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September 2017 Chewelah, Stevens County, Washington Class B #58220

Camper experiences possible activity, rock thrown in Kaniksu National Forest

On September 3, 2017, the witness and two companions were picnicking and hiking in forest land near Colville National Forest. During a daytime walk in a dry creek bed, the witness and a companion found two large human-like footprints. That evening at dusk from near their parked vehicle, they made howl calls and tree knocks and heard two howl responses from different directions.

TracksHowl
1 September 2017 Dufur, Wasco County, Oregon Class B #58165

Evening archery hunters hear possible whoops for 15 minutes in Mt. Hood National Forest

The witness was archery hunting with his wife and son and had gathered back at their truck around 7 p.m. They heard loud whoop-like vocalizations from the treeline, and after the son imitated a whoop they heard louder responses from multiple directions continuing for several minutes. The witness stated the sounds were unlike any known animal, that the exchange was recorded on phones, and that no other people were in the area.

Whoop
28 August 2017 Liliwaup, Mason County, Washington Class B #58133

Early Morning Howls Awaken Campers Near Liliwaup

Two people camping overnight in hammocks were awakened around 3 a.m. by loud, long howls that they felt physically and that repeated several times from up the creek. They had never heard anything similar despite extensive wilderness experience and could not match it to known North American mammal sounds. They later found an online Sasquatch vocalization that sounded identical, but stated they did not know the source.

Howl
19 August 2017 Troy, Madison County, Illinois Class B #58089

Motorist observes possible nighttime road crossing near Troy

The witness and a companion were driving home in the evening when they rounded a corner and saw a large upright grayish-black animal standing in the middle of the road. The animal took a few strides and disappeared into the surrounding heavy woods. The witness estimated it was about seven feet tall and said its face was obscured by hair.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
13 August 2017 Hocking Hills, Hocking County, Ohio Class B #58053

Possible track found and cast off a trail near Hocking River

A couple hiking in a wooded nature preserve stepped aside for other hikers and noticed a large footprint off the trail. They photographed it and continued on. A short distance farther they found a small tree freshly broken in half and bent down, which they found odd given its proximity to the print.

TracksTree break
8 August 2017 Wartburg, Morgan County, Tennessee Class B #58126

Hikers find possible footprint on a trail in Frozen Head State Park

A couple hiking with their dogs in a state park heard a single knock-like sound and later a distant tree-fall sound. Off a creek-side trail they found a single large bare footprint that was larger than the reporter's shoe and did not replicate under his weight. The dogs acted fearful and the couple ended the hike early.

Wood knockUnidentified soundTracks
8 August 2017 Cle Elum WA, Kittitas County, Washington Class B #69553

Possible encounter in darkness outside Cle Elem

A group of four was camped overnight in a remote riverside campground. About 3 a.m. the witness, sleeping in a vehicle, woke to rustling and watched a large dark figure hunched over the picnic table going through bags and trash from about 15 feet away. Companions in tents heard rustling and grunting. In the morning there was no scattered trash, but a charcoal bag showed marks and some contents missing.

SilhouetteVocalizationUnidentified soundProperty disturbancePossible misidentification
5 August 2017 Coolin, Bonner County, Idaho Class B #58026

Hikers find footprints, possible nest and hear wood knocks mid-day near Coolin

A group of six hikers on the second day of a trek along Lion Creek found large footprints at a pressed-down nest site with a strong musty odor. After leaving the site they heard three tree knocks from shifting locations and sticks breaking. Follow-up documented nest size, track spacing and depth, and track photos.

TracksOdorWood knockStructure or nestUnidentified sound
2 August 2017 Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida Class B #57991

Large brown figure seen standing in water near Lake Wales

Three relatives driving on a rural Florida road at midday spotted a large dull-brown human-like figure standing waist-deep in a swampy marsh area with its arms away from its body and head down. After driving on briefly, they turned around to look again but the figure was gone. They agreed they had all seen the same strange thing and could not explain it as a cow or tree.

Partial sighting
29 July 2017 Fairview, Randolph County, West Virginia Class B #59102

Daylight sighting by fisherman 6 crow miles NE of Elkins

The witness was wading and trout fishing at a fork with a wooded island when a twig snap drew attention to the island. About 60 yards away, a very tall dark figure stood facing the witness then quickly turned and walked away bipedally downstream out of view, apparently carrying a large staff-like piece of wood. The witness reported freezing with fear, being unarmed, and leaving the area immediately.

Full-body sighting
26 July 2017 Government Camp, About 8 Miles Away, Wasco County, Oregon Class B #57962

Camper's nighttime howl has possible knock response in Mt. Hood National Forest

Six people were camping and talking around a campfire after dinner when a child imitated a howl. About 5 to 10 seconds later the group heard a single loud wood knock from a forested ridge above the lake. No other campers were nearby, and no other sounds, odors, or tracks were reported.

Wood knock
1 July 2017 Randle, Lewis County, Washington Class B #57789

Woman delivering newspapers hears possible vocalizations near Randle

While delivering newspapers in darkness, the witness heard two distinct loud vocalizations about a minute apart coming from different directions. The witness reported intense fear, unusual silence, bunched cattle, and dogs hiding. About two hours later after daylight, the witness returned to the area and found broken brush and a trail leading from the woods up a hillside bank.

HowlWhoopGrowl
28 June 2017 Gilbertsville, Trigg County, Kentucky Class B #57777

Early morning visitor forces couple to flee camp near Gilbertsville

The witness and his wife were sleeping in a tent at a remote campground when nocturnal animal calls erupted and then suddenly stopped. They then heard loud heavy bipedal footsteps with cracking wood approaching their camp. The witness searched the treeline with a flashlight and vehicle high beams but saw nothing, then the entity ran away crashing through limbs and exhaling loudly. At daylight they found broken branches and bare-foot slide marks, then broke camp and left.

FootstepsTree breakVocalization
25 June 2017 Rockbridge, Hocking County, Ohio Class B #57774

Possible footprint find near Rockbridge State Nature Preserve

The witness was hiking a loop trail in a nature preserve in the afternoon. After hearing something large move away through the woods, the witness noticed a single large footprint on the hard trail surface and photographed it. A loud crash in the trees overhead then frightened the witness, who left the area quickly.

TracksFootstepsUnidentified sound
17 June 2017 West Union, Adams County, Ohio Class B #58703

Strange occurrences at a rural cabin near West Union causes owner to put it up for sale

A couple staying overnight on the screened porch of a wooded cabin report two nights of disturbance in June 2017. The first night included talk-like and giggling sounds followed by an hour of limbs breaking all around them. The second night something vocalized loudly near the creek, rushed toward the cabin causing felt impacts, then ran off breaking wood. The next morning they found widespread broken limbs and a snapped tree but no footprints, and did not return.

HowlScreamGrowlVocalizationFootsteps +2
17 June 2017 Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho Class B #57784

Traveler sleeping at rest stop near Malad City awakened by possible wood knocks

The witness had stopped for the night to sleep in a pickup camper at a freeway rest stop. After first hearing brush-breaking sounds and a single loud wood knock around 11 pm, the witness fell back asleep. Around 3 am closer brush-breaking followed by two wood knocks from separate uphill directions prompted the witness to leave and drive to a nearby town.

Wood knockMovement only
15 June 2017 Protivin, Chickasaw County, Iowa Class B #57939

Possible knocks heard in a neighborhood near Protivin

The witness and a companion were on an early morning walk near their home when they heard two loud knocks a few seconds apart. They stopped and could not identify the source of the sounds. The witness noted long familiarity with the local woods from hunting and found the sound unfamiliar.

Wood knock
3 June 2017 Kelly's Corner, Thurston County, Washington Class B #57743

Couple hear repeated vocalizations while canoeing on a lake near Lacy

The witness and spouse were kayaking on a lake when they heard a very loud, mournful, human-like yell that echoed so direction could not be determined. They returned to their rented cabin, where the witness made phone video recordings that captured the sound again. No visual contact was reported.

Howl
June 2017 Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut Class B #58379

Possible ongoing activity at a farmhouse outside Torrington

The witness reports ongoing nighttime disturbances at a rural home shared with a spouse. Strange noises begin at dusk and continue through the night, with knocking, dragging and loud thumps on the house and high windows recurring every couple of months. An investigator later noted additional whoops, chatter and wood-knocks from the timber line and cattle becoming agitated late at night. The witnesses state they have never seen the source and no tracks have been found.

Unidentified soundDoor or window contactWood knockWhoopChatter +1
May 2017 Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington Class B #57484

Camper hears possible vocalizations after dark near Cooper Lake

Three friends set up camp after moving a fallen live tree that blocked the road. After dark they heard loud rapid trill vocalizations that approached very quickly, then something struck or pushed their truck. They heard wood knocks through the night while remaining awake in fear.

VocalizationWood knockVehicle contactTree break