Bigfoot sighting in Happy Camp, California

1886 · Happy Camp, California, United States

In 1886 near Happy Camp, California, a hunter reported seeing a roughly seven-foot long-haired creature about 150 yards away; he aimed his gun but did not shoot.

Facts

Reported as

1886 - The Hermit of the Siskiyous, Happy Camp, California....

Date

1886

Place

Happy Camp, California, United States

Point

41.815, -123.384

Located within

6.3 km

Witness was

hunting

Witnesses

1

Creatures

1

Distance

137 m (450 ft)

Height

2.1 m (7 ft)

Described as

long length

Behaviour

standing, vocalizing, walking

In the account

firearm present, food source nearby, hunting season, very tall

Account

news report

Sources

1 independent

Sources

• Bigfoot EncountersRead the report

Nearby sightings

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• Couple hear screams, whistles, and something running near themAug 1970 · 0 km
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