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27 December 2021 Centralia, Lewis County, Washington Class B #72040

Possible sighting of a Sasquatch crossing Interstate 5 at north end of Centralia

The witness was driving northbound on I-5 through Centralia in a snowstorm shortly after midnight. A large dark humanoid figure crossed the highway from east to west in front of the vehicle and went over the center median without apparent effort. The witness saw its silhouetted head and shoulders against distant lights as it continued west across the southbound lanes while oncoming cars braked.

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December 2020 Spokane, Spokane County, Washington Class B #67585

Possible sighting of a gray Bigfoot in Riverside State Park at 5 am, near Spokane

The witness was driving a relative to work in the dark when headlights lit an upright gray figure standing off the road near the tree line. The figure was seen from behind for a couple seconds with a broad back, dome-shaped head and long arms, then was gone when the witness looked back. No movement was seen and no trackway was left because there was no snow on the ground.

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January 2020 Washington #dc6166bd-ca91-465e-9e3b-5c0435304e3e

Sasquatch sighting in Washington (2020)

The witness was working a seasonal salmon survey job and hiking alone on a decommissioned logging road toward Upper Mill Creek. A dark upright figure emerged to the left of the trail and ran silently uphill through young replanted trees in a few seconds. He finished his survey down the creek to reach the truck and later told his wife and a friend.

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1 September 2019 Carson, Skamania County, Washington Class B #63324

Campers describe sounds, rock throwing and brief sighting at dark near Wind River Work Center outside Carson

Four campers spending the night near a creek reported hearing aggressive vocalizations described as a mix of whoops and screams, then seeing the silhouette of a very tall figure with a wide torso about fifteen feet away. They retreated to their truck before setting up camp, and later that night heard a deep whistle, crunching footsteps, pebbles hitting tents, and a branch breaking, along with a foul odor while a small dog growled. By morning a chair was found knocked over, but no tracks were located on the rocky ground.

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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.

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September 2011 Twisp, Okanogan County, Washington Class B #47471

Camper has possible night-time sighting near Twisp River

The witness was sitting alone by a campfire at night while three companions were upstream washing dishes. He saw a dark human-like outline walk quickly down the road past the camp and continue on. Less than a minute later his companions returned together from the same direction, indicating the figure was not one of them.

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15 March 2011 Klipsan Beach, Pacific County, Washington Class A #29609

Family has frequent visitors at their home near Ocean Park

The witness claims a family group has visited a rural wooded property regularly for nearly two years, typically evenings to early mornings several times a week. Reported activity includes footprints, wood knocks, odors, vocalizations, trail and structure formation, and direct sightings with food exchange and close interactions. An investigator visited the densely brushed property, observed extensive trails and shelter-like spots, and interviewed the household about four to five individuals of different sizes.

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September 2010 Mica, Spokane County, Washington Class B #47470

Grouse hunters have possible late evening sighting near Mica Peak

Two campers hiking a logging road at dusk saw a dark, wide standing figure beside a small pine about 30 yards away, swaying side to side. They retreated to their camp in a valley. Later that night from the direction of the road they heard five or six loud screech-like vocalizations over about ten minutes.

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April 2008 Mcleary Or Elma-in Between, Grays Harbor County, Washington Class A #23558

Friends lost on backroads west of Olympia are stunned by a creature with large green eyes

The occupants of a pickup became lost on logging roads late at night and stopped after the reporter noticed huge glowing eyes ahead. The reporter stared at the eyes and then made out a large black bulky form with massive forearms that stayed motionless in the headlights. The form then moved rapidly up a brushy hillside as the group drove away frightened.

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2007–2008 Pacific Beach, Washington #6245a062-2d7b-45ab-8ff8-0ceb3fd8d98e

Sasquatch sighting near Pacific Beach, Washington (2007)

The witness and his friend sat on the lit balcony to watch for the creature. The red eyes reappeared and approached quickly, revealing a very tall silhouette that appeared bipedal. After it emitted a loud scream-growl, the witness dragged his friend inside and locked all doors.

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2007–2008 Pacific Beach, Washington #6245a062-2d7b-45ab-8ff8-0ceb3fd8d98e

Sasquatch sighting near Pacific Beach, Washington (2007)

The witness went for a late-night walk in foggy conditions near beach cabins. He heard a terrifying growl and saw large red eyes approaching, making out a massive silhouette with shoulders taller than himself. After the creature lunged, he fled back to the cabin and locked himself inside.

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20 October 2006 Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington Class A #17903

Possible sighting by motorist on perimeter of Deception State Park

The witness was riding as a passenger northbound on Highway 20 toward Deception Pass Bridge in the afternoon. While looking out the passenger window into the treeline, she saw a humanlike, apparently unclothed figure sitting on a branch, leaning out and holding on with one arm while watching traffic below. The view lasted about two seconds and was backlit, showing only an outline with a sloping head; the driver did not see it and they did not turn around.

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September 2006 Hoodsport, Mason County, Washington Class B #16053

Possible daytime sighting on Lake Cushman

While fishing from a small boat with a companion, the witness heard a large heavy animal running through shallow water near shore, after which birds fled, the area went silent, and a bad smell was noticed. Looking back into an inlet, the witness saw a very large two-legged figure standing in tree shadows and swaying side to side before leaving.

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21 August 2005 Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington Class B #12594

Possible beach sighting at night by a tourist near Point Brown

The witness was tending a beach fire after midnight when he noticed a dark bipedal figure walking south along the waterline in full moonlight. He ran to intercept it but could not catch up as it moved very quickly toward the jetty, then turned to face the ocean, arched its back and appeared to look back at him before disappearing near the jetty shadows. No tracks were recoverable because high-tide waves covered the waterline.

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April 2005 Oakville Wa, Thurston County, Washington Class B #11137

Young Girl Experiences Rock and Stick Throwing

The witness was walking home at night near a creek when something began throwing sticks and rocks and following her. The throwing reportedly paused when cars passed. She ran to a bridge where the pursuer entered bushes but continued throwing objects, while she heard footsteps, smelled a strong bad odor, and glimpsed only a large dark figure. Footprints were reportedly found in sand the next day.

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2005 Yakima, Washington #e4f21d77-372e-4ec0-8049-624601168457

Sasquatch sighting near Yakima, Washington (2005)

The witness was part of a five-man team on a multi-day field training exercise using night vision. They spent two to three hours pursuing what they thought was an opposing-force scout wearing a ghillie suit. When the figure stood from a crouch it appeared at least nine feet tall and moved away silently with smooth, non-human locomotion.

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29 November 2004 Eagle Cliff, Skamania County, Washington Class A #9946

Motorist Has Late Night Sighting Near Eagle Cliff

The witness was driving late at night and stopped to turn around when the car stalled. While trying to restart it, the witness noticed a large man-like figure standing at the roadside beyond the headlights. When the car started, the figure turned and strode into the timber with striding legs and swinging arms, and the witness left immediately feeling terrified.

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August 2003 Maple Falls, Whatcom County, Washington Class B #6864

Campers hear footfalls, rock clicking and find foorprints

The witness was camping overnight with friends in the Mount Baker National Forest near the river. Between 2 and 3 a.m. she heard movement approach her tent and brush against it, while a companion in a truck reportedly felt a nudge and saw a fleeting shadow. The next morning the witness found multiple large footprints around her tent, the trail and vehicles and made a plaster cast of the clearest one. While waiting alone in camp later that day she heard persistent clicking from the woods and felt watched.

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12 September 2002 Pierce County, Washington Class B #9231

Hunter hears unknown vocalization in the distance, south of Lost Lake in the Norse Peak Wilderness

While camping alone in a tent on a hunting trip, the witness heard unidentified calls over about an hour and later was awakened by movement and shaking of the tent. The witness noticed the tent had been lifted and saw a shadow pass by, then illuminated a large dark human-like figure about 20 yards away that turned and ran into the brush. The witness kept lights on until sunrise and packed up and left the next morning.

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April 2002 Metaline Falls, Pend Oreille County, Washington Class B #11186

Possible sighting near Sullivan Lake

Two companions were camping overnight on a fishing trip near Sullivan Lake when they were awakened by a distant crash and a musty odor. A second, louder crash close to camp was followed by a grunt, and the narrator saw a tall gray-furred shape through the tent mesh that fled when lit by a flashlight. Both spent the rest of the night in the truck and left the area the next day.

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