SANJAY R SINGHAL, RA · 2017-08-12 · poplar forest; it was still quite navigable, but one made...

SANJAY R SINGHAL, RA

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FIELD REPORT 08.12.2017c

Location: Price County, Wisconsin

Date: Saturday, 12 August, 2017

Time: Approximately 0100pm to 1100pm, CT

Weather: Sunny and warm; quite humid, no wind 1

Present : Myself, Kevin Malek, Jennifer Malek, Don Young, and Tex Avery*

Sanjay’s Note: Certain aspects of this report may be more subjective in their perspective, pertinent to the

presence of EC at this location; the reader’s gracious indulgence is requested. Not all of these phenomena are

understood, yet are reported nonetheless as an integral and vital portion of my own investigations.

Sanjay’s Note: Further aspects of this Report may be considered even more unusual in both their subjectivity

and their topic; however, many of these were substantiated by others. The reader may notice, within this

Report, certain passages and/or narratives outside my standard presentation of documented behaviours; while

these are wildly removed from the objective they are, nonetheless, an accurate depiction of my impressions.

Items Noted:

On Saturday, 12 August 2017, I was invited by the Northern Wisconsin Paranormal Society (“NWPS”)2 to

participate in an overnight investigation in Price County, Wisconsin, hosted by Mr Don Young.3 Accordingly, I

arrived at Mr Young’s residence at approximately 1200pm; the NWPS team, Kevin Malek, Jennifer Malek, and

Tex Avery*, arrived soon after.

We then followed Don out to the campsite; it was quite remote, located in a clearing along an overgrown

vehicle-access road, surrounded by heavy woods on all sides with a rolling terrain. I pulled into the clearing

behind the others; as I parked my car, I heard sounds of movement in the brush just outside;4 there was a loud

rustling and a crackling of branches. I peered intently into the forest; I had a brief, thrilling observation

of…something…suddenly moving away and crouching down into the tall grasses.5

We were not alone.6

1Weather Underground Author(s). Phillips, Wisconsin: Weather History for KPBH August 2017. Weather Underground.

https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KPBH/2017/8/12/DailyHistory.html?req_city=Phillips&req_state=WI&req_statename

=Wisconsin&reqdb.zip=54555&reqdb.magic=1&reqdb.wmo=99999. 2017. Web. Accessed 5 November 2017. 2 NWPS Author(s). Northern Wisconsin Paranormal Society. Northern Wisconsin Paranormal Society.

http://northernwiparanorm.wixsite.com/nwps. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 14 January 2018. 3 Matthew Moneymaker. BFRO Investigator Obtains First Thermal Footage (very brief) Outside Phillips. Bigfoot Field Researchers’

Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/gdb/show_report.asp?id=24265. 26 July 2008. Web. Accessed 14 January 2018. Don Young is

an experienced researcher and investigator working primarily in the Lugerville area. 4 Eric Lester. Resident Reports Numerous Incidents in his Neighbourhood outside Allen, near Borders of Indiana, Michigan, and

Ohio. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=15187. 13 July 2006. Web.

Accessed 30 October 2014. Movement in the brush is a common feature of EC encounters. 5 BFRO Author(s). Witnesses in Van Catch Brief Glimpse of Bipaedal Figure Walking along Road near Louisa. Bigfoot Field

Researchers’’ Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=7294. 31 March 2003. Web. Accessed 8 September

2015. Brief glimpses of movement are commonly reported, pertinent to EC sightings. 6 Paul Schnabel. Possible Vocalisations Heard by Deer Hunter in the Chequamegon National Forest. Bigfoot Field Researchers’

Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=11026. 24 March 2005. Web. Accessed 25 September 2014. The

realisation that one is not alone in the woods can be overwhelming; at other times thrilling. Needless to say, it is far from dull



Something…knew we had arrived…! 7

After arranging our vehicles, we set off to explore a nearby wetland, where Don had documented and observed

multiple phenomena; as we walked along the vehicle-access road, I had a strong impression we were

surrounded, on all sides, by EC.8 9 I was neither frightened nor alarmed; however, I recall mentioning this to

the others, who agreed the site was quite active, and with which Don concurred.

“I hate to say this,” I said to the others, “But, I don’t think we’re alone, out here.” 10

“We’re not,” Don agreed.

The woods were utterly quiet; I heard a few birds calling in the trees and then, suddenly, silence. 11 12 13

“Oh, my god!” I exclaimed, “Do you smell that?”

A strong, pungent odour, suggestive of faecal matter, suddenly appeared; it was awful. 14

And then, just as quickly, it disappeared. 15

“If I didn’t know better,” I said, “I’d say that was an EC.”

“It probably was,” Don agreed.

Oh, yay!

The odour returned briefly, and then disappeared again; it was really most…curious. 16 17

7 Frank Gault. 1987 Encounter in Mountain Ranch, Calaveras County, California; Unearthly Scream Rattles Nerves. Bigfoot

Encounters. http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/calaverascntyCA87.htm. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 6 August 2017.

Accounts of EC being aware of the presence of humans in the forest, are often troubling and sometimes frightening. 8 Scott Carpenter. Bigfoot in the Background? The Bigfoot Field Journal. http://bf-field-journal.blogspot.com/2013/08/bigfoot-in-

background.html. 1 August 2013. Web. Accessed 11 October 2014. The feeling of being surrounded, especially in the woods, is

also not uncommon, pertinent to EC encounters or presence in the area. 9 EC, in this context, stands for ‘Elder Children’, as usual. 10 Ibid, Schnabel. Possible Vocalisations Heard by Deer Hunter in the Chequamegon National Forest. 11 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). Silent Woods. The Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/archive.php?ac=t&forumid=125336&date=02-24-2010&t=2120282-1. 24 February 2010. Web.

Accessed 5 August 2014. The utter stillness and quiet of the woods has been observed, and commented upon, several times, by

several persons; it is not uncommon in conjunction with reported sightings and/or encounters. 12 Rebecca F Coulter. An Educator’s Guide to the Language of Birds. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

http://www.sbnature.org/content/663/file/BirdLanguage.pdf. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 21 September 2015. Birds are often

reported announcing the presence of intruders in the forest, human or otherwise. 13 In hindsight, it is reasonable to suggest that these calls were made by EC, as I do not recall hearing any birds after this. If so, this

may be considered a communication announcing our presence in the forest. It must be remembered that only Don Young had spent

any considerable time at this site; he does not usually bring guests. 14 Chris Laursen. The Smell of Sasquatch. PSICAN: Paranormal Studies & Investigations Canada.

http://psican.org/alpha/index.php?/20080830112/Cryptozoology/The-Smell-Of-Sasquatch.html. 2014. Web. Accessed 10 August

2014. A foul, unpleasant odour is commonly reported pertinent to the immediate presence of EC. 15 Dr WH Fahrenbach. Sasquatch Smell/Aroma/Odour/Scent. Bigfoot Encounters.

http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/smell.htm. 1997. Web. Accessed 3 August 2014. 16 Ibid, Laursen. 17 Ibid, Fahrenbach.



These photographs present views of the remarkable branch assemblies constructed over and above the trail

leading from the vehicle-access road into the wetland area; notice, in each image, the use of American Beech

(Fagus grandifolia) only.18 No variety of component species or bark colour/texture is present.19 In the second

image, notice the ‘X’ configuration created by two arched-branch components crossing overhead; a similar

feature may be observed in the third image. In the fourth image, notice the remarkable, beautiful interweaving

of various sizes and thicknesses of branch components, suspended at eye-level.

We continued walking, turning off the vehicle-access road onto a narrow, heavily overgrown trail through a

poplar forest; it was still quite navigable, but one made one’s way carefully. As we progressed through the

forest, I began to have a strong impression of being watched, there was a sense of curiosity, and interest, in our

group and in our activities. 20

18 Carl H Tubbs and David R Houston. American Beech (Fagus grandifolia). USDA Forest Service Sylvics Manual Volume Two.

http://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_2/fagus/grandifolia.htm. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 3 August 2014. 19 As defined by Sanjay R Singhal, the four (4) features which define a branch assembly are as follows: clear, present interweaving of

components; multiplicity of component species; multiplicity of component sizes; and visually contrasting component species colours,

bark, and textures. To this may be added the application of long, slender components supporting large, heavier ones, and/or the

stripping of leaves and twigs from the components, although these are not always observed. 20 Ronie Powell. Two Witnesses Recount a Close Daytime Encounter with a Very Curious Creature near Lebanon. Bigfoot Field

Researchers’ Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/gdb/show_report.asp?id=28005. 17 July 2010. Web. Accessed 14 August 2014.

There are a number of EC reports wherein the creature seems to be quite curious about the humans it has encountered.



These photographs present further views of the remarkable branch assemblies observed adjacent to and/or

above the trail leading to/from the wetland area; again, notice the use of a single component species (American

Beech) throughout, but with noticeably contrasting component thicknesses. 21 The first and second images

present close-ups of the graceful, arched-branch assembly, comprising at least three American Beech saplings

beautifully interwoven; the third and fourth images present views of the complex interweaving observed closer

to the ground. Notice, in the third image, what appears to be a star or asterisk configuration. A similar

construction is also visible in the second photograph, as well.

“I hate to say this,” I said, “But, I think we’re being watched.” 22 23 24

“We are,” Don replied.

21 Ibid, Tubbs and Houston. American Beech (Fagus grandifolia). 22 EB Titchener. The Feeling of Being Stared At. Science: Volume 8; pp 895-897. 1898. Scopaesthesia, sometimes referred to as the

Psychic Staring Effect, was first explored by Titchener in the 19th century. Further laboratory experiments to replicate this effect

appear to have failed. 23 Rupert Sheldrake. The Sense of Being Stared At: And Other Aspects of the Extended Mind. New York: Random House; 2013. 24 Dr Jeff Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. New York: Macmillan Publishers; 2007. Scopaesthesia has been reported

almost universally by EC investigators, researchers and enthusiasts. Meldrum describes it as a strongly subjective feeling, which

cannot be quantified…and I think he’s right.



These photographs present further views of the branch assemblies observed along the trail; again, notice the

complex and skillful use of interweaving to maintain and stabilise same. The fourth image presents a view

looking (roughly) north into the heavy, thick brush and foliage of the forest; this was taken as I began to realise

not only that we were being watched, but that we were not…alone.

We continued our way through the poplar forest; again, I noticed everything was utterly, eerily quiet. 25 There

was not a sound of anything, anywhere; even the wind seemed to have tapered off. Again, I felt neither afraid

nor alarmed; I was aware of Don’s familiarity with and ease in the woods. He was comfortable there, and this

helped to make me feel less anxious.

I observed a beautifully woven branch assembly, which spanned the trail just below head height, approximately

six feet above the ground (6ft, or 1.83m). It was composed of three arched branches, intertwined together; just

beyond, I observed another, smaller branch assembly at waist height. Curiously, in order to continue along the

trail, one had to duck and pass carefully beneath the assembly.

“Oh, look at this,” I said, happily, “Look how beautifully interwoven these branches are!”

I stopped to document the assembly with my camera, spending several minutes doing so.

25 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). Silent Woods.



I was vividly aware we were not alone; however, I made no direct, visual observation.26 27 Nonetheless, the

placement of the branch assemblies was unusual; I did not immediately comprehend them.

“Why…here?” I asked, aloud. “Why would you set up a branch assembly here, in the woods?”

“What do you mean, Sanjay?” someone asked.

“Well,” I said, “In my own experience, most branch assemblies are indications of travel, markers for passage,

directions to food or water, or even shelters, nests, etc. But, this assembly is clearly positioned over a trail used

primarily by humans. Why?” 28 29

I could recall only other assembly similar to this, which I had observed at Area D in November 2016; it had also

been constructed over a trail, but, in contrast, built sufficiently high to permit easy (human) passage. 30

“Most branch assemblies,” I continued, “Offer some clue regarding their purpose; they may not necessarily be

for us, but they are, at times, about us. This really does seem deliberate, but again, why…?” 31

I observed a smaller, waist-high assembly nearby, and was reminded of similar assemblies I had observed

elsewhere. Was this another example of an adult-child branch assembly grouping? 32 33

We continued through the woods; I observed a second, arched-branch assembly a few yards on, and then a

large, slanted-branch assembly just beyond. I noticed that, with mounting interest, all of the assemblies were

positioned over or immediately adjacent to the trail. 34 Even more oddly, they were all at or below head height;

one could not pass beneath them without ducking and stooping.

And then, it happened.

I had comprehended, for some time, we were not alone in the forest.

26 Ibid, Schnabel. Possible Vocalisations Heard by Deer Hunter in the Chequamegon National Forest. 27 Subsequent review and analysis of these photographs has revealed a curious anomaly, bearing a strong resemblance to a large,

simian-like face glaring at the camera. Oh, yay! Please refer to the Addendum for more information. 28 Sanjay R Singhal. Field Reports: Area D. Beyond The Forest. https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2017/12/17/field-

reports-area-d/. 17 December 2017. Web. Accessed 15 December 2018. Compare to the large, slanted-branch assembly adjacent to

the main trail at Area D, which I have documented on numerous investigations. 29 Ibid. Field Report 06.08.2013: Kelmarsh. Beyond The Forest. https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/field-

report-06-08-2013-kelmarsh/. 20 August 2015. Web. Accessed 15 January 2018. Adult/Child type branch assemblies were observed

at Salt Fork State Park in February 2014. 30 Ibid. Field Report 11.19.2015a: Area D. Beyond The Forest. https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/13/field-report-

11-19-2015a-area-d/. 13 April 2016. Web. Accessed 15 January 2018. The branch assembly at Area D may also be considered a

composite type, in contrast to my observation here. 31 Ibid. The Chisholm Assembly: Analysis and Followup. Beyond The Forest.

https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/01/the-chisholm-assembly-analysis-and-followup/. 1 August 2015. Web.

Accessed 15 January 2018. The suggestion that branch assemblies may be…about us…was first made in this analysis. 32 The relationship of “adult” and “child” branch assemblies was first realised at Area K; similar constructions have been observed at

Area D and at Salt Fork State Park. 33 Ibid, Singhal. Field Report 02.01.2014: Salt Fork State Park (with Addendum). Beyond The Forest.

https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/05/field-report-02-01-2014-salt-fork-state-park-with-addendum/. 5 September

2015. Web. Accessed 15 January 2018. 34 Based upon such placement, it is reasonable to suggest, in context, a marker for human travel through the forest, readily visible from

a close distance. The low height of the arched-branch assemblies necessitated stooping and ducking in order to access same; it was at

this point that I realised at least one EC was observing us at close range. Please refer to the Addendum for more information.



I also had become aware of another…presence…staying close to us on the trail. I stopped, and looked

carefully; just behind me, on my right, I observed a man, tall and slender, wearing a black-and-white buffalo-

plaid shirt and black jeans, with a black baseball cap. He had rolled up the sleeves; I do not recall his boots. 35

I recognised him; I knew him intimately, as deeply and as closely as my own brother.

He was….

“Oh, god,” I said. “Oh, god.”

Jennifer came up to me. “What is it, Sanjay?” she asked me.

“Joshua,” I said, “Is here; he is in the woods with us, he is on the trail with us now.”

“Yes,” she agreed, “I’ve realised that he was here, for quite a while.”

“Yes,” I replied, “He’s standing right…there.”

We both stopped, and looked at Josh; he was grinning from ear to ear.

“He’s so excited to be here,” I said, “Investigating with us, doing field work.”

But why now, Josh, I wanted to ask, and why…this place? What is here that is not a part of the places I have

wandered, where I have spoken your name in the clear darkness, and waited, for you to answer? 36

I realised the answer to my questions almost immediately; Josh’s presence here was God’s plan, not mine. I

reminded myself I needed to put my faith in God and His Will; He had spoken to me earlier. I remembered my

prayer that morning, and the answer He had given me, on the Lugerville Road. 37

“This is what we always wanted,” I told Jennifer. “This is God’s gift to us, God gave us this.” 38

It is difficult to describe fully, with words, my emotions at that moment.

A short time later, we emerged into the wetland, a wide, open space stretching to the north and west, a vast sea

of tall marsh grasses dotted with small saplings and clumps of thick, heavy brush; it was utterly quiet and

beautiful, in the sunlight. I had a strong impression of watchfulness, of observation, all around us; 39 I also

noticed it was extremely quiet. There was not a sound of anything, anywhere.40 At the edge of the brush,

adjacent to the trail, I observed a curiously fashioned, vertically oriented branch assembly.

35 Celia Green and Charles McCreery. Apparitions. London: Hamish Hamilton; 1975. In an apparitional experience, it is quite

common for the apparition to appear as a solid mass or figure; additionally, the experience of the apparition is primarily visual, in that

no other behaviours (auditory, olfactory, etc) are observed. 36 Joshua Paul ‘JP’ Smith died, suddenly and sadly, on 18 July 2015. He was, and remains, my closest friend. 37 On the Lugerville Road that morning, God spoke to me as I was driving. “You will understand,” He said, “Why I have brought you

here, very soon.” Shortly thereafter, Josh appeared to me in my vehicle, but even then I did not comprehend…. 38 Josh and I had discussed at considerable length the possibility of researching and investigating together; it was our dream to

purchase an Airstream, do it up, and travel across the country. Oh…boy. Oh…boy. 39 Ibid, Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. 40 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). Silent Woods.



I took several photographs in all directions, hoping to document any possible movement or shadows changing

positions. From the woods, I maintained a strong impression of…something…close by. 41 42

Approximately one hundred yards (100yd, or 91.44m) to the north, I observed signs of movement; I recall either

Don or Jennifer may have observed it first. Kevin attempted to film the movement; it was difficult to identify,

at that distance, and it was not possible to cross the marsh easily.

I observed what appeared to be a small-to-medium sized, brown-coloured animal. The animal seemed to be

playing about in the tall grasses, but remained there; it did not appear to stray. Through the zoom lens on my

camera, I video-filmed a multitude of small, white objects fluttering gracefully in the air. 43

“Does anyone else see those?” I asked. “I have no idea what those are!”

“Wait a minute,” Jennifer said, “I think there are also…two…animals…over there!”

We all peered intently; I observed only glimpses of the two animals. One appeared slightly darker than the

other, but I could not identify them.

“I’m getting an impression,” Jennifer said, “They are…wolf-like.”

A short time later we turned, and started back along the trail; again, I had a strong impression of being watched

as we progressed through the poplar forest.44 I also continued to realise Josh was with us; 45 it was a difficult

acceptance, and an emotional one. I prayed for guidance, as we walked; I was far from comfortable. 46

“Why here, God?” I asked. “Why now? What is Your purpose here, Lord?” 47

We returned to the campsite; upon entering the clearing both Jennifer and I immediately had a strong

impression the campsite had been visited during our absence; there was a lingering presence of EC in the air, an

atmosphere of watchfulness, of waiting, all around us. 48 49

41 Chris Bateman. Archaeologist Digs for Proof of Sasquatch. Union Democrat.

http://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=22545 [link no longer active] Reprinted BigfootEncounters.com:

http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/strain.htm. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 16 October 2014. The sense of a presence in

the woods, albeit unseen and unknown, is not uncommon to EC encounters. 42 CRM [sic]. Barry County, Missouri; Mineral Springs. Bigfoot Encounters.

http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/barrycountyMO.htm. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 12 October 2014. The feeling of

“something” being quite close is not uncommon to EC encounters, or reports thereof. 43 Further review of my video footage remains inconclusive; the small, white objects appear to be animate, but whether they are some

type of large, winged insect or small, white bird remains unknown. 44 Ibid, Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. 45 Ibid, Green and McCreery. Apparitions. 46 East Coast RIP Author(s). Infrasound. East Coast Research and Investigation of the Paranormal.

http://www.eastcoastrip.org/weather-and-the-paranormal/2017/1/22/infrasound. 1 October 2010. Web. Accessed 30 July 2017.

Physical and/or emotional discomfort pertinent to a paranormal encounter may be caused by infrasound effects, although this remains

extremely difficult to measure and/or diagnose. 47 The answer to this question is simple: I was presented with a gift. A precious, wonderful, amazing gift, the gift of time with my best

friend and colleague, which I had not had, while he was alive. How marvellous is the work of the Lord! 48 Ibid, Fahrenbach. Youths in Summer Camp have Noisy Nighttime Experience. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/gdb/show_report.asp?id=9868. 26 November 2004. Web. Accessed 20 August 2014. Accounts of EC coming

into campsites, or sneaking around tents at night, are quite commonly reported. 49 Ibid, Bateman.



The first photograph presents a view of the vast wetland area, looking (roughly) west-southwest; the second

photograph presents a view of the strange, fluttering cloud of white, animate objects. Although some further

analysis has been performed, these objects have not been identified.

“There are EC here,” I said to the group, “They are watching us; they are all around us.” 50

“Do you feel anything else, Sanjay?” someone asked me.

“Yes,” I answered, “I feel Josh is here with us, as well.”

Josh’s presence was unmistakeable, vivid, and clear; I observed him at the campsite, standing about and looking

upon all our activities. His countenance beamed with happiness and joy and I wished I might share his feelings

but it was extremely difficult for me to do so.

Sigh….

The NWPS team began setting up their tents and equipment, the latter of which there was a great deal; this was

all quite interesting, as I had never attended such an investigation before.51 The weather remained clear and

fine, although it was by now extremely hot and quite humid; there was still no breeze and the flies, mosquitoes,

and gnats were making a thorough nuisance of themselves.

Shortly thereafter, I walked down the lane a good distance.

I should not have gone alone.

I passed around a slight bend in the lane, to screen myself from the campsite and to give myself some additional

privacy (well, you know what I mean). While standing there, I realised I was looking over my shoulder….

….I was being watched. 52

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50 Ibid, Carpenter. Bigfoot in the Background? 51 The East Oxford Paranormal team’s investigation of the Cottage occurred one week later, on 19 August 2017. 52 Ibid, Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science.



I was not alone. 53

For a long, shuddering moment, I felt horribly exposed and vulnerable; 54 I was some distance from the

campsite, I did not have my mobile, and no one really knew where I was. I opened my mouth to call out to

someone, anyone, to let them know….

….and then, I stopped.

There was something in the woods, rather uncomfortably close to me. 55

I had a strong, clear impression of something large and dark, approaching me silently through the thick, heavy

foliage and yet, I seemed to hear its approach. It made no sound whatsoever and yet the air moved around it,

and was pushed forward, out of its way, as it came towards me and then it stopped, and it waited.

It waited, while I stood there, paralysed with a sudden, overwhelming fear. 56 57

And yet, somehow, I was not afraid.

I remained standing there (ahem); I was wildly curious to see what would happen next.

Click! Click! Click! Click! Click! Click!

A loud, sharp series of rapid clicks sounded in the brush! 58 59

Oh, my god!

I waited, breathlessly….

Click! Click! Click!

I heard several additional loud, sharp clicks in rapid-fire sequence; I was really most intrigued. Should I

explore the woods alone? Should I return, and collect someone to join me? 60

53 Ibid, Schnabel. Possible Vocalisations Heard by Deer Hunter in the Chequamegon National Forest. 54 Ibid, Carpenter. The “Loss of Innocence” Advice to Aspiring Bigfoot Researchers. The Bigfoot Field Journal. http://bf-field-

journal.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-loss-of-innocence-advice-to.html. 21 November 2012. Web. Accessed 26 June 2015. Similar

feelings, which cannot be completely classified as subjective, have been reported by other enthusiasts. 55 Ibid, CRM [sic]. Barry County, Missouri; Mineral Springs. 56 Oregon Bigfoot author(s). File #01615. Oregon Bigfoot. http://www.oregonbigfoot.com/report_detail.php?id=01615. August

1995. Web. Accessed 19 September 2014. There are also numerous reports of persons feeling that something was waiting for them,

in the woods, pertinent to EC encounters. 57 Brian Spinner. Young Adult has Daylight Visual Encounter of Bipaedal Creature while Driving near Rhinebeck. Bigfoot Field

Researchers’ Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/gdb/show_report.asp?id=26205. 29 June 2009. Web. Accessed 12 October 2014. A

multitude of feelings is not uncommonly reported during an encounter with EC. 58 Harold Benny. Large Bipaedal Animal strolls past Home near the Daniel Boone National Forest. Bigfoot Field Researchers’

Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=24131. 7 July 2008. Web. Accessed 21 August 2014. I have described

this as a “clicking” noise; this is also referred to as “tooth-popping”, frequently reported in EC encounters and sightings. 59 Ibid, Singhal. Field Report 08.13.2008: Foley Swamp (with Addendum). Beyond The Forest.

https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/22/field-report-08-13-2008-foley-swamp-with-addendum/. 22 August 2014.

Web. Accessed 16 July 2018. Compare to my experience at Foley Swamp in August 2008…and take notice of the date! 60 It would have been extremely foolish to explore the woods alone; no one knew where I was, I did not have my mobile, and I had

absolutely no idea what might be waiting for me in the heavy, thick brush and foliage. But, still….



I peered intently into the thick, heavy foliage, trying to discern any signs of movement or any possible outlines

or shapes in the dense brush and leaves; in the event, I observed nothing specific but I was suddenly aware of an

increasing feeling of discomfort. I realised I was some distance from the campsite…and I was alone. 61 62

I returned to the others, and shared my experience; I was really quite thrilled, to be honest. 63

“I think they were watching you,” Don Young responded. 64 65

“I think you’re right!” I agreed.

At the campsite, I seated myself in a chair facing (roughly) east; before me was a small fire-pit, with the tents

and equipment to my right and several trucks opposite. My own vehicle was to my left, at a short distance

away; we were surrounded by heavy woods and almost impenetrable brush on all sides, save for the vehicle-

access road leading back to the main highway and on the right, forward up a low rise.

I watched the NWPS team setting up their equipment; the afternoon sun was blazing hot and the black flies

were a revolting nuisance. Swatting wildly, I glanced across the clearing, into the woods opposite.

Something was standing there.

I did not at first comprehend my observation: a large, red…shape…standing motionless in the trees; it appeared

to be looking directly at me. It was only ten to fifteen yards away (10-15yds, or 9.144-13.716m). 66 67

I turned to call out to someone, and then looked back….

….it was gone.

And then, I realised what I had seen. 68

Oh, my god!


61 Ibid, Oregon Bigfoot Author(s). File #00672. Oregon Bigfoot. http://www.oregonbigfoot.com/report_detail.php?id=00672. May

1996. Web. Accessed 24 October 2014. A pervasive feeling of discomfort is common to many EC-related reports and encounters. 62 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). US Air Force Retiree Encounters Bigfoot in Sulphur River Bottoms near Cooper Lake. Bigfoot Field

Researchers’ Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=7568. 15 December 2003. Web. Accessed 12 October

2014. This feeling, although entirely subjective, is not uncommon to EC encounters. 63 For the purposes of this Report, it should be noted that this impression occurred each time I left the campsite. 64 It is reasonable to suggest that, in context, the EC were making an effort to ‘contain’ the group within the campsite; subsequent

behaviours appear to support same. Nonetheless, further research and enquiry is necessary. 65 Ibid, Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. 66 Brian Petree. Truck Driver has Unexpected, Early Morning Encounter on US Highway 83, near Llano River. North American

Wood Ape Conservancy. http://woodape.org/reports/report/detail/331. 3 January 2006. Web. Accessed 27 December 2014.

Accounts of EC standing motionless when observed are frequently reported. 67 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). Man Sees Reddish-Brown Figure near Phillips Jump off Road. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=5507. 20 December 2002. Web. Accessed 11 January 2018. This account of a

reddish-brown EC observed on Highway 13 in Price County is remarkably similar to my own observation. 68 NAWAC Author(s). Deer Hunter Encounters Two Huge Ape-like Creatures Fighting. North American Wood Ape Conservancy.

http://woodape.org/reports/report/detail/367. 7 October 2004. Web. Accessed 2 December 2014. Accounts of EC quickly or

inexplicably disappearing in the brush are commonly reported; certain of these situations may have some paranormal aspect.



These photographs present views of the heavy, thick foliage bordered the campsite, wherein I observed the tall,

red shape standing motionless; a portion of same is visible in the third image. The second image presents the

pair of strange, brilliant red objects in the tree branches, which we could not identify.

I excitedly shared my observation with the others; everyone was most interested.

As we observed the woods further, I noticed some strange, brilliant red objects in the same area; I could not

accurately determine their makeup. They gleamed brightly, and appeared to be quite high up in the tree

branches; I recall Jennifer and Tex Avery observed them as well. 69 I took several photographs for later

analysis. 70 71

Curiously, the strange, red objects seemed to appear and disappear from time to time; we could not approach

them closely. They would disappear, and then reappear a few minutes later. 72

69 I cannot now recall if Don Young & Kevin Malek observed the strange, brilliant red objects with us. 70 It was later realised that the ground sloped sharply up beneath the trees; this effect of the landscape was concealed by the heavy,

thick brush and foliage of the forest. Based upon this elevation, it is reasonable to suggest that…something…may have been standing

on the sharply sloping ground at a considerably raised height, pertinent to our own position at the campsite. 71 An initial analysis of my photographs has revealed some curious anomalies; however, no further identification of the strange,

brilliant red objects has been confirmed. Please refer to the Addendum. 72 Ibid, NAWAC Author(s). Deer Hunter Encounters Two Huge Ape-like Creatures Fighting.



Even more curiously, as we were trying to investigate the strange, brilliant red objects, I heard, repeatedly,

sounds of movement in the brush beyond, mainly to the southeast,73 as though something were approaching,

stopping, and then describing a large, circular route around the campsite.74 Several minutes later, I heard

sounds of movement on the west side of the clearing; again, the impression of something approaching, stopping,

and then circling around us remained.75 76

A short time later, we returned to the wetland; as we walked along the vehicle-access road, I once again

maintained a strong impression of being watched, and followed, our progress was being monitored.77 78 I did

not feel uneasy or apprehensive, but it was, in all honesty, a trifle unsettling.

Once returned to the wetland, I again noticed everything was eerily quiet; there was no sound of movement

anywhere, and no breeze at all.79 Nothing moved or stirred; nonetheless, as I looked across the wide expanse of

grasses and marsh, I had a strong impression of being watched, far to the southwest, where a thick belt of pine

trees marched along the wetland’s edge.80

“Jennifer,” I said, “I think something is standing over there.” 81

“Yes,” she agreed, “I think there is something over there, too.”

“And,” I continued, “I think it’s watching us.” 82

“Yes,” she agreed, “It is.”

I stopped for a moment, to collect my thoughts; it was hard for me to speak, suddenly.83

“Josh is here, with us,” I said. 84

“Yes,” she said, “He is.”

Josh was standing quite close to us on the trail; he was so happy to be there.


73 Ibid, Lester. Resident Reports Numerous Incidents in his Neighbourhood outside Allen, near Borders of Indiana, Michigan, and

Ohio. 74 Bobbie Short. Wallowa County, Oregon. Bigfoot Encounters. http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/wallowa.htm. 4 September

2001. Web. Accessed 19 February 2015. Accounts of EC approaching, retreating, and circling around one’s position in the woods

have been reported. 75 Ibid, Lester. 76 Ibid, Short. 77 Ibid, Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. 78 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). Two Hunters got [sic] the Terrifying Feeling they were being watched and followed. Bigfoot Field

Researchers’ Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=669. 2 January 1999. Web. Accessed 21 August 2014.

The feeling of being followed is not uncommon in many EC encounters; in the dense forest, it can be absolutely frightening. 79 Ibid. Silent Woods. 80 Ibid, Meldrum. 81 Ibid, Bateman. Archaeologist Digs for Proof of Sasquatch. 82 Ibid, Titchener. The Feeling of Being Stared At. 83 Ibid, East Coast RIP Author(s). Infrasound. 84 The Parapsychological Association Author(s). Historical Terms Glossary. Parapsychological Association.

http://archived.parapsych.org/historical_terms.html. 2009. Web. Accessed 15 July 2015. The sense of a presence, sometimes called

an apparition, is a classic element of paranormal activity.



The first and second photographs present views of the wetland area in the late afternoon, beautifully quie4t and

peaceful in the golden summer light; the third and fourth photographs present views looking southwest, wherein

both Jennifer Malek and I had a strong impression of…something…watching us intently. Further review of

these images, taken in sequence, suggests the presence of…something…but remains inconclusive.

He was happy to be with me,85 doing what we had always wanted to do, to be there in the woods, in the glorious

afternoon, the golden summer light….

I could only think of F Scott Fitzgerald, and The Great Gatsby….86

Sigh….

A short time later, as we returned to the campsite, I again had a strong impression of being watched. 87


85 R David Anderson. A Happy Ghost. Mystery Portals. http://www.mysteryportals.com/Happy%20Smiling%20Ghost.html. 2010.

Web. Accessed 17 January 2018. Accounts of smiling and/or seemingly happy ghosts/ghostly figures have been reported elsewhere. 86 F Scott Fitzgerald. “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” The Great Gatsby. New York:

Charles Scribner’s Sons; 1925. 87 Ibid, Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science.



Curiously, I also had an unusual impression we were being escorted, that…something…was following us

closely, monitoring our passage. 88 89

At the campsite, Don Young served us a delicious, hot pork tenderloin dinner with roasted bell peppers and

sweet onions; it was much appreciated, and well received. After we had eaten, the NWPS team setup their

cameras and additional equipment around the campsite. The afternoon remained broiling hot and humid; I was

feeling somewhat sleepy and so decided to take a short nap in my vehicle.

While napping (quite comfortably, I must add) I again had a strong impression of being watched;90 furthermore,

I heard several loud, heavy footsteps just outside,91 but I did not look up, nor did I investigate. I really was quite

tired, it had been a long drive.

Approximately two hours later, I awakened and returned to the campsite; I was feeling quite refreshed. As I

relaxed happily by the campfire, Tex Avery suddenly burst out of the tent.

“There’s something strange on the Kinect!” he said, “It looks like a man, standing by the truck!” 92

“Is it an EC?” someone asked.

“An anomaly?” someone else queried.

“No,’ Tex replied, “He’s standing by the truck; he keeps moving about.”

I quickly stood up and walked over to the truck; I was eager to interact with the man, if possible, and also to

establish it was not an anomaly. I came up to the truck and held out my right hand; I felt a cold, chilling breeze

within my fingers. 93 Curiously, I did not observe the man in any way. 94

“Is it Josh?” someone asked me.

“No,” I said, “Josh is still by the campfire; the man knows who he is.” 95 96

88 David [sic]. Forester Tells Of Her Frightening Bigfoot Encounter Near Mount St Helens. PacWest Bigfoot.

http://pacwestbigfoot.com/forester-tells-frightening-bigfoot-encounter-near-mount-st-helens/. 7 April 2017. Web. Accessed 20 May

2017. Accounts of being escorted from the woods are often reported; this one, in particular, is absolutely terrifying. 89 Ibid, NAWAC Author(s). Nighttime Encounter on Rural Property near Hooks, Texas. North American Wood Ape Conservancy.

http://woodape.org/reports/report/detail/329. 2 September 2006. Web. Accessed 20 May 2017. 90 Ibid, Meldrum. 91 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). Father and Son hear Heavy Footsteps made by an apparent Bipaedal Creature. Bigfoot Field Researchers’

Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/gdb/show_report.asp?id=1387. 1 May 1998. Web. Accessed 22 August 2014. Reports of heavy

footsteps are not uncommon, pertinent to EC encounters. 92 Alexa Ray Corriea. Ghosts in the Machine? Using the Kinect to Hunt for Spirits. Polygon.

https://www.polygon.com/halloween/2014/10/30/7079943/kinect-ghost-hunting. 30 October 2014. Web. Accessed 11 January 2018.

The Kinect camera, as manufactured by Microsoft, is used by many paranormal investigation teams to capture…things…not normally

visible to the human eye. 93 Maurice Townsend. Paranormal Cold Spots. ASSAP Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena.

http://www.assap.ac.uk/newsite/htmlfiles/Cold%20spots.html. 2007, 2011. Web. Accessed 5 January 2015. Sometimes referred to

as a ‘cold spot’; in this situation, the term is applicable, based on my recollections. 94 This is a puzzling statement; I did not observe the man and yet, somehow, I realised it was…a man. 95 This is most curious: the man not only told me he was not Josh, but he also told me he observed Josh by the campfire. 96 Steve Higgins. Can Ghosts Talk To Each Other or Communicate In Some Way? HiggyPop.

https://www.higgypop.com/news/ghost-communication/. 7 June 2017. Web. Accessed 17 January 2018. It is reasonable to suggest

that, in context, the ghosts or the spirits of the dead are able to not only observe but to interact with each other.



This screen-capture from the SLS Kinect camera presents (in reverse) the apparition of the man positioned on

the bonnet of the truck; I am standing next to him with my hand (apparently) on his shoulder. Per Tex Avery,

the man moved about rapidly and frequently; I did not always know or guess where he might be until he took

my hand in his, which he did often. This image is the property of the Northern Wisconsin Paranormal Society,

and is presented here with their kind permission.

I began communicating with the man, and describing him to the others.

“He was the former owner of this property,” I said, “But, he is quite ill. He has beautiful dove-grey eyes, and

fine, short hair, sort of a strawberry-blonde colour. He’s rather tall, and slender; he is missing all of the animals

that were here, they were all his friends.”

Don Young, who was seated nearby, then asked me a question.

“Does he have a message, for anyone?”

“Yes,” I said, “He wants to be sure the land is in good order, and that the land is being cared for.”

It was difficult to focus; I maintained a strong impression of sadness and loss. 97 The man kept moving about,

climbing up onto the bonnet and then walking back and forth. I could not hold onto him. He did not appear to

want further interaction; from time to time he took my hand, and I would again feel the cold, chilling air. 98

97 J Allen Danalek. Understanding The Psychology of Ghosts. A Curious World.

http://www.ourcuriousworld.com/GhostlyPsyches.htm. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 17 January 2018. There are, apparently,

several types of documented ghost, of which some definitions may be considered overlapping. 98 Ibid, Townsend. Paranormal Cold Spots.



And then, he was gone, as swiftly and as suddenly as he had appeared; Tex reported the man had disappeared

from the Kinect camera, as well. 99

The sun was setting and the light was beginning to fade; Don Young suggested we investigate some turnip

patches just to the south of the campsite, for possible signs of activity. 100 Accordingly, Don, Kevin, and I set

off along the vehicle-access road; Jennifer and Tex remained at the campsite. As we walked along the road,

heavily overgrown and flanked by heavy, thick brush and foliage, I was aware of a strange, almost eerie silence;

there was not a sound of movement, anywhere. No birds sang, no squirrels rummaged through the

undergrowth; there was no sound of anything. 101

Don pointed out a path beat down through the thick grass, leading off the road into the trees.

“Look at this,” he gestured, “That’s awfully wide for a deer; they don’t leave paths this wide.” 102

We continued along the road; the woods opened up and we emerged into a long, rolling field. Don was ahead

of me; I as looked past him….

….I observed a sudden, quick movement in the brush. 103

Something…had passed quickly through the forest, shaking large, heavy branches as they did so. There was no

wind at all, and yet the single branch was shaking, wildly. 104 I peered intently into the brush, and as I did so I

began to realise that…something…did not want to be seen. 105

It was a trifle unsettling.

The turnip fields appeared to have just been planted; I observed only small, green shoots and leaves in the

ground. Nonetheless, we spent some time investigating the turned earth, looking for signs of passage or prints;

again, I was aware of a deeply uncomfortable silence; I was beginning to feel rather…nervous. 106

Don and Kevin observed some curiously-shaped depressions in the ground, but they were not clear. As they

were exploring the turnip field, my nervousness and discomfort continued to grow.

99 Sharon Day. Ambrose Bierce: Vanished in Thin Air? Ghost Hunting Theories.

http://www.ghosthuntingtheories.com/2014/12/ambrose-bierce-vanished-in-thin-air.html. 16 December 2014. Web. Accessed 6 June

2015. Accounts of ghosts, or ghost-like figures which vanish as suddenly as they have appeared, are widely reported. 100 Sportsman 21 [sic]. Deer Hunting. Field and Stream. https://www.fieldandstream.com/answers/hunting/deer-hunting/deer-

hunting-tips/we-are-making-food-plot-our-northcentral-wisconsin-hu. 11 January 2013. Web. Accessed 11 January 2018. Turnips

are often planted as late-autumn/winter forage for White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus). 101 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). Silent Woods. 102 Ibid. Ex-Military Police Officer Encounters Large Animal on Farm. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=680. 1 June 2000. Web. Accessed 18 October 2014. Reports of EC moving through

tall grass, although not common, have nonetheless been reported. 103 Ibid. Witnesses in Van Catch Brief Glimpse of Bipaedal Figure Walking along Road near Louisa. 104 Bigfoot Forums Author(s). Tree Manipulation/Wood Structures: What is the Evidence? Bigfoot Forums.

http://bigfootforums.com/index.php?/topic/41129-tree-manipulation-wood-structures-what-is-the-evidence/. 16 August 2013. Web.

Accessed 1 September 2016. There is some evidence that EC may shake tree branches in the vicinity of human access; it is reasonable

to suggest, in context, a warning or territorial signal. 105 Tom Burnette and Rob Riggs. Bigfoot: Exploring the Myth and Discovering the Truth. Woodbury, Minnesota: Llewellyn

Worldwide; 8 March 2014. Accounts of EC concealing themselves in the brush have been widely reported. 106 Mike Sedillo. Possible Night-time Encounter by a Couple Camping in the Jemez Mountains. Bigfoot Field Researchers’

Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/gdb/show_report.asp?id=28218. 9 September 2010. Web. Accessed 18 October 2014. A tense,

unsettled atmosphere is a common feature of EC encounters; a feeling of danger, or extreme caution often accompanies same.



I recall I was beginning to feel quite ill at ease, I was not welcome there. 107

We returned to the campsite shortly thereafter; it was now almost dark. Don setup the campfire and it was

pleasant to enjoy the crackling flames, reaching high into the night.

Don and Kevin then returned to the wetland for further exploration; Jennifer and I remained by the fire, and Tex

remained in the tent monitoring the cameras. I was rather tired, and did not want to venture out again; also, I

did not feel comfortable leaving a nice lady alone in the woods.

As Jennifer and I chatted, I heard sounds of movement behind us, to the west. 108 I had a strong impression

of…something…circling the camp, but, curiously, making deliberate noises as it did so. 109

“Jen, do you hear that?” I asked her.

“Yes,” she said.

“Is that…what I think it is?”

“Yes,” she said.

“If I didn’t know better,” I said, “I’d swear it was making noise, on purpose.” 110

And then, suddenly….

STOMP. STOMP.

I heard two loud, thudding stomps behind us. 111

STOMP. STOMP. STOMP.

I heard three answering loud, thudding stomps to the northeast.

“Oh, my god,” I said, “They’re signalling to each other.” 112

107 GCBRO Author(s). Clay County, Kentucky. Gulf Coast Bigfoot Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.gcbro.com/KYclay0001.html. 1 August 2012. Web. Accessed 20 September 2015. Accounts of feeling that one’s

presence is unwelcome or unwanted have been reported. 108 Timothy Green Beckley. America’s Abominable Swamp Man. Bigfoot Encounters [reprinted from Saga Magazine, 1975].

http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/archaeologist_florida.htm. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 31 October 2015. Numerous,

similar accounts have been reported across the country. 109 Ibid, Short. Wallowa County, Oregon. Bigfoot Encounters. http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/wallowa.htm. 4 September

2001. Web. Accessed 19 February 2015. Accounts of EC approaching, retreating, and circling around one’s position in the woods

have been reported. 110 Leigh Culver. Possible Vocalisations near Plunketts Road outside Buford. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=18001. 1 March 2007. Web. Accessed 10 June 2017. Accounts of EC deliberately

trying to get someone’s attention are often reported. 111 Laura Roeder. Loud Late-Night Stomping Frightens Backpackers near Echo Lake. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/gdb/show_report.asp?id=36618. 7 October 2012. Web. Accessed 22 August 2014. Reports of loud, heavy

stomping are also not uncommon, pertinent to EC encounters. 112 Michael Mayes. Patty: A Sasquatch Story. Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse LLC; 2014. Communication via foot-stomping

has been suggested by other researchers and investigators.




I heard another set of three, loud, thudding stomps to the northeast; they were louder, and seemed…closer.

Oh, my god.

“They’re getting closer,” I said, “I don’t like this.”

I realised, horribly and immediately, none of us were armed and I did not know how long Don and Kevin might

be at the wetland. In the darkness, I could observe nothing but my own fear. 113 114


The three loud, thudding stomps were coming closer.

Someone…or something…was approaching us in the forest.115

And them, I saw lights advancing along the vehicle-access road; Don and Kevin had returned from their foray

into the wetland. As they came into the campsite, I heard another loud set of stomps:

STOMP. STOMP. STOMP. STOMP. STOMP.

And then, there was nothing; an eerie, unsettling silence seemed to descend upon the woods.116

We remained by the campfire; behind me, I heard soft, muffled sounds of movement, as though something were

moving stealthily and purposefully through the forest. 117 118

I also observed several brilliantly coloured orbs of light by the trucks; they were coloured mostly golden-

yellow, 119 although I do recall at least one was red. I did not think they were eye-shine, however; they seemed

too large and too close. 120 121

113 And let me assure you: I was beginning to be very, very…afraid. 114 Nancy L Jones. Possible Stalking outside a Camper’s Tent in the White Knob Mountains. Bigfoot Field Researchers’

Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=10960. 19 March 2005. Web. Accessed 30 September 2014. An

overwhelming feeling of great fear is not uncommon to EC encounters, especially at close range. 115 William Shakespeare. “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” Macbeth: Act Four; Scene One. 1605.

Not, perhaps, as apropos as one may like, but there you have it. My mind works in strange ways. 116 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). Silent Woods. 117 Red Grossinger. Sasquatch Research Manual. Bloomington, Indian: Xlibris Publishers; 2011. Soft footsteps are sometimes,

although not always reported, pertinent to EC encounters. 118 Sasquatch Chronicles Author(s). Elk Hunter has Encounter with Sasquatch. Sasquatch Chronicles.

https://sasquatchchronicles.com/elk-hunter-has-encounter-with-sasquatch/. 8 March 2015. Web. Accessed 24 December 2016.

Accounts of soft, padded footsteps, in sometimes terrifying situations, have been attributed to EC. 119 Sally Painter. Spirit Orb Size and Colour. Love To Know. http://paranormal.lovetoknow.com/Spirit_Orb_Size_and_Color. 2015.

Web. Accessed 3 October 2015. Orbs of this colour are sometimes considered a representation of unconditional, spiritual love. 120 DC Ziese. Seeing Orbs with the Naked Eye. HubPages. http://hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/Seeing-Orbs-of-Light-With-the-

Naked-Eye. 16 December 2014. Web. Accessed 19 December 2016. There are, it appears, as many explanations for visible orbs as

there are people who observe them. It remains my own understanding that orbs are not usually visible to the naked eye; nonetheless, I

do seem to observe them a bit, especially in the Cottage. 121 Ibid, Sasquatch Chronicles Author(s). What Are People Seeing? Sasquatch Chronicles. https://sasquatchchronicles.com/what-are-

people-seeing/. 2 April 2015. Web. Accessed 24 July 2016. Brilliant, red orbs have been observed in proximity to EC, by others.



Don had hung up some glow-sticks earlier that evening; but they had extinguished themselves almost

immediately. Accordingly, he set up some additional sticks; these were hung around the campsite and also in

the forest just behind us (ie, on the west side). 122 123

As the evening progressed, it became quite cold; I was glad of my heavy mac and sweater, despite it being the

middle of August! The campfire helped immensely as well; I did not mind the smoke at all.124 As we relaxed,

nibbling on crisps and other snacks, I looked at the bag in my hand; it was trembling, slightly.

Someone was holding it.

I looked down, to my right; Josh was seated on the ground next to me; his left hand was gripping the cuff of my

mac, firmly and securely. 125 He was smiling broadly and his black baseball cap was pushed back; the cold did

not appear to affect him as he was not wearing a jacket.

“He’s happy to be here,” Jennifer observed. 126

“Yes,” I agreed, “He…yes…he…this is what….”

I could not finish.

“Sanjay,” Jennifer said, after a moment, “Can you take a look at the glow-sticks?” 127

“Sure,” I agreed, and did so promptly, “What’s going on?”

“I’m seeing movement in the trees,” she answered, “But, there’s no wind.”

I turned around, and peered intently into the darkness; 128 I observed dark shadows moving,129 slowly, quietly,

cautiously, and then I observed something else….

….a pair of gleaming, red eyes were looking directly at us. 130


122 Compound Interest Author(s). The Chemistry of Glow Sticks. Compound Interest.

http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/10/14/glowsticks/. 14 October 2014. Web. Accessed 13 January 2018. 123 Nick Redfern. The Bigfoot Book: The Encyclopaedia of Sasquatch, Yeti, and Cryptid Primates. Canton, Michigan: Visible Ink

Press; 2015. Accounts of camera or equipment failure pertinent to the presence of EC are often reported. 124 It kept the mosquitoes away. 125 Angels & Ghosts Author(s). Can A Ghost Touch? Angels & Ghosts. http://www.angelsghosts.com/can_a_ghost_touch. Date

Unknown. Web. Accessed 18 January 2018. There is considerable, albeit subjective evidence suggesting that ghosts or spirits are

able to physically touch the living; in this situation, both Jennifer Malek and I observed Joshua doing so. 126 Ibid, Anderson. A Happy Ghost. 127 Jennifer was seated to my left, facing south; the glow-sticks, therefore, were to her right. 128 Ibid, Singhal. Field Report 11.11.2011: Area K (Parts 1 & 2). Beyond The Forest.

https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/field-report-11-11-2011-area-k-parts-1-and-2/. 4 December 2014. Web.

Accessed 19 January 2018. Compare to my experience in Area K in November 2011. 129 Ibid, BFRO Author(s). Three Men have Late Night Encounter with a Bipaedal Figure. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=8905. 24 June 2004. Web. Accessed 11 October 2014. Reports of shadows moving

through the trees are not uncommon in EC encounters. 130 Ibid. Witness observes Red Eyes on a Tall Animal in the Dark. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/gdb/show_report.asp?id=3562. 11 March 1997. Web. Accessed 26 August 2014. Intensely glowing, red eyes

are not uncommonly observed in many encounters; this was my first experience with this aspect, and it still haunts me, to this day.



“Oh, my god!” I exclaimed, “I see red eye-shine!”

“It keeps shifting,” Jennifer agreed, “But, I think there is more than one, over there.” 131

Jennifer and I continued to watch the glow-sticks; I was aware of…something…moving back and forth through

the trees. I was really quite curious, but also somewhat uncomfortably aware that…something…was in the

forest within twenty yards (20yd, or 18.288m) from our campsite. 132

There was a sudden exclamation from the tent; Tex burst through the flap.

“Say! What was that?” he asked us.

We all looked at him, strangely; he seemed unusually excited.

“What…was what?” someone responded. “Do you mean the EC in the woods?”

“No,” he continued, “On the camera, there was a bright, sudden light in the sky!” 133 134

“Wow!” someone exclaimed, “That’s amazing!”

“Yes,” Jennifer said, “But, nothing has happened…we haven’t seen anything.”

“Well, that’s strange,” Tex said, “It was clear, on the cameras, and it seemed to be right overhead.”

“That is strange,” someone said, “That is…really quite strange.” 135 136 137

We remained by the campfire (it was simply too cold to do anything else), looking up at the night sky and the

brilliant display of stars; the Perseids graced us with numerous meteors flinging themselves above. 138 I could

see the Milky Way crossing the sky above it, a river of stars that seemed to stretch on forever.

131 Gary E Powers, Sr. Hornell, Steuben County, New York. http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/steubencountyNY.htm. 30

January 2007. Web. Accessed 20 September 2014. The phenomenon of brightly glowing eyes, regardless of colour, shifting from

left to right, is not common, but has been reported previously. Needless to say, it is a remarkable occurrence, for anyone! 132 Ibid, CRM [sic]. Barry County, Missouri; Mineral Springs. 133 Dewdropsofbliss [sic]. Random Flash of White Bright Light. Unexplained Mysteries. http://www.unexplained-

mysteries.com/forum/topic/254359-random-flash-of-white-bright-light/. 10 September 2013. Web. Accessed 24 October 2017.

Brilliant flashes of light have been reported by others, and may be considered paranormal in nature, pending further enquiry. 134 Dene [sic]. Bright Flash of Light. Unexplained Mysteries. http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/topic/212499-bright-

flash-of-light/. 19 August 2011. Web. Accessed 24 October 2017. A similar, brilliant flash of light was observed inside the Cottage

by members of the East Oxford Paranormal Team during their investigation of 19 August 2017; it was low to the floor, was quite

spectacular in its appearance, and made no sound whatsoever. 135 Dr Frank T McAndrew. Why Some People See Ghosts and Other Presences. Psychology Today.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/out-the-ooze/201507/why-some-people-see-ghosts-and-other-presences. 9 July 2015. Web.

Accessed 10 June 2017. 136 Billy Roberts. Psychology of a Medium: A Look at the Paranormal and the World of Mediums. Alresford, UK: Sixth Books; 2012.

Differences in paranormal perception may be caused by many factors, including childhood influences, background, and upbringing. 137 Ibid, Townsend. Dramatic Paranormal Reports. Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena.

http://www.assap.ac.uk/newsite/articles/Paranormal%20reality.html. 2009. Web. Accessed 10 June 2017. 138 Robert Roy Britt. Top 10 Perseid Meteor Shower Facts. Space. https://www.space.com/12592-top-10-perseid-meteor-shower-

facts.html. 31 July 2017. Web. Accessed 13 January 2018. The 2017 Perseid display peaked the previous night; nonetheless, the

meteors were plentiful and dazzling in their speed and brilliance.



The night was getting on, and I was becoming quite tired; I looked around for Josh, but he had disappeared.

“He’s by the car,” Jennifer said, smiling, “I think he’s trying to tell you something.”

I said good-night to everyone, and returned to my car; it was quite cold and I bundled myself up. As I lay back

and closed my eyes, I prayed nothing would disturb me in the night.

Later, much later (I do not recall the time), I heard soft, muffled footsteps walking past the car, stopping, and

then coming past me again; I did not look up.139 During the night, I heard sounds of movement by the campfire,

and observed the lanterns swinging back and forth; it appeared Don and Kevin were awake.

I awakened at approximately 0600am, and left for home shortly thereafter.

Respectfully submitted,

Sanjay R Singhal, RA

*Name(s) changed for publication

**Hudson is my motorcar; he is black…and beautiful (as Mummie would wish)

139 Ibid, Grossinger. Sasquatch Research Manual.



FIELD REPORT 08.12.2017C

SUMMARY

Substantiation of this Report may be provided by numerous, published accounts on the BFRO website;140

additionally, Don Young has published much of his research across social media as well.141 142 Further research

and enquiry at this location may provide important, new insight regarding EC behaviour(s).

The combination of physical, visual, audible and/or olfactory events described in this Report are as follows:

1. The sounds of movement in the brush, as I pulled into the campsite;

2. The glimpse of something moving away and crouching down in the brush;

3. The eerie silence, experienced throughout the investigation;

4. The sounds of birds calling, which were not birds;

5. The strong, pungent odour of faecal matter, which appeared and then dissipated suddenly;

6. The marvellously fashioned branch assemblies over and above the forest trail;

7. The positioning of same, at or just below head height;

8. The strange, slowly fluttering white objects, observed in the wetland area;

9. The possible observation of two small animals, romping about;

10. The series of loud, rapid clicking sounds heard in the woods, repeated several times;

11. The observation of a tall, red shape standing motionless in the trees;

12. The sudden disappearance and reappearance of same throughout the afternoon;

13. The strange, brilliant red objects in the trees, which could not be identified;

14. The repeated sounds of movement in the brush, which approached and then circled the campsite;

15. The sound of loud, heavy footsteps outside the vehicle, when I was napping;

16. The wide, heavily flattened path made through the thick grass;

17. The sudden, quick movement observed in the brush;

18. The large, heavy branches shaking without any wind;

19. The repeated sounds of movement around the campsite;

20. The two loud, thudding stomps heard to the west, after Kevin & Don had departed;

21. The three loud, thudding stomps heard to the northeast, ditto;

22. The repetition of same, drawing closer to the campsite;

23. The five loud, thudding stomps heard when Kevin & Don returned to the campsite;

24. The soft, muffled sounds of movement heard in the forest;

25. The brilliant orbs of light observed in the trees;

26. The repeated failure of the glow-sticks;

27. The observation of dark shadows moving in the trees;

28. The observation of a pair of gleaming, red eyes;

29. The soft, muffled footsteps heard outside the vehicle, during the night.

140 BFRO Author(s). Price County, Wisconsin. Bigfoot Field Researches’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=wi&county=Price. 2018. Web. Accessed 20 January 2018. 141 Cryptozoology News Author(s). Man Releases Pictures of Two ‘Possible Bigfoot Creatures’ in Michigan. Cryptozoology News.

http://cryptozoologynews.com/man-releases-pictures-two-possible-bigfoot-creatures-michigan/. 13 February 2015. Web. Accessed

20 January 2018. Don Young has researched extensively in Wisconsin and in Michigan. 142 DW Lee. Baby Bigfoot Thermal by Don Young. DW Lee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P7XTLX9Anc. 17 September

2010. Web. Accessed 20 January 2018.



These behaviours, and the history of my own experiences, may be considered sufficient to confirm the presence

of EC143 in Price County, in the late summer of 2017.

The appearance of the figure on the Kinect camera monitor should not be considered anomalous; similar

behaviours have been documented by other investigators144 and also by the NWPS team.145 My personal

interaction, as presented herein, may be a step towards better comprehension of such phenomena.

The presence….

I’m sorry. I can’t talk about this right now. Sorry.

The brilliant flash of light observed by Tex Avery but no one else, is remarkable; however, I have experienced

similar phenomena since then.146 147 Nonetheless, the differences in our perceptions of paranormal behaviours

should be reviewed carefully; further research and enquiry may provide valuable insight.148

An unusual number of subjective events also occurred. While these cannot be considered conclusive evidence

of EC, ghosts and/or spirits, or any other type of paranormal being(s), neither should any of these be discounted.

The impact of non-objective behaviours, while personally quite vivid and at times overwhelming, are nearly

impossible to substantiate with any measure of certainty.

143 EC, in this context, stands for ‘Elder Children’, as usual. 144 Alexa Ray Corriea. Ghosts in the Machine? Using the Kinect to Hunt for Spirits. Polygon.

https://www.polygon.com/halloween/2014/10/30/7079943/kinect-ghost-hunting. 30 October 2014. Web. Accessed 11 January 2018 145 A notable example may be considered the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference in October 2016; the figure, which appeared and

remained on the Kinect camera monitor, attached itself to a female visitor and remained by her side for some time. 146 David Bignell. Investigation Report 08.19.2017: East Oxford Paranormal Society. Beyond The Forest.

https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/11/investigation-report-08-19-2017-east-oxford-paranormal-society/. 11 January

2018. Web. Accessed 21 January 2018. A brilliant flash of white light was observed by several members of the investigation team,

as well as myself, on Saturday, 19 August 2017 at the Cottage. Curiously, the cameras did not capture this phenomenon. 147 Sanjay R Singhal. Daily Reports: The Cottage. Beyond The Forest. https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/daily-reports-the-

cottage/. 2018. Web. Accessed 21 January 2018. I observed several brilliant flashes of white light on Friday, 22 September 2017 in

the front garden of the Cottage; they remain a baffling mystery to me. 148 Billy Roberts. Psychology of a Medium: A Look at the Paranormal and the World of Mediums. Alresford, UK: Sixth Books; 2012.

Differences in paranormal perception may be caused by many factors, including childhood influences, background, and upbringing.

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