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November 2018 Twin Falls, Idaho #e213651d-3eef-4b5b-b1de-b7c6985319e4

Growl near Twin Falls, Idaho (2018)

The witness and a friend hiked into a canyon near the home in daylight and stayed until after dark. They heard a loud growl, saw a shredded tree, then saw a giant black bipedal mass cross the trail and heard it parallel them under tree canopy as they left.

GrowlTree breakFootstepsPartial sightingAnimal behaviour
10 October 2015 Kopperston, Wyoming County, West Virginia Class A #74981

Ginseng hunter and stepson have lengthy encounter 20 miles west of Beckley

The witness and a companion were harvesting ginseng when they heard repeated unusual sounds including a low growl and a loud siren-like tone. Over several minutes they heard heavy fast footsteps and watched smaller trees shake violently while catching partial glimpses of a large bipedal creature that kept trees between itself and them. Several trees snapped and fell in the same direction, and rocks were later seen rolling down a nearby point. The pair inspected freshly broken trees before leaving the area the way they came.

Partial sightingVocalizationGrowlHowlFootsteps +3
February 2012 Uriah, Monroe County, Alabama Class B #40542

Possible vocalization brings attention to a large figure just outside a home near Uriah

Around 1-2 a.m. the witness went to retrieve bags from a car near a carport and heard a snorting grunt. Backlit by a carport light, he saw a large wide shape that vocalized again, circled with him as he retrieved a rifle, then left toward the woods. Next morning he found disturbed ground suggesting large bipedal steps.

Partial sightingSilhouetteVocalizationTracksAnimal behaviour
6 January 2012 Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan Class B #31860

Homeowner recounts multiple instances of rock throwing and vocalizations near Mount Pleasant

Late at night the witness took the dog into the backyard overlooking a river and heard grunt-like vocalizations from the opposite bank. From the deck the witness heard something large moving through brush and keeping pace with them, then heard a loud crack, a large splash, wading steps, and a rock thrown across the river. The witness heard water dripping and shaking off fur and a strange snort before the animal moved away through underbrush. The next morning a previously intact rotten stump across the river was found split with half lying at the river's edge.

VocalizationFootstepsRock throwingTree breakAnimal behaviour
6 October 2011 Vail/rainier, Thurston County, Washington Class B #77110

Young man walking home at 1:30am reports stalking and tree shaking near Deschutes River in Vail

After a companion fell asleep, the witness decided to walk home late at night along a road bordered by young planted trees. Something in the trees paced him from the side, stopping when he stopped and continuing when he walked. When he tried to look larger and shouted, he heard deep grunts and saw two small trees shake vigorously. He called a nearby friend for a ride and kept shouting until he was picked up.

FootstepsGrowlMovement onlyAnimal behaviour
15 March 2011 Klipsan Beach, Pacific County, Washington Class A #29609

Family has frequent visitors at their home near Ocean Park

The witness claims a family group has visited a rural wooded property regularly for nearly two years, typically evenings to early mornings several times a week. Reported activity includes footprints, wood knocks, odors, vocalizations, trail and structure formation, and direct sightings with food exchange and close interactions. An investigator visited the densely brushed property, observed extensive trails and shelter-like spots, and interviewed the household about four to five individuals of different sizes.

Full-body sightingSilhouetteEyeshineVocalizationWhistle +11
13 July 2009 Kearney, Ontario Class B #26285

Unusual thud and possible whoop heard along with feeling of being watched in Algonquin Provincial Park

The witness was lying awake in a tent at a Rain Lake campsite with a companion already asleep when a powerful but silent ground thud was felt very close to the tent, followed by a brief skunk-like odor. Later that night the witness heard an unusually loud whoop-like sound first taken for a loon. In the morning an indistinct disturbance entering camp and a freshly snapped tree stump were found, and while hiking out the witness felt watched.

FootstepsWhoopTracksTree breakOdor +1
12 April 2008 Nasselle, Pacific County, Washington Class A #24751

Young man, on camping trip with his family, sees a sasquatch near Naselle

The witness was walking on a dirt road in the evening when a gray-brown figure was seen standing between bushes at a distance. After the witness spoke, the figure made a loud grunt, then turned toward a second grunt heard deeper in the forest and walked away. The witness ran back to a relative, and a next-day visit found a broken branch and flattened vegetation but no footprints.

Partial sightingVocalizationMovement onlyTree breakAnimal behaviour
2006–2007 Helen, Habersham County, Georgia Class B #17957

Mother and son experience multiple incidents in the Sautee-Nacoochee Valley

On a cool afternoon in February 2007, the witness and a companion hiked in the woods to look for clues about strange activity. They reported finding large human-like footprints, possible bedding areas, territorial tree markings, and a freshly fallen oak with bark that looked chewed and wet. While leaving the woods they reported being followed by something unseen that produced howls and other vocals, stick-beating sounds, continuing footsteps, and moving vegetation.

HowlVocalizationWood knockFootstepsTracks +4
1 October 2005 Withheld, British Columbia Class A #12703

Various incidents near a possible nest on Vancouver Island

A group of seven hikers were hiking on a mountain trail in the afternoon. They heard cackling, yelping, growling and moaning sounds and found the trail blocked by a large uprooted stump with placed boulders and smashed trees. Two upright figures, one black and one light brown and hairy, were seen moving parallel to the group and leaping down a cliff, while the group felt stalked and watched as they hurried out to the road.

VocalizationGrowlFull-body sightingPartial sightingTree break +4
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.

Partial sightingGrowlWood knockFootstepsTracks +3
24 October 2002 Sisters, Jefferson County, Oregon Class A #5610

Three guests at Suttle Lake Resort get long look at three sasquatches

During an overnight fishing trip the witness and his girlfriend were sleeping in a parked vehicle near a cabin when they noticed a tall hair-covered figure standing at the tree line and two smaller crouched figures near a truck. After alerting a companion in the cabin, the witness started the vehicle to shine lights on the figures, which then fled into the trees. A companion reported something running across the road as they drove, and later the group heard commotion near the lake.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingHowlTracksHair +2
July 2002 It Was Pyramid Creek Mt. Rainier, Pierce County, Washington Class B #21807

Teenage girl and her younger sister chased out of the woods near Greenwater

During a daytime rock-hunting outing, the witness and her younger sister walked down a trail past a creek. Something charged toward them from a wooded hill, crashing through vegetation while emitting a terrifying howl/growl, and the witness glimpsed a black figure. Both girls fled back to their group in tears and left the area immediately.

Partial sightingHowlGrowlAnimal behaviourMovement only
28 November 1999 Talehina, Le Flore County, Oklahoma Class B #1300

12"-14" tracks found by two friends after they felt like they were being " stalked " by something unknown while deer hunting.

While deer hunting from a tree stand in the morning, the witness was approached by a companion who was pale and frightened and said something had stalked him aggressively and emitted a terrifying yell. The two investigated together and reported finding trees snapped off high above the ground and deep elongated impressions in dry ground, which they followed for two miles into dense foliage. The witness adds that he was stalked himself the next day.

ScreamFootstepsTracksTree breakAnimal behaviour
1995–2003 Trenton, Butler County, Ohio Class A #6804

Two ourtdoorsmen chased by a large bear like biped recount 25+ years of strange occurrences.

The witness and a companion were camping overnight in the woods when they heard an unexplained sound and smelled decaying flesh. They heard something moving toward them and fled to a moonlit clearing where they saw a bipedal creature they first called a bear. The witness fired a shotgun into the air without stopping its approach, then both ran through a creek to a store to call for help. In later years they found broken trees and footprints they attributed to the same creature.

Unidentified soundOdorFootstepsFull-body sightingAnimal behaviour
July 1988 Huntington, Sebastian County, Arkansas Class A #8527

Man has extraordinary, close encounter while fishing near Huntington

The witness was bass fishing along a lake bank when a commotion in nearby woods drew attention. A large upright apelike creature about seven to eight feet tall emerged, made whoop sounds and a low growl, snapped off a small tree and slapped the ground while staring with flexed muscles. The witness slowly backed away looking down, the animal followed a short distance then turned, paused near a bushy spot, and walked into the woods. The witness rejoined companions who laughed, and has not returned to the area.

Full-body sightingWhoopGrowlTree breakTwist +1
25 June 1988 Keyport, Kitsap County, Washington Class A #1393

Sighting by two hikers

Two companions on a hiking and camping trip followed grunting and rock-crashing sounds along a remote game trail. Through dense woods they saw bulky upright figures, first taken for a standing bear but judged to be something unfamiliar with a large upper body and no visible neck. When they returned to the spot the figures were gone, leaving stacked large rocks, broken branches and a powerful dung-like smell, after which they left the area.

Partial sightingVocalizationOdorAnimal behaviour
1987 Calhoun, Mcminn County, Tennessee Class A #6421

Teenage boy witnesses a large blond or tan bigfoot at his door and hears whistling vocalizations.

The witness was reading late at home while dogs barked outside in the rain. A large hairy figure passed the back door making whistling and other sounds, and the porch light went out. The witness opened the door to a strong odor and saw the figure standing about 30 feet away before it left toward the woods amid crashing sounds and a distant answering whistle.

Partial sightingWhistleVocalizationMovement onlyOdor +3
15 September 1986 Dupont And Fort Lewis, Pierce County, Washington Class A #32824

Recollection of a road crossing at dusk while working as an MP on Fort Lewis

While driving in a truck at twilight, the witness and a companion watched a large upright furry figure cross the road in a few long strides and disappear into the trees at the road edge. After stopping and getting out, they heard movement ahead in the woods, then a loud scream, and ran back to the truck while wailing continued behind them. They agreed they had encountered a bigfoot and returned the next day to find broken limbs but no footprints.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingFootstepsScreamAnimal behaviour
November 1976 Falcon, Sampson County, North Carolina Class A #6267

Two young men are confronted in broad daylight by a large creature near Falcon

On a November 1976 afternoon two young men hunting squirrels walked toward a river when a large hairy biped came up from the river bottom toward them. It stopped about 30 feet away, looked at them, snapped a small dead tree and vocalized. The pair retreated over a ridge and ran, later discussing whether it had been a person in costume.

Full-body sightingVocalizationTree breakAnimal behaviourPossible hoax +1