Year: 2009
Month: July
Day of Month (number only – e.g. 16): July 2nd, 2011
Time of Day: Around 10 AM
County: New York Herkimer
Terrain Description: Southern Adirondack Park, between Otter Lake and Old Forge.
Lighting Conditions: Sunny daytime
Nearest Town or Landmark: Old Forge/Otter Lake…spotted down Okara Rd. East.
Description of Encounter Area: Side road off of Rt. 28 while driving North. An open area off the side
of the road.
Are There Food and/or Water Sources in the Area? (if so, describe): Near the Big Moose River so
plenty of water and food sources should be found.
Occupation/Background: College student majoring in Environmental Studies. I’ve spent my entire life
dealing with local flora and fauna. Have seen everything known to occupy those forests; from fishers to black bears.
Number of Witnesses: 1
Length of Observation: A few seconds while driving.
Animal Description: Large dark brown to black beast walking upright. Think legs and arms. Bipedal,
arms/forelegs were swinging by the sides, not out in front like a bear.
Aprox. Height: 7 to 8 feet tall
Aprox. Weight: 250 to 300 pounds
Can Witness Provide a Sketch of Animal Seen?: Yes
I was driving to work at Water Safari when I happened to look up away from the main road and down a dead end side road and caught a large, dark colored, bipedal animal walking through a clearing just off the side road. The arms were down by the side of the creature as it strode through the clearing. The unknown animal was a solid dark brown to black color.