Mid-America Bigfoot Research Center

IBS Report #: 2213

Location: CHENANGO county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 1

Latitude: +042˚ 25' N
Longitude: 075˚ 23' W
Day: M
Month: M
Year: M
Time: M
Elevation: 1030

Data Source: TR 44 FEB 95
Credibility: 3
Locality: MOUNT UPTON
Researcher: HENRY FRANZONI
Witness: LADY

Sighting Type: 1
Summary: WAMPUS CAT DROPS ON CAR, HUNG ON TO AS CRASHED

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* Feb 95, TR#44 INTERNET computer report, credit to Henry Franzoni. He said that a lady in Mount Upton was attacked by Wampus Cat a few weeks back, as he read in paper. She had been driving when the creature dropped on top of car, causing her to crash into a tree. Hairy hands clung to both sides of car roof, fingers in windows, and hairy legs and feet hanging off back of car.
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IBS Report #: 2721

Location: HAYWOOD county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 1

Latitude: +035˚ 43' N
Longitude: 083˚ 00' W
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Month: AUG
Year: 1996
Time: 5PM
Elevation: 2392

Data Source: TR 62 OCT 96
Credibility: 3
Locality: Rathbone
Researcher: Bill Brann
Witness: HUNTER

Sighting Type: 1
Summary: TURKEY HUNTER SEES 7 FT BF, 15-16 IN TRACKS

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TR 62 OCT *96 Bill Brann, 11/10/96.. Just recently heard of a sighting in that area (Rathbone, NY, August 1996),that took place three weeks ago. I didn't have the exact date at this time. It seems a turkey hunter was leaving the woods around 5:00 PM, when he saw a 7 foot tall hairy, two legged creature. Later that evening a second person saw the creature. next day he returned to the location and found five-toed tracks approximately 15-16 inches long. With a bulge near the big toe, perhaps large calluses or bunions. Prints seem to be the same as the ones in the photo I sent earlier this year. I'm waiting at this hour for more details regarding these sightings. The photographs were taken recently while we were filming the documentary on Oct. 14th, 1996. Nellie Ferry, Kelly Fuller and myself, near the location where multiple footprints were found 14 months earlier.
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IBS Report #: 904

Location: JEFFERSON county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 1

Latitude: +043˚ 44' N
Longitude: 076˚ 08' W
Day: 30
Month: SEPT
Year: 1818
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Data Source: TR86
Credibility: 1
Locality: Ellisburgh
Researcher: Howard Koval
Witness: EXTER WATCHMAN

Sighting Type: 1
Summary: WILD MAN SEEN

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NY JEFFERSON 1818 TR#86 43 44N 76 08W * 6 Sept. 1818/Ellisburgh, NY/`Gentleman'/Saw hairy `animal' which ran away (see ch.1)/Exeter Watchman 22 Sept. 1818, located by Howard Koval, NJ. In Chapter One, P. 17, is a copy of the account: Sacket's Harbor (N.Y.) Sept. 6 ANOTHER WONDER Report says, that in the vicinity of Ellisburgh, was seen on the 30th Ult. by a gentleman of unquestionable veracity, an animal resembling the Wild Man of the Woods. It is stated that he came from the woods within a few rods of this gentleman - that he stood and looked at him and then took his flight in a direction which gave a perfect view of him for some time. He is described as bending forward when running - hairy, and the heel of the foot narrow, spreading at the toes. Hundreds of persons have been in pursuit for several days, but nothing further is heard or seen of him. The frequent and positive manner in which this story comes, induces us to believe it. We wish not to impeach the veracity of this highly favored gentleman - yet, It is proper that such naturally improbable accounts should be established by the mouth, of at least two direct eyewitnesses to entitle them to credit.
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IBS Report #: 3355

Location: JEFFERSON county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 1

Latitude: +043˚ 44' N
Longitude: 076˚ 08' W
Day: 6
Month: SEPT
Year: 1818
Time:
Elevation: 328

Data Source: TR 86 APR 1999 Exeter Watchman
Credibility: 3
Locality: Ellisburgh
Researcher: Howard Koval
Witness: Gentleman

Sighting Type: 1
Summary: WILDMAN OF THE WOODS SEEN

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TR 86 APR 1999 * 6 Sept. 1818/Ellisburgh, NY/`Gentleman'/Saw hairy `animal' which ran away (see ch.1)/Exeter Watchman 22 Sept. 1818, located by Howard Koval, NJ. In Chapter One, P. 17, is a copy of the account: Sacket's Harbor (N.Y.) Sept. 6 ANOTHER WONDER Report says, that in the vicinity of Ellisburgh, was seen on the 30th Ult. by a gentleman of unquestionable veracity, an animal resembling the Wild Man of the Woods. It is stated that he came from the woods within a few rods of this gentleman - that he stood and looked at him and then took his flight in a direction which gave a perfect view of him for some time. He is described as bending forward when running - hairy, and the heel of the foot narrow, spreading at the toes. Hundreds of persons have been in pursuit for several days, but nothing further is heard or seen of him. The frequent and positive manner in which this story comes, induces us to believe it. We wish not to impeach the veracity of this highly favored gentleman - yet, It is proper that such naturally improbable accounts should be established by the mouth, of at least two direct eyewitnesses to entitle them to credit.
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IBS Report #: 458

Location: JEFFERSON county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 1

Latitude: +044˚ 07' N
Longitude: 076˚ 20' W
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Month: JAN
Year: 1975
Time:
Elevation: 253

Data Source: .“Bigfoot All Over The Country;” 1978; Marian T. Place,
Credibility: 3
Locality: Border of Lake Ontario and St Lawrence River (plot Cape Vincent),
Researcher: PLACE
Witness: Steve A Rich and Jerry Emerson;

Sighting Type: 1
Summary: BF 5 ft tall; swinging arms

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NY,Jefferson,44,07,76,20,d,Jan,1975,t,253,Place78,3, Sighting,Border of Lake Ontario and St Lawrence River (plot Cape Vincent), BF 5 ft tall; swinging arms, NW corner of New York; bordering on Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence River. Jefferson County. Jan 1975; Steve A Rich and Jerry Emerson; 11; saw hairy animal walking and swinging arms at forest edge. 5 feet tall; .“Bigfoot All Over The Country;” 1978; Marian T. Place,
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Precip: Watertown 2.3 2.2 2.0 2.5 2.7 2.3 2.2 2.9 3.1 2.8 3.0 2.7 30.7
Temp: Watertown 2.3 2.2 2.0 2.5 2.7 2.3 2.2 2.9 3.1 2.8 3.0 2.7 30.7
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IBS Report #: 459

Location: JEFFERSON county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 1

Latitude: +043˚ 58' N
Longitude: 075˚ 54' W
Day: 27
Month: JUN
Year: 1977
Time:
Elevation: 478

Data Source: article in Watertown Times, .“Bigfoot All Over The Country;” PLACE
Credibility: 2
Locality: NR WATERTOWN
Researcher: M. PLACE
Witness: WITNESS

Sighting Type: 1
Summary: BF ON On Railroad tracks, BF watches witnesses;14 in tracks found; 800 lbs

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NY,Jefferson,43,58,75,54,27,Jun,1977,t,478,Place78,3, Sighting,On Railroad tracks (article in Watertown Times), BF watches witnesses;14 in tracks found; 800 lbs, June 27; 1977; two men working on railroad track; Jefferson County; NY; saw large creature watching them from a distance. It went into woods; men found large 5 toed tracks. Next day again it happened; photographs taken of tracks; 14 in long 5 in wide; impressed two in in gravelly slope of roadside. Estimated 800 pounds by soils technician. Article in Watertown Times. .“Bigfoot All Over The Country;” 1978; Marian T. Place,
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Precip: WATERTOWN 2.3 2.2 2.0 2.5 2.7 2.3 2.2 2.9 3.1 2.8 3.0 2.7 30.7
Temp: WATERTOWN 18.0 19.4 30.9 43.2 54.1 62.8 68.5 66.7 59.2 48.4 37.8 24.3 44.2
Sun: Sun and Moon Data for One Day The following information is provided for (longitude W75.9, latitude N44.0): Monday 27 June 1977 Universal Time SUN Begin civil twilight 08:46 Sunrise 09:23 Sun transit 17:07 Sunset 00:50 on following day End civil twilight 01:27 on following day MOON Moonrise 19:44 on preceding day Moon transit 01:08 Moonset 06:25 Moonrise 20:56 Moonset 07:10 on following day Phase of the Moon on 27 June: waxing gibbous with 81% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated. First quarter Moon on 24 June 1977 at 12:44 Universal Time.
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IBS Report #: 2696

Location: STUBEN county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 1

Latitude: +042˚ 08' N
Longitude: 077˚ 03' W
Day: 4
Month: SEPT
Year: 1996
Time:
Elevation: 932

Data Source: TR 61 SEPT 96
Credibility: 3
Locality: NR CORNING
Researcher: Bill Brann
Witness: GIRL

Sighting Type: 1
Summary: YOUNG GIRL ON BIKE SEES GORILLA, TRACK IN FIRE ASHES

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TR 61 SEPT 96 * Bill Brann, 2 Mt. View Dr., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 (investigator, wrote book on NY Bigfoot (write for). On Sept. 4th, I did hear of a sighting near Corning, NY. A young, 7 seven year old girl was riding her bike along a dirt country road where she claimed a big gorilla crossed in front of her. Her grandfather told her, "no, you seen a bear." "But Grandpa, I know what a bear looks like. It had no hair on it's face, and walked like a man." On the 29th of August a partial footprint was found in the ashes of a campfire of the night before. Witnesses claim whatever made the impression, stepped down and withdrew his foot before it left toe impressions. The print was like the castings I sent you earlier this )'ear.
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Precip: CORNING 1.9 1.8 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.8 3.7 3.2 2.8 2.5 2.3 34.9
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IBS Report #: 2530

Location: SULLIVAN county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 2

Latitude: +041˚ 25' N
Longitude: 074˚ 53' W
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Month: MAY
Year: 1995
Time:
Elevation: 663

Data Source: TR 56 APRIL 96
Credibility: 3
Locality: 10 SE Narrowsburg
Researcher: CRC
Witness: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CREW

Sighting Type: 2
Summary: BF TRACKS, TRUCK DOOR RIPPED OFF

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TR 56 APRIL 96 * In May, 1995, a crew was installing electrical equipment ten miles SE of Narrowsburg, NY, in the Delaware River Valley. The service truck broke down and the crew had to walk out. The next day when they returned, the truck door had been ripped off, stuff was strewn around up to 500 feet away amid strange human-like tracks. been stories from years ago.
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Precip: NARROWSBURG 4SE 2.8 2.5 3.0 3.7 4.2 3.8 3.5 3.9 3.5 3.0 3.7 3.2 41.0
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IBS Report #: 2510

Location: WARREN county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 2

Latitude: +043˚ 42' N
Longitude: 074˚ 11' W
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Year: 1986
Time:
Elevation: 3314

Data Source: TR 55 MAR 96
Credibility: 3
Locality: BULLHEAD MTN
Researcher: Bill Brann
Witness: POLICE OFFICER

Sighting Type: 2
Summary: 17-18 IN TRACKS

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* Bill Brann, 25 Feb. 96. "Got a phone call the other day from an anonymous police officer who hunts and fishes the Adirondacks. He claims while camping w1th fellow officers, they found five-toed human like prints. About 17-18 inches .long, 7 inches wide at the toes. The stride varying between ~-5 feet. In the vicinity of Bullhead Mountain in ]986." Bill also submitted a hair sample from the Ferry Case, Aug. 7, 1995...see photocopy earlier.
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IBS Report #: 593

Location: WASHINGTON county, NY. UNITED STATES

Sighting Type: 2

Latitude: +043˚ 33' N
Longitude: 073˚ 23' W
Day: 4
Month: JUL
Year: 1997
Time:
Elevation: 125

Data Source: TR72
Credibility: 2
Locality: Skene Mountain
Researcher: Bill Brann
Witness: 3 HIKERS

Sighting Type: 2
Summary: 13 IN TRACKS, 8 FT BEDDING IMPRESSION

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NY WASHINGTON 1997 TR#72 * Bill Brann,10/25/97. The incident took place on July 4, 1997 on the west side of Skene Mountain in Whitehall, NY. Three hikers on the date I mentioned noted 6 X 13 inch tracks with a four foot stride. After following the prints for approximately 15 minutes they noted just off the left side of the trail a deep body impression in the tall grass. Greg Colm who is 6 feet tall laid down in a fetal position beside the impression. He was dwarfed in comparison. Whatever had laid there earlier was probably more than three times the body girth of Greg. He reported his finding to me but it wasn’t three days later that George Sands and I were able to go to the location with Greg and his father. Before we were able to reach the location a heavy rain prevailed keeping us from making any castings of the five toed prints. But I was able to get the overall body measurements. What had lain in the grass was nearly 8 foot tall. I’m not sure if you print the photo I enclosed if you’ll be able to distinguish the massive muscle structure that had laid there. In photo two, pictured with me is Greg Colm and his father Claus, both I found to be reliable and extremely helpful. Claus Colm is a respected businessman. Just a footnote, in the book Monsters of the Northwoods the Skene Country Club received lots of publicity due to the sighting of Bigfoot by the club’s owner Clifford Sparks. Skene Mountain is directly across the road from the country club (golf course).
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Precip: WHITEHALL 2.7 2.5 2.9 3.1 3.4 3.2 3.5 3.6 3.4 3.1 3.3 3.0 37.7
Temp: WHITEHALL 19.4 21.6 33.1 46.4 59.0 67.6 72.5 69.8 61.3 50.0 39.0 25.7 47.1
Sun: Sun and Moon Data for One Day The following information is provided for (longitude W73.4, latitude N43.5): Monday 14 July 1997 Universal Time SUN Begin civil twilight 08:51 Sunrise 09:25 Sun transit 16:59 Sunset 00:33 on following day End civil twilight 01:08 on following day MOON Moonrise 18:01 on preceding day Moonset 05:07 Moonrise 19:01 Moon transit 00:24 on following day Moonset 05:41 on following day Phase of the Moon on 14 July: waxing gibbous with 65% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated. First quarter Moon on 12 July 1997 at 21:44 Universal Time.
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