Man Endured the ‘Most Brvtal Silent D*ath in History’ While Trying to Reach the Bottom of a Sinkhole

A man experienced one of history’s most harrowing silent deaths during an attempt to reach the depths of Zacatón, a famous cenote in northeastern Mexico. Since 1990, divers have explored this sinkhole, with Jim Bowden and Gary Walten initially using a plumb line to measure 250 feet (76 meters) in depth—unaware they were only measuring … Read more

Missing Hiker Discovered Near Her Deceased Husband’s Body After Dog Kept Her Warm by Sleeping on Her Chest

A missing hiker from Maine was found alive just yards from her deceased husband, likely surviving the freezing nights with the help of their loyal dog. On Sunday, October 13, 82-year-old John Helmstadter and his wife, 72-year-old Pamela, set out with their dogs for a walk in the woods near their home in Alexander, Maine. … Read more