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September 2024 Shenandoah, Rockingham County, Virginia Class B #77679

Man walking dog reports growls and thrown rocks 9 miles east of Harrisonburg

The witness returned to the parked truck after walking dogs uphill on a road. He found a truck door open, then two rocks came from an uphill ridge, one landing in front of the truck and a larger one passing close to him. He heard two low grunts from that direction and later heard brush moving away as he left to get assistance.

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4 April 2007 Duffield, Scott County, Virginia Class B #24621

Possible screams and rock throwing encountered near Duffield

The witness walked to a railroad crossing late at night and heard loud screams and thrashing in nearby woods. Rocks landed around the witness, including one larger rock seen coming through the trees, and the witness threw a rock back before leaving. Screaming was heard continuing up the mountain as the witness returned to the main road. Broken trees were also noticed near the site.

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28 May 2005 Goldbond, Giles County, Virginia Class B #40534

Strange encounter experienced by LEO's camped near Goldbond

A group of coworkers camped in a densely wooded valley in Jefferson National Forest. Around 12:30 a.m. they heard distant vocalizations from two different directions, then small stones were thrown toward their picnic table over an extended period while they felt watched. Shortly before sunrise the next morning, several members of the group heard a brief speech-like sound from dense woods that shocked them. No visual sighting occurred and the witness left later that day.

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15 July 2000 Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia Class B #38411

Campers experience strange events in Ramsey's Draft Wilderness Area

A group was camped in a forested valley and spent the afternoon and night sitting and talking. They heard knocks from a nearby ridge followed by small rocks thrown toward camp, some hitting a tent. A deer came within about ten feet of the group in the evening and remained nearby all night, at times appearing alert toward the woods. The group did not report seeing a creature.

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18 November 1995 Rawley Springs, Rockingham County, Virginia Class B #17326

Recollection of a college outing interrupted by possible vocalizations and rocks thrown near Rawley Springs

A large college group camped late at night in a remote, densely wooded rocky area. After midnight they heard large rocks being thrown into and around a nearby stream and loud wailing, howling and grunting sounds that grew closer when the camp was loud and receded when quiet. After confirming all members were present, most of the group left early while about 10-15 stayed quietly until dawn as the sounds grew more distant.

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August 1995 Fairfax County, Virginia Class B #2280

A loud screaming sound was witnessed along with crashing and rocks thrown at the witnesses

The witness and companions heard repeated scream-like sounds near a creek, followed by loud running and crashing in the woods. After they yelled into the woods, large rocks and boulders fell around them. They packed their gear and left frightened while the screams continued.

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