1999 Bee Creek
Year |
1999 |
|---|---|
Month |
January |
Date |
27 |
State |
OR |
County |
Clackamas |
Location |
Bee Creek |
Found by |
Unknown |
Cast by |
Frank Kaneaster |
Length |
17 inches |
Width (ball) |
8.25 inches |
Width (heel) |
6.25 inches |
Stride |
Unknown |
Depth |
1 inch |
This is one of several interesting original casts in possession of Thom Powell.
This cast shows what could be dermatoglyphics in several spots, but they are most clear near the heel.
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The toes in this impression are strange looking. I initially thought that the cast might be a hoax, but there is another possibility that the creature's toes were tightly flexed. Remember that the cast does not show what the foot looked like, but rather shows the damage that the foot did to the ground as the creature passed.
Here are close up photographs of the toes:
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The Bee Creek area is outside of Colton, OR. There was apparently a series of local sightings, to the point of teenagers cruising at night trying to catch a glimpse of the creature. An investigator found the prints after spending time searching the area for sign.
Click for larger view of the Bee Creek Area