours over boulders. After about two minutes it disappeared into dense vegetation and was not approached due to climbing conditions.

Full-body sighting
20 September 2004 Grarrison, Putnam County, New York Class B #15144

Possible red eyeshine in woods near Garrison, New York

The witness drove late to a job site to retrieve a bobcat loader with a dump truck and trailer. While loading, he noticed a skunk-like smell and then saw red eyes watching from down the road, appearing taller than six feet. After moving the truck he saw the same eyes again about 30 feet into the woods at roughly his eye level from the cab. He maneuvered to turn the truck around and drove away quickly without looking back for several miles.

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15 September 2004 Port Of Cascade Locks, Hood River County, Oregon #864

Man and wife see a creature standing in the Columbia River near I-84

While driving on I-84, the witness and a passenger looked down toward the river bank and watched a tall, slender, dark figure standing in shallow water near shore for about 30 seconds until trees blocked the view. The figure was described as humanoid with a pointed head, forward-angled head/neck, and backward-flexing elbows, with uniform dark coloration and no visible clothing, boots, or fishing gear. The witnesses estimated its height at over seven feet.

Full-body sighting
11 September 2004 Vermont, McDonough County, Illinois Class A #15007

Daylight sighting by resident near Vermont Lake

The witness was outside feeding horses at home in the afternoon when a tall, very hairy figure was seen from behind. The figure ran very fast across a pasture, jumped a wide creek, and continued up a hill into woods to the north. The witness watched from about 200 feet away and never saw the face, and never saw the figure again.

Full-body sighting
9 September 2004 Humptulip, Grays Harbor County, Washington Class A #9373

Daylight sighting by motorists near Humptulips

The witness was driving north with three companions when the two occupants in the front seat watched a large figure run across the road from right to left and disappear into dense woods and brush. A passenger in the back seat saw the figure only as it entered the brush. The front-seat witnesses described uniform coloration, very big running strides, and a forward-hunched posture, and said it never looked toward them.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
9 September 2004 None Closer Than About 40+ Miles (Chiloquin), Klamath County, Oregon Class A #9352

Driver has daylight, road-cross encounter near Chiloquin

The witness was driving east on Highway 138 near Cascade Summit Pass in the early evening. About 50 yards ahead, a large very dark humanoid figure emerged from the woods and crossed the roadway to the south with long, fast strides. It disappeared into the woods before the witness reached the spot and appeared dark from head to foot.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
6 September 2004 OCKLAWAHA, Marion County, Florida Class A #9282

Two bipedal animals seen in the aftermath of Frances

Early in the morning the household was awakened by tapping at a bedroom window and noticed a foul odor. Two family members went outside and saw large hairy bipedal creatures that ran toward the woods. The sighting lasted seconds, after which no tracks were found and dogs refused to approach.

Full-body sightingDoor or window contactOdor
September 2004 Bandon, Coos County, Oregon #5516

witness has encounter while taking dog outside.

The witness went outside with a dog in the early morning after hearing a gunshot nearby. The witness then heard movement through trees, saw limbs shaking, and heard a loud high-pitched scream. Looking up toward a tree, the witness saw large eyes on a completely black subject.

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September 2004 Detroit, Jefferson County, Oregon #1569

Sasquatch whistles at deer hunter

While deer hunting at sunset, the witness stood on a stump and heard a loud whistling sound with swirling pitch from a hill to the right. About 75 yards away he saw a dark upright figure about 6-7 feet tall facing him that stayed motionless for 15-30 seconds. He then climbed down and walked back to his truck without being followed.

Full-body sightingWhistle
September 2004 Chemult, County County, Oregon #1117

Creature seen running across road in rearview mirror

The witness was driving on Highway 138 and checked the rearview mirror. They claimed to see a tall, hairy figure running on two legs across the road behind the vehicle.

Road crossingPartial sighting
September 2004 Chemult, Klamath County, Oregon #942

Man sees creature run across road in rearview mirror

The witness was driving west on Highway 138 and noticed a large hairy figure running behind the vehicle in the rear-view mirror. The witness turned around to survey the location but remained in the vehicle after a companion objected to getting out. The figure was described as about six and a half to seven feet tall and light brown.

Full-body sighting
1 September 2004 Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee Class A #9254

Man working with wrecker has late night encounter in Tennessee woods

Late at night the eyewitness went outside to work on a trailer and used a flashlight to check a noise. The light reflected off eyes on a nearby bank, revealing a large hair-covered human-like creature squatting a short distance away. The creature turned its head away from the light, and the eyewitness went back inside to call a relative. When the door was reopened, the creature was heard retreating through the woods while vocalizing.

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September 2004 Newton, Newton County, Texas Class B #9274

While driving home at night, family has sighting not far from Sabine River.

Three family members driving home at night saw a tall dark two-legged figure standing in the road ahead. As their car approached, the figure leapt quickly off the road into the woods. After passing, they saw it again behind them near the roadside, apparently staring at the car.

Road crossingSilhouette
September 2004 Newcastle, McClain County, Oklahoma Class A #9376

While walking dog, man has early evening encounter not far from Canadian River

The witness was walking with a dog on a dirt road in the early evening when the dog became agitated and aggressive. The witness heard grunting and movement in nearby woods, then saw a large hair-covered biped rise from behind a fallen tree and retreat into the woods. The dog chased the creature while the witness ran home, and the dog returned later unharmed. A strong road-kill-like odor was noted around the time of the sighting.

Full-body sightingVocalizationOdor
1 September 2004 Republic, Ferry County, Washington Class A #9286

Driver has sighting in early evening west of Shermans Pass

The witness was driving west on the highway in the late afternoon when he came around a curve and saw a large dark creature at the guardrail on the right. The creature stood upright, turned its head to look at him, then turned and leapt feet-first off the embankment out of sight. The witness believed it was not a bear because of its flat face, wide shoulders, and upright movement over the guardrail.

Partial sighting
September 2004 Granite, Grant County, Oregon Class A #9604

Campers have several visual encounters

The witness let dogs out at camp and walked up the hill behind the trailer to find a small dog. While resting near a rock face, the witness heard the dog bark, looked back, and saw a tall black figure running down the hill. The witness followed the sound of it crashing through brush to a clearing below, where the noise stopped.

Partial sightingMovement only
30 August 2004 Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming #983

Stranded motorists have sighting

The witness and a companion were walking toward a relative's home near the hills after their car broke down. They heard a whistling noise, then a howl-like sound, then a noise in nearby bushes which they went to investigate. A large figure appeared directly in front of them, and they ran while it chased them about 400 yards from the initial spot.

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