"Chimp-like" animal briefly seen by backcountry horseman near Winlock witnessed in Lewis County, Washington

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Due to some computer problems, the witness in this case filed his report telephonically with BFRO investigator Charles Lamica. Below is a synopsis of that interview. About eight years ago the witness and his wife lived in western Washington, near the town of Winlock. The couple owned several horses and spent a great deal of time riding them on the trails and logging roads near their home. One sunny afternoon in late spring or early summer they were riding on a logging road in a wooded area when the witness saw what he describes as a 'chimp-like' animal cross the dirt road in front of them. According to the witness, the animal was a couple hundred yards in front of him and the sighting lasted only a couple seconds. He described the animal as 'Moving fast, using its arms to help it along, exactly like a chimpanzee does.' He said the animal was black in color. Due to the distance and the short duration of the sighting he didn't get a good look at the animal's face. He remembered the...