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Bigfoot sighting near Decatur, Illinois

Jan 1980 · Decatur, Illinois, United States

A woman at a second-floor window in NW Decatur, Illinois, saw a large furred creature walk across her backyard at about 3 am; it stopped and looked up at her, then went downhill.

Facts

Reported as
Homeowner recalls night time sighting in NW Decatur
Date
Jan 1980
Place
Decatur, Illinois, United States
Evidence
visual
Point
39.873, -88.981
Time
about 03:00, night
Witness was
at home
Witnesses
1
Creatures
1
Duration
60 s
Described as
massive, grey hair
Behaviour
standing, walking, watching
Animals
dogs reacted
In the account
bare face, dog barked or chased, eyes seen, face seen, felt fear, food source nearby, full moon, human like face, livestock or pets nearby, looked at witness, near home, nothing found after, repeat location, reported years later, searched after, seen through window, silver or grey, thought person first, told no one, walked away calmly, witness froze
Account
firsthand
Sources
2 independent (5 listings)

Sources

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