Possible camp stalking at Betsy Lake, Grandaddy Basin, Uinta Mountains witnessed in Duchesne County, Utah

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We backed pack into the Uintah's two years in a row - this was our second year. I have never shared my experience with anyone. I was afraid people would think I'm crazy. My personal experience happened about 1985-1986. We were camping in the high Utah Uintah's (Grand-Daddy Basin) on the North edge of Betsy Lake, in a small clearing. Since we were by the lake we built a little raft out of logs (tied them together). The FIRST night something woke me (I was in a tent with my nephew). It was about 2:00-3:00am I could feel and hear heavy walking outside the tent. We had a two man tent and something was playing with the top of the tent (feeling the poles). I lay in my sleeping bag (petrified!). Because we were so close to the water, I also heard someone (something) in the lake. What caught my attention the most was the long strides when they walked. I knew it wasn't a bear, because bears would have clawed at the tents. Whenever I camp, I always sleep in my clothes. I finally got the courage ...