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16 June 2018 Shamong, Burlington County, New Jersey Class B #72283

Gov-connected snake researcher describes daytime encounter in Pine Barrens swamps

The witness and a companion hiked into a remote swamp-surrounded ridge to survey snake habitat. While the companion stepped away, the witness heard bipedal footsteps and branch snaps from the swamp below and called out with no response. The witness then watched a dark upright figure move between trees for several seconds before it disappeared. Both left the area quickly.

Partial sightingFootstepsOdor
2 December 2014 Berlin NJ (Albion), Camden County, New Jersey Class B #63728

Homeless camper reports stalking by a bigfoot near Great Egg Harbor River

The witness was stealth camping alone in woods near town. Late at night a powerful foul odor filled the tent, followed by bipedal footsteps circling the tent, breathing and sniffing at the tarp. After the witness shouted, the visitor growled, walked away on two feet, and wood-on-wood knocks were heard as the odor faded. The witness left the area the next morning.

OdorFootstepsGrowlWood knockProperty disturbance +1
5 August 2014 Sparta, Sussex County, New Jersey Class B #48988

Possible daylight sighting by a young girl catching frogs at Pleasant Acres Campground

The witness reports catching frogs near a small lake while camping with family and friends when a branch snap was heard. The witness turned and saw two brown hairy figures, one large and one smaller, noting a foul odor and loud screams, with the larger grunting as they left with a long stride. A companion reportedly heard the sounds but did not look.

Full-body sightingScreamVocalizationOdorUnidentified sound
October 2007 Pemberton Borough, Burlington County, New Jersey Class B #23784

Teens experience possible nighttime stalking & intimidation in Pemberton

In fall 2007 five young men walked into semi-dense woods at night and noticed a strong foul odor. Brush began shaking violently and with flashlights they saw broad shoulders moving through vegetation, then noticed something running down a hill and a large fallen tree that had been moved from its prior position. As they left the valley they again heard movement and saw a crouched figure shimmying through thick brush before fleeing the area frightened.

Partial sightingOdorUnidentified soundMovement only
13 June 2006 Manchester/stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey Class B #15062

Possible intimidation in the Pine Barrens

The witness visited a pine forest site three times in the early morning. On the first visit he heard heavy footsteps retreating, smelled a skunk-like odor, and saw a rock thrown into water. On later visits he heard loud repeated calls and low moans, heard footsteps approach to within about 15 feet without seeing the source, had a large stick thrown near him, left food and recorded vocalizations, and noted indistinct footprints and large broken trees.

FootstepsOdorRock throwingObject throwingVocalization +2
BFRO YEAR: 1976 or 77 Sussex NJ, Sussex County, New Jersey Class B #7185

Teens have scary encounter in abandoned creamery near Sussex

Two teenagers exploring an abandoned creamery had the companion climb a ladder to the upper floor, where he reported a foul smell and hairy legs behind a box. Both then heard heavy running overhead with ceiling boards moving, and saw a large hairy figure break through a wall, cross a roof, and appear directly after loading doors blew open. They watched it run away through a cornfield for several seconds until it went over or through a fence and disappeared.

Full-body sightingPartial sightingFootstepsOdorProperty disturbance