Crater Lake, located amongst old growth forests in Southwestern Oregon, is the stuff of legend. In January of 1975, 19 year old Charles McCullar vanished while on a 60 day solo National Park touring adventure that came to an abrupt halt while traversing snowy terrain surrounding Crater Lake, in Crater Lake National Park. He was out to take photos. Instead, the area took him.

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Ancient Origins

Crater Lake National Park: Puzzling Myths and Missing Persons | Ancient Origins

The Missing Enigma (YouTube)

Crater Lake National Park: Puzzling Myths and Missing Persons | Ancient Origins

The Girl In The Well

1987. Midland, Texas. Jessica McClure was just 18 months old when she unexpectedly fell into a water well. At the time, Midland was experiencing an oil bust and times were tough. But despite the town being down on its luck, its citizens would pull together and attempt to rescue Baby Jessica as the town, and the world, watched.

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