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April 1987 Sierra County, California Class B #2858

A sheriff's Deputy Discusses Reports in the Area

The writer refers to a Bigfoot sighting reported in the area about four weeks before their own earlier sighting. The writer states they searched for and found the newspaper article they recalled about that Bigfoot report. The writer comments on details that might suggest a hoax while also noting an argument against a hoax motive.

Possible hoax
1985–1986 Pennsylvania #63170ee6-6148-46f1-b490-292dde8cc477

Sasquatch sighting in Pennsylvania (1985)

As retold through family and law-enforcement contacts, a middle-school boy sledding with friends after Christmas noticed a large fur-covered man-like figure standing in the tree line with snow on its shoulders and head. When it realized it was being watched, it kept eyes on the children while backing into brush and disappearing.

Full-body sighting
1980–1985 Missouri #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2014/10/06/sc-ep53-finding-tracks-and-running-into-sasquatch

Property disturbance in Missouri (1980)

As retold from her mother, an uncle fled a remote farmhouse with his family after a creature harassed them, then returned with another uncle to find the interior destroyed. During the same period a small dog that ran into the dark was thrown hard against the house and survived but remained fearful outside afterward.

Property disturbanceObject throwing
1980–1985 Missouri #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2014/10/06/sc-ep53-finding-tracks-and-running-into-sasquatch

Sasquatch sighting in Missouri (1980)

As retold by the witness from her mother, her grandfather and another person went to the barn and saw a creature snatch a large hog from underneath the farm. The account was used to explain why large tracks in the area frightened her.

Partial sighting
1980–1989 South Carolina #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/02/01/sc-ep402-giant-chimpanzee-on-all-fours-chasing-the-deer

Door or window contact in South Carolina (1980)

The guest's mother had her front door destroyed by something trying to get inside in the early morning hours. She fired a rifle at it inside the house, suffering hearing loss, and later replaced the door with a metal door with two deadbolts.

Door or window contactProperty disturbance
1979–1980 Texas #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2016/01/31/sc-ep189-sasquatch-is-bad-for-business

Sasquatch sighting in Texas (1979)

While at school, the witness's sister looked out from the bathroom area and saw a large monkey-like figure emerge from under a small bridge. It stepped over, looked toward the school, and stared. The account was relayed to the guest by their mother.

Full-body sighting
1976 Port Alberni, British Columbia #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2016/11/20/sc-ep275-first-nations-encounters-with-sasquatch-part-2

Sasquatch sighting near Port Alberni, British Columbia (1976)

A logger driving back toward the log landing in sun glare struck one of two hair-covered figures on the road. The struck creature fell into the ditch moaning while the larger one approached. Both then pounded the pickup, smashing the windshield before the driver fled. Managers later ordered the truck flattened and buried to conceal the incident.

Full-body sightingVehicle contactVocalization
1974 Davie, Florida #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2017/02/03/sc-ep295-the-creature-was-hit-by-the-police-car

Tracks near Davie, Florida (1974)

About two weeks after the witness left for the summer, the sister reported that a family friend's stable had been attacked. A pony was killed, apparently by a skunk ape. Those who went to track it reported finding a single bloody footprint on a plank leading into the swamp.

TracksProperty disturbance
probably about summer of, I believe, about 72 Akron, Ohio #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2014/12/01/sc-ep63-bigfoot-on-the-family-farm

Sasquatch sighting near Akron, Ohio (1972)

After rumors of a seven-foot figure stalking at night, four or five neighbor brothers lay on a sloped garage to watch. They heard footsteps and something walked up with its head above the garage and stared at them before they jumped off and ran inside.

Partial sightingFootsteps
August 1971 Strawberry, Tuolumne County, California Class B #1954

Brothers have strange experience above Strawberry

A group staying in a high-elevation pine forest reported repeated large footprints and strange nighttime sounds over an unspecified period. During one late-night episode, one person looking out from a shelter saw a large shape briefly enter moonlight and then leave. A very large size and long stride were reported for the shape and tracks.

TracksVocalizationAnimal behaviourPartial sighting
1970–1989 Oregon #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2015/04/22/sc-ep-97-the-chicken-man

Tracks in Oregon (1970)

A logger and his family disappeared from their property in Oregon and were never explained. A researcher visiting months later found the home ransacked with the door ripped off, holes in the ceiling, blood, and footprints around the trailer.

TracksProperty disturbanceBlood or tissue
1970–1979 Montana #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2014/04/29/sc-ep29-savage-bigfoot-attack

Vocalization in Montana (1970)

A father from the frequently visited family was yanked off his porch in front of his family and carried into the night. Blood and a large trail were found to a creek. Men recovered him badly beaten with broken bones; he later died. The men reportedly shot and buried the hairy man and kept silent from guilt.

VocalizationTracksAnimal behaviour
1970–1979 California #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2015/09/04/sc-ep142-retired-border-patrol-agent-speaks-out

Tracks in California (1970)

The host retells a historical case involving a doctor who reported unusual creatures on his property and contacts with authorities. Officers who visited reportedly found footprints, hair samples and other sign and came away convinced the report was truthful.

TracksHair
1970–1979 Alpine, San Diego County, California #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2015/05/10/sc-ep102-very-close-encounter-with-a-sasquatch

Vocalization near Alpine, California (1970)

A doctor in the Alpine area reported seeing several creatures on his property. On one night his wife fed chickens and later he heard a deep guttural voice mimicking her chicken call. A detective later cast tracks to support his claims.

VocalizationTracks
1970–1979 Place not stated #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5jpTrfNa6ieiQcpy2O-o26VSjQvKbhmYJi9tyKPRHR4

Sasquatch sighting (1970)

In the 70s a similar incident occurred driving out of the mountains when a little girl was snatched from a truck and carried back into the mountains. Neither the girl nor the earlier boy were ever found.

Full-body sightingAnimal behaviour
1970–1979 Westminster, Maryland #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lyh6Q5ehMqbfY7uVOBR9MrGdYBz8OG9LiDuVOKhL5is

Sasquatch sighting near Westminster, Maryland (1970)

A Maryland storyteller said his best friend was running in woods at night and collided with a hair-covered biped local legend called a werewolf. The creature broke the runner's arm and threw him down. The storyteller later reinterpreted it as a sasquatch-type animal.

Full-body sighting
December 1968 Place not stated #8ebf55ec-8133-4362-a04f-1b2601c28845

Sasquatch sighting (1968)

Two outside examiners visited the exhibitor's home in December 1968 to inspect a hairy human-like body kept in ice. During the examination the glass covering cracked and the men reported a smell of decomposing flesh. Both men came away convinced the body appeared real and one later described it in a scientific paper.

Full-body sightingOdor
Fall 1967 Randle, Skamania County, Washington Class A #1644

Witness saw something he felt confident few men had ever seen

A relative of the reporter, described as an experienced elk hunter familiar with mountain backcountry, reportedly came eye to eye with a creature the reporter believes was a Sasquatch on a fall day in 1967. The witness rarely discussed the incident but shared details with another relative and expressed respect for the creature. The reporter characterizes the witness as honest, humble, and knowledgeable about the outdoors.

Partial sighting
1965–1969 Akron, Ohio #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2014/12/01/sc-ep63-bigfoot-on-the-family-farm

Sasquatch sighting near Akron, Ohio (1965)

[name withheld]'s grandfather got up in winter to use the bathroom and looked out west under a tall yard light. He saw a barefoot figure that looked like a man in a fur coat walking through three-foot snow.

Full-body sighting
1960–1969 Place not stated Related account #721

Sasquatch sighting (1960)

The commuter's young children reportedly claimed to see bigfoot-like creatures around the family property and swamps during camping visits.

Partial sighting