BFRO #16294: Mushroom hunter has early morning sighting near Festus
π Location
Hillsboro Hematite Road, Jefferson County, near Festus, Missouri, Festus, MO
Specific Location: Hillsboro Hematite Rd near curve eastbound; creature crossed to the north side
Coordinates: 38.27000, -90.60000
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38.2700Β°, -90.6000Β°
π Description
I was driving east on hillsboro hematite rd. to go mushroom hunting. Coming into a curve to my left I noticed what I first thought was a person, as I got closer I saw that it was not a person but a large hump shoulderd black animal shuffleing across the road to north side. It was taller than first thought 6 foot est. and it started running into a cedar tree thicket. It swung arms back and forth as it walked like a ape, I stopped the car where it crossed and rolled down my window and turned off my engine and tryed to hear it going away but heard no sounds. Went to mushroom hunting spot and did not stop at site on the way home as I felt it would be taking a chance.
π Circumstances
1 Only Me. Driving
π€οΈ Weather Conditions
5:30 A.M. good light. Clear morning
βΉοΈ Additional Details
5:30 A.M. good light. Clear morning
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiyyneem01x58fys4n3zw5wg
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025