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27 November 2003 Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia Class A #21894

Large creature on all-fours seen crossing US-50 near Burlington

Late on Thanksgiving night in 2003, the witness was driving home on Route 50 near Burlington after dropping off a friend. She braked to avoid a large black animal crossing the road on all fours. The animal reached the far side, turned to look at her with orange eye reflection in the headlights, and she fled home in distress.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingEyeshine
27 November 2003 Harleton, Harrison County, Texas Class A #7505

Woman sees creature by dog kennels in area close to Lake O' the Pines.

The witness routinely checks dog kennels from a bathroom window at night without turning on lights. At about 3 a.m. the witness saw a tall hair-covered biped standing beyond the pens, which walked a short distance, stopped, then left into surrounding woods. The witness woke a relative who also saw the animal though less clearly, while the kennel dogs remained silent in their houses.

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17 November 2003 Rose City, Ogemaw County, Michigan Class A #10904

Deer hunter watches large bipedal animal in Rifle River State Park

While deer hunting and watching does move east, the witness saw a tall hairy biped walking silently through the woods. When the witness stood up the figure turned to face him, then ran back to the west and disappeared quickly and quietly. The witness left the area and later decided not to hunt there again.

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17 November 2003 Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia Class A #15457

Daylight sighting by hunter along powerline route near Newnan

The witness was hunting alone from a tree stand near a powerline cut when a doe ran past as if spooked. Moments later a tall, hairy, human-like figure crossed an opening in the woods in a single fast stride and disappeared. The witness heard more spooked deer running toward his position, smelled a lingering foul odor, and radioed a relative to come retrieve him.

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15 November 2003 Standish, Arenac County, Michigan Class A #7408

Bigfoot tries to hide under brush, leaves legs exposed

The witness was driving home from hunting in the morning when he noticed a large dark figure walking on two legs on the far side of a field. He reversed his car for a better view, and the figure moved into adjacent brush and lay down as if hiding, leaving its hairy legs exposed. He viewed the legs through binoculars from the car and felt they were too large for a human or bear. As he started to leave, the figure stood and walked deeper into the brush out of sight.

Partial sighting
12 November 2003 Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana Class A #9567

While taking dog outside witness sees large bipedal shadow next to his shed

Late on a winter night the witness took the dog outside and saw a large hair-covered figure standing near a small building about 20-25 feet away. The witness and figure observed each other while the dog wanted to go inside and a strong foul smell was present. After briefly looking away at a noise, the witness went inside for a handgun, and on returning the figure was gone though sounds remained in the woods. A large footprint was found the next day.

Full-body sightingOdorUnidentified soundTracksAnimal behaviour
11 November 2003 Prattsburg, Steuben County, New York Class B #19836

Campers describe incidents over 3-4 hours with unseen animal near their camp outside Prattsburgh

The witness and a companion were camped overnight in a shelter when the witness heard movement circling the camp, popping-like impacts and growls. The witness briefly saw a large dark shape among trees that was gone on second look. After investigating, the pair heard a heavy bipedal approach pass close behind camp, prompting them to leave for the cabin. The next day the witness found a large footprint and a freshly fallen tree.

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8 November 2003 Near Willamette Pass, Lane County, Oregon Class A #7366

Couple in car observe an upright animal crossing highway

The witness was driving westbound with a companion at about 1:30 a.m. when a very large dark figure ran across the highway from south to north. The crossing lasted about three seconds and the companion was certain it was on two legs. The companion became frightened and urged them to keep driving as fast as possible.

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4 November 2003 Dixie, Walla Walla County, Washington Class A #7406

Father and Son Hunting Mill Creek Drainage Near Walla Walla, WA see biped walking across slope

Two hunters were packing out harvested elk in late afternoon when one noticed movement behind them. About 500 yards away across a steep, icy shale opening they had just crossed, they watched a very dark, tall bipedal figure cross quickly without difficulty. After briefly discussing it and noting they were unarmed and carrying meat, they left the area.

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November 2003 Longveiw, Alberta Class A #9876

Sighting by hunters south of Longview

Two hunters driving on a road spotted a large black upright figure standing between two pines on top of a snowy hill. The figure moved downhill about 100 yards through deep snow to the treeline in a few seconds. The witnesses then watched it moving in brush for about a minute before it disappeared.

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November 2003 Wichita, Sumner County, Kansas Class A #40035

Memory told of a dusk sighting as a passenger in traffic on I-35 outside Wichita

While riding as a passenger on a congested interstate at dusk in drizzle, the witness watched a large hair-covered animal loping in a deep drainage ditch. As the car pulled alongside, the animal stood upright on two legs, stepped up the bank and over a barbed-wire fence into a tree line and disappeared. The husband who was driving did not see the figure.

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November 2003 Wanblee, Jackson County, South Dakota Class A #13691

Police officer describes late night road crossing sighting south of Wanblee

The witness, a police officer on midnight patrol, was driving back toward town when he noticed movement in the roadside ditch. Moments later a hair-covered figure ran across the road in front of his vehicle from west to east, visible only from thigh to shoulder in the headlights. He stopped to look but it was gone, and the next morning he found grass impressions showing heel and toes.

Partial sightingRoad crossingTracks
26 October 2003 Pearl City, Stephenson County, Illinois Class A #15347

Deer hunter has early morning sighting from tree stand near Pearl City

The witness climbed into a tree stand before dawn to bow hunt. While it was still dark, something breathed heavily beneath the stand for about 10 minutes then walked away to the southeast. Shortly after sunrise in light fog, the witness saw a large human-like figure about 100 yards away walking east at a fast pace. After climbing down, the witness followed its footprints eastward.

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14 October 2003 Searchmount, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Class A #7139

Toronto Police Officer hunting moose has close encounter

While moose hunting from an ATV in rainy daylight, the witness heard footsteps from a gully and saw a muscular hair-covered biped about 40 yards away. The figure grabbed a tree, ducked into dense brush, and a raspy cough followed by a deep sad howl was then heard from cover. The witness waited without further sighting and left the woods early, reporting fear.

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14 October 2003 Coeur D' Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho Class A #7180

Man sees bi-pedal creature while talking with friends

The witness and three companions were socializing at a gravel turnout late at night. The witness noticed a tall, solid-black, man-like outline about 15 yards away behind a boulder barrier. After about five seconds, the figure turned and walked on two legs down a ledge and into the tree line. Two companions also reported seeing it, while the third companion did not see it before it disappeared.

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11 October 2003 North Webster, Kosciusko County, Indiana Class A #8438

Youths have nighttime sighting near North Webster

Three youths arriving home late at night saw a person-like form rise from where it had appeared as a stump near the water about 150 feet away. The figure walked quickly east along the shore, then turned and moved quickly back across the yard toward marshy woods by the trailer while making heavy running sounds. The youths rushed inside the residence and locked the door, remaining upset through the night.

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October 2003 Jefferson, Chesterfield County, South Carolina Class A #9475

Two turkey farmers have nighttime sighting near Jefferson

Two coworkers were pumping feed into silos on a turkey farm after midnight. One smelled an unfamiliar odor and shone a spotlight, spotting an animal behind a barn picking objects from the ground and blocking the light with its hand. He alerted his coworker, who also shone his light, saw the large creature walking toward him, then retreated to the front of the farm.

Full-body sightingOdorAnimal behaviour
October 2003 Caryville, Washington County, Florida Class B #42885

Possible daytime highway crossing on US-90 outside Caryville

The witness was driving east in daylight when an animal came up a hill from a two-track and ran across the highway on all fours. The witness first noticed it from a distance and watched it cross over a few seconds. The witness described a tall, thin, red-haired animal with its head held down and a cone-shaped head.

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October 2003 LaFollete, Campbell County, Tennessee Class B #7159

Unidentified Primate continues to attract attention in Campbell County

Residents in a Campbell County community reported a large ape-like primate on the loose over several weeks in autumn 2003. One resident reported seeing the animal at close range, noting a strong odor, and said it threw a kitten toward them. Other reports described a home intrusion with scattered belongings, stool deposits on property, and many missing or dead cats and kittens. Animal control and the sheriff's department investigated and warned residents not to approach the animal.

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October 2003 Custer, Custer County, South Dakota Class A #7884

While driving his pickup, cowboy has night time sighting near Custer

After eating in town, the witness drove a dirt road back toward camp in Custer State Park at night. Near the top of a hill, a tall hair-covered figure came down the left embankment, crossed the road directly in front of the truck in a single long step, and continued down the steep slope on the right, dislodging dust and rocks. The witness did not stop, returned to camp, loaded the horse which was uneasy, and left for home.

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