BFRO #63140: Multiple encounters near an old strip mine just outside of Harrisville
π Location
Old strip mine near Harrisville, Harrison County, Ohio, Harrisville, OH
Specific Location: Strip pond at the edge of reeds, high wall of a strip mine in the Harrisville area
Coordinates: 40.35000, -81.00000
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40.3500Β°, -81.0000Β°
π Description
I had two experience's with what I believe to be the Grassman in 2007. The first encounter happened on a strip pond. We took a boat back to a spot along the high wall to where there was a flat spot to camp. We set up camp, fished, cooked, and then went to bed around 11 PM. At approximately 4 AM, I was awaken to heavy footsteps walking down over the near vertical high wall. It approached the tent and I heard heavy raspy breathing. After a few seconds, I cleared my throat. Then to my amazement, it cleared its throat mimicking me. At that point I started screaming I had a gun. My friend would not wake up for some reason. I finally calmed down some and could hear it walk down to the water. Once there, I could hear it sipping water out of its hands. After that, it walked back to the tent, sat for a minute then walked back up the hill. The next morning we found 18 inch tracks right on the edge of the reeds. About two weeks later, we were walking to a boat that was on a pond about a quarter mile away. Then, I saw what looked to be a ten foot stump with two eyes watching us. I told my friend and he blew it off as just a tree. So we went out on the pond and after a while we smelled a strong wet dog and feces smell. After that, we started to get scared so we went back to the spot where the boat was kept. We looked for the giant stump that we had seen earlier but could not find it.
π Circumstances
One other witness.
π€οΈ Weather Conditions
The first encounter was while camping at night at around 4 AM. The second visual was around noon.
βΉοΈ Additional Details
The first encounter was while camping at night at around 4 AM. The second visual was around noon.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiz8a5gu02e08fysxhvsdksv
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025