REPORT RECEIVED FROM: The GCBRO Online Report Submission Form.

 
REPORT POSTED TO GCBRO WEB SITE ON:  June 22, 2013
 

DATE:    12/30/2012
 

TIME:     8:00pm
 

LOCATION:   St. Clair County, Alabama
 

TERRAIN:    Wooded
 

OBSERVED:    I decided to camp in the woods behind my house alone with my dog last night. Before I had a chance to make my campfire, I heard 5 large splashes in the creek. I heard several snapping sounds, like someone was snapping their fingers really loud.  I stood in total darkness for a minute, then proceeded to light the campfire. All was good for several minutes, until this over-powering smell blanketed the area. It made my dog act like I have never seen him act before; a low growl and pacing back in forth in front of me like he was protecting me from something. Then there was this loud shrieking, howling, cry. I took it as a territorial "GET OUT OF MY WOODS" scream. I immediately extinguished the fire and went back home.  
 

ADDITIONAL THINGS:  N/A
 

DESCRIPTION OF CREATURE:  The woods were too thick to see any creature. There was just a stench like I have never smelled before. If I had to liken it to anything it would be a room full of rotten potatoes. Also, there was the noise it made which was unlike anything I've ever heard. It wasn't a deer, coyote, or any type of cat. 
 

ACTIVITIES OF WITNESS:   Beginning to get the campsite ready.
 

OTHER NOTES:    N/A
 

HISTORICAL OR NEIGHBORING AREAS:  My wife's family has owned this land since the 1800's. She says as far as she's known no one has ever been back in the woods at night so there hasn't ever been any other instances like this here. 
 

ADDITIONAL NOTES AND-OR FOLLOW-UP COMMENTS:  Upon contact the witness had no additional information to add to this report.