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17 encounters
May 2020 Harsburg, Boone County, Missouri Class B #65870

Possible daylight sighting near Missouri River and Katy Trail outside Hartsburg

On a sunny late morning the witness was driving slowly south on a rural road south of town. He saw a large upright figure crossing ahead, coming from the direction of the river and heading toward the bluffs. The figure walked very quickly with long strides and swinging arms across an open planted field. The witness followed briefly by vehicle but remained about 100 yards away before the figure disappeared into woods after about one to two minutes.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
13 September 2019 Platte City, Platte County, Missouri Class B #63367

Possible Bigfoot spotted 3 miles north of Kansas City Airport

The witness went onto a deck in the evening to photograph the harvest moon with a cell phone. She noticed a tall humanoid figure moving quickly from right to left across a pasture, zigzagging and appearing to pick objects from the ground and tuck one into its arm. The figure passed behind a tree near a small pond and disappeared after less than a minute without looking toward her.

Full-body sightingAnimal behaviour
18 August 2016 Eldon, Miller County, Missouri Class B #55997

Witness has possible sighting, howls, knocks and structures on his property outside Eldon

Late at night the witness, his wife and his oldest son stepped onto their porch with a spotlight after their dog barked aggressively toward the trees. They observed large orange glowing eyes about eight feet off the ground behind an oak about 75 yards away for two to three minutes. When the witness shouted, the creature ran off showing its full side profile, and the family was startled by its massive size, massive arms and speed.

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24 April 2015 Lineville, IA And South Lineville, Mercer County, Missouri Class B #48530

Brothers observe tall animal during early morning visit to hunting area near Lineville

The witness and his brother were sitting in a pickup truck while looking at land to lease. They spotted a large dark figure crouched in an open field near the timberline several hundred yards away. The figure stood upright on two legs and walked into the timber out of sight. They watched it for about three minutes total.

Full-body sighting
12 February 2013 Grain Valley, Jackson County, Missouri Class B #39835

Man running his coon dogs at night sees a large figure near Grain Valley

The witness drove into a bottom field at night to look for raccoons and swept the treeline with truck headlights. At about 75 yards he saw a large dark figure walk through the field toward the creek, pause to stare at him, then stride quickly into the woods. The sighting lasted seconds and his hound whined during it.

Full-body sighting
21 September 2012 Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri Class B #40548

Motorist has a possible sighting on a rainy night near Schell City

The witness was driving home from work late at night in rain when he noticed a figure in the ditch beside the road. He first mistook it for a person in rain gear, then saw it was a hair-covered figure bent over what looked like a deer on the ground. As he drove even with it, the figure stood upright on two legs and extended its arms straight out. He slowed briefly but continued home.

Full-body sighting
22 February 2012 Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri Class B #33872

Grandmother has a possible night time sighting from her home in the city of Nevada

The witness was waiting at home for grandchildren to return when she saw a large dark bipedal figure crossing an open field and heading out of town. She estimated its height from nearby trees and heard it roar and bang trash bins or dumpsters as it moved southwest behind houses and a store. Dogs and coyotes howled as it continued toward a racetrack and treed creek area.

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25 May 2010 Patterson, Wayne County, Missouri Class B #27800

Large unknown animal on all fours seen crossing a road near Patterson

The witness and a companion were driving on a highway bordered by treelines and weeds near dusk. About 50 yards ahead, a large dark hairy figure emerged from the treeline on the left and crossed the road diagonally on all fours. They slowed to avoid hitting it but continued driving without stopping. The witness described it as unlike any known animal, with long front arms, squat rear legs, and dirty matted hair.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
23 November 2009 Catawissa, Jefferson County, Missouri Class B #26919

Early A.M. sighting returning home from family event

The witness was driving slowly on a rural road late at night after dropping off a relative. After braking for a rabbit, the witness reported seeing a tall ape-like figure running on two legs toward the vehicle. The witness accelerated away while the figure continued advancing toward the vehicle.

Full-body sightingAnimal behaviour
October 2008 Kirbyville, Taney County, Missouri Class B #25026

Possible late night sighting across the road from a house near Kirbyville

The witness let a dog out at home late at night and heard stomping from across the road, which frightened the dog. The witness then saw a tall figure about 8 feet tall pass a street sign and telephone pole, blocking the sign, and disappear within seconds.

Full-body sightingFootsteps
17 March 2006 Branson, Taney County, Missouri Class B #14150

Possible mid-day sighting by motorist on Hwy 465 outside Branson

The witness was driving west on a highway in Taney County, Missouri on a sunny afternoon when he noticed a large black biped standing by a large tree about 50 yards from the road. He described it as at least nine feet tall and very wide, with long thick fur and a conical head set tight to the shoulders, and was certain it was not a bear. He drove back the next day, saw nothing, and took the absence as confirmation the figure had been real.

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12 September 1997 Between Marionville And Aurora, Lawrence County, Missouri Class B #55225

Memory told of seeing an unknown creature climbing a tree while driving between Marionville and Aurora

The witness was driving on a rural highway in late afternoon when she noticed a large dark figure under a grove of trees about 150 feet away. The figure appeared to be climbing, with an arm extended overhead gripping a branch and a leg raised. It kept its back to the road the entire time and was gone when the witness returned to the site moments later.

Full-body sighting
October 1990 Houston, Texas County, Missouri Class B #5064

Driver has early morning sighting near bridge over Hog Creek

The witness was driving south to work in the early morning when he saw an upright, hair-covered creature walking toward cedar trees beside the road. The creature moved into the trees as he approached. He judged it to be over six feet tall and broad through the chest, and later noted disturbed leaves and grass at the site but no footprints.

Full-body sighting
18 November 1989 Near Sullivan MO- Past The State Park, Right By Pea Ridge Iron Ore, Washington County, Missouri Class B #30159

Recollection of a possible nighttime encounter on a four-wheeler near Sullivan

The witness and two companions snuck out on a 4-wheeler into woods behind a house on a snowy night. They noticed a dead-like odor and heard monkey-like chattering, then saw a tall hair-covered biped walk toward them while growling. The group fled on the vehicle and on foot as the animal followed to within arm's reach without touching them, apparently driving them from the area.

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June 1982 Steelville, Crawford County, Missouri Class B #6775

Child has daylight sighting along Meramec River

While camping with family and friends, the witness's young son ran from a dirt road saying he saw a tall hair-covered man. Later that evening the group heard heavy walking and loud limb-snapping in the adjacent woods and noticed a dead-like smell. The next day they found a bulldozed trail with broken limbs and saplings where the sounds had come from.

Full-body sightingFootstepsTree breakOdor
September 1976 Montgomery County, Missouri Class B #1132

Witness noticed creature was human shaped.

The witness was driving to work on a county road when he noticed a large dark figure in an empty hayfield. On approaching closer, the figure looked human-shaped, very tall, and covered in black hair. The creature noticed the vehicle and moved quickly toward cover at a nearby creek. The witness later returned to the site with a relative to look for traces but found nothing.

Full-body sighting
1932 ST.Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri Class B #24102

Recollections of numerous encounters at a logging camp during the Great Depression

The reporter recounts stories his parents told about a logging camp in the early 1930s shortly after their 1932 marriage. After an initial close approach to another woman in camp, a large hairy human-like creature was seen repeatedly in the evenings, at times leaning on a parked truck and running upright faster than dogs. The father prevented others from shooting it because it looked too human.

Full-body sighting