Late night sighting on Highway 101 in between Forks and Kalaloch witnessed in Jefferson County, Washington

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My sighting happened over 40 years ago & until this time I've never written or reported anything about it. Except for relaying my experience to a few family members & friends, this is the first time I've told my story. I am 69 years old & I believe it's time to tell my story. I'm sorry to say that time has invaded my memory & I don't recall all the exact details. I believe it was fall of 1977. My boyfriend & I were on our way to Kalaloch Lodge from Seattle for the weekend. I believe we left after work on a Friday, took the ferry to Kingston & then traveled south along highway 101. The incident occurred somewhere between Forks & Kalaloch. It was very late, very dark, a clear night and with few cars on the road. My boyfriend was driving & we were quiet, each in our own thoughts. I love animals and I'm always on the lookout for animal sighting. I happened to notice something that looked like an animal coming up ahead on the right side of the road in the shoulder. I didn't mention ...