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7 August 2018 Whitehall, Warren County, New York Class A #59838

Motorist sighting at night approx 2 miles from NY/VT state line outside Whitehall

Late at night while driving to help a friend, the witness saw what first looked like logs on the roadside. On closer approach it appeared as a dark hair-covered figure seen from behind, which stepped easily over a roadside railing and went down into the woods toward power lines. The next day footprints at the spot were cast during a site visit with a local researcher.

Partial sightingRoad crossing
12 July 2014 Galesburg, Warren County, Illinois Class A #47249

Motorist has dusk sighting west of Galesburg

The witness was driving west at dusk with a companion when an animal crossed the road about 15 yards ahead. The witness described a very dark, long-haired animal moving on all fours with an awkward gait, higher rear end, flat face and round head. The companion did not see it, and the pair could not relocate it after turning around.

Road crossingFull-body sighting
23 April 2013 Middletown, Warren County, Virginia Class A #40959

Morning commuter sees tall biped at close range near Middletown

The witness was driving east to work in the early morning when headlights illuminated a large hair-covered biped in the road. The creature crossed from a field into woods on the south side in two quick steps without looking at the vehicle. The witness stopped the truck to look and listen but the creature was out of sight and nothing was heard.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
6 February 2007 Mansfield, Warren County, New Jersey Class A #17550

Nighttime sighting by motorist near Mansfield

The witness was driving home at night in Mansfield when headlights revealed a small black-haired biped. The creature ran across the two-lane road upright on two legs with arms swinging, crossing in a few strides. The witness estimated it at 4 to 5 feet tall and 150 to 200 pounds and said it did not match any known animal like bear, coyote, or fox.

Road crossingFull-body sighting
October 1992 Brant Lake, Warren County, New York Class A #3298

Stand-off with motorist at 6AM in fall, near town of Brant Lake

The witness was driving to work in early morning darkness when a tall figure emerged from the woods onto the road, forcing the witness to stop. The figure stood in the headlights a short distance ahead while the two looked at each other for an uncertain length of time. The witness reported no sound from the figure, no fear, and described its demeanor as sad.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
September 1987 Harmony, Warren County, New Jersey Class B #13276

Motorist has nightime sighting near Harmony

The witness was driving home from work at night when headlights revealed an upright figure standing in the road ahead. The figure briefly turned its head toward the car, then ran across the road on two legs with long hopping strides and disappeared into the woods. The witness, who hunts locally, said it was not a bear or other familiar animal.

Road crossingFull-body sighting
Spring 1981 Washington,N.J 07882, Warren County, New Jersey Class A #27743

Man recalls his late night sighting outside the town of Washington

In spring 1981 the witness and a companion were stopped in a car on a rural road at night with headlights on. A very large gray-haired bipedal creature emerged from bushes about 15 yards ahead, paused to look at them, then crossed the road and continued up a hill into the woods. The companion locked the doors and did not want to follow on foot.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing