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Bigfoot sighting near Avery, California

16 Dec 1978 · Avery, California, United States

A witness in early teens staying at a cabin near Avery, California, heard something walking outside at night in December 1978, then found large five-toed tracks in the snow the next morning.

Facts

Reported as
Teenager has a nighttime close encounter and then sees tracks in the snow in Avery
Date
16 Dec 1978
Place
Avery, California, United States
Evidence
track
Point
38.204, -120.369
Light
night
Witness was
in bed
Witnesses
1
Duration
15 min
Described as
biped
Behaviour
walking
Sounds
footsteps
Animals
dogs reacted
In the account
dog barked or chased, dog present, family lore, felt fear, footprints found, leaped, long strides, near home, near water, reported years later, ridge or mountain, searched after, snow on ground, stepped over, told no one
Tracks
36 cm (14.0 in) long, 5 toes, stride 198 cm (78.0 in)
Account
firsthand
Sources
2 independent (5 listings)

Sources

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