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#shark #horrorstories #truestory In the summer of 1941 reports of serious injury to individuals amongst troops stationed along the Shatt-d-Arab and creeks in the Basra Base area began to come in to Medical Headquarters. 'These reports at first stated that the injuries, gross laceration of legs or arms, were caused by crocodiles (mugger).. But our experience was entirely against the injuries being due to crocodile attack. These grip, hold on and gradually drag their victims into the water. The present series of injuries indicated a savage wrenching and avulsing attack by some creature armed with numerous, sharp, inward curving teeth. Subsequent to the occupation of Ahwaz the information crystallized down to definite attacks by sharks in each case, although at first one could hardly credit sharks being some 90 miles up river from the sea. About a dozen military cases were recorded with approximately similar histories of attack; this being either when the individual was swimming or actually bathing, or when washing vehicles or equipment at the edge of the water. In the former cases the attacked individuals completely disappeared, in the latter injuries such as are recorded in this article were reported. One typical case which confirmed the earliest reports was of an I.A.S~C. Driver who had backed his ambulance-car into the shallow water of the rocky rapids at Ahwaz and was standing in the water less than knee deep washing the rear wheel of the vehicle. His right ankle was seized by a shark and he was pulled down off balance. His subsequent injuries, of which he died, were avulsion of the right leg, laceration of left hand and forearm and complete stripping of all tissues off the right arm. On hearing recently that Colonel Hunt had a record of some of these cases we immediately asked for an article on the subject. Here it is.

#crocodile #horrorstories #truestory In April 1975, Peter Reimers and two of his mates head into the Australian bush for a hunting and fishing holiday on the Mission River near Weipa, Queensland. Something they've done countless times before... While his mates were fishing for Barramundi and Mangrove Jack, Peter heads to a favorite spot to hunt feral pigs. He had no idea that HE was actually the one being hunted by a massive saltwater crocodile. Peter is ambushed when he goes down to the edge of a narrow creek to cool off. When he doesn't return to camp that evening his friends launch a search of the area and soon find the grizzly scene where the croc is still present. They return to the scene with local police, who put the animal down and recover Peter's remains which they find almost fully intact. The croc responsible is measured at 16ft, however it's missing a substantial portion of its tail, which if it had maintained would put it at an estimated 19ft! A true giant. This video is an imagining of what must have happened to Peter Reimers based on the evidence found at the scene of the attack. There are several stories about what may have transpired that day circulated by the media. Some accounts have Peter sitting in the creek to cool off... some have him falling asleep at the base of the tea tree. Others have him going to the creek bank to get a drink or splash his face to cool down. The most complete account I read was included in a book on croc attacks which includes the eye witness accounts of his friends that were present with him on the trip and who initially searched for him and assisted police. Their account recalls the boot prints and area of obvious struggle left in the muddy bank. This video is the most likely scenario based on this account as provided by Peter's mates.

This is a video I had uploaded at the very beginning of this channel, only to take it down shortly thereafter. I became in contact with some of the victim's family through emails and comments. A family member had disputed some of the information provided in this account, and I believe many of the insensitive comments left on the video had caused them some pain. I agreed that I'd remove the video as I didn't want to cause any undue stress on the victim's family... However removing that video has never quite set right with me. I've questioned whether or not doing that made any sense. This is a public account that is widely available to anyone with a search engine. It's been written about in books such as CROC! by Robert Reid, and has been talked about in documentary television shows as well. Bottom line, this is an account that's been a matter of public record and widely accessible for nearly 40 years. I've done my very best since the creation of this channel to present these accounts as tactfully as possible, always with the feelings of those left behind by the victims at heart. I don't want to be the guy who casts aside his moral compass in favor of the almighty dollar. That's never been my intention with this channel. Of course there's an entertainment element to creating these videos for you all. But I think more importantly it's informative, and educational even... I think it's important for these stories to be told and for people to learn from them. I think it's important to spark discussion and critical thought surrounding these events and circumstances. That's what I'm here to do, and I think that I've managed to find a way to do it in a respectful and tasteful manner. So after much thought and reflection, I've decided to re-upload this video to tell this story. Anyone who doesn't want to see it I ask kindly to just not watch it. All of the information provided in this account has been thoroughly researched and referenced from reputable sources. I accept no responsibility for details that have been reported in error by those sources. I will provide those sources for those of you who want to check up on me if you choose. Furthermore I ask that everyone please be respectful in the comments. I understand that many of these accounts can drum up strong feelings, but not everything should be shared in a public forum where those close to the situation could potentially read it. I believe that was the main issue when this video was hosted here previously. Have some tact, please. I ask that you keep your sociopathic comments to yourselves. I'm not going to silence you or spend my days policing everything written here, but just keep in mind that these stories involve real people who left behind real loved ones. As for how I conduct this channel, moving forward I will no longer be in the business of removing content that is of public record. We all have a choice as to whether or not we view something online. If it's a sensitive subject, I suggest not viewing it. As earlier stated, all information I provide as part of a video comes from archival sources. If anything is incorrect and you have personal knowledge of such, and can provide verifiable proof, I'm more than happy to use this platform to issue a correction for the record. Thanks so much, everyone.

#bigfoot #paranormal #sasquatch This is the story of the "Battle of Ape Canyon," as written by Fred Beck, one of 5 miners who allegedly encountered a group of unknown primates in 1924 while prospecting in the Mount St. Helens area of Southwest Washington State. Beck tells of a skirmish that took place between the men and a supposed group of Sasquatch one night near what is known today as Ape Canyon, aptly named after the incident. The miners' cabin fell under attack soon after two of the men fired on a possible Bigfoot creature at a nearby spring while collecting water. The encounter lasted through the night and into the next morning before the men managed to escape to their vehicle and drive back to civilization. Were these miners attacked by Bigfoot?! Could it be true, or is it an elaborate yarn spun for attention and entertainment? You be the judge. 0:15 - Introduction 3:34 - Story Begins #bigfoot #sasquatch #yeti #paranormal #cryprozoology #cryptids #truestory #monster #findingbigfoot #expeditionbigfoot

#Sharks #horrorstories #horror In this video we break down the most disturbing shark attack video to ever make its way online. This past Thursday, June 8, 2023, 23 year old Vladimir Popov was enjoying a beach day off Hurghada Egypt with his girlfriend and father when tragedy struck. Vladimir became the victim of a brutal shark attack that would take his life. The shark responsible, a 10 ft tiger shark, was captured and has been sent for study at a nearby laboratory. The incident took place just yards off of the crowded beach and was witnessed and filmed by shocked beachgoers. The video has since gone viral online with millions of views worldwide. In response to the attack, Egyptian authorities closed down a 46 mile stretch of coastline through Sunday June, 11. This attack follows 2 similar attacks that occurred near the same area of the Red Sea last year in which 2 women, Austrian and Romanian, lost their lives. For obvious reasons, I haven't uploaded the video itself. I don't recommend watching it.

#BearAttack #bear #horrorstories #truestory This is the story of the August 13, 1967 Grizzly horror at Glacier National Park in which 2 young girls lost their lives, and a young man was mauled in a single night. Despite incredible odds, the attacks occurred in two separate incidents, miles apart, and by two different bears. It's the first time in the park's 57 year history that there's a fatal bear attack. One incident involves 5 park employees; Ray and Ron Noseck, Paul Dunn, Denise Huckle, and Michele Koons, on a camping trip at Trout Lake. They encounter a well known problem bear shortly after arriving at the campsite. It shows no natural fear of humans, and comes straight into their camp despite them being there. It chases them out of the campsite, eats their food, destroys their gear, and then retreats, only to come back a short time later. The campers setup a new camp about 50 yards away and take extra precautions to ensure they don't have anymore close calls. The bear, however, has other ideas. In the wee hours of the morning, the grizzly returns, this time to their new campsite, and directs its focus on the friends in their sleeping bags. Four of the campers manage to escape up nearby trees, but Michele Koons, a 19 year old girl from San Diego, falls victim to the bear. She loses her life in what appears to have been a predation. 8 miles north, 2 more park employees, Roy Ducat, and Julie Helgeson, are camping at Granite Park Chalet when they too encounter a marauding grizzly bear. As they are asleep under the stars, the couple are awakened by a bear in their campsite. It mauls Roy Ducat, who somehow manages to maintain his composure and plays dead throughout the attack until the bear loses interest. It then turns its attention to Julie, who is not as fortunate. It drags her into the brush where it badly mauls her. She is left to lay alone in the woods for two hours until a ranger arrives with a rifle to ensure no other guests are harmed in the darkness. She's rescued, barely alive, and receives emergency medical attention, but ultimately succumbs to her injuries. Roy Ducat, however, recovers from his encounter after being airlifted to a medical facility. In the aftermath of the incident, the bears were hunted and put down by park rangers. The bear taken at Trout Lake is confirmed to be the bear responsible for the attack on Michele Koons. It's a bear that has been reported by numerous guests throughout the summer for being aggressive, and having lost its natural fear of people. A couple of bears are taken in relation to the Granite Park Chalet attacks on Julie Helgeson and Roy Ducat, but it's never confirmed as to whether any of them are responsible for the maulings. The lost lives aren't in vain, however. The incidents prompt major changes in the way the National Park Service handles bear management, and served as the catalyst for many of the park regulations in place today. The event would later be referred to as The Night of The Grizzlies. For a fantastic deep dive into this story, check out the 1969 book "Night of The Grizzlies," written by Jack Olsen. #animals #animalattack #scary #scarystories #grizzlybear #blackbear #polarbear #bears #horrorstory #monster #blackbearattack #polarbearattack #grizzly #grizzlyattack #nightofthegrizzlies #glaciernationalpark #nationalpark #dangerousanimals #maneater

#shark #sharkweek #greatwhite In the second episode of the podcast we talk about the size of the shark that attacked Lewis Boren, and where the 23ft figure comes from. We'll discuss the impact of Jaws, and subsequent rise of Shark Week as an annual television staple and how it seems to coincide with the rise in shark attacks since the late 80s. Finally, we take a closer look at some of the popular theories as to why sharks bite people, more specifically the "big three." Are we being mislead in order to prop up a false portrayal of shark behavior? If so, why? 0:22 - Welcome 1:00 - Was the shark really 23ft long? 7:56 - Instantaneous Demise? 9:29 - What kind of attack was it? Shark attack theories explained. 11:25 - The main scientific theories 11:48 - Why sharks often bite once and leave (Exploratory Bite) 13:48 - Sharks are very cautious and methodical 15:02 - Shark senses (Mistaken Identity) 21:24 - Shark attacks rising 21:59 - Shark Week 23:32 - Shark attacks increasing yearly (Chart) 23:45 - 1975 release of Jaws and its impact 25:45 - Shark Week to the rescue 27:14 - Unintended consequence? 29:23 - Debunking the lightning statistic 32:20 - Not making excuses for a natural predator 36:08 - Our place in nature and conclusion

#shark #horrorstories #truestory This is the true story of 24 year old Lewis Boren, who in December of 1981 was attacked by a Great White Shark while surfing alone in Spanish Bay off South Moss Beach, near San Francisco. He and a friend met to surf on the morning of December 19 and after several hours of riding waves, parted ways at around 2pm. Instead of leaving, Lewis decided to stay for a while longer to take advantage of the storm swell drummed up by the rough weather. He had no idea that just off the beach was what could potentially be the largest Great White Shark ever recorded, estimated at more than 7 meters (or 23ft +) by the Global Shark Attack File. The shark was so large and powerful that, in a single bite, it removed Lewis's entire left chest cavity, along with a massive perfectly crescent shaped section of his surfboard. The board was discovered by surfers the next day and turned over to authorities, who submitted it to the Monterey Marine Resources Lab to be examined. The size of the shark was estimated based on the measurements of tooth impressions on the board. Lewis was reported missing by friends the following day, and his remains were discovered and identified on Thursday, Christmas Eve. The shark was never caught or identified.