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Motorist has close encounter on Mallard Point Road near Lake Norfork
Late at night the witness stopped at a stop sign while driving out of a subdivision after visiting a friend. An upright, hairy figure emerged from the woods and moved quickly toward the driver's side door, prompting the witness to drive away quickly. In the rearview mirror the witness saw the figure cross the road behind the vehicle. The witness also reported a strong skunk-like and urine odor despite closed windows.
Hunter encounters freakishly large tracks in a field south of Cresco
The witness was hunting on public land in northeast Iowa just before dark when they found large single-file tracks in snow crossing an alfalfa field. The stride was far longer than the witness felt a human could manage in that snow depth, and the prints were later described as men's size 13-14 without visible toes. The tracks were estimated to be a few days old and were heading east.
Night time sighting by two witnesses at trailhead in Shawnee National Forest
The witness and her father were walking back to the trailhead parking area at night when the father noticed eyeshine in the trees to the side of the trail about 30-40 feet away. With headlamps on, they both observed shining eyes and the outline of a rounded head that turned to look at them before they turned their lights off. The figure then walked away downhill with heavy deliberate bipedal steps, paused, and remained nearby while the witness spoke softly before they left quietly. After returning home they photographed smudge marks on their vehicle that had not been noticed earlier.
Federal law enforcement agent describes possible snow tracks on private land adjacent to Pakamansett River @ 10 miles from Hockomock Swamp (w/ Photos)
The witness and relatives reported finding two sets of large four-toed footprints in snow that crossed residential yards. One trackway led to a garbage can where bags had been pulled out and torn open, then continued to a neighboring driveway and toward woods and grass. Photographs were taken with a shoe for scale, showing deep impressions larger than the shoe. No creature was seen, and no unusual sounds or odors were noted the prior night.
Unknown early morning visitor heard by a youth leader in the Uwharrie National Forest
The witness was camped in a tent at a primitive site in mixed forest when, in the dark early-morning hours, footsteps were heard crunching through dry leaves off-trail. The unseen walker came from dense woods behind the tent, crossed the trail, and continued east smoothly without a light. The witness stayed still and never saw the source, but later insisted it was certainly bipedal and not a deer.
Fisherman don't return to their hot spot after strange encounter one night near Aberdeen
The witness and a companion arrived at dusk at their regular riverbank fishing spot to fish overnight. While gathering firewood, the witness found small barefoot human-like footprints in sand at the water's edge and showed them to the companion. They joked about the find and dismissed it at the time, only later interpreting the prints as possibly left by a juvenile after other experiences.
Possible nighttime sighting by a homeowner near Bonnie
Late at night in fall 2010, the witness was at home when barking dogs prompted an investigation and a large dark figure was seen crossing the pasture toward the barn. The witness got a firearm, stepped outside, fired a warning shot and then multiple shots as the figure ran through wire fencing and disappeared into corn behind the house while a dog chased. The shots did not appear to slow it.
Hunters report loud wood knocks in Escambia River Swamp, 3/4 mile NW of Cotton Lake Boat Ramp
The witness and two relatives were sitting in an enclosed deer blind near a river swamp in the morning. They heard three loud sounds like wood being struck nearby, followed shortly by three similar sounds from farther into the swamp. The woods were otherwise silent, and the group dismantled the blind and left soon after.
Possible late night sighting and activity at a home near Griffin
The witness stepped outside for a brief nighttime smoke break and noticed movement in the front yard. He turned to see the back, shoulders and head of a very large, hunched, hair-covered creature retreating behind bushes near a yard light. He could not see its face, legs or feet and later measured a nearby limb to estimate its height.
UFO sighting near Perrysburg (2009)
The witness was camping with friends when a star-like light brightened rapidly and lit the whole acreage like stadium lights. Phones were dead, farm animals and the dog reacted fearfully, and the group went into a tent. The next remembered moment was waking in the morning.
Sasquatch sighting near Hawkins County (2009)
The witness was driving home from a funeral at dusk over a mountain highway when a tall, dark-haired biped ran across the road in front of the car. The witness braked hard as an oncoming van also stopped, and the figure ran straight up the mountainside and disappeared. The witness later learned the van occupants reported the same sighting.
Footsteps near Silverton, Colorado (2009)
The witness was sleeping in a tent at a campground with family when he awoke in the night. He heard four loud heavy bipedal footsteps pass through the campsite. A young deer that had stayed near camp the prior nights was gone the next morning. He later speculated an animal had pushed the deer toward others waiting in the woods.
Strange occurrences experienced by a family on their property outside Yale
Late at night the son was awake in his bedroom when he heard scraping at his window, followed by sniffing-like breathing and a loud grunt. The dogs penned by the window did not bark. He left the bedroom for the couch and was afraid to sleep there for several nights.
Property disturbance in Texas (2009)
The witness found about a 20-foot section of another neighbor's metal-post chain-link fence pulled straight up out of the ground with concrete still attached, leaning toward the road rather than inward. The neighbor later rebuilt it topped with concertina wire.
Sasquatch sighting in Minnesota (2009)
While scouting for bear season in the same Minnesota swamp area, the witness was pushed from behind into the swamp. Turning, he saw a large but thin, mangy-looking human-like creature moving away 40 to 50 yards distant. As he left, it paralleled him for about a quarter mile, repeatedly stepping toward him then backing away with trembling shoulders and hands, curling its lip and displaying. A week later he returned, found a 14 3/4-inch track showing it had circled him, felt watched, and heard a loud double whistle near the old driveway.
Couple describes incidents at two different campgrounds in Boise National Forest
On November 1, 2009, the witness and his wife were camping in a public campground late in the evening. In moonlight they noticed a large, broad, dark shape about six feet tall moving on two legs among the trees near camp, which appeared to stop, look toward them, and sway. With no other campers present, the couple became spooked, packed up, and left.
Paranormal encounter near Chicago, Illinois (2009)
The witness was asked to check a woman's claim of a demon in her attic bedroom. During a daytime visit with a friend and a photographer, the woman duplicated his drawing exactly, an invisible barrier blocked him from entering the attic, the air turned cold, her eyes turned solid white, and he fled. Returning about ten days later, the house was gone and replaced by a gravel lot, and a neighbor said it had been torn down four years earlier.
Wood knock and possible nighttime sighting east of Canton Lake
The witness was walking at night from a camper toward town when a loud fall-like noise occurred ahead in the road. A shadowy fur-covered biped stood up about 30 feet away and walked calmly across the road before disappearing into vegetation. The witness continued past the spot believing the creature stayed hidden nearby without further interaction.
Possible vocalizations heard 10 miles SE of Arden
Late at night while winter camping, the witness stayed inside a cabin watching a movie while a companion stepped outside. Both heard a single distant wooo-like sound lasting several seconds that neither recognized as a familiar local animal. The companion thought it came from well to the south, leaving both puzzled about its source.
Hunter has close sighting of a primate-like creature in the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
The witness was hunting deer in a river basin in the evening when he heard brush breaking and later saw movement in trees about 80-90 yards away. Through naked eye and rifle scope he observed an upright hair-covered creature watching him, bending its knees repeatedly, then walking across the basin while continuing to watch before entering timber. He left the area quickly without pursuing tracks and reported no further incident.