BFRO #3075: A young man observes a creature with a gorilla face
π Location
Smith River corridor along CA-199, Del Norte County, California, Crescent City, CA
Specific Location: California State Route 199 crossing over the Smith River near Hiouchi, Del Norte County
Coordinates: 41.83000, -123.96000
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41.8300Β°, -123.9600Β°
π Description
While driving south on highway 199 from Grants Pass to Crescent City, my eight year old son said "Hey Dad, what's that?". We were driving just above the Smith River as it snakes alongside the highway. I assumed he was talking about perhaps a rafter or something but instead, to my surprise, he said "I saw a hairy thing sitting on a rock in the middle of the river. It was getting a drink or something". I asked him if he thought it was a bear. He said "No....it looked kinda like a gorilla". I have to go on what he said. I didn't see a thing. I was too busy driving.
π Circumstances
Just my son, my daughters and wife were asleep, and I was driving.
π€οΈ Weather Conditions
Daytime, around 2 pm. Conditions were excellent. Very hot, clear day.
βΉοΈ Additional Details
Daytime, around 2 pm. Conditions were excellent. Very hot, clear day.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiy1yks600dl8fys85dtyzzl
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025