BFRO #4301: Elk hunter sees large, black animal walking upright along the Toutle River

📍 Location

📝 Description

On May 9th, 2002 at approximately 3p.m. my buddy and I were headed towards Mt. St. Helens. We had just passed Hoffstead Bluffs heading east and I was looking down into the wash. The Toutle splits in this area and there was a section that went between a heavily wooded area and the hillside leading to the road. It is approximately 300 yards to the bottom. I noticed something walking thru the creek at an angle and heading northeast. It happened quickly and I yelled instantly to stop. I saw it for maybe 5 seconds. I could see the space between its strides and I knew it had to be much bigger than a man from that distance. The arms were long and it was dark colored. We didn't get stopped quick enough for both of us to see it. We scanned the entire area for at least 10 to 15 minutes but saw no other movement. I could see the area where I assume it left the woods and the ground did appear to have been disturbed. I could not see the bottom of the hillside where I was standing. Witness' perspective of the Toutle River during the sighting. Photo by Jessica Stark I know this sighting was brief but in the length of time I saw it, it did not take my mind long to decide what I was seeing. I have always been interested in Bigfoot but it has never been something I think about regularly. In fact, I can't remember when I thought or saw anything about it in recent years. What amazed me was how quickly my mind told me what I was seeing. I know from my brief observation, I will not forget that I saw something very unusual. It could not be mistaken for any other animal or human being.

🔍 Circumstances

Just myself. My buddy was driving.

🌤️ Weather Conditions

Approximately 3 pm The sun was out and a few clouds were present.

ℹ️ Additional Details

Approximately 3 pm The sun was out and a few clouds were present.

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