Lost in Catacombs


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Beneath Paris there are hundreds of old tunnels that were once a limestone mine. Later, in the 18th century, the cemeteries in Paris became so overstocked with corpses that the bodies would no longer decompose. The stench and disease forced the government to empty the cemeteries. The human remains had to be put somewhere so it was decided that they would be placed in the catacombs. As if the dark, dusty tunnels of the catacombs weren't creepy enough, now the floors are littered with the bones of thousands of people.

The Catacombs are almost entirely unmapped. Because of this, and of the fact that no sunlight reaches the tunnels and many areas have collapsed they have now been sealed off from the public. This doesn't stop groups of people, cataphiles they're called, from sneaking down into the tunnels and exploring.

A few years ago one group of cataphiles found a miniDV camcorder mysteriously abandoned in one of the tunnels. The video the camera captured is chilling. It may very well be a man videotaping his own death.

I think the video is authentic and not some high-concept prank. Who would waste a perfectly good miniDV camera (which were much more expensive years ago) for a gag that may not even pay off if no one finds the camera or if the tape gets destroyed by rain water?


Lost in Catacombs

Lost in Catacombs

Found footage from the depths of Paris

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Guest: Vic from O-Town (295 days ago)

I've been to the catacombs too and there are poprtions of it that you are not aloowed to go. Usually blocked by a metal gate. There's a definite difference between the catacombs that the TOURISTS get to see and the uncharted layers of the catacombs. I really don't think this is a hoax and I truly believe that the poor soul who dropped the camera died a terrible, terrifying death.

Guest: Steph White (334 days ago)

the catacombs are not closed to the public. i went in them just 2 years ago when i visited paris. this is a hoax
   

Guest: n (201 days ago)

The person above you JUST said that there are parts open to the public and other parts closed off. God have an open mind
      

Guest (169 days ago)

Uh, look at the timestamps...

Guest: fuzball (331 days ago)

i really hope the man got out okay.

Guest: Gaz (419 days ago)

I honestly believe it is real. I've seen it before and, based on how deep the man was, it is very likely that he could've gotten lost. This isn't the first time this has happened.
   

Guest: Bri Bri (156 days ago)

Latest comment: "Where did you find the video? I've seen clips, but I'm interested in watching the whole thing. "