Dusk sighting by two women near Three Lakes (w/sketch by artist) witnessed in Baraga County, Michigan

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The following is a letter written to The Mining Journal in May of 2008: "BIG FOOT, Lock Ness...?" A few weeks ago in your Sunday editorial page you ran a letter in reference to 'Bigfoot' Loch Ness Monster, etc., which I am sure some people might think is out of the question for anywhere in the U.S., let alone in the great Upper Peninsula. Well, I have an honest to God true story to tell, and then let your readers decide how possibly there might be a Bigfoot in our very own area. One night, about 38 years ago, my sister-in-law and I went to visit a friend in Three Lakes. On our way home I was driving, and not but a few miles from our friend's home, which was on the highway, upon the arisen (sic) to the left, this massive white creature came to the top of the hill, and we looked at each other in disbelief as to what we were seeing. We said to one another, "Oh, my God. What the heck is that?" We freaked out. I slowed some and kept looking at this huge white furry creature looking d...