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30 May 2022 Keeseville NY, Essex County, New York Class A #74531

Sasquatch sighting near Keeseville NY, New York (2022)

In the mid-afternoon the witness was driving east on Dugway Road when a tall dark figure was seen standing by a large pine about 300 feet ahead. The figure turned and quickly descended the wooded slope toward the river and out of view within a few seconds. The witness stopped and searched the area for prints or odor but found nothing.

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17 May 2022 Erwin, Steuben County, New York Class A #74487

Turkey hunter observes a sasquatch in daylight 2 miles SW of Erwin

The witness was turkey hunting from the base of a tree on a ridge when a tall, dark reddish-brown bipedal figure was seen about 75 yards away for a few seconds before it stepped behind a tree. About 15 minutes later, while still in the same spot, an object struck a tree about 30 yards to the left and fell to the ground sounding like a rock. The witness also noticed a musky odor and reported no further activity that morning.

Full-body sightingRock throwingOdor
12 June 2019 Whitehall NY, Washington County, New York Class A #65975

Afternoon sighting by dog walker in Whitehall

The witness was walking a dog in daylight near woods when a dark brown creature stood up from behind a tractor-trailer. The witness left quickly while glancing back as the creature walked smoothly toward the forest with a fluid, unhurried movement. The creature was described as over six feet tall and slender with a cone-shaped head, no neck, broad shoulders, long arms and hairy hands and legs, with no odor or sound noticed. Footprints and a bedding area were reportedly found nearby in the following days.

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11 July 2014 Wells, NY Near The Sacandaga River, Hamilton County, New York Class A #45831

Bigfoot running with a deer in its arms is struck by a car late at night north of Wells

Around 12:37 a.m. the witness was driving on Route 8 when a tall dark-furred creature carrying a deer ran into the roadway. The front passenger corner of the car struck the creature, which then slid down the length of the vehicle causing extensive damage from hood to rear. The frightened witness did not stop and continued driving.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingVehicle contact
9 November 2013 Amenia, Dutchess County, New York Class A #43285

Bow hunter with binoculars observes a tall Bigfoot with a smaller one near Amenia

The witness was hunting at dusk and scanning a clearing with binoculars from about 200 yards away when two brown creatures were seen foraging in brush. After watching about a minute the witness fired a bow shot to scare them. The larger creature put the smaller on its back and walked about 100 yards away out of sight, after which the witness left quickly for a UTV.

Full-body sightingAnimal behaviour
1 September 2010 Somers NY, Westchester County, New York Class A #31940

Fishermen and Law Enforcement Officer Report Three Class A Sightings in Same Area Within a Year near the town of Somers

The witness and a companion were night fishing from an anchored position on a reservoir. Around sunrise they watched a short ape-like figure emerge from the woods, drop to its knees to drink reservoir water, then stand and walk back into the woods. The figure did not look at them or make a sound.

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6 August 2010 Keene, Essex County, New York Class A #64192

Camper describes morning sighting at Cascade Lake near Lake Placid

The witness was camping at Upper Cascade Lake and walked to the shore to photograph mist on the water. Across the lake he noticed an animal splashing that stood upright, stepped toward the treeline, turned to stare at him, then disappeared into the forest. Startled, he returned to his campsite, loaded his gear, and drove away without seeing it again.

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22 June 2009 Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York Class A #26205

Young adult has daylight visual encounter of bipedal creature while driving near Rhinebeck

The witness was driving on a curvy back road in the evening when he saw a large dark figure crouching near a bag in the road behind his car. After losing sight of it, he turned around and drove back, then saw a tall black hairy figure walking upright on the side of the road ahead. He watched it for several seconds as it leaped up an embankment and disappeared into tall grass.

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5 May 2004 Township Of Unadilla, Close To The Village Of Sidney, Otsego County, New York Class A #12388

Women sees tall animal pass by her bedroom window in morning daylight (8:00 AM)

On a sunny morning in late spring 2004, the witness looked out a bedroom window and saw a tall brown-haired biped striding past within a few feet of the house. She watched it for several seconds before retreating to the bathroom, and when she looked again it was gone. She said she tried to explain it as a bear but remained certain it walked on two legs.

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20 September 2003 Wolcott, Wayne County, New York Class A #26566

Man observes tall, white hair-covered creature during a family gathering near Lake Ontario

A relative reported seeing a creature in the woods and another relative brought the witness outside to look. The three stood in one field and watched a tall white hair-covered figure about 200 yards away across a tree strip for about 45 seconds as it moved and appeared to watch them. When the witness walked into the second field for a closer look, it had disappeared, leaving only matted vegetation.

Full-body sightingAnimal behaviour
1 January 2003 Kuckville, Orleans County, New York Class A #11688

Husband and wife see animal near garbage dump

In late January 2003, the witness and his wife were driving through apple orchards at night spotlighting for deer and coyotes. They illuminated a hair-covered figure standing by an old refrigerator at a garbage dump about 75 to 100 yards away, noting reflected eyeshine and height estimated from the fridge. The figure turned and walked into the adjacent woods, and the couple left the area without investigating on foot.

Full-body sightingEyeshine
13 October 2001 Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, New York Class A #3399

Daylight sighting by hunter outside Salamanca

The witness was hunting for small game with two companions near railroad tracks when a loud crashing noise was heard. The witness then saw a tall dark hairy bipedal creature cross the tracks. A strong skunk-like odor was noticed in the area.

Full-body sightingUnidentified soundOdor
10 October 2000 Napoli,Little Valley,Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, New York Class A #13288

Daylight sighting by turkey hunter near Napoli

The witness was hunting turkey with a relative on wooded state land when he noticed movement about 20 yards away. He observed a stocky, hair-covered biped at least six feet tall that swiftly ran downhill and out of sight. The relative was looking another direction and did not see it. The sighting lasted about five seconds in good daylight.

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11 July 2000 Lyon Falls, Lewis County, New York Class A #6700

July 2000, Lewis County Group of Young Hikers see large Bipedal Creature

A group of girls on a summer-camp hike entered a swamp-like area where they heard twigs snap, smelled a foul odor, and saw a dark hairy bipedal creature moving among trees. The creature paused and looked toward them after one girl screamed, and the group fled. A counselor later told them it was a bear, which the witness doubted because it walked on two legs and was in a swamp.

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September 1999 Schuyler County, New York Class A #1450

Motorists and firefighters observe a sasquatch darting across Rt. 224 SE of Odessa

While driving at night the witness and a companion saw a tall dark figure dart across the road in front of oncoming fire trucks. The figure reportedly ran on two legs with long strides and ape-like arm swings, crossing from a cornfield into brush and woods. The witnesses interpreted it as a frightened animal rather than a person and later found no tracks at the site.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
25 August 1998 Caroga Lake, Fulton County, New York Class A #4286

Two see 7- 8 Foot Creature on dead end road

Two companions stopped on an unused dead-end road late at night. While one waited in the truck with the high beams on, a tall brown man-shaped animal appeared in the light. It stood still for about a minute, made a grunt sound, then turned and walked away with an unusual swaggering gait. The pair left the area in reverse, frightened by what they saw.

Full-body sightingVocalizationPossible misidentification
July 1998 Saranac, Clinton County, New York Class A #5241

Daytime sighting by motorcyclist couple, a few miles from Saranac

The witness and his wife were coasting on a motorcycle on a wooded road when they saw two large, black, hairy figures standing in the middle of the road facing each other. The figures looked toward them and then ran quickly into the woods in opposite directions, bent at the waist. When the couple reached the spot, the figures were gone.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
2 February 1998 Wellsville, Allegany County, New York Class A #11726

Witness has two encounters with an animal near Genesee River

The witness and a young relative were walking on a trail in winter when they heard movement in the woods beside them. A tall grayish-white animal came onto the path very close to them, made a growl-like sound, and moved away quickly. The pair fled the area and said no one believed their account.

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October 1997 Monroe County, New York Class A #1525

White creature seen running through the woods, footprints found

The witness was walking with a friend out of tall grass into a field in the late afternoon when a tall, slim, white-furred creature was noticed about 100 feet away in the woods. The creature appeared to notice them, turned, and ran away very quickly. The witness did not see its face, hands, or feet clearly.

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4 April 1997 MEDINA, Orleans County, New York Class A #18122

Morning sighting by motorist at railroad crossing near Median

The witness was driving home from work in the early morning and stopped at a railroad crossing. While crossing she looked west and saw a tall, dark, hair-covered biped about 100 yards away crossing the tracks toward brush. She watched only a few seconds before driving home frightened.

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