BFRO #69437: Possible Sasquatch wood knocks in forested riverbed beside Chama during lockdown
π Location
Rio Chama Riverbank near Chama, NM, Chama, NM
Specific Location: Rio Chama Riverbank Trail along NM-84 near the town of Chama; opposite side of river from town
Coordinates: 36.97000, -106.62000
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36.9700Β°, -106.6200Β°
π Description
Summer of 2020 (quarantine year), in late July, I was hiking with a friend along Rio Chama. Although we were just on the other side of the river from town, the railroad was not running, the campground was closed, and the majority of the town was empty. This was a short day hike as we are seniors. We had a dog accompanying us (pit bull mix) for part of the way. Before we reached the river we had to return the dog to the car- she became unusually excitable and fearful. Note: my friend and the dog live up on the mountain, the dog is used to wildlife and has treed a bear before.Anyway, windows down and dog much happier, we returned to our walk. We had crossed the river and was on the trail that runs by the bank when we heard a series of hollow knocking sounds. These were loud and resonate, not woodpeckers or falling branches. A short time later they were repeated at a distance- the knocks sounded lighter in tone, like a hit on a more solid wood. The knocks close to us responded- and we decided that it was in our best interest to leave the area.
π Circumstances
One,my hiking companion.
π€οΈ Weather Conditions
Morning, approximately 8-.9 am. Day was cool, bright, no wind
βΉοΈ Additional Details
Morning, approximately 8-.9 am. Day was cool, bright, no wind
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiz3y0tb026i8fys0kdcdspe
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025