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Late-night sighting by motorist couple between Homerville and Edith
A couple driving south on a dark highway late at night reported a tall lanky figure standing on the shoulder as they passed at highway speed. The driver saw the figure briefly while both occupants noticed a strong foul musky odor. They noted fresh roadkill nearby and continued to a gas station without turning back.
Bowhunter witnesses woodknocking behavior outside the town of Burns
The witness was bow-hunting elk and reported hearing knocks timed to his steps near a clearing in the afternoon. He then watched through binoculars as a large hair-covered figure struck a log against a dead tree. As he left, knocks continued and he heard a log thrown nearby, later noticing a rancid black puddle on the trail.
Late night encounter at a farm near Crab Orchard
The witness and a companion parked in a neighbor's driveway at night while the companion went to check a nearby farm gate. The witness reported a strange smell and a growl-like noise from in front of the car, then turned on the headlights and saw a large long-haired figure with large eyes leaning on a gravel pile. They left the area, with the companion later saying something large ran toward the road.
Deer Hunter has sighting of large creature while checking his corn pile near Rose Hill
The witness was checking a corn pile behind his home when he came upon a tall hairy creature eating corn. The creature was first seen sitting with its back to him, then stood and faced him from about 25 yards away. After regarding him briefly it walked away into deeper woods. The sighting lasted about a minute in clear morning light.
Daytime sighting by a motorist east of Seneca
In summer 2009, the witness was driving along a road bordered by woods in the late afternoon. A tall dark creature crossed the road ahead into an old tree farm entrance in three steps at a casual pace. The witness stopped at the entrance but the animal was gone, leaving a strong musky animal odor.
Girl sees bigfoot outside home in mountains near Smoot
The witness stepped onto the back porch for fresh air at night and noticed a wet-dog odor, then saw a large brown hairy biped under the yard security light. The creature fled at a fast pace when the witness gasped, swinging its arms as it moved. The next morning the witness and family found large barefoot-like prints with a long stride in the garden.
Close encounter experienced while waiting for the school bus near Marion
The witness and his sister were waiting at a rarely used roadside bus stop before sunrise when they smelled a foul odor and heard low grunting that grew louder and more aggressive. A large dark-brown figure then knocked over a small dead tree across the road and ran toward them. Both fled a short distance to their house, with the figure closing to within a few feet before continuing into the woods.
Motorist has close encounter on Mallard Point Road near Lake Norfork
Late at night the witness stopped at a stop sign while driving out of a subdivision after visiting a friend. An upright, hairy figure emerged from the woods and moved quickly toward the driver's side door, prompting the witness to drive away quickly. In the rearview mirror the witness saw the figure cross the road behind the vehicle. The witness also reported a strong skunk-like and urine odor despite closed windows.
Bird hunter surprises a resting sasquatch near Curtisville
The witness was hunting grouse along a cedar swamp when a strong foul smell led to noticing a hairy animal lying about 30 yards away. The witness struck a tree with a fallen limb, after which the animal stood upright and ran away upright through the woods with loud crashing. The witness then examined a cleared, scraped bedding area by a fallen tree and took unclear phone photos.
Daylight sighting from Hwy. 41 in the Big Cypress National Preserve
The witness was riding in the back seat of a car traveling west in the early morning. After noticing a strong rotten-egg and wet-dog odor, the witness saw a large dark hair-covered figure standing by a palm 300-500 yards away and facing the road. The view lasted only a few seconds before roadside trees blocked it. After turning around and returning, the figure was gone but a strange smell lingered.
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.
Property owner describes activity near South Portsmouth
The witness reports repeated encounters over three to four months near the family home involving a large bipedal animal that is not a bear and has a very strong bad odor. Dogs are frightened by it and horses become agitated when it is close, and some livestock have been lost. The witness's children also saw it while walking to catch the school bus, and a follow-up account describes a brief thirty-foot sighting of a seven to eight foot tall grayish-black haired animal.
Two hikers see an upright ape running off into the brush in Apalachicola National Forest
Two companions hiking in Apalachicola National Forest stopped at a shallow brook to cool off. After leaving the water they heard rocks colliding and sticks breaking and went to investigate. They glimpsed an ape-like biped charging away through thick brush, breaking limbs and leaving a foul odor. Afterwards they noted disturbed rocks and a partial heel print that later dried out and was not photographed.
Four foot high fence barely slows 8-ft creature north of Fries
The witness was driving on a mountain highway on a foggy morning when a large hair-covered figure was seen beside the road. The witness stopped to watch as it stepped over a barbed-wire fence in one stride and walked away into the fog without looking toward them. The observation lasted just under two minutes and included a strong wet-dog odor.
Resting elk hunter smells and sees a sasquatch near Whiteswan Lake
The witness was hunting elk alone and had stopped on a stump for a snack when a very strong foul odor filled the area. He then noticed a very tall, dark-brown hair-covered biped standing about 50 yards away standing motionless. He glanced down to steady his rifle and when he looked back the creature was gone.
Family endures confrontation while camping in front yard near Fort Knox
The witness was camping overnight in the front yard with several children when rocks rolled into camp and loud howls were heard. Around 3 a.m. something heavy approached on two feet with a strong animal odor, bumped the witness's tent, then lifted and shook a child's occupied tent before running back into the woods.
Daytime encounter by two people near Rock Creek Road
The witness and a younger relative parked and hiked toward a beaver dam meadow. The relative heard knocking sounds and then saw a tall hunched hair-covered figure with striking yellow eyes watching from the treeline, while the witness smelled a strong odor and the dog barked and kept looking back. The group walked back to the truck without running while hearing twigs snapping behind them, and later wondered if they had disturbed the animal while feeding.
ATV rider recalls passing very close to a Bigfoot at dusk in Eight Mile Canyon near Leadore
In July 2007 the witness and a companion were riding ATVs back toward camp in the evening when the witness noticed a low shape beside the trail. As he passed, the shape stood to about eight feet, faced away then looked over its shoulder and extended an arm toward him, causing him to duck and accelerate away. He also reported a strong elk-like odor. The companion ahead did not see the figure but noticed the witness was shaken afterward.
Turkey hunter has tense early morning sighting near Shimek State Forest
The witness was turkey hunting at dawn on a wet, still morning when he heard a rhythmic sound like footsteps approaching up a valley. A tall upright creature came into view about 50 yards away, stopped, stared at him, and crouched after he clicked off his shotgun safety before continuing on and disappearing. He did not shoot, then ran back to his truck. He later described a foul smell lingering after the encounter.
Nighttime sighting by teen at Lake Asbury off HWY 739 outside Middleburg
The witness was at a wooded church camp at night when a tall black-haired biped trotted across about 50 feet away for about seven seconds. The witness noted a dome-like head, very large shoulders, and long arms hanging straight down while the shoulders twisted with movement. About a minute later a strong foul odor was noticed, followed minutes later by a series of loud hoots. The next morning the witness found large human-like barefoot tracks in sand.