Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Dog Suicide Bridge
Mar 3, 2021
In a peculiar Scottish town, a bridge has earned a grim reputation for dog suicides. Various theories have emerged, but no explanation fully clarifies this tragic phenomenon. The discussion explores local folklore, including the haunting legend of the white lady. Contributors delve into environmental factors, enticing scents, and even breed-specific traits that might influence canine behavior. Through humor and reflection, the hosts celebrate our deep bond with dogs while unraveling this mystery.
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A Wee Staffie
- Charles Bryant encountered a friendly woman with a pit bull-type dog in Edinburgh.
- He engaged her in conversation, appreciating her accent and the dog, which she called a "wee Staffie."
Dog Suicide Bridge
- Dogs have been jumping off the Overton Bridge in Dumbarton, Scotland, since the 1950s.
- One dog even survived the jump, only to jump again.
The White Lady Theory
- In 2010, Dumbarton Council consulted animal behaviorist David Sands to investigate the dog jumping incidents.
- Locals attributed the incidents to the "White Lady of Overton," a ghost.
