Minnesota Daytime Sighting

The usual trip down the road turned into an exciting experience for one person on the afternoon of April 26th, 2018.

They had just passed Olson Road driving north on MN Hwy 73, cresting a small hill when they saw it. About 125 yards ahead of them, there appeared to be a large brown animal sitting on the side of the road. As the vehicle approached within 60 yards, it turned and looked at him, then pushed itself to into a bipedal position and crossed the road. Getting across the highway in three large steps, it disappeared into the swampy area on the other side of the road. 

The witness stopped the vehicle and got out. He could see the grass all patted down where something large had been and the imprint where it had pushed off. However, due to the melting snow, the ground was too wet for distinct prints. The witness was unable to find any hairs left behind and did not look for scat.

Being a hunter, he had observed bears in the past and he noticed that the hair on this creature was not like a bear's coat. The hair was 4 to 6 inches long and was matted, dull looking instead of smooth and shiny like a bear's. He had also noticed the very long legs and how the arms swung with the hands down to the knees. The creature had a flat face; there was no snout. There was a round type head and no noticeable neck. The witness estimated the height while standing at around 7 to 8 feet tall; weight at around 350 lbs. with maybe a 60 in the chest.

The other thing he noticed was the smell. It was nothing like any bear. This was the foulest, most rancid body odor he had ever imagined. When he returned a half hour later with his daughter to show her where he had seen the creature, the odor still lingered.

In this area, there is plenty of water available, including a stream. The terrain is wooded with areas of swampy ground.  In addition to a large variety of berries, there are deer, moose, and small game. There are also coyotes, wolves, and bears reported in the area.

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This Post By TCC Team Member Nancy Marietta. Nancy has had a lifelong interest in the paranormal and cryptids. Nancy is also a published author and her book, The Price of war, has been met with great reviews.

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