Bigfoot Sightings Reported Across Northeast Ohio

Residents claim to see 6-10 foot tall hairy creatures, leaving some pets 'shaking in fear'

Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:33am

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At least seven Bigfoot sightings have been reported across northeast Ohio since Friday, according to the Bigfoot Society. The alleged encounters have occurred between Akron and Youngstown in Portage County, with witnesses describing creatures up to 10 feet tall. While no photos have been taken, the sightings have left some residents on edge, including one whose German shepherd was reportedly 'visibly shaking with fear' after an encounter.

Why it matters

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is one of the most famous cryptids in North America. While sightings are regularly reported across the country, Ohio is not typically considered a hotbed for Bigfoot activity. These recent reports have sparked excitement among believers and skepticism among others in the region.

The details

The Bigfoot Society has documented seven sightings since last Friday, with the most recent occurring on Monday evening in Streetsboro. Witnesses have described seeing lean, brown creatures between 6-10 feet tall, some of which were spotted in the middle of the road. One witness said the Bigfoot came so close that her daughter could have reached out and touched it. Despite the prevalence of smartphones, no photos have been captured of the alleged creatures.

  • The first sighting was reported on Friday.
  • On Saturday, an 8-foot creature was heard grunting in a wooded area around 11 p.m., and a footprint was reportedly found.
  • Four more sightings occurred over the following days through Tuesday morning.

The players

Jeremiah Byron

A member of the Bigfoot Society, which has been documenting the recent sightings in northeast Ohio.

Bigfoot Society

A group that investigates and tracks reports of Bigfoot sightings across the United States.

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What they’re saying

“They were so close that the witness said that her daughter could have reached out and hit the Bigfoot with her arm.”

— Jeremiah Byron, Bigfoot Society member

“Who would have known that cell phone cameras don't exist in North East Ohio?”

— Anonymous

What’s next

The Bigfoot Society plans to continue monitoring the situation and investigating the reported sightings in northeast Ohio.

The takeaway

While Bigfoot sightings are not uncommon across the United States, the recent cluster of reports in northeast Ohio has sparked renewed interest and debate among believers and skeptics alike. The lack of photographic evidence remains a point of contention, but the Bigfoot Society is committed to tracking the alleged migration of these cryptids through the region.