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The original was posted on /r/paranormal by /u/redditusermail on 2025-04-24 02:17:43+00:00.
I used to rely on flashlights and GoPros during my cryptid scouting hikes until I tried a compact thermal imager. With the ts004, I’ve spotted raccoons, deer, and… something else that moved way too fast for any of those.
One night, while scanning a dense forest area, I noticed a heat signature standing perfectly still. It was unnaturally tall, with limbs that didn’t seem to bend right. The figure didn’t react to my presence, just stared into the distance. When I moved closer, it vanished without a trace.
I’ve been out there dozens of times, but this was different. The ts004 picked up a heat signature that didn’t belong—no animal, no person, just something that didn’t fit. I’ve been back since, but I haven’t seen anything like it again.