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16 encounters
February 2020 RISING FAWN, Dade County, Georgia Class A #73291

Couple's near-miss road-crossing sighting 10 miles south of Trenton

The witness was driving north with a companion late at night when a large figure emerged from a ditch on the passenger side. The figure paused at the edge of the road as the SUV passed very close, with its chest level with the passenger window and its head near roof height. The witness estimated the figure at 8 feet tall or more and described grayish-white coloration and very thick arms.

Partial sighting
11 November 2014 Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia Class A #57053

Fisherman has up-close daytime encounter with a hairy hominid near Clayton

The witness hiked to a riverside fishing spot on a sunny late morning after a cold night. As he came up an embankment he saw a large hairy upright animal standing in the sun about 30-40 yards away and watched it for about 15-20 seconds before speaking to it. The animal then avoided eye contact and left quickly uphill, after which the witness heard rapid knocking sounds like a drum roll from the ridge. He camped there overnight without seeing it again.

Partial sightingFootstepsWood knock
30 May 2014 Ludowici Ga., Long County, Georgia Class A #45216

Reoccurring activity on a farm outside Fort Stewart

Witnesses in a newly purchased rural home surrounded by woods and swamp report repeated dusk and late-night activity. The claims include regular screaming and howling, a recurring skunky rotten odor, heavy running sounds felt on the porch, sightings of a large adult figure running and a large figure squatting or kneeling near outbuildings, and large tracks found with smaller prints nearby. Follow-up details add a frequently seen tall stocky female moving quietly, brush piles repeatedly dragged from an outbuilding to a driveway, and whoops that were reportedly answered and approached.

ScreamHowlOdorFull-body sightingPartial sighting +2
1 January 2010 CHATSWORTH, Murray County, Georgia Class A #27197

Adolescent child has early morning sighting near Chatsworth

The witness stood on a back step calling for a dog and looked over a tall kennel. A large hairy creature with reddish-brown hair was partly visible behind the kennel, showing part of its head and a long arm. The witness estimated it was about 7 feet tall because it stood taller than the kennel, then heard landing thumps and ran back inside.

Partial sightingUnidentified sound
2 July 2008 Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia Class A #24125

Man observes a large, hair-covered biped outside his garage south of Nashville

Late on a Wednesday night the witness was watching TV above the garage when he heard something strike a garage door. After a few seconds he looked out the window and saw a tall hair-covered figure below the window retreating toward the woods. The figure disappeared within about two seconds. A family member later checked outside but found no tracks or other physical evidence.

Partial sightingDoor or window contact
1 August 2007 Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia Class A #21193

Daylight sighting by motorist from Jimmy Witherow Bridge

The witness was driving across a bridge over a river in the afternoon when a fallen tree caught his attention. Looking toward the river, he saw a dark, hairy, human-faced figure standing in the water watching his vehicle. He first thought it was a bear but concluded it lacked a snout and had human-like features, and he kept driving without stopping.

Partial sighting
10 October 2005 Rome, Floyd County, Georgia Class A #30004

Backyard nighttime sighting in a village outside Rome

The witness and her mother heard a whistle around 2 a.m. and went outside to check. From near their elevated pool deck, they shone a flashlight on an unknown figure with red eyes positioned just above deck level. The figure moved its head to avoid the light, then walked away while repeatedly looking back and briefly peeking from behind a neighbor's shed.

WhistlePartial sightingEyeshineAnimal behaviour
5 October 2004 Helen, White County, Georgia Class A #9465

Witness watches tall biped cross her backyard

The witness was watching TV at home in daylight when a dog reacted to something outside the back door. The witness saw the upper body of a large dark unclothed figure moving rapidly past the house beside the pool area. By the time the witness reached the door, the figure had gone over the fence, and the gate was still latched and locked.

Partial sighting
15 May 2004 Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia Class A #38870

LEO recalls his daylight sighting as a youth with his horses NW of Atlanta

The witness was spending time with horses in a fenced pasture next to extensive woods when movement in brush near the barn drew attention and the horses ran toward the house. Thinking the partly obscured shape outside the fence might be a horse, the witness walked toward it and then saw a tall upright figure covered in reddish hair that grunted, looked at the witness, then pushed through small trees and brush leaving the area with loud heavy footsteps. The witness ran to the house and told relatives who were inside.

Partial sightingVocalizationFootstepsAnimal behaviour
17 November 2003 Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia Class A #15457

Daylight sighting by hunter along powerline route near Newnan

The witness was hunting alone from a tree stand near a powerline cut when a doe ran past as if spooked. Moments later a tall, hairy, human-like figure crossed an opening in the woods in a single fast stride and disappeared. The witness heard more spooked deer running toward his position, smelled a lingering foul odor, and radioed a relative to come retrieve him.

Partial sightingSilhouetteOdor
30 July 1996 West Point Lake, Heard County, Georgia Class A #398

Woman and friend drive past amazing animal on Georgia backroad

The witness was driving slowly at night after a fishing trip with a companion and a relative when headlights revealed a tall upright animal on the roadside. The animal moved to the shoulder and pulled down a tree limb to cover its face while the vehicle passed closely. Both occupants in the front observed its build, hair, and facial features in the headlights.

Full-body sightingPartial sighting
July 1987 Rising Fawn Ga, Dade County, Georgia Class A #21359

Morning sighting by fisherman near Rising Fawn

The witness went fishing with a companion and moved alone to the side of a pond to bass fish. After about ten minutes he felt watched, turned, and saw a tall reddish-brown hairy figure standing on the bank about twelve feet away. The figure turned and walked away silently without showing its face, leaving the witness frozen, after which he ran back to the companion and they searched without finding sign.

Partial sighting
11 October 1986 Hoboken, Brantley County, Georgia Class A #10874

Teenager observes animal hiding behind trees and finds footprint in the Clay Hills near Hoboken

The witness was digging with a shovel near woods late in the evening when he heard footsteps and noticed a very tall, large upright figure peeking from behind trees. The figure moved away, then appeared behind him and watched for a time before walking into the swamp and disappearing. Poor light and vegetation prevented a clear view of details.

Partial sightingFootsteps
7 June 1978 Oglethorpe, Macon County, Georgia Class A #32435

Memories told of activity over several years at a family home near Oglethorpe

A family living in a rural wood-frame home reported repeated nighttime visits over several years by two large hair-covered bipeds, one larger and one smaller. The creatures were said to peer in windows, mimic an infant's sounds, produce a strong septic odor, throw heavy tanks, damage a vehicle, and leave hair on the house. Livestock on surrounding farms were found dead with intestines removed. After the father fired through a wall at one creature, only the smaller one was reportedly seen, and activity lessened after relatives guarded the house and a protective ritual was performed.

Full-body sightingPartial sightingVocalizationGrowlObject throwing +6
September 1961 Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Class A #6097

Man describes childhood sighting at rural property on the outskirts of Atlanta

In the early 1960s on a sunny afternoon, four siblings playing behind their house noticed a very large hair-covered animal under the house in the unfinished basement. The children approached it, threw small rocks, and formed the impression its human-like face was smiling with its mouth closed, while it stayed calm. Frightened, they ran inside for their mother, and when they returned the animal was gone without a trace.

Partial sighting
BFRO YEAR: Ongoing Do Not Want To Disclose At This Time (Oglethorpe Or Athens), Elbert County, Georgia Class A #26201

Family reports numerous incidents since 2000

The witness reports repeated encounters over years on a rural property bordering woods and swamp, including sightings, vocalizations, odors, and footprints. The witness believes a family of creatures lives nearby, currently including a mother with young, and describes them as shy and non-threatening. The witness withholds the location and seeks help to protect the animals from harm.

Partial sightingVocalizationScreamOdorTracks