BFRO #10892: Youth has daylight sighting in swampy area near Canton Lake
π Location
Canton Lake vicinity near Youth Acres Road, Canton, Illinois, Canton, IL
Specific Location: Bottom of the hill by Canton Lake; near Youth Acres Rd
Coordinates: 40.54000, -90.04000
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40.5400Β°, -90.0400Β°
π Description
I was at my grandparents. They lived at Canton Lake. I went down to the bottom of the hill, where they lived to smoke. I heard a loud crushing noise to my right. Keep in mind there is a cornfield in that direction, but what I saw was not a cow or bear or anything I could possibly explain. They simply don't stand on two legs. Tall, black, and very foul smelling. It must have been there when I came down the hill, I only saw it after I had been there awhile. I looked, when I heard the rustling. Standing not twenty yards from me, was something I will never forget, nor want to. There was no screaming beast [except for me]; Just a being looking at me! I did, however notice that this "being" was very calm, looking at me. I on the other hand was not calm at all. It made a gesture [raising of arms] that was all I saw. I ran up the hill to my grandparents. My granddad asked me where my bike was - I told him I didn't know.
π Circumstances
No witnesses. Although my granddad was very concerned after the fact. I was shaken up pretty good.
π€οΈ Weather Conditions
Afternoon - 2-3 p.m. sunny, no wind, gorgeous day. I had a t- shirt on.
βΉοΈ Additional Details
Afternoon - 2-3 p.m. sunny, no wind, gorgeous day. I had a t- shirt on.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiylffby019i8fysn58wsjmw
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025