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May 2024 Putnam County, New York #15556cfb-f717-4eb9-a599-1afaa1168ab0

Sasquatch sighting near Putnam County (2024)

On a quiet morning drive, the witness stopped and watched a thin dark-brown quadruped standing in the dirt road about 300 feet ahead. It lacked a visible snout or ears, looked at the witness, then drank or sniffed at a puddle and walked into the woods. The witness later photographed a partial 15-inch print in the puddle.

Full-body sightingTracksPossible misidentification
10 October 2022 Gabriels NY, Franklin County, New York Class B #75097

Possible daylight sighting in Adirondacks 15 miles NW of Lake Placid

The witness was traveling back from a field lab in the late afternoon when they saw a large fur-covered bipedal figure along a powerline corridor about 100-125 yards away. The figure was walking slowly north with its back to the witness. The witness estimated its height at 8-10 feet by comparing it to the powerline poles.

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30 May 2022 Keeseville NY, Essex County, New York Class A #74531

Sasquatch sighting near Keeseville NY, New York (2022)

In the mid-afternoon the witness was driving east on Dugway Road when a tall dark figure was seen standing by a large pine about 300 feet ahead. The figure turned and quickly descended the wooded slope toward the river and out of view within a few seconds. The witness stopped and searched the area for prints or odor but found nothing.

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17 May 2022 Erwin, Steuben County, New York Class A #74487

Turkey hunter observes a sasquatch in daylight 2 miles SW of Erwin

The witness was turkey hunting from the base of a tree on a ridge when a tall, dark reddish-brown bipedal figure was seen about 75 yards away for a few seconds before it stepped behind a tree. About 15 minutes later, while still in the same spot, an object struck a tree about 30 yards to the left and fell to the ground sounding like a rock. The witness also noticed a musky odor and reported no further activity that morning.

Full-body sightingRock throwingOdor
12 June 2019 Whitehall NY, Washington County, New York Class A #65975

Afternoon sighting by dog walker in Whitehall

The witness was walking a dog in daylight near woods when a dark brown creature stood up from behind a tractor-trailer. The witness left quickly while glancing back as the creature walked smoothly toward the forest with a fluid, unhurried movement. The creature was described as over six feet tall and slender with a cone-shaped head, no neck, broad shoulders, long arms and hairy hands and legs, with no odor or sound noticed. Footprints and a bedding area were reportedly found nearby in the following days.

Full-body sighting
23 February 2018 New York #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/XPMsCXTnM51YAiDdP1GIgBYl_3q8qXbvztVC5ILAkD4

Sasquatch sighting in New York (2018)

While driving home the witness saw a black figure walking quickly across a farm field away from the road. The witness stopped, then followed to a back field and watched it walk along the wood line with odd arm swing and bent knee before dropping into a ravine. The witness returned home shaken.

Full-body sightingMovement only
11 July 2014 Wells, NY Near The Sacandaga River, Hamilton County, New York Class A #45831

Bigfoot running with a deer in its arms is struck by a car late at night north of Wells

Around 12:37 a.m. the witness was driving on Route 8 when a tall dark-furred creature carrying a deer ran into the roadway. The front passenger corner of the car struck the creature, which then slid down the length of the vehicle causing extensive damage from hood to rear. The frightened witness did not stop and continued driving.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingVehicle contact
9 November 2013 Amenia, Dutchess County, New York Class A #43285

Bow hunter with binoculars observes a tall Bigfoot with a smaller one near Amenia

The witness was hunting at dusk and scanning a clearing with binoculars from about 200 yards away when two brown creatures were seen foraging in brush. After watching about a minute the witness fired a bow shot to scare them. The larger creature put the smaller on its back and walked about 100 yards away out of sight, after which the witness left quickly for a UTV.

Full-body sightingAnimal behaviour
1 September 2010 Somers NY, Westchester County, New York Class A #31940

Fishermen and Law Enforcement Officer Report Three Class A Sightings in Same Area Within a Year near the town of Somers

The witness and a companion were night fishing from an anchored position on a reservoir. Around sunrise they watched a short ape-like figure emerge from the woods, drop to its knees to drink reservoir water, then stand and walk back into the woods. The figure did not look at them or make a sound.

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6 August 2010 Keene, Essex County, New York Class A #64192

Camper describes morning sighting at Cascade Lake near Lake Placid

The witness was camping at Upper Cascade Lake and walked to the shore to photograph mist on the water. Across the lake he noticed an animal splashing that stood upright, stepped toward the treeline, turned to stare at him, then disappeared into the forest. Startled, he returned to his campsite, loaded his gear, and drove away without seeing it again.

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22 June 2009 Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York Class A #26205

Young adult has daylight visual encounter of bipedal creature while driving near Rhinebeck

The witness was driving on a curvy back road in the evening when he saw a large dark figure crouching near a bag in the road behind his car. After losing sight of it, he turned around and drove back, then saw a tall black hairy figure walking upright on the side of the road ahead. He watched it for several seconds as it leaped up an embankment and disappeared into tall grass.

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20 June 2004 Rochester Ny Town Of Greece, Monroe County, New York Class B #8905

Three men have a late night encounter with a bi-pedal figure

Three friends were on a late-night bike ride and had stopped to talk by a pond. They noticed a tall tan-or-gray figure standing behind a tree in the darkness. As they approached, the figure moved bipedally across the path toward the woods and one witness saw it glance back. The group followed to the wood line and heard movement in the branches for a short time before silence.

Full-body sightingFootsteps
5 May 2004 Township Of Unadilla, Close To The Village Of Sidney, Otsego County, New York Class A #12388

Women sees tall animal pass by her bedroom window in morning daylight (8:00 AM)

On a sunny morning in late spring 2004, the witness looked out a bedroom window and saw a tall brown-haired biped striding past within a few feet of the house. She watched it for several seconds before retreating to the bathroom, and when she looked again it was gone. She said she tried to explain it as a bear but remained certain it walked on two legs.

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Summer 2004 Caroga Lake, Fulton County, New York Class B #25913

Two men see a 7' tall biped in their headlights while driving near Caroga Lake

The witness and a companion were driving late at night near Caroga Lake when headlights revealed a large dark upright figure crossing the road ahead. The figure stepped easily over a guardrail and continued into the woods. The witnesses did not stop, feeling shaken and believing they had seen a bigfoot.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
20 September 2003 Wolcott, Wayne County, New York Class A #26566

Man observes tall, white hair-covered creature during a family gathering near Lake Ontario

A relative reported seeing a creature in the woods and another relative brought the witness outside to look. The three stood in one field and watched a tall white hair-covered figure about 200 yards away across a tree strip for about 45 seconds as it moved and appeared to watch them. When the witness walked into the second field for a closer look, it had disappeared, leaving only matted vegetation.

Full-body sightingAnimal behaviour
1 January 2003 Kuckville, Orleans County, New York Class A #11688

Husband and wife see animal near garbage dump

In late January 2003, the witness and his wife were driving through apple orchards at night spotlighting for deer and coyotes. They illuminated a hair-covered figure standing by an old refrigerator at a garbage dump about 75 to 100 yards away, noting reflected eyeshine and height estimated from the fridge. The figure turned and walked into the adjacent woods, and the couple left the area without investigating on foot.

Full-body sightingEyeshine
15 July 2002 Smyrna [7 Miles Or So From Plymouth, NY], Chenango County, New York Class B #4683

Nighttime sighting by residents near Smyrna, NY

Two people were sitting on a porch late at night when they noticed a tall figure covered in hair moving along the road. The figure moved upright with very long strides and swinging arms, looking straight ahead without turning toward them. It was out of sight within seconds while faint footfalls were heard.

Full-body sightingFootsteps
13 October 2001 Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, New York Class A #3399

Daylight sighting by hunter outside Salamanca

The witness was hunting for small game with two companions near railroad tracks when a loud crashing noise was heard. The witness then saw a tall dark hairy bipedal creature cross the tracks. A strong skunk-like odor was noticed in the area.

Full-body sightingUnidentified soundOdor
5 May 2001 Lake George, Sabbathday Point, Warren County, New York Class B #2557

Possible sighting by camper in wee hours at Sabbath Day Point, Lake George

The witness was camping in a tent near Sabathday Point and stepped outside in the early morning to make a phone call. After the call he heard a noise and saw a large hairy human-shaped figure about 60 feet away walking up a slight incline. He watched for about five seconds, noted it lacked a bear-like snout, then ran back to the tent to tell his companions.

Full-body sightingUnidentified sound
10 October 2000 Napoli,Little Valley,Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, New York Class A #13288

Daylight sighting by turkey hunter near Napoli

The witness was hunting turkey with a relative on wooded state land when he noticed movement about 20 yards away. He observed a stocky, hair-covered biped at least six feet tall that swiftly ran downhill and out of sight. The relative was looking another direction and did not see it. The sighting lasted about five seconds in good daylight.

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