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September 2024 Stark/ Carroll County Line, Carroll County, Ohio Class B #78936

Wood knocks and branches thrown near strip mine ponds 9 miles southeast of Canton

The witness was fishing alone at a series of strip-mine ponds when he heard snorting, brush movement, and then loud wood-on-wood knocks that continued as he walked out. As he headed uphill to his truck he saw distant movement behind brush in dense cover. He interpreted the sounds and movement as Sasquatch warning him away, shouted that he was leaving, and drove off.

Wood knockMovement onlyFootstepsVocalization
5 July 2024 Ohio #51bb5e71-eec7-40c8-850a-c65a872f879b

Sasquatch sighting in Ohio (2024)

The witness and partner visited the same lake-trail area on a busy holiday weekend. The witness saw a fast dark figure cross the wide trail behind a deer, then later stood feet away from a tall black fur-covered figure with long arms that disappeared instantly. The partner did not see the figure but saw a branch fall, heard snapping, and they found and photographed footprints.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingTree breakTracksFootsteps +1
4 April 2023 Hinckley, Medina County, Ohio Class B #75810

Distinct loud wood knock heard near Buckeye Trail -- 18 miles south of Cleveland

The witness was mushroom hunting alone on a ridgeline when they heard rustling in brush below their position. They froze and scanned but saw nothing, then heard a single sharp knock described as like a bat hitting a tree. The sound was not repeated.

Wood knockMovement only
31 October 2020 Logan, Perry County, Ohio Class A #67239

Cabin renters have sighting outside Logan in Wayne National Forest

Ten people renting a cabin heard branch-breaking noises, bangs, sounds like throwing, and strange howls after midnight, along with a foul outdoor odor. Four of the group then saw a large black bipedal figure in a field in front of the cabin that turned and went back into the woods. The group then heard more walking, howls and breaking branches around the cabin and later found a footprint.

Full-body sightingHowlFootstepsTracksOdor +3
September 2020 Middleburg Hts, Cuyahoga County, Ohio Class B #78791

Whoops around 4am by resident bordering Mill Stream Run Reservation

In mid-September 2020 around 5 a.m., the witness was sitting on a tarped patio when rustling was heard behind a shed about 50 feet away. Three chimpanzee-like whoops several seconds apart were then heard, followed by more rustling. The witness went back inside and reports being afraid to go outside in the dark since.

WhoopMovement only
2014 Ohio #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2016/10/02/sc-ep258-logger-has-encounter-in-oregon

Sasquatch sighting in Ohio (2014)

The witness hunted deer from a stand behind the house and exchanged knocks with something in the woods for three days. On the fourth evening after sundown the witness saw a large dark-furred figure at about thirty yards that looked at him with apparent surprise. It walked away down the exit trail, and the witness briefly pursued it, then heard branches breaking as it circled while he backed out of the woods shouting.

Full-body sightingWood knockMovement only
25 July 2012 Caesar Creek State Park, Warren County, Ohio Class B #40163

20 miles SE of Dayton: Fishing couple stalked by a sasquatch at Caesar Creek State Park

Two people had been fishing at Caesar Creek Lake and were packing up after sundown when a growling/hissing sound came from the treeline. They shone a flashlight into the woods and saw green eyes, heard trees and brush thrashing as something moved, and smelled a strong scat-like stench. After watching about five minutes they gathered gear and walked back to the parking area feeling watched.

EyeshineGrowlOdorMovement only
September 2011 East Canton, Stark County, Ohio Class A #42745

Strange occurrences outside a home lead to a daylight sighting by a father and son near East Canton

After hearing growls on two prior nights, the witness went with his son on a Friday afternoon to explore the tree line, field, and creeks southeast of the house. During the outing they noticed movement, a foul odor of rotten eggs and flesh, and then watched a large hairy biped standing about 100 feet away swaying and staring toward them. They left without running and heard two loud tree knocks after reaching the yard.

Full-body sightingMovement onlyOdorWood knockAnimal behaviour
29 August 2011 Ewing/logan, Hocking County, Ohio Class A #30622

A bigfoot caught staring at a lady with her puppies in Hocking Hills

Near dusk the witness was outside with puppies when she heard whistles and her dog reacted to a rustle in the forest. She looked up and saw a tall, very dark hairy creature holding down a branch, which then released the branch and stepped back into the trees. After her roommate came outside, both heard trees being moved nearby.

Full-body sightingWhistleMovement only
17 August 2011 Mogadore, Portage County, Ohio Class B #31246

Possible nightime encounter while fishing at Mogadore Reservoir

Two companions were night fishing at a reservoir when they heard tree knocks and unfamiliar calls that seemed to get closer. They decided to leave and found one of two large catfish missing from the back of the truck, then the companion was struck in the chest by a small thrown rock. Frightened, they packed up and left quickly.

Wood knockVocalizationRock throwingProperty disturbanceMovement only
17 June 2009 Atwater, Portage County, Ohio Class B #31000

Possible night time encounter while fishing near Atwater

Two brothers were night-fishing from a secluded point when they broadcast loud predator calls for about 90 minutes and then sat quietly. The witness heard footsteps approaching through the woods and shone a high-powered spotlight toward the sound. A loud, deafening scream/roar erupted, terrifying both men, who then gathered gear and left with one covering their exit. They reported sensing movement about 20 to 30 yards away and hearing branches breaking in another direction but seeing no distinct shape.

ScreamFootstepsMovement only
20 June 2008 New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio Class A #29158

Evening sighting at a cornfield near New Philadelphia

In June 2008 around 9:30 p.m., the witness was walking with a child along a road toward a farm when a strange high-pitched howl and musty odor were noticed. A tall, hairy human-like figure emerged from a cornfield and followed at a distance as they hurried toward a waiting vehicle. When vehicle headlights were turned on, the figure paused, vocalized again, and retreated quickly into the corn. The waiting adult also heard the vocalization.

Full-body sightingHowlGrowlOdorMovement only +1
July 2006 Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio Class B #15371

Possible sighting by teens in Salt Fork State Park

A group hiking in Salt Fork State Park in the evening reported footprints, grunts and glimpsed movement. The main witness waited ahead with two younger companions and reported seeing a tall hairy biped peeking from behind a tree and then from behind a rock. The three companions ran back to their cabin and later said all three had seen the figure.

Partial sightingVocalizationTracksMovement only
March 2005 Windham, Trumbull County, Ohio Class B #24356

Two fishermen hear possible vocalizations then find footprints west of Warren

Two coworkers arrived at a creek to fish before dawn after a night shift. Shortly after getting out of the car they heard a loud scream and strange yell-like sound from ahead, followed by something moving through brush. After fishing until daylight they walked the creek and found two large barefoot-like prints in a sandbar near disturbed mussels, leading up an embankment into dense thorns.

ScreamTracksMovement only
September 2003 Ohio #73c74ad8-0af8-4fc9-8924-7a76230a50c5

Footsteps in Ohio (2003)

In September 2003 the witness and a hunting partner were coon hunting at night in a cornfield in Ohio with two hounds. The dogs went silent and their radio trackers gave no signal, then something large circled the men in the corn with audible running and heavy breathing. A large amount of foul-smelling clear slime splattered onto the partner, and the men retreated to the truck to find both dogs cowering underneath, unwilling to load.

FootstepsMovement onlyObject throwingOdorUnidentified sound +1
2001 Ohio #05bb12d3-0fab-40e1-b460-80b22920b90b

Vocalization in Ohio (2001)

The guest returned to the same spot with martial arts students and did a loud whoop toward a dark silhouette across the river. Something behind them in a spruce grove ran toward them growling and breaking dry twigs. The group fled in a vehicle and saw nothing in the high beams.

VocalizationGrowlFootstepsMovement only
summer of 2000 Ohio #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/05/27/sc-ep438-i-hit-one-with-my-car

Sasquatch sighting in Ohio (2000)

The witness was driving away from a private lake late at night when a small hairy biped ran across the road into the front of the car. The impact caused major front-end damage and left fur and blood, and the witness heard a thud as the animal hit the pavement. While slowing, the witness heard a loud roar from the treeline and later heard crashing and growling alongside the road while driving around the lake, feeling chased.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingVehicle contactScreamGrowl +1
September 1991 Ashland County, Ohio Class A #3380

Two high school students are chased by large unknown creature

Two high-school companions went to an old single-lane railroad bridge at night to look into stories that it was haunted. While walking toward an abandoned barn they heard approaching rustling, then a loud scream-growl and heavy footsteps. A large shaggy creature reportedly ran at them on all fours, stood up about 15 feet away, and chased them back to their car before leaving when something else came down the road. They returned the next day and found odd-looking footprints.

Full-body sightingScreamGrowlFootstepsMovement only
1990–1999 Ohio #f7bfe408-1485-4234-ad06-3c2c7e371719

Unidentified sound in Ohio (1990)

While family members fished a pond clear on three sides with woods rising on the fourth, a loud crashing approach came down the hill shaking trees. A cousin fishing alone on the wooded side threw down his pole, ran back screaming and shaking. The father suggested a deer feeder, but the cabin owner later said no feeder was ever there.

Unidentified soundMovement only
June 1988 Sandyville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio Class B #4980

Night sighting near Sandyville

Four young people went to a collapsed train tunnel late at night and sat on top of the entrance. They reported an overpowering odor, snapping twigs, loud crashing through trees, a low growl, heavy footsteps they could feel, and a loud thud. As they ran back to their car, the reporter glimpsed huge hairy legs and a large hand with long dark nails, then they drove away quickly after the car lurched.

Partial sightingGrowlFootstepsMovement onlyOdor +1