Case record

Shaver Lake / Camp Chawanakee 2026

A named witness reported a daylight visual of a stationary upright figure near Camp Chawanakee. The case record separates the original witness submission, investigator follow-up, scene photographs and regional context.

Media & documentation

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Report / source

BFRO Report 81308 with investigator notes and scene coordinates

BFRO

Report / source connected to this case record. It is presented as documentation, not as independent authentication of the reported event.

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Report / source

NAWAC encounter record 26073001

North American Wood Ape Conservancy

Report / source connected to this case record. It is presented as documentation, not as independent authentication of the reported event.

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Location media

Camp Chawanakee official site and location imagery

Sequoia Council

Location media providing documentary or location context. Image and reuse rights remain with the originating source unless explicitly verified.

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Case at a glance

Date
June 28, 2026
Region
Fresno County, California
Event ID
EVT-BFRO-81308

Controls & unresolved questions

  • Grandson was present but an independent statement has not been recovered.
  • Scene photographs document location/context, not the subject.
  • Investigator estimates and regional commentary remain attributed follow-up rather than direct witness wording.