Overview of the Encounter

Shannon Morgan, at the time of the first sighting was a 14-year-old exploring the woods with friends. Later, she served in the Marines.

Date: October 1979, August 1980, September 198

Year: 1979, 1980

Location: Calhoun County, Michigan

Land Managed By: State

Nearest Town: Unknown

County: Calhoun County

State: Michigan

Nearest Landmark: Fletcher's Pond, Monroe County

Witness Accounts

The following report details a multi-part series of Bigfoot encounters as recounted by witness Shannon Morgan. The incidents occurred in Michigan during the late 1970s and early 1980s, specifically in Calhoun County and surrounding areas. The first encounter took place in October 1979, just after the witness's birthday. Shannon, aged 14 at the time, along with a friend, was exploring the woods near their home in Calhoun County when they noticed an unusual silence in the area—no sounds of birds or other wildlife. This eerie quiet was broken by a sudden sound resembling a loud thump, approximately 50 feet away. Upon investigating, they observed a large upright creature covered in hair, which quickly moved into the dense brush while producing a deep, throaty noise. Shannon described the creature as having a dark reddish color mixed with gray, with its legs being significantly thicker than her own body. This sighting left Shannon feeling a sense of fear, prompting her to sprint home while her friend surprisingly kept pace. In the summer of 1980, while fishing at Fletcher's Pond, Shannon and another friend named Adam experienced a different incident. Around midnight, they heard a loud roar coming from the shoreline, followed by a splash in the water near their boat, which startled them into quickly returning to shore. Another encounter occurred in August 1980 in Cross Common County while returning home late at night from a party. Shannon described seeing a large bipedal creature run across the road in front of their vehicle. The creature was close enough for them to see its bloodshot eyes and long fur. It moved quickly, clearing the road in just four to five steps. The final encounter documented in the discussion took place in September 1980 in Monroe County. Shannon, out squirrel hunting, noticed an unusual commotion among birds in a small woodlot. Upon entering the woods, she was startled to see a massive, upright creature approximately 25 yards away. It was described as being around 7 feet tall, with a stocky build, reddish-brown hair, and a flat face. The creature appeared calm and unthreatening, even swiping berries from a bush and chewing them while maintaining eye contact with Shannon. Despite feeling terrified, Shannon decided to slowly back away, observing the creature as she left its vicinity.

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Note: Information above was collected and summarized by A.I. Dates, name and location could be inaccurate or wrong.