Episode 6

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3rd Mar 2025

Dyatlov Pass

The desolate Ural Mountains of Soviet Russia hold one of the 20th century's most baffling unsolved cases: the Dyatlov Pass incident. In February 1959, nine experienced young hikers were found dead under bizarre and terrifying circumstances near their campsite on Kholat Syakhl, or "Dead Mountain." This episode reconstructs their final journey.Why did the hikers frantically cut their way out of their tent from the inside, fleeing into the sub-zero wilderness inadequately dressed? The perplexing evidence found by search teams is examined: the scattered bodies, the strange injuries inconsistent with hypothermia (including severe internal trauma, missing eyes, and a missing tongue), and traces of radioactivity. The myriad theories attempting to explain their fate range from the official (and recently re-affirmed) slab avalanche theory to katabatic winds, infrasound-induced panic, secret military weapons tests, and even encounters with unknown creatures. Unravel the enduring enigma of the Dyatlov Pass.

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Midnight Signals
When the clock strikes twelve, the veil thins. Midnight Signals, hosted by Russ Chamberlin, delves into the shadows of history and the unexplained. Each week, explore chilling conspiracy theories, baffling unsolved mysteries, paranormal encounters, and strange phenomena. If you're fascinated by historical enigmas and stories that defy explanation, join us in the darkness. Subscribe for your weekly dose of the unknown.
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