Yowie attack @ Gympie?

Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:08 am

Last weekend apparently - waiting to hear from the witnesses.

Details still sketchy, however it apparently involved two campers who had one of their dogs attacked at their camp site by a large man-like creature. The campers are said to have witnesses the entire incident. The creature involved allegedly haunted and harassed the camp site for the duration of the night.

Hope to speak to the witnesses soon.

DMH

Unread post by **Romeo** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:10 am

Gympie? I guess it was just a matter of time. It's incidents like these that make even the most intelligent skeptics appear uneducated and ignorant to the facts. What other explanation could there be? I mean, they're not just going to belt their own dog, however there is always the posibility of a hoax......... But why? The fact that the witnesses actually came forward is a huge boost toward the likelihood of the event. Why would they make something up and then tell everyone, if there was a high chance of being ridiculed and laughed at, unless it actually occured?

I can't wait to hear some more details.

Unread post by **Tish** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:29 am

Looking forward to hearing the details.

Hope the dog's ok.

Unread post by **dawn** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:13 pm

I wonder if it just walked in and started to attack the dog or whether the dog behaved in an aggressive or threatening maner first

Unread post by **Romeo** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 2:18 pm

I've heard reports of dogs barking loudly and acting aggressivly towards yowies, giving away their position. Apparently they don't like this, therefore they stalk and eventually 'take care of' the dog.

Unread post by **Tish** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 2:27 pm

I told this story to Mikka just recently.

Our golden retriever is almost 9mths old now and a very submissive dog. He'd go upto people he knew and throw himself straight down and reveal his belly.

This changed a couple of weeks ago. We normally hear a woof from him if he sees a possum or bird but one night I heard a dog getting aggressive. It didn't click straight away it was Sam till I heard him again. I stuck my head out the door and yelled at him to settle down as I was on the phone. When he continued, I went around and turned on all the outside lights and made sure the doors were locked.

I got off the phone and told the kids I was going out the back to see what was going on as this dog had never been aggressive before. I went on the deck and he was up the end where the bush is level to the deck all his hair was on end, his tail was between his legs. He was letting off a continued deep barking with that growl bark thrown in.

He saw me and came back to me and then lunged forwards again. I moved further up that end but the lights don't hit there so I couldn't see a thing. I waited outside for a couple of minutes while he calmed down then had to fight the dog off from running inside. ( He's an outside dog at our place.) I left all the lights on and he stayed at the glass doors for a hour or so before returning to his bed.

We haven't had any activity here for ages, basically since before we got the dog. I don't know if our visitor returned that night or if it was something else.

Unread post by **dawn** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 2:32 pm

Hi Tish, I can't remember if its a cat ar a yowie that visits your place, I have a memory like a sieve these days LOL!

Unread post by **Tish** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 4:17 pm

Dawn, Yowie.

I rarely go out there at night anymore to listen and watch because the dog jumps around and goes nuts being young still.

Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:56 am

This story has become quite amusing. It reminds me of a circle of people where one whispers a story in the ear of the first person, it's then relayed around a group until it finally reaches back to the first person who initiated the tale.

Here goes.....

I received a call from my brother Mike early yesterday morning pertaining to an incident that allegedly occurred last weekend in Gympie. The story involved two campers who were spooked by something around their camp site. They then saw a large bipedal man-like creature on the edge of the camp that attacked their dogs in full view of the witnesses. The creature in question continued to harass the people for the entire night.

This is how it has panned out thus far:

1) I received my information from Mike

2) Mike received his information from a close family friend.

3) The family friend received her information from her Boss.

4) Her Boss received his information from a customer.

5) The customer received her information from the actual witness involved.

6) The witness did in fact have an encounter of some form.

I worked my way down the chain and have been in contact with #5. #5 has been told first hand by the witness about the events of the night, however by the time the story had been relayed to me, it has gained momentum.

#5 laughed when I inquired about the dog attack - the reaction was more or less "What dogs? Attack? No........? That's not what happened....." She didn't want to talk about it, but suggested I speak to the witness directly. She has passed my number on. From what I have learned, it sounds more along the lines of 'the campers were spooked by...... something'.

Something did happen out there last weekend, but each time the story had been told, it seems though 10% poetic license has been added. With a bit of luck, hopefully I'll get to the final person in this list - the witness!

Moral of this story....................?

DMH

Unread post by **Alex** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:20 am

It's like that episode of the simpsons where all the teachers strike. The whisper chain starts with one person saying "the teachers will crack any minute".

Teacher: "Skinner said the teachers will crack any minute, purple monkey dishwasher"
Mrs. Krabappel: "Well! We'll show him! Especially for that purple monkey dishwasher remark!"

Unread post by **Tish** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 1:28 pm

Alex, I was thinking of putting that also.

Unread post by **Vic** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:35 pm

I actually had this happen to me personally and in only one step. I related an experience to an acquaintance that then passed the story onto another person in a totally distorted way. He then got upset with me when I refused to confirm his story.

Go figure?

Vic

Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:28 am

Date of encounter: 02/04/05

Location: Confidential location within 10Km radius of Kenilworth.

Terrain: Sparse forest with long grass. No moon.

Witness: ?C? contected AYR 10/04/05 via phone.

Our contact regularly uses this area for hunting.

Both ?C? and friend were dropped off in bushland for a weekend hunting trip and walked several kilometres into a remote area using game trails.

In the late afternoon the pair set camp next to a fallen Gum tree by a steep ridge. In their possession were certain fresh Deer parts from a recent kill.

The surrounding terrain contained a sparse amount of trees on open ground, however the blade grass and bracken was very long and thick with several game trails leading through the dense undergrowth.

At 6.30pm while cooking packet macaroni and cheese on their small gas cooker, the forest became silent and uneasiness fell through the camp.

Just on dusk the two heard someone loping down one of the game trails towards them. Thinking it was a person, one of the men remarked, ?Who is this??

The footsteps ended 10m away from where they sat and all was silent. The men sat frozen and watching, while a sickly sweat stench resembling a cross between and Fox and Boar flowed through the air.

Suddenly a huge intake of air was heard only 10m away. The two looked in the direction of the intruder, but saw nothing. Slowly, they felt for their LED head torches and gun. They hit the area with light, but nothing could be seen.

Both men were concerned because it what they were hearing was without doubt on two legs and moved like a Human, however the large breath and behaviour, along with spine tingling feelings and goose bumps signified something else. Something they have never encountered before.

The creature slowly retreated. Not long after it came again, this time from another angle and stood there watching the two. As it stood, they could hear it moving its feet as it re-positioned itself.

Once again they shone the lights in its direction, which in turn resulted in another retreat only to have it stalk them yet again from another angle. The creature relentlessly stalked the camp and at times became aggressive and charged at the men menacingly. ?It was like this thing had nightvision?, ?C? remarked. ?It was circling the camp and running in at us from all directions. We used the torch lights to repel it each time when it got too close. It really stunk. It was a thinker too. It was calculated in it?s actions. It changed its pattern according to the wind. Not only did it move with the wind to try and cover its noise, but it also stayed up wind so we couldn't smell it."

For the entire night the two endured continual intimidation attempts as they sat clasping their gun and lights.
By daybreak the creature had finally lost interest and disappeared. Although shaken by their ordeal, the two vow to return to search for the answers ??

DMH

Unread post by **Romeo** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:56 pm

Awesome. Great report.

It's looking promising that whoever was stalking these lads is one of our furry friends.

Hope they do get to the bottom of it......

Unread post by **Tish** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:51 pm

Very interesting read.

Unread post by **dawn** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:30 pm

I wonder how many, if any, don't make it back!

Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:43 pm

Thus highlights the importance of a spare bulb and batteries, for if they lost either that night ...... who knows what may have occurred?

I have always said that a bright light is the best deterrent. Such sensitive eyes at night.

DMH

Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:44 pm

Dean Harrison wrote:Thus highlights the importance of a spare bulb and batteries, for if they lost either that night, who knows what may have occurred .....

I have always said that a bright light is the best deterrent. They have such sensitive eyes at night.

DMH

Unread post by **Wally** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:12 pm

Very interesting. have these critters been heard communicating with whistles. (by mouth).
The little people communicate with whistles, and I have heard of Asian big hairy men doing likewise.
Perhaps some flute music could put the big hairy critter at ease and calm him or her down a bit, perhaps making communication possible. A tin whistle can make muted notes and is no problem to carry.
I think something like this is written in MYTHS AND MONSTERS.
A strong torch with a red filter may make observation more possible. I have used this idea with wildcat.
No way will a wildcat come into or stay in a white light.
This is a good example of the "wall of fear".
Kind regarads to all Wally

Unread post by **Stainmaster** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:38 am

LOL the old spare globe :-) Being in security i carried my 3 cell maglight my mini mag and a SureFire for that permanent eye damage blinding effect :-) Im sure if out in the bush i would also be carrying a rechargable 2million candle power spot light that you can get from bunnings for under $50.
Trust me people look at surefire torches for that fantastic hand held blinding light, They are not designd to be used non stop just burst lighting, Push the rear button for a burst that will blind a human imagine the damage on a close range hairy friend whos eyes are sensitive to light :-) Well worth the money.

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Unread post by **Tim Power** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 3:18 pm

Hi Dean,

Now I feel guilty, as I owe you a mag-lite bulb because I took your spare down at Mt Kembla.

I can see this playing on my conscious...

Damn you Gypie yowie!!!!!!!!

Unread post by **dawn** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:53 pm

Somewhere....deep in the wilds of NSW, Dean fumbles blindly through his backpack thinking ..."Where the hell is that spare bulb......."

Wed Apr 13, 2005 7:04 am

Everyone's worst nightmare.

I keep meaning to get another one. Will put it on my 'to do' list for this week.

DMH

Unread post by **Buck** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 11:45 am

That's it guys... I'm going to get me one of them portable suns Stainmaster was talking about.

The hairs on the back of my neck stood up when I read that report and then ran away...

Great report

Cheers Buck

Unread post by **Stainmaster** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:45 am

trust me you will not sorry with one just remember batteries are $5-$10 each and you need 2 but most cops in the us use them etc to blind an offender first, just dont play around with them as the standard bulb gives you 60 lumens of power and the extra strength buld at a savage cost to power gives you 120 lumens. BLINDING POWER yeah :-) i will post a photo of mine in my hand for the size

Unread post by **Stainmaster** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:57 am

Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:37 pm

Hi Stainmaster
Just wondering if you could take a picture of it in us ,Say Shinning into the bush,
Just to give us some idea

Cheers

Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:19 pm

hi guys.
spoke to "C" as well
one more thing about that nite was
he went for a morning stalk (first light)
when he left the camp his mate stayed to have
a sleep ...the critter came back one more time !!!!!
scared the poo out of his mate still at camp
and we think we know the area ..DMH .. ring me
when you get a chance ....thanks mate

Unread post by **Stainmaster** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:06 am

did they get any visual at any time? more to the point was it more aggressive in the morning and let itself be seen ? as if i was a yowie and i tried to move some white skin freaks in my area away and they just sat there with there flashlights i would be getting really pissed that my warnings were not working.

Unread post by **folcrom** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:29 am

Very interesting report.

It makes me wonder about Dawn's comment
"I wonder how many, if any, don't make it back".

A lot of people have gone missing in Australia over the last few (3 or 4) decades. I cant remember the exact figure, but its up around 30,000 or so. That's a hell of a lot of missing folk.

Do we have a large population of nutbag serial killers (ie Ivan Milat type people) out there preying on people?
or
Do we have a fairly good sized number of aggresive Yowies, who may or may not have a taste for "Long Pork" as its called in some countries?

Perhaps "eaten by a Yowie" could be what became of many a missing hitch hiker on those lonely country roads.

I certainly hope this is not the case.

Regards

Folcrom.

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