Vessels off Hatteras and Barnegat also reported encounters with the gale up to September 8.

Although several of the expeditions have reported close encounters, none have been able to provide incontrovertible proof that the creature exists.

They both say blood is thicker than politics - but friends have reported frosty encounters.

During this time, Punjab police officials reported "encounters" to local newspapers and to the family members of those killed.

Many people have reported encounters with the McKenzie Poltergeist.

Pleasure boats dominate the small marinas, and boat owners looking for the free slips have reported unpleasant encounters with the first-come, first-served system.

Pilots and radar operators reported encounters with a number of fast-moving, highly maneuverable disc-shaped aircraft.

Many other residents reported similar encounters, Ms. Lanciani said, including a woman who was prevented from going home with her groceries by members of the film crew.

Today, employees and guests continue to report encounters with ghosts.

During its construction, security staff allegedly reported encounters with a ghostly monk believed to have been from the Hunshelf Priory.