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August 1999 Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington Class B #1586

Loud vocalizations sounds heard

Two companions watching lightning during a storm reportedly heard loud pig-like grunts and screams and noisy movement in dense brush. They also reported seeing red reflected eyes spaced a few inches apart. The animal was described as large, but its size could not be judged because of a steep slope, and no tracks or hair were found afterward.

VocalizationScreamEyeshineMovement only
May 1999 Bartow County, Georgia Class B #2093

Resident near Red Top Mountain State Park hears loud characteristic scream while working outside.

A relative was working on the back deck when he heard a squeal-like scream from the same direction as a howl reported earlier in the month. Dogs in the area barked and howled in response. The reporter learned of the incident secondhand after asking relatives to report any further occurrences.

Scream
Spring 1983 Pleasant Hill, Cass County, Missouri Class B #1100

Two fisherman run from a large screaming creature in the woods near Highway 7

Two men walking through very dense brush heard a loud roar-like sound ending in a high-pitched shriek. They then smelled a very strong foul odor and heard unseen brush movement, followed by a second, closer howl. Both men fled through the brush and exited about half a mile from where they entered. The account was relayed to the reporter by a relative of one participant, who said the participant remained frightened of that woods afterward.

VocalizationHowlScreamOdorMovement only
August 1972 Cougar, Cowlitz County, Washington Class B #1612

Screams terrify campers near Mt. St. Helens

Five people were camping together at dawn when they heard rapid crashing and thrashing through nearby underbrush with snapping twigs. This was followed by a loud, high-pitched scream described as like a woman screaming, estimated to be 30-50 yards away. The group was terrified and left the area immediately.

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