Here are some of the most recent reported Bigfoot/Sasquatch sightings in the USA (as of late April 2026):
Northeast Ohio “Bigfoot Flap” – March 2026 (ongoing interest into April)The biggest cluster of recent activity occurred in Portage and Trumbull Counties (areas around Mantua, Garrettsville, and Newton Township).
- Between March 6–12, 2026, at least 5–8 sightings were reported in a short period. Witnesses described tall (8–10 foot), hairy, bipedal creatures, often with a strong musty odour.
- Here are some of the most recent reported Bigfoot/Sasquatch sightings in the USA (as of late April 2026):Northeast Ohio “Bigfoot Flap” – March 2026 (ongoing interest into April)The biggest cluster of recent activity occurred in Portage and Trumbull Counties (areas around Mantua, Garrettsville, and Newton Township).
- Between March 6–12, 2026, at least 5–8 sightings were reported in a short period. Witnesses described tall (8–10 foot), hairy, bipedal creatures, often with a strong musty odour, moving quickly through wooded areas and trails.
- Multiple residents, dog walkers, and locals reported encounters. Some noted possible tracks or vocalizations. This surge drew national media attention and local investigations by groups like the Bigfoot Mapping Project.
- A follow-up Class B report in mid-March near Ashland (Ashland County) involved possible large tracks and wood knocks at a wetlands preserve.
- This event has been called the “2026 Ohio Bigfoot Flap” by researchers due to the concentrated activity.
- Other Recent Reports (early to mid-April 2026)
- Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish (April 2026): A property owner reported seeing a tall, dark creature fleeing through the woods about 3 miles north of Westlake (Class A visual sighting). bfro.net
- West Virginia, Berkeley County (April 2026): Two third-shift workers at an industrial plant saw a figure from a railroad bed around 1:30 AM (Class A). bfro.net
- Alabama, Mobile County (reported March 17, 2026): Multiple residents called in sightings of a 7–9 foot tall hairy figure moving through wooded areas. The sheriff’s office investigated, noting large footprints, disturbed foliage, and possible vocalizations. facebook.com
- Additional Context
- The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) continues to log new reports regularly. While many older incidents are submitted later, visual (Class A) and trace (Class B) evidence from 2026 has appeared in states like Ohio, Louisiana, West Virginia, and scattered others. Most sightings describe large, upright, hairy human-like figures, often near wooded or rural areas. Many remain unverified and could involve misidentifications (bears, humans in costume, etc.), but clusters like the one in Ohio generate significant local excitement and ongoing searches. New reports frequently appear on BFRO or social media dedicated to cryptids, moving quickly through wooded areas and trails.
- Multiple residents, dog walkers, and locals reported encounters. Some noted possible tracks or vocalizations. This surge drew national media attention and local investigations by groups like the Bigfoot Mapping Project.
- A follow-up Class B report in mid-March near Ashland (Ashland County) involved possible large tracks and wood knocks at a wetlands preserve.
This event has been called the “2026 Ohio Bigfoot Flap” by researchers due to the concentrated activity.
Other Recent Reports (early to mid-April 2026)
- Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish (April 2026): A property owner reported seeing a tall, dark creature fleeing through the woods about 3 miles north of Westlake (Class A visual sighting).
- West Virginia, Berkeley County (April 2026): Two third-shift workers at an industrial plant saw a figure from a railroad bed around 1:30 AM (Class A).
- Alabama, Mobile County (reported March 17, 2026): Multiple residents called in sightings of a 7–9 foot tall hairy figure moving through wooded areas. The sheriff’s office investigated, noting large footprints, disturbed foliage, and possible vocalizations.
Additional Context
The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) continues to log new reports regularly. While many older incidents are submitted later, visual (Class A) and trace (Class B) evidence from 2026 has appeared in states like Ohio, Louisiana, West Virginia, and scattered others. Most sightings describe large, upright, hairy human-like figures, often near wooded or rural areas. Many remain unverified and could involve misidentifications (bears, humans in costume, etc.), but clusters like the one in Ohio generate significant local excitement and ongoing searches. New reports frequently appear on BFRO or social media dedicated to cryptids.
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