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21 September 2013 Brinnon, Jefferson County, Washington Class B #42304

Camper photographs possible footprints at Lena Lake in the Buckhorn Wilderness

The witness was backpacking with a relative and a group at an alpine lake and went to explore the shore alone in the evening. She found many barefoot prints of different sizes that were unusually deep in mud and showed what she interpreted as a mid-tarsal break. She tested the mud firmness against her own weight, followed the prints from the water into gravel and rocks, and concluded they were not human.

Tracks
22 August 2013 Payson, Coconino County, Arizona Class B #41981

Campers awakened by possible late-night screams north of Woods Canyon Lake

A couple camping on the Mogollon Rim reported being awakened in the early morning by very loud, long screams echoing in a nearby canyon. Both spouses listened for several minutes before briefly leaving the tent and returning to sleep. The next morning the husband walked toward the sound and reported finding a large teepee-like structure of heavy cut poles with no stumps nearby. On the second night no screams were heard, but the wife reported hearing large movement in the woods while the dogs remained uneasy.

ScreamStructure or nestMovement only
6 August 2013 Verlot, Snohomish County, Washington Class B #41825

Bear hunter unnerved by thrashing in the bushes by unseen animal near Verlot

The witness was bear hunting with two family members near Coal Lake and stopped to examine scat in the road. After taking a rifle from the truck, the witness heard thrashing in the brush below the road that appeared to parallel movement along the road. The source could not be seen, and the witness left feeling uneasy and frightened.

Movement onlyScat
August 2013 Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama Class B #44479

Possible encounter while fishing Lake Guntersville at night

The witness was night fishing from a dock when an otter nearby suddenly fled. The witness then saw a large grey shape move quickly and silently between cover, followed by a large splash near the dock. Frightened, the witness left immediately and found large four-toed footprints on a return visit the next day.

Partial sightingEyeshineObject throwingTracks
13 July 2013 Norway, Menominee County, Michigan Class B #48073

Fisherman sees tall figure with orange eyeshine leaving the Menominee River near Norway

The witness was fishing and walking back to a parked truck at dusk when they noticed movement and saw a tall dark figure with orange eyeshine watching them. The figure stood for 5-10 seconds before turning and walking away. The witness also reported sensing being watched and hearing a tree break before reaching the truck.

Full-body sightingEyeshineTree break
July 2013 Estacada, Clackamas County, Oregon Class B #41709

Possible activity experienced by campers at a popular campground in the Mount Hood National Forest

The witness and two companions camped in the Mt Hood National Forest with a barrel of animal entrails intended as bait. Over three days they reported loud screams from a nearby ridge, nighttime wood knocks, heavy steps and snapping twigs, and found their camp table apparently bitten through. They moved the bait pile away from camp, later found most of it missing with a wet sweet dog-like odor at the site.

ScreamVocalizationWood knockFootstepsMovement only +3
6 June 2013 Carroll County, Ohio #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2016/04/17/sc-ep210-encounter-while-investigating-a-property

Sasquatch sighting near Carroll County (2013)

The guest and his wife joined other researchers for an overnight investigation of a private property where the owner reported pounding and odd signs. After finding large footprints and noticing fresh fallen trees and a strong odor during an ATV ride, the group heard bipedal steps near base camp late at night. The guest watched a large upright figure sway between trees through night vision, saw it reappear squatting, then lose it as it moved over a ridge. The next morning the team found trampled vegetation where the figure had stood and noted they had audio of the event.

Full-body sightingFootstepsOdorTracksTree break
June 2013 Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa Class B #56106

Family finds strange prints on a trail in Waubonsie State Park

A family of two adults and four children were walking on a trail while camping when they noticed a line of very large footprints. The prints were described as deeply impressed into soil in a straight heel-to-toe line with a long stride. No photos, formal measurements, or casts were made because they were unsure how to handle the situation.

Tracks
June 2013 Cinebar, Lewis County, Washington Class B #48797

Men exploring logging roads hear possible knocks and a branch break near Cinebar

Two people exploring logging roads by jeep stopped to scout a side road on foot. They heard knocking sounds like a stick hitting a tree, then a very loud prolonged cracking like a thick log breaking nearby. They left without seeing any people or vehicles that could explain the noises. A photo taken toward the sounds was later thought to contain something odd but was deemed inconclusive.

Wood knockTree break
May 2013 Everglade City, Monroe County, Florida Class B #65655

Possible camp stalking at Bear Island Campground in Big Cypress National Preserve

On the ninth night of solo primitive camping, the witness was lying awake in a tent when a very loud thud sounded in front of the tent. Movement was then heard in palmettos beside the tent, followed by human-like whistles exchanged from opposite sides and a guttural growl from behind the tent. The witness stayed inside without looking out and found a snapped limb nearby the next morning before leaving camp early.

WhistleGrowlFootstepsMovement onlyUnidentified sound +1
May 2013 Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri Class B #41195

Woman hears possible vocalizations in the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area

The witness was photographing along the tree line on the south side of the lake when she heard a close grunting-snorting sound followed by a deep growl without seeing the source. Shaken, she returned toward two fishermen and then left across the dam, photographing a large print in the mud. From the car area she heard the same loud vocalization coming from across the lake where she had been and saw the fishermen hurrying across the dam, after which all parties left.

GrowlVocalizationTracksPossible misidentification
10 April 2013 Lake City, Missaukee County, Michigan Class A #42351

Strange findings along a trail near a home outside Lake City

The witness reported ongoing activity near a forested home beginning in early spring 2013. During an initial walk in pines, he heard an extremely loud knock that frightened him and later heard whistles from the woods. He also reported finding multiple large and small track sets. An investigator filed the account on his behalf and continued working with him.

Wood knockWhistleTracks
5 April 2013 Skamania County, Washington #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2015/02/17/show-notes-with-shannon-patty-in-slow-motion-and-stories-from-washington-state

Tracks near Skamania County (2013)

In April 2013 the guest took his teenage son camping at a just-opened campground off Highway 14 along the Columbia River. During a daytime walk they found an old large track, opened clam shells out of place, a fresh vine-maple twist tucked behind a fir, an 18-inch footprint beneath it, and several pushed or tossed trees. That night in camp they heard branch-breaking, felt the tarps pulled, heard splashing, felt vibration waves, and heard two wood knocks before leaving exhausted in the morning.

TracksTwistTree breakUnidentified soundWood knock +2
16 March 2013 Jamestown, Greene County, Ohio Class B #40619

Possible daylight sighting while walking a dog on a bikeway near Jamestown

The witness was walking a puppy along a bikeway when the dog began barking. Ahead, the witness saw a very large dark hairy biped walking along the path shoulder for several seconds before it crossed the path and descended into a wooded gully. The witness left and returned about an hour later with another dog and found and photographed a large footprint where the creature had walked.

Full-body sightingTracks
10 March 2013 Beach Park, Lake County, Illinois Class B #40314

Homeowner finds possible footprints near Beach Park

The witness was in the process of buying a vacant house and found a line of large barefoot-like impressions in snow and mud along the side of the garage toward the backyard. The prints showed toes, deep toe depression and a short stride close to the building, and were photographed with the witness's shoe for scale. The witness reported seeing only incoming tracks and requested review of the photos, noting doubt about a hoax due to the secluded location.

Tracks
3 March 2013 Bigfork, Itasca County, Minnesota Class B #40293

Cabin owner discovers possible footprint trail across lake and onto property near Bigfork

A companion of the reporter photographed a long line of large footprints in deep snow. The trackway was reported to run about a half mile from across a lake, ashore around a cabin and through woods to a road where it disappeared. Individual prints were described as very large with clearly visible toe indentations.

Tracks
1 January 2013 Wallins, Harlan County, Kentucky Class A #38980

Teen on four-wheeler has sighting on family property near Wallins

The witness was riding a four-wheeler on private property to handle trail cameras near dusk. After topping a ridge and shutting off the vehicle, the witness saw a tall hairy biped about 30 feet away running away and knocking over a small tree. The witness heard crashing sounds during the flight and noticed a faint musky smell afterward.

Full-body sightingOdorTree breakFootsteps
January 2013 Nashville, Holmes County, Ohio Class B #38835

Possible footprints found in the snow on a farm near Nashville

While deer hunting, the witness walked through a field and found odd tracks in deep snow. He knelt for a closer look and noted they had human-like toes. He photographed the tracks, which headed north across his property and were estimated to be at least thirteen inches long.

Tracks
1 January 2013 Milen, Erie County, Ohio Class B #38725

Possible footprints found by a tree trimming crew on a road near Norwalk

A tree-trimming crew reported finding a line of large human-like footprints in snow where their truck got stuck on an icy back road. The prints reportedly came out of the woods onto the road and continued about 160 feet with a long even stride. The witnesses photographed the prints, which had been plowed away by the time an investigator later visited the site.

Tracks
1 January 2013 Tower, Cheboygan County, Michigan Class B #38902

Hunters come across an unknown track line with an incredible stride near Tower

Two men scouting for coyote hunting crossed a field and found several dozen large tracks in snow with a very long stride. They photographed the tracks with a boot alongside for scale and noted toe outlines. They became frightened and left the area shortly afterward.

Tracks