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Track found in mud/gravel on side of a road
The witness drove to the area of a prior 2009 report to look for recent tracks along game trails. On the north side of 504 near Mile Marker 36, the witness found a single track in a mud and gravel slope above the roadway and photographed it. Extended searching along 504 toward [name withheld] Lake produced only deer, elk, and mountain lion tracks. The witness marked the location with a soda can on a stick.
Man hears unusual sounds and strong odor while hiking with family
A family of four hiked the Big Creek trail loop near Lake Cushman in late morning. All four heard a prolonged mournful sound described as part howl and part groan. About half an hour later near a creek bridge they encountered an intense skunk- and ammonia-like odor that caused watering eyes and distress before dissipating as they continued.
Air Force trainee awakes with large, stinking figure standing over him
The witness was undergoing military survival training involving sleeping outdoors in a sleeping bag and awoke at dawn to find a large figure standing over him. The figure was seen only as a dark outline and had a strong odor while looking down as the witness lay speechless on his back. The figure then stepped back and walked away into the forest, after which the witness screamed and others came to his location.