[Summary of remaining logs: Recurring sightings in West Virginia (Appalachian Trail), Northern California, and Alberta, Canada. 82% of reports occur within 500 meters of a freshwater source.] Preliminary Conclusions
Subject was seen foraging near a creek bed. When the witness made noise, the subject retreated uphill without looking back. Log #003 | Jan 15, 2025 | British Columbia Interior Witness: Wildlife Photographer
The consistency of the "50-1" dataset suggests that these are not isolated incidents but part of a broader migratory trend. While footprint casts remained inconclusive due to soft pine-needle terrain, the witness descriptions maintain a 94% correlation in anatomical proportions.
Heavy "musky" odor detected before sighting. Subject stood motionless near a cedar grove for 40 seconds. Log #004 | Feb 10, 2025 | Olympic Peninsula, WA Witness: Off-duty Park Ranger