YEAR: 1977

SEASON: Winter

MONTH: January

PROVINCE: British Columbia

COUNTRY: Canada

LOCATION DETAILS: This occured in the West Kooteneays.

OBSERVED: A man-like creature that appeared to be covered in black hair was witnessed by my cousin and I around 22 or more years ago. The creature was bent down squatting, splashing in the water or washing it's hands. After yelling out to it several times and it not responding to us, it stood up and I estimated it to be six to seven feet tall. We both took off running and when we reached the shore we looked back and it was still watching us. We took off running.

OTHER WITNESSES: Throwing rocks in the air trying to break through the ice. We were kids having fun, but I remember it well.

ENVIRONMENT: Active railroad tracks, river, an island, few structures, I could get more detailed but I want some feedback first. There is alot of fishing in this area.