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16 September 2017 Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois Class A #58238

Nighttime road crossing between Rochester and East Lake Drive

Around 5 a.m. while driving home from work in the dark, the witness saw a two-legged creature run across the road ahead of the car and into a cornfield near a river. The creature was described as about six to six and a half feet tall, dark dirty black and grey, very muscular, with little visible neck and no clothes. The witness did not see long hair or the face.

Road crossingFull-body sighting
9 September 2017 Samuels, Bonner County, Idaho Class A #58251

Wife and husband find tracks, have afternoon sighting near Hellroaring Ridge

While driving in a gated area to bear hunt, the witness saw a tall black upright figure moving through saplings. On driving back through the same spot, the companion watched a similar tall black figure with wide shoulders and a rounded head for 15-20 seconds before it stepped behind a tree and vanished. Moments later the companion saw branches about seven feet high moving in a row as if something tall had run through.

Partial sightingMovement only
3 September 2017 Mercer, Iron County, Wisconsin Class B #61147

Wood Knocks with Supporting Indications 10 miles NE of Mercer, WI

Two people sat on a pier watching their dog swim when they heard a branch-breaking sound and a loud splash from across the lake. They saw nothing with binoculars but then heard three wood-knock-like sounds over several minutes. Their dog became nervous and left the pier, and they followed it back to camp.

Wood knockUnidentified sound
September 2017 Snook TX, Burleson County, Texas Class B #58152

Possible nighttime sighting by a motorist travelling thru a flooded area due to Hurricane Harvey near the town of Snook

The witness was driving west on Highway 60 after crossing the Brazos River around 2:45 a.m. when a large dark shape on the roadside rose to a standing position and stepped or leapt into the darkness. The view lasted about two seconds at highway speed, revealing a very tall, thick bipedal figure that appeared dark with no discernible features. The witness, who said they had not previously believed in such beings, reported being shaken and convinced by what they saw.

Partial sighting
September 2017 Chewelah, Stevens County, Washington Class B #58220

Camper experiences possible activity, rock thrown in Kaniksu National Forest

On September 3, 2017, the witness and two companions were picnicking and hiking in forest land near Colville National Forest. During a daytime walk in a dry creek bed, the witness and a companion found two large human-like footprints. That evening at dusk from near their parked vehicle, they made howl calls and tree knocks and heard two howl responses from different directions.

TracksHowl
1 September 2017 Dufur, Wasco County, Oregon Class B #58165

Evening archery hunters hear possible whoops for 15 minutes in Mt. Hood National Forest

The witness was archery hunting with his wife and son and had gathered back at their truck around 7 p.m. They heard loud whoop-like vocalizations from the treeline, and after the son imitated a whoop they heard louder responses from multiple directions continuing for several minutes. The witness stated the sounds were unlike any known animal, that the exchange was recorded on phones, and that no other people were in the area.

Whoop
28 August 2017 Liliwaup, Mason County, Washington Class B #58133

Early Morning Howls Awaken Campers Near Liliwaup

Two people camping overnight in hammocks were awakened around 3 a.m. by loud, long howls that they felt physically and that repeated several times from up the creek. They had never heard anything similar despite extensive wilderness experience and could not match it to known North American mammal sounds. They later found an online Sasquatch vocalization that sounded identical, but stated they did not know the source.

Howl
19 August 2017 Troy, Madison County, Illinois Class B #58089

Motorist observes possible nighttime road crossing near Troy

The witness and a companion were driving home in the evening when they rounded a corner and saw a large upright grayish-black animal standing in the middle of the road. The animal took a few strides and disappeared into the surrounding heavy woods. The witness estimated it was about seven feet tall and said its face was obscured by hair.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
13 August 2017 Hocking Hills, Hocking County, Ohio Class B #58053

Possible track found and cast off a trail near Hocking River

A couple hiking in a wooded nature preserve stepped aside for other hikers and noticed a large footprint off the trail. They photographed it and continued on. A short distance farther they found a small tree freshly broken in half and bent down, which they found odd given its proximity to the print.

TracksTree break
11 August 2017 Mountain View Ar, Stone County, Arkansas Class A #62595

Two fishermen describe daylight sighting 10 miles south of Mountain View

The witness and a companion were wade fishing in an isolated creek when they noticed a beaver-like shape in deeper water upstream. After the witness made noise, the animal swam to the bank and rose up standing upright in chest-deep water, revealing reddish fur and long massive arms, then stared briefly before climbing a steep erosion bank with a small tree, uprooting the tree. The pair heard it crashing away through thickets and immediately left the area.

Full-body sightingFootsteps
8 August 2017 Wartburg, Morgan County, Tennessee Class B #58126

Hikers find possible footprint on a trail in Frozen Head State Park

A couple hiking with their dogs in a state park heard a single knock-like sound and later a distant tree-fall sound. Off a creek-side trail they found a single large bare footprint that was larger than the reporter's shoe and did not replicate under his weight. The dogs acted fearful and the couple ended the hike early.

Wood knockUnidentified soundTracks
8 August 2017 Cle Elum WA, Kittitas County, Washington Class B #69553

Possible encounter in darkness outside Cle Elem

A group of four was camped overnight in a remote riverside campground. About 3 a.m. the witness, sleeping in a vehicle, woke to rustling and watched a large dark figure hunched over the picnic table going through bags and trash from about 15 feet away. Companions in tents heard rustling and grunting. In the morning there was no scattered trash, but a charcoal bag showed marks and some contents missing.

SilhouetteVocalizationUnidentified soundProperty disturbancePossible misidentification
5 August 2017 Big Bear City, California #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2017/09/22/sc-ep364-worst-day-ever

Twist near Big Bear City, California (2017)

Later the same day the pair hiked deep into the forest, first noting twisted broken branches pointed toward the trail. On a thicker, darker return trail they heard bipedal footsteps on both sides, a whistle, a deep vocal sound, and smelled a foul odor while the woods stayed silent. After reaching a logging clearing with empty cabins, they turned to see the back of a tall dark-haired biped before hurrying to a paved road where workers directed them out.

TwistTree breakFootstepsWhistleVocalization +2
5 August 2017 Big Bear City, California #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2017/09/22/sc-ep364-worst-day-ever

Sasquatch sighting near Big Bear City, California (2017)

While driving up the mountain highway toward the trailhead, the guest's girlfriend reported seeing a tall, dark, hair-covered figure standing upright near the base of the mountain and watching the road. The guest was focused on the narrow road and did not see it himself. They discussed the sighting briefly but could not stop due to traffic.

Full-body sighting
5 August 2017 Coolin, Bonner County, Idaho Class B #58026

Hikers find footprints, possible nest and hear wood knocks mid-day near Coolin

A group of six hikers on the second day of a trek along Lion Creek found large footprints at a pressed-down nest site with a strong musty odor. After leaving the site they heard three tree knocks from shifting locations and sticks breaking. Follow-up documented nest size, track spacing and depth, and track photos.

TracksOdorWood knockStructure or nestUnidentified sound
2 August 2017 Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida Class B #57991

Large brown figure seen standing in water near Lake Wales

Three relatives driving on a rural Florida road at midday spotted a large dull-brown human-like figure standing waist-deep in a swampy marsh area with its arms away from its body and head down. After driving on briefly, they turned around to look again but the figure was gone. They agreed they had all seen the same strange thing and could not explain it as a cow or tree.

Partial sighting
August 2017 Fort McCoy, Marion County, Florida Class A #59858

Multiple witnesses, daylight sighting, Hopkins Prairie, Ocala NF, next to Florida Trail

Four people driving two jeeps on the inner perimeter road of Hopkins Prairie stopped when a large creature appeared about 100 to 150 yards away at the edge of a campground. They watched it walk around a small area with long arms swaying at its sides before it turned and walked into the campground and disappeared. They then went to the spot and found a footprint in wet ground and flattened grass with a stride too wide for a relative to match.

Full-body sightingTracks
August 2017 The One With The Big Ball Of Twine [Cawker, Kansas], Mitchell County, Kansas Class A #59633

Two motorists (female) report road crossing Sasquatch on Interstate 24 among cornfields right outside Cawker City famously known for the 'The World's Largest Ball of Twine'

The witness was riding as a passenger in a truck heading east at night with two companions. A large hairy biped emerged from a cornfield, crossed the two-lane highway on all fours in jumps in front of the truck, then stood upright on the far side before disappearing into corn on the other side. The witness observed its size, build, hair and facial features in moonlight and vehicle light and asked the driver not to stop.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingEyeshine
29 July 2017 Fairview, Randolph County, West Virginia Class B #59102

Daylight sighting by fisherman 6 crow miles NE of Elkins

The witness was wading and trout fishing at a fork with a wooded island when a twig snap drew attention to the island. About 60 yards away, a very tall dark figure stood facing the witness then quickly turned and walked away bipedally downstream out of view, apparently carrying a large staff-like piece of wood. The witness reported freezing with fear, being unarmed, and leaving the area immediately.

Full-body sighting
26 July 2017 Government Camp, About 8 Miles Away, Wasco County, Oregon Class B #57962

Camper's nighttime howl has possible knock response in Mt. Hood National Forest

Six people were camping and talking around a campfire after dinner when a child imitated a howl. About 5 to 10 seconds later the group heard a single loud wood knock from a forested ridge above the lake. No other campers were nearby, and no other sounds, odors, or tracks were reported.

Wood knock