A controversy over a waterfall has cascaded into a social media storm in China, even prompting an explanation from the water body itself. A hiker posted a video that showed the flow of water from Yuntai Mountain Waterfall – billed as China's tallest uninterrupted waterfall – was coming from a pipe built high into the rock face. The clip has been liked more than 70,000 … [Read more...] about Hiker finds pipe feeding China’s tallest waterfall
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Hiker finds massive ‘beast’ hiding along banks of South Carolina creek
A peaceful hike turned shocking for a South Carolina woman who came across a “beast” hiding along the edge of a creek. Wanting to warn others to be extra cautious when hiking through Jeffries Creek Park, Meredith Langley shared a photo of the massive creature on Facebook, horrifying many online users. “He’s probably swallowed somebody’s child already,” writes one netizen … [Read more...] about Hiker finds massive ‘beast’ hiding along banks of South Carolina creek
Raging elk flattens phone-wielding hiker at Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, a breathtaking expanse of natural beauty and wildlife, is home to diverse flora and fauna, including the majestic elk. However, a recent incident serves as a stark reminder that despite the allure of capturing close-up moments with these creatures, it is imperative to respect the boundaries set by nature. In a video making rounds on social media, a … [Read more...] about Raging elk flattens phone-wielding hiker at Yellowstone National Park
Hiker Captures Terrifying Video of Avalanche That Luckily Saved Everyone
You might not consider the threats above when climbing amid the snow top mountains. However, the snow might collapse at any time in a devastating avalanche. This was the situation for a party of roughly ten persons on a guided trip of Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan mountains. After reaching the highest point of the journey, the party heard the sound of ice breaking; an avalanche was … [Read more...] about Hiker Captures Terrifying Video of Avalanche That Luckily Saved Everyone
In Switzerland, a Cat Leads a Lost Hiker Down a Mountain
A man went lost while hiking in the Alps near Gimmelwald, Switzerland, until a cat approached him and led him in the right direction. "Gimmelwald is a little, tiny town with a really gorgeous setting. In fact, I became 'lost' in the nearby mountains. When I arrived in Lauterbrunnen, it was the end of the ski season, so the lifts were broken and some trails were closed," … [Read more...] about In Switzerland, a Cat Leads a Lost Hiker Down a Mountain