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37 encounters
July 1973 Cumberland County, Maine Class A #1186

Series of sightings taking place over three days

A woman driving home in the evening saw an ape-like animal peeking from bushes about twenty feet away, which then ran on two legs into dense woods. She returned later with neighbors and from her car saw it again peering from the fork of a tree while others searched on foot. Officers from multiple agencies searched the area that night without locating the animal.

Full-body sighting
Date unknown Wilson Mills, ME/ Errol, Oxford County, Maine Related account #55290

Tracks near Wilson Mills, ME/ Errol, Maine

The witness returned to the site with two additional people to view the track and noted a high break in a healthy tree.

TracksTree break
Over several months Blaine, Aroostook County, Maine Related account #76760

Property disturbance near Blaine, Maine

Over several months the household's chickens and turkeys declined sharply with only feathers found and no bodies or blood.

Property disturbance
BFRO YEAR: 1973 or '74 Penobscot County, Maine Class A #1189

Sighting by a motorist

The witness was driving on Route 95 through forested wilderness in early evening daylight. A large, dark, hairy creature crossed the southbound lanes from the treed median to the woods, moving swiftly, smoothly and fully erect. The witness stopped the car and looked into the woods where it went but saw no further trace. Three companions in the car were dozing and did not see it.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
Date unknown Burnham, Waldo County, Maine Related account #51005

Sasquatch sighting near Burnham, Maine

A friend of the owner's father avoids the larger quarry due to an undisclosed experience.

Date unknown Burnham, Waldo County, Maine Related account #51005

Property disturbance near Burnham, Maine

The owner found a colorful bandana and a dog toy between the quarries where they did not belong.

Property disturbance
Date unknown Burnham, Waldo County, Maine Related account #51005

Vocalization near Burnham, Maine

The photo owner and others on the property heard their names faintly called when no one was there.

Vocalization
BFRO YEAR: ~1970 Baxter, Piscataquis County, Maine Class B #8259

Hunters find scat and have large rock thrown at them

While hunting near a lake in the fall of 1970, the witness reported a strong musky odor, unusual large and small scat, rhythmic thumping with ground vibration, and a large dead tree falling nearby while alone. The next day the witness returned with a companion, encountered the thumping and shaking again, and a large rock flew over their heads, after which they left the area.

OdorScatUnidentified soundFootstepsTree break +1
Date unknown Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine Related account #859

Sasquatch sighting near Turner, Maine

Other people in the area were said to have had similar sightings, leading locals to use the name Loopgaroo.

Date unknown Rangeley, Maine #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/04/08/sc-ep421-chased-out-of-the-woods

Sasquatch sighting near Rangeley, Maine

The witness says a neighbor in Rangeley swore she saw one come out from behind a tree and stare. No date or further details are given beyond the location.

Partial sighting
Date unknown Poland, Maine #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/04/08/sc-ep421-chased-out-of-the-woods

Sasquatch sighting near Poland, Maine

The witness mentions that the brother of the friend who was with him also said he saw one a mile and a half from the childhood home across the road. No details of timing or appearance are given.

Partial sighting
Date unknown Poland, Maine #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/04/08/sc-ep421-chased-out-of-the-woods

Sasquatch sighting near Poland, Maine

Years later a younger schoolmate told the witness that her late father and uncle had seen a red creature with a conical head while hunting. The father used the story to warn her to be home before dark and not walk a mile to a cousin's house at night. Hearing the matching color and head shape validated the witness.

Partial sighting
near the end of summer Poland, Maine #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/04/08/sc-ep421-chased-out-of-the-woods

Tracks near Poland, Maine

After finding a huge footprint in snow, the witness and his friend returned armed the next day and followed branch markers placed high in trees. In a shallow ravine they heard gibberish chattering, then silence, then three trees fell and screams came from three directions while the ground shook. They fled down to a logging trail where a huge red creature screamed at the witness from about ten feet away before the pursuit stopped near an old train road and river.

TracksChatterVocalizationScreamTree break +2
when I was probably 15 Poland, Maine #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/04/08/sc-ep421-chased-out-of-the-woods

Vocalization near Poland, Maine

As teenagers the witness and a friend set up a tent and campfire with the witness's dog. The dog hid its tail, a distant tree top visibly fell, and a deep guttural roar sounded. The dog fled and was found towns away weeks later, while the two boys abandoned all gear and returned the next day to find it untouched.

VocalizationTree break
growing up as a kid Poland, Maine #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/04/08/sc-ep421-chased-out-of-the-woods

Vocalization near Poland, Maine

Over childhood summers spent outdoors near home, the witness repeatedly heard grunts, found wood structures he did not build, and smelled strong wet dog where no dogs had been. He asked his friend about the structures and smells and was told the friend had not been out. This ongoing activity is grouped as one period.

VocalizationStructure or nestOdor
when I was only six Poland, Maine #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/04/08/sc-ep421-chased-out-of-the-woods

Vocalization near Poland, Maine

The witness was six and sharing a room with his brother when they heard a loud bang and grunt outside. They did not look out until later in the day. Outside they found huge bare footprints in the snow and a deep dent caved into the frozen above-ground pool, which his father dismissed.

VocalizationUnidentified soundTracksProperty disturbance
Date unknown Maine #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2016/05/08/sc-ep217-monsters-underground

Sasquatch sighting in Maine

Four young hikers ascending the backside of a mountain sensed something following, then saw a small ape-like figure peeking from trees. After two hikers fled and the others followed, the creature circled them, vocalized, beat the ground and threw sticks before leaving when shouted at.

Partial sightingVocalizationObject throwing