Here is an interesting report from 2015 in Jackson County, Illinois
While driving my work van just as I was coming over the top of the hill (over pass) a tall dark figure passed in the tree line.
It was walking too tall for a human. It was maybe 7 to 8 foot range because it was at the mid point of the trees. There isn’t a rise there it’s flat I checked because I drive this way 5 days a week twice a day. I watched it walk for several seconds until it disappeared into thicker tree growth. Was stopped due to bridge construction (flagman).
Follow-up investigation report by BFRO Investigator Stan Courtney:
I spoke with the witness by phone. I was unable to speak with her bus aide.
In summary:
• The animal was walking with a determined walk on a grassy path next to the railroad.
• The animal was 7 and one half foot tall.
• The animal was solid blackish brown in color.
• The animal was thin going to muscular in build, with a thick neck.
• The witness watched the animal for a full minute.
• The witness was unable to see the animal’s face.