A lot of us enjoy swimming, especially a late night swim in clam waters at dusk as the moon
illuminates the tranquil waters. However, some waters hold dark secrets, abandoned ships,
and ghosts that lurk beneath the dark depths, waiting for unsuspecting swimmers to approach.
So today on Top 5 Scary Videos, I’m going to be counting down our list of the Top 5
Haunted Waters Of The World. Before we begin though, be sure to stick around until the
end of the video where I’ll be responding to some of your comments, and with that, let’s
jump in.
5 Lower Yellowstone Falls - Wyoming All the way back in 1870, a group of five
American militia men and their Crow guide went exploring the the canyons of Yellowstone.
Native American tribesmen stole their horses overnight, so the militia men began pursuit
and caught up with the tribe who were crossing the river near the Lower Falls. Now, the tribe
had constructed a raft, however, it was not strong enough to traverse the currents of
the falls, but most of the horses had already been able to swim across. The men and women
paddled while the raft slowly began sinking below the water as it headed towards the falls.
As it did, the group began to chant a death-song as they approached the falls, and allegedly
the explorers raised their hats in salute as the raft went over. Legend says that two
screaming eagles flew by at the same moment, and today, people say that while standing
near the falls, you can hear the tribe still chanting their death-song.
4 White Rock Lake - Dallas, Texas White Rock Lake began operation all the way
back in 1911, in turn providing space for folks to hike and bike, as well as host events.
In 1929 the location became a Dallas City Park, however, many people are wary of visiting,
in fear that they will encounter the Lady of the Lake. Now, stories about the Lady of
the Lake go back as far as the 1930s. The first account was made in 1953 by a man named
Guy Malloy, a former director of displays for Neiman Marcus. Reportedly, he gave a ride
to a young girl close by to the lake. Dressed in one of his wares, the girl claimed to have
been in a car accident with her boyfriend nearby. Malloy gave her a raincoat, however,
once they went to the address that she provided, she was gone, vanished into thin air. Since
his claim came to light, many others have come forward, stating that they also picked
up the Lady. Stories differ slightly, with the girl sometimes wearing a nightgown and
other times wearing a wedding dress. They also give differing accounts of her death,
such as a boating accident, suicide, or even a murder-suicide. However, the one thing that
stays the same is the ride itself. She will stand on the road near White Rock Lake and
call out to passers by. She will then sit in the back seat in her dress soaking wet.
She never speaks, and will often cry for the duration of the ride before disappearing completely.
Those who arrive at the address and speak to the owners of the house will often find
out that the Lady was a previous owner who drowned years earlier.
3 Hales Bar Dam - Tennessee Hales Bar was America’s first Hydroelectric
dam, constructed in the early 20th century. However, little did folks know that they were
building it on cursed land. Now, some history for you. The Treaty of Sycamore Shoals was
agreed upon between Daniel Boone and a handful of Cherokee leaders which was signed back
in 1775. One of the leaders was Dragging Canoe, who was apparently outraged and vowed the
land would forever remain “dark and bloody” for those who lived upon it. The waters in
the area were also deemed sacred by the local natives, who believed they could see the souls
of their ancestors being sucked into the water’s whirlpools. Now, as you have probably already
expected, the construction of the dam itself was faced with horrific problems. There were
numerous accidents, as well as conflict amongst the workers with regards to race. During this
time, several hundred workers died while working on Hales Bar. Not to mention, the dam also
leaked not long after completion. Due to this incident, the decision was made to flood the
area below the dam which ended up washing out an old cemetery. In the 60s, the dam was
ultimately closed with a new dam being built in its stead named Nickajack, named for an
old Cherokee village. Now, of course, things didn’t go so well, and the dam ended up
flooding the old village for which it was named after. Those who have visited the old
dam are said to have encountered many Cherokee spirits, the ghost of a murdered woman, workers
who have perished, as well as demons lurking in the tunnels below.
2 Braley Pond - Virginia Braley Pond is located in the George Washington
National Forest in Virginia, and is known for its tranquility, trout fishing, as well
as hiking and biking. However, in May of 2003 the Braley Pond area was the site of a brutal
gang murder, with suicides in the forest nearby also being reported. Visitors to the nearby
campgrounds have often reported the feeling of nausea, disorientation, and dread that
suddenly overcomes them. Not to mention, some folks have reported shadowy figures and the
sounds of children’s laughter. Now, in 2006 members of the Shenandoah Valley Paranormal
Society investigated the Braley Pond, stating, I quote: “something came home with me that
night...it felt like slime, and I could feel it moving around on my skin.” Following
the investigation of the pond, it was reported that one of the researches committed suicide
after their visit. However, the most terrifying tale about the pond comes from paranormal
researcher Shea Willis. Willis and a friend investigated the pong with a dozen teeenagers
who were interested in parapsychology. Upon their arrival, Willis instantly sensed anxiety,
and not long after, two of the teens got physically ill. Following this, Willis decided to end
the trip. However, later that night, Willis and her friend decided to return to the site.
As soon as they arrived, the sense of dread once again returned, with Willis recalling,
I quote: “This presence didn’t feel like the others, it didn’t even feel human.”
They then heard something in the pond, and as they turned, a green orb was hovering above
the water. Willis fumbled with her camera, during which time the noises became louder
and louder. Scared, the pair ran away, however, Willis’s friend was flung into the air and
into the water by an unknown force. Willis called to him, but as she did, she felt something
large crawling on her back. They both managed to make it back to the car, they checked their
bodies but they found nothing on them. Over the next few months, Willis returned to the
site, continuing to encounter several strange occurrences.
1 Lake Superior - Canada In late 1927, the SS Kamloops was experiencing
trouble during a storm on Lake Superior. The captain of its accompanying ship, the Quedoc,
spotted a huge wave brewing and in turn changed course, heading to Fort William instead. He
warned the SS Kamloops, however, it must have come too late as the message never arrived.
After three weeks of searching the waters, the hunt for the ship was called off. That
following spring, the remains of nine crew members as well as a lifeboat were found on
a small island near a fire pit. The boat would also go down as one of the ghost ships of
the Great Lakes, with dozens of ships vanishing without a trace under similar circumstances.
The SS Kamloops was eventually found, at the bottom of Lake Superior and surprisingly well-preserved.
The food was in extraordinarily good condition and crew cabins still looked lived-in. Now,
it may be surprising to hear that some incredibly experienced divers brave the waters of Lake
Superior and dive to its depths to examine the ship. However, those who have done this
have reported seeing one specific Kamloops crewmembers who apparently appeared to them
below the surface. They nicknamed him Grandpa. Now, some have reported seeing him lounging
in a crew bunk, while others claim to have seen him going about his regular crew routines.
However, the most frightening of them all was the report that Grandpa would follow divers
as they swam, with the ghost even reaching out to touch them on some occasions. Now,
the ship was of course investigated, during which time the remains of a preserved crew
member was found in the engine room. The body still had its flesh, and maintained an icy
mummification. This was of course Grandpa’s body. Ultimately, the cause of the sinking
of SS Kamloops was never discovered, and likely never will be.
Well, there we have it! Do you guys agree with our list? Were there any haunted waters
that we missed? Leave us all your thoughts and feelings in the comments down below and
perhaps we can do a part 2. Before I go though, I just want to respond to a few comments from
one of our last videos, Top 5 Strangest SCP Creatures That Make No Sense.
Emmanuel Davis said: “Lucy is so cute, but why does she look like she doesn't like showing
emotion?” ----
Matt Elder said: “So does Lucy only wear turtlenecks now?” -----
Super Rockstar said: “Lucy you’re an SCP that makes sense to me.” ----
Nova said: “Younger Mr. Blank: “That toaster be looking mighty thick.”” ----
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