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January 2013 Old Shasta, CA Near Redding, Shasta County, California Class B #38933

Footprints found along snow covered road near Whiskeytown Lake

Three people riding horses in snow noticed large bare-foot tracks with toes alongside many animal tracks. The main trackway came up from a gulch, followed the road, then returned downhill, with smaller tracks joining from a steep draw. They examined the prints up close and photographed them, noting three sizes with the largest about 17 inches long.

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9 September 2012 Markleeville, Alpine County, California Class A #39181

Deer hunter has sighting in Sierra Nevada Mtns south of Markleeville

The witness was deer hunting alone on a mountainside when he noticed odd upside-down branch structures. He then saw a tall dark bipedal figure about 60 yards away watching him from a tree grove edge. The figure sprinted uphill and disappeared within seconds, leaving no footprints in deep pine needles.

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22 July 2012 Pine Valley Ca, San Diego County, California Class B #36070

Possible knocks and chatter at Burnt Rancherias Campground, Laguna Mountain

The witness was camping with his wife and sister-in-law when he was awakened around 3:14 a.m. to accompany his wife to the restroom. While preparing to leave the tent he heard 4 or 5 loud wood-knock-like sounds spaced a few seconds apart, followed by faint voice-like gibberish with grunts. His sister-in-law later confirmed she also heard the knocking sounds.

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3 December 2011 Yreka, Siskiyou County, California Class A #32654

Family has sighting while driving along Hwy 96 near Yreka, CA

The witness was driving east on a highway at night with four children to collect a relative. After re-engaging bright headlights on a slight curve, the witness saw a tall slim grey hair-covered figure standing beside the narrow roadside looking toward the vehicle. The figure stayed largely still while turning its head to follow the slow-moving vehicle for an estimated 15-20 seconds at close range. The driver then accelerated away and stopped at a rest area to recover from fright.

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2011–2012 Long Beach, California #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UA0kClRuX69Der0GjPRQaGraNppCqCjCus2OEj6Mf1Q

UFO sighting near Long Beach, California (2011)

After leaving the large ship at night, the witness stopped on the sidewalk and watched a dull gray spherical object hovering roughly 800 to 1000 feet up. He observed it clearly for four to five seconds in port lighting before it shot off toward the ocean, leaving a streak of light. He heard no sound.

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2011 California #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2016/02/28/sc-ep196-the-paracas-skulls

Wood knock in California (2011)

The guest backpacked alone into the remote Sierra camp where the Sierra Sounds were recorded to see if activity continued. During the afternoon he heard a loud wood knock outside his tent, and that night he heard chatter, a barrel being banged, loud bipedal footsteps circling, and breathing right beside the tent. After a quiet interval he heard an unexplained electronic sound outside at 4 a.m. He left the next morning convinced the group was still present.

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October 2010 California #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lyh6Q5ehMqbfY7uVOBR9MrGdYBz8OG9LiDuVOKhL5is

Sasquatch sighting in California (2010)

The witness stayed with his young son on a multi-day group expedition and went to check a camera trap in the morning. The son ran ahead, collapsed and became unresponsive while the witness felt nausea, loss of focus, and a deep vibrational sound. The witness then saw a large dark hairy figure, fired shots to drive it off, heard it scream and get answered, and evacuated the son for medical care.

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October 2010 The Town I Live In Is Called Clements, But The Nearest Cities Are Lodi/Stockton/Valley Springs/Jackson., Amador County, California Class A #28432

Motorists have sighting along Highway 88 north of Clements

The witness was riding as a passenger with a companion driving to a casino at night when howling was heard and shortly afterward a large hair-covered biped was seen near the roadside in headlights. The creature reportedly stared toward a lead vehicle that braked and swerved, then walked off into a field. The witness and companion were frightened and returned home by a different route.

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30 June 2010 June Lake, Mono County, California Class B #27966

Possible howl heard by three family members while on vacation at June Lake

The witness and family were staying in a cabin backing to forest and granite cliffs near June Lake. Late at night they went onto the deck and heard a distant loud, deep howl lasting under a minute. About 10-15 minutes later, while the witness was showering, the rest of the family heard the same type of sound three more times from inside the cabin with windows open. The witness, familiar with local wildlife sounds, felt the vocalization was louder and deeper than any known animal.

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May 2010 Yreka, Siskiyou County, California Class A #27819

Three brothers have multiple observations west of Yreka [Includes audio of knocking]

On May 12 around 4pm, the witness was hiking back to base camp with two relatives when he saw a large upright hair-covered figure dart between trees on a steep slope about 30 yards away. He watched it cover 10-15 yards uphill in seconds without bobbing before it disappeared behind trees. His companions did not see the figure, and the party returned to camp without further incident before leaving the area that evening.

Partial sighting
4 April 2010 Orleans, Siskiyou County, California Class A #27609

Daughter and Mother both observe a large dark creature in the Klamath River bottom

While driving north on the highway, the witness and a companion saw a large dark hairy biped moving quickly from under a bridge toward the highway embankment. The witness watched for about 30 to 45 seconds as it took large steps with long arms swinging before reaching bushes by the road. They did not stop out of fear, and the companion reported only a very brief glimpse of a tall dark figure.

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2010–2011 Casadero, Sonoma County, California #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2018/04/22/sc-ep-426-i-had-to-slam-on-my-brakes

Sasquatch sighting near Casadero, California (2010)

The witness was living on a church retreat property and clearing fallen redwood limbs in the morning. He looked up from the ground to see a tall, rusty-brown, shaggy-haired figure standing on a mound only a few feet away looking down at him. He avoided further contact, walked back to his cabin, and later concluded unusual bird-like whistles were the group communicating. He never saw the figure or heard those sounds again.

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January 2010 Tehachapi, Kern County, California Class B #27844

Two young men hiking outside Tehachapi come across possible tracks

While hiking to search for lost sunglasses, the witness noticed a large human-like barefoot track. The companion later viewed the track and estimated the maker would be at least seven feet tall and the track a few days old. The pair kept watch while returning to the car, and snow fell after they reached home.

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29 August 2009 Trinity Center, Trinity County, California Class B #27327

Wilderness campers have an unknown visitor in the Trinity Alps of Northern California

The witness was lying awake in a tent at a remote lake camp around 1:30 a.m. while three companions slept. He heard footsteps circling camp, smelled a strong animal odor, and saw a large shadowy figure lift his backpack above the tent and appear to try to open it. After he yelled, the figure dropped the pack onto the tent and left camp on foot as the others woke and heard its retreat.

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11 July 2009 Silver Fork, El Dorado County, California Class A #26258

Nightime sighting by a couple along a main highway between South Lake Tahoe and Placerville

A couple driving toward Sacramento on Highway 50 at night saw a tall hairy figure standing in a pullout on the north side of the road. The figure was illuminated by high beams from about 20 to 30 feet away and appeared to be watching traffic. The viewing lasted only a few seconds at highway speed, and both occupants described a very large, thick, dark brown to black figure.

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1 July 2009 Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino County, California Class B #56754

Sighting in Deep Creek Wilderness, near Lake Arrrowhead

In summer 2009 near Deep Creek by Lake Arrowhead, California, the witness reported seeing a very tall figure standing on a large boulder about a mile away. Companions with the witness also saw it but thought it was a person, and the witness remained unsure what was seen. A photo was taken from a great distance but was too blurry to show detail or scale.

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3 June 2009 Medford, Siskiyou County, California Class A #26116

Man has close encounter near Oregon border

The witness went with two companions to a river area to swim and fish and wandered a short distance away. After hearing thumping, the witness saw a tall hairy figure on a hill partially concealed by brush and a boulder looking down. They observed each other for about a minute before the witness fled to the car and drove home with the companions.

Partial sighting
16 February 2009 Tehachapi, Kern County, California Class B #25492

Young man and his Aunt & Uncle observe large tracks just below their horse pasture in Tehachapi (w/photos)

A relative found large tracks behind a horse pasture two days after a snowstorm, and the witness followed them about half a mile toward ponds, then photographed and measured them. The tracks were reported as having a 52-inch stride, toe indications and hair-like lines, with one track 17 inches long. Warm rain washed the tracks away before an investigator could view them in person.

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October 2008 Crescent City, Del Norte County, California Class B #24929

Husband and wife have a possible encounter in a KOA campground north of Crescent City

A couple camping on an isolated site finished dinner and sat by a campfire when the wife felt watched and fearful. The husband searched with lights and briefly saw movement in the trees about 30 feet away, including what looked like a large dark lower leg. While inside the trailer the wife heard two to three whooping sounds from that wooded area.

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29 September 2008 Kernville, Tulare County, California Class B #24877

Deer hunter comes across possible sasquatch tracks (w/ cell phone photo of one track)

The witness camped alone on a mountain ridge during deer season. Late in the evening he heard a single loud guttural pop-like sound nearby that he took as an animal warning. The next morning he found very large human-like footprints and followed them about 75 yards through a saddle before resuming hunting. He photographed the first print with a cell phone.

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