BFRO #27374: Man remembers his daytime sighting as a youth living south of Hennepin
π Location
Near Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois, Hennepin, IL
Specific Location: Illinois Route 26 near the Illinois River, Putnam County
Coordinates: 41.30000, -89.20000
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41.3000Β°, -89.2000Β°
π Description
In November 1986 I was on my bike (bmx). We just had snow, about one inch. I was riding it on the road. I looked down at the road and when I looked back up I saw something that I will never forget. It was bigfoot. It was only about fifty yards away from me crossing the road, all of eight foot tall, long light brown hair. I ran into the house to get a camera could not find one. Me and my sister did find footprints the next day. I live close to the river on a farm, a lot of woods. About five years ago there was a sighting about seven miles from where I live. There are people that just don't like to talk about it. I do know that they are out there.
π Circumstances
Just me. My sister found the footprints with me next day.
π€οΈ Weather Conditions
Afternoon. Sunset. Cold clear. Fresh snow about one to two inches.
βΉοΈ Additional Details
Afternoon. Sunset. Cold clear. Fresh snow about one to two inches.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiyn829f01cz8fysyhbxexi3
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025