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One light in the dark spooky woods at night
There are times when the usual natural threats are replaced by something far more menacing: an aggressive human. (Photo: nkbimages/iStock)
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An Appalachian Trail Horror Story

One light in the dark spooky woods at night

When we venture into the wilderness, we accept that there are certain dangers, like bears and snakes and crazy weather. Truth be told, a bit of risk is what attracts many people to the backcountry (even if normal urban life is much riskier). But there are times when the usual natural threats are replaced by something far more menacing: an aggressive human. In this gripping story from our friends at Backpacker’s podcast, we hear the tragic tale of a group of hikers who found themselves out in the woods in the worst kind of trouble.


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