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Dog Suicide Bridge

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Picture generated by AI Location: Overtoun Bridge, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Dates Active: 1950s to Present Category: Dangerous Roads, Haunting, Weird Animal Events Cause: Animal instincts, possible supernatural Status: Ongoing Entry ID: 011624-00032 Summery:   This bridge has become a known for a number of strange events for over 70 years, including a large number of dogs leaping to their deaths from the bridge. In Depth: When the Overtoun Bridge was completed in June of 1895, no one could have suspected that it would become one of the most infamous bridges in modern history. Constructed as a faster means of reaching the Overtoun House from across a deep ravine, the bridge is beautifully set against the forest foliage. The pretty setting in which the bridge resides contrasts its history of death, starting some time in the 1950s when it became known as the "Dog Suicide Bridge" or "Bridge of Death." Dogs were reportedly jumping o...

Bird Blood Rain

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Picture generated with AI Location: Messignadi, Calabria, Italy Dates Active: May 15, 1890 Category: Strange Weather, Weird Animal Events Cause: Unknown Status: Closed Entry ID: 011624B-00028 Summery:   The blood of migratory birds rains down on an unsuspecting town, reasons unknown. In Depth: No one knows exactly what caused it, but a small town in Italy was suddenly bombarded with a shower of crimson blood. The townsfolk understandably freaked out over the quick sprinkling of red liquid, and tests were immediately ran in an attempt t discover its origin. The Italian Meteorological Bureau oversaw the tests, which determined that the rain was actual blood of migratory birds. What kind of birds was not known as it was significantly too early for any attempts at DNA testing, but the official explanation was that the flock of birds must have been caught in and ripped apart by a sudden, strong wind. No bodies (or body parts) of birds were ever found. Related Events and Connection...