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June 2020 Salem, Washington County, Indiana Class B #65589

Wood knock near Salem, Indiana (2020)

The witness and a companion were hiking a loop trail when they heard a very loud, sharp knock from a steep hilltop above them. They stopped to scan the ridgeline but saw nothing due to dense vegetation. The witness then heard a brief sound of movement in the brush uphill before they continued back to the trailhead.

Wood knockMovement only
May 2012 Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana Class B #44166

Possible nighttime encounter by a couple camping near Martinsville

A couple camping alone in a state forestry heard large movements around camp all evening. Around 2 a.m. the husband saw a tall hair-covered biped beside their SUV and illuminated it before it ran past him over a gate into the woods. Later both heard knocks and rocks striking their tent for about an hour until a large rock tore the tent roof. Next morning they found partial prints and fresh bark damage before leaving.

Full-body sightingMovement onlyWood knockRock throwingTracks +2
16 March 2009 Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana Class B #25658

Man hears multiple moans and sees a gray creature outside of Bloomington

The witness and a companion arrived at a house at night and heard repeated loud moans. After the witness called back, nearby trees shook and dogs barked in succession. A grayish two-legged figure then ran quickly across a field with long strides and dropped behind vegetation. Shortly after, metal clanking was heard and lawn furniture was found displaced.

VocalizationFull-body sightingMovement onlyProperty disturbance
8 October 2008 Mill Creek, La Porte County, Indiana Class B #26939

Bow hunter has possible encounter while in his tree stand near LaPorte

The witness was deer hunting from a tree stand in the evening when two does fled past appearing nervous. He then smelled a strong foul odor, a log was thrown against the base of his tree, and something moved away through thick brush without being clearly seen. A loud scream was heard shortly afterward from the far end of the woods, after which he remained in the stand for about an hour before leaving.

OdorObject throwingScreamMovement only
Fall 2006 Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana Class B #29674

Possible encounter while backpacking in the Hoosier National Forest

Three people were camped overnight in a valley when they heard a deep growl followed by a howl. They then heard large branches or trees snapping and being thrown toward camp, followed by sounds of a small animal in distress and then silence. Finally they heard something large running away through the woods, breaking branches and rustling leaves. They saw nothing in the darkness and could not identify the source.

GrowlHowlTree breakObject throwingMovement only
August 1982 Moores Hill, Dearborn County, Indiana Class B #23537

Possible camp stalking and strange sounds heard near Moore's Hill

Four boys were camping behind a house on a wooded hilltop above a creek drainage. During the day they heard loud, repeated bird-like and chimp-like calls approaching to within a few dozen yards, accompanied by movement in the brush, which visibly unsettled one companion. That evening they heard whistling calls across the camp for about an hour, and after most fell asleep the awake brother heard someone approach from the creek side and stand at the camp edge breathing heavily before leaving.

VocalizationWhistleMovement onlyUnidentified sound