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June 2020 Salem, Washington County, Indiana Class B #65589

Wood knock near Salem, Indiana (2020)

The witness and a companion were hiking a loop trail when they heard a very loud, sharp knock from a steep hilltop above them. They stopped to scan the ridgeline but saw nothing due to dense vegetation. The witness then heard a brief sound of movement in the brush uphill before they continued back to the trailhead.

Wood knockMovement only
May 2012 Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana Class B #44166

Possible nighttime encounter by a couple camping near Martinsville

A couple camping alone in a state forestry heard large movements around camp all evening. Around 2 a.m. the husband saw a tall hair-covered biped beside their SUV and illuminated it before it ran past him over a gate into the woods. Later both heard knocks and rocks striking their tent for about an hour until a large rock tore the tent roof. Next morning they found partial prints and fresh bark damage before leaving.

Full-body sightingMovement onlyWood knockRock throwingTracks +2
16 March 2009 Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana Class B #25658

Man hears multiple moans and sees a gray creature outside of Bloomington

The witness and a companion arrived at a house at night and heard repeated loud moans. After the witness called back, nearby trees shook and dogs barked in succession. A grayish two-legged figure then ran quickly across a field with long strides and dropped behind vegetation. Shortly after, metal clanking was heard and lawn furniture was found displaced.

VocalizationFull-body sightingMovement onlyProperty disturbance
2008 Shelby County, Indiana #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yACcTYjnJtaTJHny5xswFcHifrrOYuZI7FaI0hSnIvk

Odor near Shelby County (2008)

The witness was canoeing alone on the river in the afternoon and had to pull out to drag the canoe around a log jam. He smelled a terrible odor and was paced by something unseen that stopped when he stopped, then heard screaming, breaking limbs, and saw a large log thrown and trees violently shaking. He fled in the canoe to the center of the river.

OdorScreamGrowlTree breakObject throwing +1
Fall 2006 Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana Class B #29674

Possible encounter while backpacking in the Hoosier National Forest

Three people were camped overnight in a valley when they heard a deep growl followed by a howl. They then heard large branches or trees snapping and being thrown toward camp, followed by sounds of a small animal in distress and then silence. Finally they heard something large running away through the woods, breaking branches and rustling leaves. They saw nothing in the darkness and could not identify the source.

GrowlHowlTree breakObject throwingMovement only
October 1987 Stillwell, La Porte County, Indiana Class A #2076

8'-9' Tall BF throws heavy objects, screams, and chases witness

The witness was camping alone at dusk when he heard movement and grunting approaching the campsite and then had a stump and a log thrown close to him. He fled down a trail while hearing running steps alongside him, then encountered a very tall standing figure that screamed. He ran to a companion's home and returned hours later to find the tent torn down and the thrown wood on the ground.

Full-body sightingScreamVocalizationFootstepsObject throwing +2
August 1982 Moores Hill, Dearborn County, Indiana Class B #23537

Possible camp stalking and strange sounds heard near Moore's Hill

Four boys were camping behind a house on a wooded hilltop above a creek drainage. During the day they heard loud, repeated bird-like and chimp-like calls approaching to within a few dozen yards, accompanied by movement in the brush, which visibly unsettled one companion. That evening they heard whistling calls across the camp for about an hour, and after most fell asleep the awake brother heard someone approach from the creek side and stand at the camp edge breathing heavily before leaving.

VocalizationWhistleMovement onlyUnidentified sound
During July of 2008 Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana Related account #25237

Whoop near Greencastle, Indiana

The witness and a friend camped behind the house, made whoop sounds and knocks, and received whoop replies with brush movement.

WhoopMovement only
in April during mushroom season Owen County, Indiana #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/s21ek1F7DAcQLzyL6aiYyiliZpcaZXqQhOSCNuCR9Tc

Sasquatch sighting near Owen County

Two brothers mushroom hunting saw four figures described as a gray one and three black ones. One threw a rock and whooped, then all ran into woods remarkably quietly despite size.

Full-body sightingRock throwingWhoopMovement only
last April Owen County, Indiana #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/s21ek1F7DAcQLzyL6aiYyiliZpcaZXqQhOSCNuCR9Tc

Tracks near Owen County

While mushroom hunting with his mother the witness crossed a creek and found a single tiny human-like footprint in a wash. No other prints appeared after extended tracking, while crashing sounds moved away through woods, which he interpreted as something carrying off a young one.

TracksMovement onlyUnidentified sound
About five weeks ago Columbus, Indiana #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2015/11/01/sc-ep160-multiple-incidents

Vocalization near Columbus, Indiana

The witness heard coyotes in the woods behind the house and went in with a shotgun. He heard deer-like snorts back and forth, movement flanking him, clicking sounds and bird-like calls. Something followed him out, crossed the creek loudly, and a rock flew over his head. Later from the porch he heard a loud tree strike, saw movement running between houses, and next day found torn coyote remains and heard fences were down and dogs missing.

VocalizationUnidentified soundChatterRock throwingPartial sighting +2