BFRO #3148: Traveler hears "eerie and strange" scream while walking dog near Elsie
📍 Location
Elsie area - OR-26 rest area (milepost ~27), Elsie, OR
Specific Location: Rest area on Oregon Route 26 near milepost 27, southeast of Elsie
Coordinates: 46.20000, -123.90000
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46.2000°, -123.9000°
📝 Description
On September 20th, 2001 at approximately 11:30p.m. my wife was returning from Portland to the coast. She stopped at the rest area on Highway 26 (which I believe is at about the 27 mile marker) to let our dog out.While there she heard what she described as an "eerie" scream coming from the southeast and lasting about 4-5 seconds. She said that it was far enough away that it didn't scare her.As described the scream would have come from across Highway 26 and in an area where there has been some activity (see reports under Clatsop County).I played the recordings on this website for her, and she said it sounded like Matt Moneymaker's Ohio recorded scream.
🔍 Circumstances
None
🌤️ Weather Conditions
11:30 p.m.clear night
ℹ️ Additional Details
11:30 p.m.clear night
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmizcld5z02lm8fys5k3i6j0v
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 10, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025