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Deer hunter sees and hears a large hairy biped from his tree stand near Shellman
The witness was alone hunting deer from an elevated stand before sunrise when a strong musty odor grew stronger. He then noticed a tall, hairy biped partly concealed behind a large tree about 25 yards away, swaying from side to side and making short low grunts. After he glanced away to reach for his scoped gun he heard it moving through the woods, and when he looked back it had disappeared.
Possible road crossing observed at dusk by a truck driver on I-75 south of Cordele
The witness was driving a truck on I-75 at dusk in fog when a tall dark bipedal creature crossed the highway ahead from forest toward an orchard, covering the lanes in a few long strides and clearing the median and a fence. After pulling over, the witness shone a spotlight into the area, saw red-orange eyeshine for several seconds and heard a low grunt before leaving.
Hunter describes possible Sasquatch activity near Oconee River and Bells Ferry State Park
The witness and his son deer-hunted from a blind on an island-like swamp parcel and saw nothing unusual that morning. While stopped in a clearing on the ATV ride out to secure a rifle, they heard a very deep gorilla-like sound repeated several times that frightened them both. They fled quickly on the ATV and saw only pine tops moving away from them.
Possible vocalizations and an approach to a residence outside Gainesville
Late at night the witness and a relative were indoors when they heard monkey-like hooting at the window and noticed vegetation moving outside. The relative went outside with a firearm and saw further movement near the end of the house while the witness heard grunting sounds near another window. The household dog ran to the relative but then whimpered, backed away, and refused to approach the side of the house. After a quiet interval, the two heard only distant noises when they went out again at midnight.
Teenage girl startles a gorilla-like animal while walking home in the dark north of Swainsboro
The witness reports walking home alone at night on a rural dirt road when she startled a large creature near a shed. She heard a loud deep breath and grunt and felt the ground shake as the dark, muscular figure rose into a crouched gorilla-like posture about 20 feet away. The figure stared and turned its head to watch her as she moved to the far side of the road and walked quickly home while praying without running.
Public service officer hears unidentifiable screams and grunts near Hiram
In early June 2006 around 1 a.m., the witness arrived home from work and parked by the woodline near the driveway. After exiting the vehicle he heard loud howls and ape-like grunts from the woods that he perceived as very large and threatening. He shouted back, heard closer howling responses suggesting two animals, then retreated backward to his house with a firearm. He watched from inside but reported no further sights or sounds.
Mother and son experience multiple incidents in the Sautee-Nacoochee Valley
On a cool afternoon in February 2007, the witness and a companion hiked in the woods to look for clues about strange activity. They reported finding large human-like footprints, possible bedding areas, territorial tree markings, and a freshly fallen oak with bark that looked chewed and wet. While leaving the woods they reported being followed by something unseen that produced howls and other vocals, stick-beating sounds, continuing footsteps, and moving vegetation.
Possible vocalizations, etc., heard near Canton
The witness had just returned home with two dogs around dawn when extremely loud, animal-like yells with a human-like quality were heard from near the horse barn. The sounds changed in character and moved toward the western edge of the property. The witness went to check the horses afterward but saw nothing unusual.
Witness and family hear Mississippi type howl from wooded area near home
While hiding in a ditch during a paint ball game with a young child, the witness claims both heard strange groaning sounds from toward nearby apartments. The child became frightened and they went inside, then the witness brought family and other children into the yard where the group reportedly heard the groans again. The witness later compared the sound to Mississippi groans recordings.
Possible vocalization and camp stalking in Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area
The witness and two companions made a late-night camp in a forest clearing. While trying to sleep the witness heard movement in the treeline followed by a grunt and a loud unfamiliar scream estimated 50 to 100 yards away. In the morning the group found unfamiliar prints beside the fire pit and then left the area.
Hunting party shadowed by footsteps after loud vocalization heard from treeline
The witness waited alone at the bottom of a gully while two companions followed a deer's blood trail. A deep woofing sound came from the nearby treeline, prompting the witness to move to higher ground. After regrouping, the three heard heavy footsteps keeping pace with them as they hiked toward their vehicle, and shouting and gunfire did not stop the sounds before they reached the truck.
Cavers hears possilble vocalization on Pigeon Mountain
Three people exited a cave lead in the early morning and were gathering gear to hike to the car. A loud, powerful, unfamiliar call came from across the sink, described as starting like a deep growl and growing in volume and tone. The group was startled and frightened and quickly left for their vehicles.
Deer hunter describes possible stalking on Pigeon Mountain
While tracking a wounded buck down the mountain at dusk, the witness heard parallel movement with breaking limbs, rustling leaves, a grunt and a growl. The sounds mirrored the witness's own stops and starts and at times fell silent. The witness fled through a briar patch to a truck, heard grunting again behind, and never saw the source.