Stuff You Should Know Selects: Why Are So Many Disembodied Feet Washing Ashore In British Columbia?
Feb 13, 2021
For nearly a decade, disembodied feet have been mysteriously washing ashore between British Columbia and Washington. Dive into the chilling yet humorous exploration of this bizarre phenomenon, which interweaves missing persons cases and theories ranging from tsunamis to airplane mishaps. The discussion reveals startling natural processes that cause bodies to disarticulate in water. With quirky anecdotes and captivating statistics, the hosts tackle the perplexing mystery while keeping the tone light and engaging.
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First Discovery
- In 2007, a girl found a shoe containing a human foot on a beach near Vancouver.
- This discovery triggered an investigation and media attention due to its unusual nature.
Second Discovery
- Six days after the initial discovery, a second foot was found in the same area.
- This second discovery heightened the mystery and public intrigue surrounding the disembodied feet.
Coinciding Events
- The timing of the feet discoveries coincided with Robert Pickton's trial and other missing person cases.
- This led to speculation about a connection between the events, increasing public fear and suspicion.