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August 2005 Estacada, Clackamas County, Oregon #5095

Man witnessed a bigfoot, while fising at remote mountian lake.

The witness was fishing alone at a secluded mountain lake and took a break around 1 o'clock. The witness turned to look up the hill behind and saw a very large black-haired creature about 15 yards away, partly hidden by a large Douglas fir with its right arm around the tree and looking directly at the witness. The witness froze in fear, noting details of the muscular arm, long arm hair, short muscular neck, and bluish-green eyes, and said the creature showed no aggression.

Partial sighting
August 2005 Oakland, Douglas County, Oregon #2038

Huge thing eating berries observed by woman, son from their hot tub

The witness and a relative were relaxing in a hot tub when they heard rustling and branches cracking to the east. They then saw a huge figure that appeared to be putting blackberries in its mouth while watching them. After briefly chewing, the figure turned and walked away without running. The pair noticed a rotten smell in the area and later looked for a dead animal to explain it without success.

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August 2005 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska Class A #12482

Various sightings by a family next to Lauritzen Botanical Gardens

In April 2002 just before sunrise, the witness let her dogs into the fenced backyard. The dogs ran barking toward the fence then retreated yelping as she noticed a tall hair-covered figure behind a tree in the neighboring yard. The figure leaped sideways between trees then moved forward toward her to within about 20 feet on the other side of the fence, causing her to flee inside and lock the doors.

Partial sighting
August 2005 Between Uncle Toms Cabin And Georgetown, El Dorado County, California Class B #12518

Fisherman has an evening encounter with two upright figures near Stumpy Meadows Lake

The witness stopped on the dam at Stumpy Meadows after fishing and driving back. While looking into trees about 40 yards away, the witness watched a pair of large red glowing eyes for about two minutes, then saw an upright outline step sideways behind a tree. A second, shorter set of red glowing eyes and a smaller stocky figure were then seen nearby.

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27 July 2005 Esto, Holmes County, Florida Class B #24586

Possible daytime road-crossing by a juvenile outside Esto

While driving to work in the morning, the witness saw a large reddish-brown long-haired animal crossing the road on all fours. The animal moved smoothly and unhurriedly to the opposite side and disappeared into thick vegetation near a creek. The witness noted a flat human-like chest, head set directly on the shoulders, and knuckle-walking, and interpreted it as a juvenile.

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27 July 2005 Metaline Falls, Pend Oreille County, Washington Class B #13503

Possible moonlight sighting by prospector outside Metaline Falls City

In July 2005 the witness woke at night in a prospecting camp and smelled wet fur. The witness then watched a large figure cross a creek about 20 feet away for about 10 minutes until it stepped behind a tree and disappeared after a truck bed light was switched on. A relative was present at the camp but did not see the figure.

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22 July 2005 Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia #1308

Witnesses see multiple Sasquatch, vocalizations heard, track found

A couple went outside to smoke in the early morning and saw a small furry creature on all fours and a tall two-legged figure near a bush. After the husband turned on vehicle lights, they saw another figure drop from a tree and crouch by a chair, then heard growls and watched a figure run upright across a field. They smelled a brief skunk-like odor and found their dogs unusually silent, concluding multiple creatures were present to divert attention.

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20 July 2005 London, Laurel County, Kentucky Class A #18174

Small gorilla-type animal seen at dusk along the Laurel River near London

The witness and a companion were riding an ATV along a river at dusk. The witness noticed movement across the river about 75 yards away and saw a reddish-orange quadrupedal animal with a pale face that looked toward him before climbing over a downed treetop and disappearing. He tried to film it but captured only the shaking branch. Deer on the witnesses' side of the river would not cross the water.

Full-body sighting
12 July 2005 Sagamore Hills, Summit County, Ohio Class B #12157

Motorist sees hairy biped crossing road by Cuyahoga Valley National Park

The witness was driving east on Sagamore Road on a hot late morning. A dark brown or black figure emerged from the right and crossed the road and adjacent open area in three strides before disappearing. The witness noted its forearms held high, a silver-gray flash near the forearm and head, a stocky build, and height well over six feet. The witness concluded it was not a jogger because of its dark coloration in heat, inhuman speed, stride length, and thicker arms.

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6 July 2005 Page Springs, Yavapai County, Arizona Class B #12266

Camping family glimpses a grey animal twice in three days

The witness was camping with kids on Oak Creek in July 2005. On two nights after 10 p.m. the witness and her daughter saw a short grey slender shape dash behind trees and run toward cover near the river, followed once by a thud and high-pitched shrieks. The family also heard patterned rock clicks and nearby walking and breathing, and noticed a skunk-like odor. The family became frightened and packed to leave.

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July 2005 Azalea, Douglas County, Oregon #1296

Camper describes brief sighting, tracks and odd odor

The witness was camping in an old open cabin with companions and a dog. About two days after a disturbed night, the group heard branches snapping and something large running at night and watched a tall shadowy figure run across the road and up a hill in a few strides. The dog reacted strongly and had to be put in a tent. The next morning they found very large footprints behind the cabin and across the road.

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July 2005 Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Class A #12034

Truck driver has late afternoon encounter while dumping stone

The witness was turning a dump truck and spreading stone on a remote camp road when he noticed an animal on a stone pile that stood on two legs and then vanished. After adjusting his chains and driving forward, he saw two upright, hairy animals pacing the truck in his mirror, with the larger one estimated at eight to nine feet tall. He was frightened and left the area quickly. He also noted a feeling of being watched and a nasty smell earlier while outside the truck.

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July 2005 Quantico, Stafford County, Virginia Class A #79672

Marines on night manuevers spot an 8' tall bigfoot up in trees on Quantico Marine Base

Three Marines were moving on foot at night through woods on base during a training exercise after their compass route looped them back toward the start. After correcting course, they heard cracking, turned on flashlights, and saw a large hairy figure about 20 yards away positioned high between two trees pulling them together. They fled when they heard a heavy thud and crashing pursuit behind them, running to their pickup vehicle and leaving.

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July 2005 Not Sure, Allendale County, South Carolina Class A #12205

Late night sighting by motorists near GA/SC border

Five occupants of a van driving on Route 301 in South Carolina late at night encountered a tall black hairy biped crossing the road. The driver swerved and braked to avoid a collision as the animal paused, looked toward the vehicle, then hurried across. When the occupants looked back, it was gone.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
July 2005 Canton, Trigg County, Kentucky Class A #13289

Daytime sighting near Canton on State Route 164

The witness was driving to work in the morning while watching for deer. From the road the witness saw a tall black-haired figure standing at the edge of the woods in a creek bottom area watching the vehicle pass. The witness slowed but did not stop, and the figure remained standing without acting aggressive. The witness has watched for it since but has not seen it again.

Full-body sighting
July 2005 Lincoln County, Oklahoma Class A #12204

Motorist has midnight road cross encounter.

Late at night while driving home over a river bridge with the convertible top down, the witness saw a large brown-haired being bent over in the lane apparently picking something up. As she slowed and moved to the other lane to pass, the being froze motionless and she was hit by an overpowering foul odor. She then accelerated home to tell her husband. The encounter happened around midnight about a quarter mile from her home.

Partial sightingOdor
July 2005 Troy, Latah County, Idaho Class A #12913

Long-duration daylight sighting (distant) on Moscow Mountain

Two companions resting on a high rock overlook watched a large dark biped and a smaller blonde biped moving below in a clear-cut and on a fire road. Over about 20 minutes the figures foraged, interacted closely, and walked erect toward and past the observers before disappearing behind trees. Later the same day the witnesses returned to the spot and reported crushed grass, long stride impressions, and large and small bare footprints.

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July 2005 Mammoth, Mono County, California Class B #20306

Young man claims possible sighting at night near Lake Mary, outside Mammoth

The witness was staying at a cabin near Lake Mary and took two dogs for a night walk. The dogs began growling and pulling toward sounds of rustling leaves and breaking branches. The witness shone a flashlight and saw a huge ape-like but human-built figure about 200 feet away watching and swaying between trees. After a minute or two the figure turned and walked away, and the witness hurried back to the cabin.

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25 June 2005 Sheridan, Polk County, Oregon #1271

Motorists see creature running through powerline throughway

The witness was riding as a passenger in a car driven by a relative on Highway 22 in the afternoon. The witness saw a tall, muscular, hair-covered figure run upright with long strides across a cleared power-line area. The relative also looked and first thought it was a man or bear but concluded it was neither. The pair stopped to watch but the figure did not reappear, and they did not check for footprints.

Full-body sighting
23 June 2005 Duvall, King County, Washington Class A #14305

Late night sighting near Duvall

Late at night the witness sat on an open windowsill at home next to wetlands and watched a large dark figure emerge from vegetation on a hill. The figure walked bipedally down the hill, across the flat yard, and into the swamp without stopping or looking around. The witness heard twigs crunching underfoot but could not see detailed features in the moonlight.

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