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July 2022 Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina Class A #74666

Sasquatch sighting near Hillsborough, North Carolina (2022)

The witness was walking up his driveway when he heard a stick snap and saw a very large dark-furred being about 30 feet away. The figure reportedly popped up from behind a fallen tree rootball and walked quickly downhill toward the river. The witness glimpsed it twice from different angles, seeing only the shoulders and head.

Partial sighting
5 May 2021 Maggie Valley, Haywood County, North Carolina Class A #69269

Possible sighting of a Sasquatch on Blue Ridge Parkway at overlook near Masonic Monument

The witness and their son watched the sunset at an overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway and then got into their car to leave as fog rolled in. As they started to back up, a very dark, man-like figure ran across the road into the woods. The witness described it as too large for a black bear and not an elk, said it disappeared from view, and said they were left intensely frightened.

Road crossingPartial sighting
18 November 2019 Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina Class A #67749

Deer hunter sees tree shaking, then see the large shaker, outside Wilkesboro

The witness was deer hunting from a stand on wooded acreage in daylight when a tree was seen shaking violently. Looking through a scope, the witness saw a large black-haired creature with a cone-shaped head standing back in the woods swaying side to side for several seconds and noticed a wet-dog-like smell. The witness also reported a teepee-like stick structure and pictures of footprints.

Partial sightingOdorTracksStructure or nest
23 June 2015 Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina Class A #50721

Field Investigator has night time roadside sighting near Franklin

The witness was driving slowly on a main road through National Forest late at night when headlights illuminated an upright figure behind a guardrail on a steep bank. He observed its back, broad shoulders, and reddish-brown hair for a few seconds before driving past, then turned around but it was gone. He stayed in the area for hours making calls that drew coyote and owl-like responses, and returned the next day with a companion to search for tracks without success.

Partial sighting
9 November 2010 LINVILLE, Avery County, North Carolina Class A #29024

Daylight sighting of a bipedal animal by a motorist near Linville

The witness was driving home across a bridge over a river and looked down the river, noticing a large hair-covered figure standing on two legs in the middle of the water. As the witness braked, the figure turned its head to look at the witness, then passed out of view behind the bridge embankment. The witness circled back and stopped, but the figure was gone, and emphasized it was not a bear.

Partial sighting
July 2002 Smithfield And Cleveland Community, Johnston County, North Carolina Class A #4676

Nighttime sighting by a man and his sister on road near Smithfield.

The witness was driving home at night with a relative when headlights revealed eyes ahead on the road. On approaching slowly, the witness described an upright, bear-like figure with dark hair, long limbs, and height comparable to a very tall relative. The witness returned the next morning and found no footprints, attributing this to dry, hard ground.

EyeshinePartial sighting
October 1995 FT. Bragg, Hoke County, North Carolina Class A #30735

Hunter in tree stand recalls startling early morning observation near Ft. Bragg

The witness arrived before dawn to hunt deer from a tree stand on a wooded base. Around sunrise a small black furry animal about three feet tall near the tree stood up on two legs, then dropped to all fours and ran toward cover, disappearing silently. The witness left the area without examining the ground and later interpreted the animal as a young Sasquatch.

Partial sighting
November 1994 Between The Towns Of Oakboro And Aquadale, Stanly County, North Carolina Class A #3337

Woman witnesses a 7 foot tall, silver-black sasquatch while driving

The witness reported stopping a vehicle at night beside a curving road to observe a tall hair-covered male figure standing nearby. The witness described looking into its eyes for an extended period and interpreting head movements and a nod as a signal to leave. The witness then drove a short distance home, reporting excitement but no fear.

Partial sightingAnimal behaviour
August 1992 Statesville Or Mocksville About Equel Distance., Iredell County, North Carolina Class A #23615

Daytime sighting on the Yadkin river

Around midday in summer 1992, the witness was skipping work and exploring an abandoned riverside site near the Yadkin River. While walking back toward the river, the witness saw a furry upright figure visible from the chest up on the riverbank and approached it to get proof. The figure vanished in a split second when the witness looked away, and a subsequent search found only sand slid into the river with no hair or distinct tracks.

Partial sighting
11 November 1991 Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina Class A #15108

Adult recounters childhood sighting on Black Mountain

The witness was inside an upper house getting ready for bed and looked out a window at the night sky. They saw the dark silhouette of a tall figure walking past, with only the top half visible above the treetops. The figure was estimated at seven feet or more, with a mullet-like head shape, a slight slouch, and arms swinging like pendulums while walking.

Partial sightingSilhouette
November 1983 Louisburg/Warrenton/Centerville, Warren County, North Carolina Class A #7246

Hunter has daytime sighting near Shocco Creek

The witness was hunting alone in a forested creek bottom when a bedded deer flushed into tall reeds. From higher ground above the reeds he saw a tall dark mottled figure moving upright across the creek about 50 yards away. The figure turned to look at him, showing a hump on its back, then pushed swiftly through dense vegetation without dodging. The witness left the area and later confirmed no other hunters or vehicles were nearby.

Partial sighting
October 1982 Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina Class A #3335

Deer hunter witnesses a large, gorilla like animal

The witness, a teenager on a deer-hunting trip on private wooded land in North Carolina, was waiting in a tree stand in the morning when he noticed a strong bad odor and then heard twigs snapping. He watched the upper half of a large dark-furred creature about 50 yards away standing in one spot eating leaves for several minutes before it walked away while still audible. When companions arrived he recounted the sighting and they suggested it was a bear, which he rejected because he had seen a bear earlier that day.

Partial sightingOdorFootstepsAnimal behaviour
October 1965 Hubert, Onslow County, North Carolina Class A #1939

Youth's presence startles unknown animal

As a teenager cutting through dense swampy woods on a military reservation, the witness noticed the forest go silent and felt watched. He saw a brown, long-haired form that rose to an estimated 8-10 feet and crashed rapidly through thick brush. He remained frozen until normal forest sounds returned, then left and never returned to the area.

Partial sightingFootsteps