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SANJAY R SINGHAL, RA

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FIELD REPORT 03.13.2016

Location: Seminole County, Florida

Date: Sunday, 13 March, 2016

Time: Approximately 1100am to 0100pm, EST

Weather: Absolutely, beautifully hot and humid, slightly overcast

Present : Myself, and others (names changed and/or withheld for publication)

Sanjay’s Note: Certain aspects of this report may be more subjective in their perspective; the reader’s gracious

indulgence is requested. Not all of these phenomena are understood, yet are reported nonetheless as an integral

and vital portion of my own investigations.

Items Noted:

On Sunday, 13 March 2016, I investigated a large, wooded reserve in Seminole County, Florida;1 the weather

was beautifully hot and humid, and slightly overcast.2 In the carpark, I observed a large, posted map presenting

the various paths through the reserve; I was not familiar with any of them, and set off, instead, through a wide,

bare field, roughly south/southwest.3

As we were walking, I had a strong impression that we were not alone; something seemed to be lurking in the

heavy, thick woods to the west.4 5

“I hate to say this,” I said, “But I don’t think we’re alone out here.”

“You’re probably right,” someone answered.

We continued walking, crossing the field to the south, and coming upon a large, rather ugly tortoise. The

animal was walking, with some difficulty, through the tall scrub grasses; the weather was becoming quite hot

and I felt some sympathy for him.

“Don’t get too close,” someone said, “It’s a Gopher Tortoise; they have sharp jaws.” 6

We continued walking; in an isolated clump of trees and brush, we observed two tall, slender saplings, twisted

at approximately knee height, directed (apparently) to the east.

1 Seminole County Government Author(s). Parks and Recreation. Seminole County. http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-

services/leisure-services/parks-recreation/. 2016. Web. Accessed 11 October 2016. 2 Weather Underground Author(s). Weather History for KSFB March 2016: Sunday, March 13, 2016. Weather Underground.

https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KSFB/2016/3/13/DailyHistory.html?req_city=Sanford&req_state=FL&req_statename

=Florida&reqdb.zip=32771&reqdb.magic=1&reqdb.wmo=99999. Web. 2016. Accessed 16 July 2016. 3 As has been observed, and commented upon at numerous occasions, I am, quite simply, not like other boys. 4 Paul Schnabel. Possible Vocalisations Heard by Deer Hunter in the Chequamegon National Forest. Bigfoot Field Researchers’

Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=11026. 24 March 2005. Web. Accessed 25 September 2014. The

realisation that one is not alone in the woods can be overwhelming; at other times thrilling. Needless to say, it is far from dull. 5 Chris Bateman. Archaeologist Digs for Proof of Sasquatch. Union Democrat.

http://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=22545 [link no longer active] Reprinted BigfootEncounters.com:

http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/strain.htm. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 16 October 2014. The sense of a presence in

the woods, albeit unseen and unknown, is not uncommon to EC encounters. 6 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Author(s). Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus). Florida Fish & Wildlife

Conservation Commission. http://myfwc.com/GopherTortoise. 2016. Web. Accessed 16 July 2016.



The first photograph presents a top-side view of the Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) as observed in the

meadow, making its way with some difficulty through the tall scrub grasses. The second photograph presents a

view of the second Gopher Tortoise, making its way, presumably, to the first.

The first photograph presents a view of the pair of twisted saplings observed in the meadow, both (apparently)

oriented to the thick, heavy woods to the east. The second photograph presents a close-up view of one of the

saplings; notice the remarkable effect of the twist upon the extant bark.

“This is really quite strange,” I said, “Would a storm have caused this?”

“I’m not sure,” someone replied, “This doesn’t look like storm damage, but anything’s possible.”

“If we can suggest artifice,” I continued, “And we can consider EC…perhaps we can then suggest a directional

marker, or trail guide. Look, to the east.” 7

I gestured to the east, where the two saplings appeared to be directed; there was a thick belt of brush and foliage

approximately fifty yards away. In the dark shadows, black and impenetrable, I suddenly had a vivid, strong

impression of something, watching us.8

7 EC, in this context, stands for ‘Elder Children’, as usual. 8 Ibid, Bateman. Archaeologist Digs for Proof of Sasquatch.



The first photograph presents a view of the meadow, looking to the west; the second photograph presents a view

along the vehicle-access road, also looking to the west. In both situations, I had a distinct impression

of…something…lurking in the shadows, but made no direct, visual observations.9 10

The first photograph presents a view of the woods along the vehicle-access road, notice the thick, heavy brush

and the blending of colours, light, and shadow, rendering clear, direct observation almost nil. In the second

photograph, notice the long, heavy branch placed upon the wire fencing; similar constructions have been

observed at Area K, in northern Michigan.11

“I hate to say this,” I said again, “But I really do think we’re being watched.” 12 13 14

9 Ibid, Bateman. Archaeologist Digs for Proof of Sasquatch. 10 Please refer to the Addendum for a further review of the photographs which immediately followed the first image. 11 Sanjay R Singhal. Field Report 03.10.2012: Area K (with Addendum). Beyond The Forest.

https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/field-report-03-10-2012-area-k-with-addendum/. 6 February 2015. Web.

Accessed 16 July 2016. 12 EB Titchener. The Feeling of Being Stared At. Science: Volume 8; pp 895-897. 1898. Scopaesthesia, sometimes referred to as the

Psychic Staring Effect, was first explored by Titchener in the 19th century. Further laboratory experiments to replicate this effect

appear to have failed. 13 Rupert Sheldrake. The Sense of Being Stared At: And Other Aspects of the Extended Mind. New York: Random House; 2013. 14 Dr Jeff Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. New York: Macmillan Publishers; 2007. Scopaesthesia has been reported

almost universally by EC investigators, researchers and enthusiasts. Meldrum describes it as a strongly subjective feeling, which

cannot be quantified…and I think he’s right.



“Where?”

“Over there,” I gestured.

We silently observed the dark shadows for a moment; I recall that I was suddenly apprehensive.15

“Do you want to go in there?” someone asked me.

“Yes,” I said, “Very much. But not in shorts, and deck shoes; I’m not dressed appropriately.”

We continued walking through the field; ahead, we observed a second Gopher Tortoise.16

“This one is a male,” someone said.

“How do you know…oh, never mind.” 17

“Looks like he’s heading towards the female,” they continued.

“Oh, this is very nice,” I said happily, “They are having a little turtle date.”

We continued walking, entering a wide, vehicle-access road running east-west through thick stands of trees and

brush. Everything was unbearably hot and still; there was not a sound of movement, anywhere.18

“It’s so hot,” I said, “And so still; I feel like anything could happen!”

We continued for a short distance to the east, and then turned back to the west; the vehicle-access road branched

to the northwest, and to the south. We took the south road, which continued in a straight length for some

distance. The road turned slightly to the east, and then again to the south; ahead of us was a thick patch of

brush, with tall stands of trees beyond. Nothing moved; everything was still.19

There was a sudden, loud noise of movement.20 We stopped, and listened; I cupped my hands to my ears.

“Did you hear that?” I whispered.

“Yes,” someone answered.

We both heard it again; the sound of something moving or jumping about in the brush. No direct observation

was made; it did not seem large, but I could not be certain.21

15 Oregon Bigfoot Author(s). Oregon Bigfoot.com File #01522. Oregon Bigfoot.

http://www.oregonbigfoot.com/report_detail.php?id=01522. 12 October 2004. Web. Accessed 16 October 2014. Strong, intense

apprehensions are not uncommon to EC encounters, especially in heavy, deep forest. 16 Ibid, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Author(s). Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus). 17 The appropriate inference may be readily made. 18 Although no sound of movement was heard, the general atmosphere was that of peaceful slumber, rather than an eerie stillness. 19 Ditto. 20 Eric Lester. Resident Reports Numerous Incidents in his Neighbourhood outside Allen, near Borders of Indiana, Michigan, and

Ohio. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation. http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=15187. 13 July 2006. Web.

Accessed 30 October 2014. Movement in the brush is a common feature of EC encounters. 21 This is an entirely subjective statement, which cannot be quantified. Nonetheless, this was my impression at the time.



The first photograph presents a view of the thick, heavy brush flanking the vehicle-access road, where we heard

the sounds of movement; they remained in this location throughout our visit. The second photograph presents a

view of the swamp forest as we passed along the game trail; at this point in the investigation I began to realise

that we were not alone. I felt, and maintained a strong impression of being watched.22

“Why,” I asked, “Would an animal not scurry away and hide, but remain within range, jumping about?”

“It could be a nesting female,” someone said, “Trying to protect her young.”

We continued to listen for a few moments, then someone gestured to the right.

“Look over here,” they said, “There’s a game trail, leading into the swamp forest.”

“Should we follow it for a bit, to see where it goes?” I asked.

“Sure, let’s go.”

The game trail led west/southwest, deeper into the swamp forest, picking its way through tall, lush grasses and

heavy brush. There were a great many branches leaning over the trail, rendering visibility quite difficult. We

had not gone far when someone stopped, and said, “Do you have a big stick?”

“No,” I answered. “What do I need a big stick for?”

“Rattlesnakes.” 23 24

“Oh, my god!”

22 Ibid, Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. 23 Central Florida Zoo Author(s). Florida’s Venomous Snakes. Central Florida Zoo.

http://www.centralfloridazoo.org/floridasvenomoussnakes. 2016. Web. Accessed 11 October 2016. There are four venomous snakes

found in central Florida, including the dusky pygmy rattlesnake and the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Oh, yay. 24 Florida Museum of Natural History Author(s). List of Florida Venomous Snakes. Florida Museum of Natural History.

http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-snakes/venomous-snakes. Web. Date Unknown. Accessed 16 July 2016. Of the

approximately fifty known snake species known in Florida, at least six are considered poisonous. Of these, at least three are

rattlesnakes, including the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus), Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus), and

Pigmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius). Double yay.



“They like to hide under the leaves,” someone said, “If you find one, let me know, so I can wrestle with it.” 25

I was wearing only deck shoes, and shorts; I was hardly dressed for an excursion through snake-infested woods.

“Maybe there aren’t any,” I countered.

“Oh, they’re here, all right.” 26

I continued, at a slower pace, watching my step carefully; I did not want to step on anything…alive. I began to

look around the area; everything was eerily, remarkably quiet.27

“I hate to say this,” I spoke, sounding almost too loud, “But have you noticed how quiet it is?”

I took several photographs, turning around and scanning the woods. There was almost no sound of movement

or even a breath of wind; everything was strangely, almost unnaturally still.28

“I hate to say this,” I said, “But, I feel like we’re being watched.” 29

We then returned to the main road, continuing east for a bit, and then turning south again. The weather,

although increasingly hot and humid, was absolutely gorgeous.30 Some clouds were coming up from the west,

and I thought it might rain. To the southeast, an abandoned, heavily overgrown vehicle-access road led into the

heavy woods; we elected to follow this for some distance. Again, I maintained an impression we were not

alone, and said so.31

“I don’t think we’re alone out here,” I said.

“I don’t think you’re wrong,” someone answered.

I observed a large, arched branch configuration, positioned directly over the road; it was perfectly formed, and

still attached to an upright, living tree.

“Look at the orientation,” I said, “It is to the southwest, through the brush, and across the road.”

“What are you saying, Sanjay?” someone asked me.

“I think that arched branches are directional,” I said, “And, I think that they are telling us that something has to

be crossed, or stepped over. A road, or a stream; railroad tracks, and so on.” 32

25 He wasn’t kidding, either. 26 As one may imagine, this was hardly a comforting statement. 27 BFRO Authors. Silent Woods. The Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/archive.php?ac=t&forumid=125336&date=02-24-2010&t=2120282-1. 24 February 2010. Web.

Accessed 5 August 2014. The utter stillness and quiet of the woods has been observed, and commented upon, several times, by

several persons; it is not uncommon in conjunction with reported sightings and/or encounters. 28 Ibid. 29 Ibid, Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. 30 One may consider the weather in northern Illinois in March, as a comparison. 31 Ibid, Schnabel. Possible Vocalisations Heard by Deer Hunter in the Chequamegon National Forest. 32 This is my own interpretation; others may present a different perspective.



The first photograph presents a view of the large, arched branch, observed along the abandoned vehicle-access

road; notice its overall size compared to the tall man standing beneath. The second photograph presents a view

of the clearing, where I observed the small, beautifully constructed glyph assemblies.

These photographs present the small, beautifully constructed glyph assemblies observed in the clearing,

immediately adjacent to each other; it is reasonable to suggest artificial construction. The triple-branch type of

glyph, sometimes observed upright, is most usually constructed similar to the first photograph; ie a ‘star’ or

‘asterisk’ formation, and with all components joined at their centres. The ‘A’ formation, also sometimes

observed upright, is presented in the second photograph. Notice, in both images, the use of multiple branch

components, sizes, thicknesses, colours, and bark textures. 33 34 35

33 As defined by Sanjay R Singhal, the four (4) features which define a branch assembly are as follows: clear, present interweaving of

components; multiplicity of component species; multiplicity of component sizes; and visually contrasting component species colours,

bark, and textures. To this may be added the application of long, slender components supporting large, heavier ones, and/or the

stripping of leaves and twigs from the components, although these are not always observed. 34 The use of the word ‘glyph’ in EC-related context, must be considered carefully; it is not archaeological, specifically referring to a

carved or inscribed symbol, whether in wood, leather or other materials. It may, nonetheless, be considered somewhat grammatical,

representing an object (ie, a pictogram) or an idea or concept (ie, an ideogram). Further elaboration of this theory may be found in my

analyses of the Chisholm Assembly. 35 In EC-related context, the use of the word ‘glyph’ may be defined as any type of branch assembly based on the ground, ie lying flat

or horizontally, usually without any vertically positioned or aligned components, and usually bearing a strong resemblance to certain

and various letters of the alphabet.



These photographs present views of the remnant spinal column of a White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus

virginianus), observed on a bed of brown moss as we returned to the carpark.

We continued further into the woods; the brush was quite thick and did not permit good observation. I was

increasingly nervous;36 I did not feel we were alone. Strangely, I had an impression of trespassing.37

I observed some small, beautifully constructed ground-based glyphs, in the classic triple branch formation.38

There were two of them, immediately adjacent; nonetheless, it was a sad moment.

“How Josh would have loved these,” I said, to no one in particular, “We always used to talk about these, and he

used to tell me he had not found any in Florida.” 39

It was time to leave; we returned to the main road, and headed north back to the carpark. In the hard, packed

earth of the vehicle-access road, I observed some deeply impressed tracks, suggestive of toes.

“Look at these tracks,” I said, “I’ve seen similar, at the beach.” 40

I paced off the stride length; it approached eight feet (8ft, or 2.44m).

“A jogger,” someone said.

“With an eight-foot stride? Look how wide the toes are, compared to my own.” 41

36 Ibid, Oregon Bigfoot Author(s). Oregon Bigfoot.com File #01522. 37 Bigfoot Sightings Author(s). Modoc National Forest Bigfoot Sighting: 1980s; Northern California. Bigfoot Sightings.

http://bigfootsightings.org/modoc-national-forest-bigfoot-sighting-1980s-northern-california/. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 7

August 2015. Although somewhat subjective, the feeling of trespassing or intruding in the forest, has been reported elsewhere. 38 Please refer to the previous page for a more detailled description of same. 39 Joshua Paul ‘JP’ Smith (1975-2015) was a prominent researcher and investigator in central Florida. He was my closest friend, and

partner in all things EC-related. I miss him, terribly. 40 Ibid, Singhal. Field Report 08.16.2015: Illinois Beach State Park. Beyond The Forest.

https://beyondtheforestblog.wordpress.com/2015/10/20/field-report-08-16-2015-illinois-beach-state-park/. 20 October 2015. Web.

Accessed 16 July 2016. 41 Jim Sloan. The Average Inches per Stride in Running. LiveHealthy.Chron. http://livehealthy.chron.com/average-inches-per-stride-

running-8064.html. 2015. Web. Accessed 19 October 2015. The average running stride length of an adult human male ranges from

seventy-four inches for distance runners (74in, or 187.96cm) to ninety-three inches for sprinters (93in, or 236.22cm).



“That’s a big…foot,” someone agreed.

We returned to the meadow, but turned too far west, and came up to the main road instead. Again, I maintained

a strong impression we were not alone, that we were being carefully observed, from a distance.42 43 We walked

back through the meadow to access the carpark; beneath a solitary tree, we observed a gleaming, white piece of

bone.

“Look,” someone said, “It’s a remnant spinal column, from a White-Tailed Deer.” 44

I could not help but have the impression of a gift;45 it seemed strange to find it so prominently placed, on a bed

of soft, brown moss. There were no other bones nearby.

We returned to the carpark, and left the area shortly thereafter.

Respectfully submitted,

Sanjay R Singhal, RA

*Name(s) changed for publication

42 Ibid, Schnabel. Possible Vocalisations Heard by Deer Hunter in the Chequamegon National Forest. 43 Ibid, Meldrum. Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science. 44 Ibid, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Author(s). Deer: Odocoileus virginianus. Florida Fish & Wildlife

Conservation Commission. http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/deer/. Web. 2016. Accessed 16 July 2016. 45 Kim Fleming. Strange Findings along a Trail near a Home outside Lake City. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/gdb/show_report.asp?id=42351. 27 October 2013. Web. Accessed 9 December 2014. Accounts of gifts being

left in visible, noticeable places, although not common, are reported across the country; I myself have witnessed this behaviour in

Michigan and Wisconsin.



FIELD REPORT 03.13.2016

SUMMARY

Substantiation of this Report may be provided, in part, by the BFRO (Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation),

which lists three reports for Seminole County, Florida;46 additionally, the GCBRO (Gulf Coast Bigfoot

Research Organisation) has published a sighting report from 1983.47 Further investigation and discussion of the

Skunk Ape48 phenomenon may be found on the Smithsonian website as well.49 Other researchers and/or

investigators may offer additional evidence and documentation.

The combination of physical, visual, audible and/or olfactory events described in this Report are as follows:

1. The pair of curiously twisted saplings, both oriented to the woods on the east side of the meadow;

2. The long, heavy branch positioned atop the wire fencing;

3. The sudden, loud noise of movement in the brush;

4. The eerie stillness and quiet all around us, as we entered the swamp forest;

5. The large, arched branch on the abandoned vehicle-access road;

6. The pair of beautifully constructed, ground-based glyphs observed in the clearing;

7. The large, wide, deeply impressed toes observed on the vehicle-access road;

8. The remarkable stride length of same;

9. The remnant spinal column of a White-tailed Deer, observed on a bed of brown moss.

These behaviours, and the history of my own experience(s), may be considered sufficient to suggest the

presence of EC50 in Seminole County, Florida, in the late spring of 2016.

A number of subjective events also occurred. While these cannot be considered conclusive evidence, neither

should they be discounted. Although it is reasonable to review the impact of non-objective stimuli in this

Report, such effects, while personally quite vivid and at times overwhelming, are nonetheless nearly impossible

to substantiate with any measure of certainty.

46 BFRO Author(s). Seminole County, Florida. Bigfoot Field Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=fl&county=Seminole. 2016. Web. Accessed 16 July 2016. 47 GCBRO Author(s). Seminole County, Florida. Gulf Coast Bigfoot Researchers’ Organisation.

http://www.gcbro.com/FLsemin0001.html. Date Unknown. Web. Accessed 16 July 2016. 48 Joe Nickell. Tracking Florida’s Skunk Ape. Committee for Skeptical Enquiry.

http://www.csicop.org/sb/show/tracking_floridas_skunk_ape. 2013. Web. Accessed 16 July 2016. 49 Joseph Stromberg. On the Trail of Florida’s Bigfoot – the Skunk Ape. Smithsonian. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-

nature/trail-floridas-bigfoot-skunk-ape-180949981/. 6 March 2014. Web. Accessed 16 July 2016. 50 EC, in this context, stands for “Elder Children”, as usual.

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