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20 March 2013 Marengo, Morrow County, Ohio Class B #40580

Possible daylight sighting by a homeowner from her window near Marengo

The witness was in the kitchen in the morning and looked out a window toward the woods to check why the dogs were barking. From about 500 feet away, the witness saw the upper half of a large dark upright figure moving south along the treeline behind a knoll. The figure had a large head with no visible snout and large swinging arms, and was estimated at eight to nine feet tall. It did not react to the barking dogs and continued on its way.

Partial sighting
16 March 2013 Jamestown, Greene County, Ohio Class B #40619

Possible daylight sighting while walking a dog on a bikeway near Jamestown

The witness was walking a puppy along a bikeway when the dog began barking. Ahead, the witness saw a very large dark hairy biped walking along the path shoulder for several seconds before it crossed the path and descended into a wooded gully. The witness left and returned about an hour later with another dog and found and photographed a large footprint where the creature had walked.

Full-body sightingTracks
14 March 2013 Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio Class B #40360

Possible daylight sighting along I-90 near Geneva

The witness was driving east in a work van when they saw a tall, brownish-grey upright figure walking just inside a woodline about 100 yards from the road. The figure moved east then turned south toward the river and was seen between trees for about 10 seconds. Other drivers behind the witness also slowed, which the witness thought was to look at the same thing.

Full-body sighting
January 2013 Nashville, Holmes County, Ohio Class B #38835

Possible footprints found in the snow on a farm near Nashville

While deer hunting, the witness walked through a field and found odd tracks in deep snow. He knelt for a closer look and noted they had human-like toes. He photographed the tracks, which headed north across his property and were estimated to be at least thirteen inches long.

Tracks
1 January 2013 Milen, Erie County, Ohio Class B #38725

Possible footprints found by a tree trimming crew on a road near Norwalk

A tree-trimming crew reported finding a line of large human-like footprints in snow where their truck got stuck on an icy back road. The prints reportedly came out of the woods onto the road and continued about 160 feet with a long even stride. The witnesses photographed the prints, which had been plowed away by the time an investigator later visited the site.

Tracks
11 November 2012 Scio, Harrison County, Ohio Class A #37793

Family reports several encounters over several months on the outskirts of Scio

Late at night the witness took a puppy on a leash toward the woodline behind the house and heard shuffling in the brush. A very tall, very wide dark figure stood up nearby, showing a lighter chest or stomach area in the moonlight. The witness screamed and ran inside, after which relatives went out with a light and reported seeing a large two-legged shadow run up the brushy hill and disappear while staying just out of sight.

Partial sightingSilhouetteFootsteps
November 2012 Leetonia, Columbiana County, Ohio Class B #37656

Possible Thanksgiving Day road crossing on Hwy. 11 near Leetonia

The witness was driving south on Route 11 in daylight when he saw a tall brown bipedal figure crossing the road ahead from the median. The figure took a few long, smooth upright strides over a guardrail and disappeared into the woods near a small overpass over water. The witness said it did not move like a deer and was not a deer or bear.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
November 2012 West Union, Adams County, Ohio Class A #37259

ATV rider is followed on private property near West Union

The witness was riding an ATV uphill with a young relative when a loud thumping sound prompted a look behind. The witness saw a very tall, hairy, human-like creature chasing them while carrying a small log. The witness accelerated into and across a grass field, and as they were leaving the field the creature threw the log toward them but missed. The log was gone when the witness returned the next day.

Full-body sightingUnidentified soundObject throwing
25 July 2012 Caesar Creek State Park, Warren County, Ohio Class B #40163

20 miles SE of Dayton: Fishing couple stalked by a sasquatch at Caesar Creek State Park

Two people had been fishing at Caesar Creek Lake and were packing up after sundown when a growling/hissing sound came from the treeline. They shone a flashlight into the woods and saw green eyes, heard trees and brush thrashing as something moved, and smelled a strong scat-like stench. After watching about five minutes they gathered gear and walked back to the parking area feeling watched.

EyeshineGrowlOdorMovement only
28 June 2012 Nashville, Holmes County, Ohio Class A #36830

Multiple witnesses watch figure cross road near Nashville, Ohio

Three occupants of a car driving at night watched something emerge from a wooded area and cross the road ahead of them. The figure finished crossing on the south side, turned to look at their car as they passed, then went up a steep bank into woods with apparent ease. The witnesses noted its height and color in their headlights, and reported that a car ahead also slowed as if seeing the same thing.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
21 June 2012 Nashville, Holmes County, Ohio Class A #39360

Late night road crossing on SR 39 west of Nashville

The witness was driving east late at night when a tall, dark, hairy figure crossed the road in a few strides. After slowing and stopping, the witness watched it from behind as it walked up a bank toward the treeline, swinging an arm and showing shiny hair over its whole body. Frightened it might turn, the witness drove away and later learned others had reported similar sightings at the same farm.

Full-body sightingRoad crossing
3 March 2012 Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio Class B #34664

Fishermen describe nightime encounter at Clendening Lake near Buckeye Trail

Two people were fishing at night by a creek feeding into a lake when they heard loud man-like screams from several directions and distances. After one scream was mimicked and answered from farther away, they heard splashes and rocks landing in the water around them. They put out their fire, shouted a warning, then retreated to their truck as another rock landed nearby and left.

ScreamRock throwingFootsteps
March 2012 Austintown/Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio Class B #40715

Possible daylight sighting by a passenger traveling along I-80 over the Meander Creek Reservoir

While riding as a passenger across a bridge over the reservoir on the way home, the witness saw a large hairy bipedal figure at the treeline near the bank. The figure was standing upright holding onto a tree and looking out over the water as the car passed. No other occupants in the vehicle saw it, and no other traces were noticed.

Full-body sighting
2012 Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio #gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/s21ek1F7DAcQLzyL6aiYyiliZpcaZXqQhOSCNuCR9Tc

Sasquatch sighting near Youngstown, Ohio (2012)

The witness was riding as a passenger across a reservoir bridge when birds drew attention to the opposite tree line. She saw a very large, broad, solid-colored figure holding a tree that turned its whole body. She ruled out a bear due to lack of muzzle and head shape, and later found other reports from the same area.

Full-body sighting
September 2011 East Canton, Stark County, Ohio Class A #42745

Strange occurrences outside a home lead to a daylight sighting by a father and son near East Canton

After hearing growls on two prior nights, the witness went with his son on a Friday afternoon to explore the tree line, field, and creeks southeast of the house. During the outing they noticed movement, a foul odor of rotten eggs and flesh, and then watched a large hairy biped standing about 100 feet away swaying and staring toward them. They left without running and heard two loud tree knocks after reaching the yard.

Full-body sightingMovement onlyOdorWood knockAnimal behaviour
29 August 2011 Ewing/logan, Hocking County, Ohio Class A #30622

A bigfoot caught staring at a lady with her puppies in Hocking Hills

Near dusk the witness was outside with puppies when she heard whistles and her dog reacted to a rustle in the forest. She looked up and saw a tall, very dark hairy creature holding down a branch, which then released the branch and stepped back into the trees. After her roommate came outside, both heard trees being moved nearby.

Full-body sightingWhistleMovement only
17 August 2011 Mogadore, Portage County, Ohio Class B #31246

Possible nightime encounter while fishing at Mogadore Reservoir

Two companions were night fishing at a reservoir when they heard tree knocks and unfamiliar calls that seemed to get closer. They decided to leave and found one of two large catfish missing from the back of the truck, then the companion was struck in the chest by a small thrown rock. Frightened, they packed up and left quickly.

Wood knockVocalizationRock throwingProperty disturbanceMovement only
August 2011 Hillsoboro, Adams County, Ohio Class B #30369

Photo of a possible footprint taken by campers in the Fort Hill Area

The witness was hiking with two companions on a hill trail when they found a large human-like footprint in mud. Shortly after, they heard a loud crash like a tree or branch breaking and then heard something moving in dense brush alongside the trail, keeping pace as they walked. The follower stopped when they stopped and continued for several minutes before stopping. They never saw the source and photographed the track.

TracksFootstepsUnidentified sound
15 July 2011 Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio Class A #30035

Man describes his dusk sighting near Geneva

The witness had parked at the road to collect firewood and was returning to the truck when a large hairy bipedal creature crossed the road about 30 yards away and entered the woods. The witness drove to the crossing point and saw yellow eye reflection looking back from the woods before it disappeared and the witness left. An investigator later visited the site with the witness and documented the road and surroundings.

Full-body sightingRoad crossingEyeshine
June 2011 Peninsula, Summit County, Ohio Class A #31852

Daylight sighting behind a home in Cuyahoga National Park

The witness reported hearing crashing in a wooded ravine below the house on June 4, 2011 and then seeing a chest-high figure that stared for about a minute before descending out of view. No tracks were recovered because the witness avoided the ravine where the creature was thought to stay.

Partial sightingTree break