BFRO #3029: Couple hears late night screams near Viola
📍 Location
Viola vicinity along CA-44 near Lassen Volcanic National Park, Shasta County, CA, Viola, CA
Specific Location: California State Route 44 near Viola, approx 2 miles from Viola, ~9 miles from Lassen Park entrance
Coordinates: 40.84389, -121.89611
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40.8439°, -121.8961°
📝 Description
On 8-9-01 we were staying in a small cabin 9 miles from the Lassen Park entrance, about 2 miles from Viola on Highway 44. My wife woke me up as she heard a strange screaming-like sound. I was immediately awake and heard what can only be described as a scream-like call that repeated itself. It lasted about 25 seconds and was quite loud but seemed to be at least a half mile or so past our 20-acre spot, which is on a creek.I really didn't give it much thought although I knew it wasn't a mountain lion, bear or owl. A few days later I mentioned it to a friend as the sound was so otherworldly and hard to describe. He suggested and I rather skeptically checked a few bigfoot sites and was amazed to hear the same exact sound that had been recorded at different places in Nothern California and Oregon. It certainly doesn't sound like anything else. Can't say it was bigfoot, but the sound is exactly the same.
🔍 Circumstances
Two witnesses sleeping
🌤️ Weather Conditions
About 3:30 am, cool, quiet. Don't recall if there was a moon but I think it was quite dark.
ℹ️ Additional Details
About 3:30 am, cool, quiet. Don't recall if there was a moon but I think it was quite dark.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiy5z2ws00k58fysq8l20exi
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025