BFRO #27042: Possible daylight sighting by motorist on Illinois Route 4 outside Hamel
π Location
Illinois Route 4 near Hamel, Madison County, Illinois, Hamel, IL
Specific Location: Along Illinois Route 4 in a wooded area to the left side of the northbound lane, near Hamel
Coordinates: 38.95000, -90.03000
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38.9500Β°, -90.0300Β°
π Description
I was going North on Illinois Route 4, and while passing through a wooded area on my left, I spotted a large, bulky upright figure. Because I was driving, I was only able to get a second or two view of whatever the figure may have been. It was an orange color, which is why it stood out to me in the first place.
π Circumstances
None besides me, though the person in the car behind me might have seen it.
π€οΈ Weather Conditions
It was an overcast, around 1:00 in the afternoon.
βΉοΈ Additional Details
It was an overcast, around 1:00 in the afternoon.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiymkq3h01bq8fys8yjoul2w
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025