BFRO #21193: Daylight sighting by motorist from Jimmy Witherow Bridge
π Location
Near Jimmy Witherow Bridge on GA-286, Whitfield County, near Dalton, Georgia, Dalton, GA
Specific Location: Jimmy Witherow Bridge over a river on Georgia State Route 286
Coordinates: 34.75833, -84.97250
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34.7583Β°, -84.9725Β°
π Description
I was traveling in my vehicle coming across a bridge with a well known river passing underneath, when I noticed a large tree that had fallen into the water off to the right about 200 yards. As I looked at it, I peered up over the concrete railing and saw something standing in the river perhaps 75 yards away.My first thought was 'well, there's a bear'. But as I kept looking, it was apparent to me that it did not have a snout of any sort. It's face was like a human face, but black. This creature seemed to be in the middle of something (fishing?) and I had either spooked it or interrupted it. As I looked at it, it was looking at me and following my vehicle with it's gaze. It was black and it had long hair, like a shaggy dog. Trying to remember now, but I don't believe it had a neck of any sort that I could see.I corrected myself, before veering over too far and rubbing against the railing. I kept driving. It never occurred to me until later that what I saw was a Bigfoot. Am very familiar with Bigfoot and thought if I ever saw one it would be walking away or from a distance, and be a unique experience to remember for a lifetime, but it was nothing like this. And to be honest with you, it was an intimidating experience and I have not been back to that area since.
π Circumstances
There was a car someways behind me that slowed down a bit and I believe they saw the creature too.
π€οΈ Weather Conditions
About 3 in the afternoon. Hot and Sunny, with an occasional breeze.
βΉοΈ Additional Details
About 3 in the afternoon. Hot and Sunny, with an occasional breeze.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiyhvg7b013s8fysgu4eg8e6
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025