YEAR: 2017

SEASON: Summer

MONTH: August

DATE: 19

STATE: Illinois

COUNTY: Madison County

LOCATION DETAILS: Crossed over Sequoia drive heading East

NEAREST TOWN: Troy

NEAREST ROAD: Staunton Road

OBSERVED: My friend and I were driving home in the evening. As we came around the corner we observed a large upright animal standing in the middle of the road. It took several steps and went into the woods. It was grayish-black in color and stood about 7 feet tall. I couldn't see the face very well because it was covered with hair.

My friend said she didn't believe in such a thing as bigfoot but I told her "well, it was standing right in front of us."

OTHER WITNESSES: 1

TIME AND CONDITIONS: 8:44pm on Seqouia Drive Troy,IL
Clear nite

ENVIRONMENT: Heavy woods around

Follow-up investigation report by BFRO Investigator Stan Courtney:

I spoke with the witness by phone. The second witness did not want to be interviewed because of her profession.

In summary:

• The animal was standing in the street about 50 feet from their vehicle. It took two strides and was gone into the woods.
• The animal was 7 foot tall.
• The animal was greyish black in color.
• The face was covered with hair, the witness was unable to make out any feature.

About BFRO Investigator Stan Courtney:

Stan Courtney has a special interest in wildlife audio recording. He has attended numerous BFRO Expeditions. See Stan's blog StanCourtney.com for recordings he has collected over the years.

Stan Courtney can be reached at illinois@bfro.net