3 Very Scary TRUE Hiker Never Returned Horror Stories
00:00 "Tangerine Falls Was Dry": While hiking the rugged Cold Spring Trail near Santa Barbara, three friends—Jamie, Taylor, and the narrator—set out for a casual day trip to Tangerine Falls. The falls are nearly dry from the drought, and the group is in good spirits, laughing and joking along the way. But the mood shifts when they hear what sounds like someone crying off-trail. Investigating, they push through the brush and come across a torn, abandoned backpack and signs of distress. Soon after, they discover a young man’s body lying twisted and lifeless below a rocky ledge—his injuries fatal. The shock is overwhelming, but they’re drawn further by cries for help. Nearby, they find a young woman, severely injured and barely conscious, curled up and trembling. Her name is Saylor. She explains that she and her friend Brenden got lost after dark with only their phones for light. They kept falling, and eventually Brenden went for help and never returned. As Taylor calls for emergency services, Jamie and the narrator try to keep Saylor awake and calm while grappling with the grim reality—Brenden is likely the man they found. A rescue helicopter arrives after a tense wait, lifting Saylor out of the canyon while others recover Brenden’s body. The group hikes out in silence, the trail now forever marked by what they experienced. The beauty of the canyon feels darker, altered by tragedy. Though they saved Saylor, the loss of Brenden lingers, a weight none of them will forget. 09:26 "The Fall on Federation Peak": Three experienced hikers—Lisa, Tom, and the narrator—embark on a challenging expedition to climb Federation Peak in Tasmania, known as one of Australia's most dangerous mountains. As they push through the unforgiving wilderness, the journey becomes increasingly grueling, both physically and mentally. On the final ascent, Tom, their strongest climber, tragically falls to his death during a misstep on the cliff face. Shocked and devastated, Lisa and the narrator activate their emergency beacon and wait through a harrowing, fog-shrouded night on the ledge. Plagued by guilt, fear, and unsettling sounds in the darkness, they cling to the hope of rescue. At dawn, a helicopter finally arrives. Though they survive, the trauma leaves deep scars. Tom is confirmed dead, and the experience changes them forever—especially the narrator, who can no longer find peace on the trails that once felt like home. 19:58 "The Last Ascent": Two best friends, Melissa and the narrator, set out to conquer Federation Peak in Tasmania—an infamous, perilous mountain they’ve dreamed of summiting for over a year. Confident and well-prepared, they begin the multi-day trek filled with laughter, shared memories, and determination. As the terrain grows increasingly treacherous—steep scrambles, narrow ledges, and exposed cliffs—the narrator grows uneasy, especially after a veteran hiker warns them of the dangers ahead. On the third day, near the summit and moving along a narrow ledge, tragedy strikes. Melissa slips on loose rock and falls over the cliff edge, her red jacket vanishing into the abyss. The narrator is left paralyzed with shock and guilt, calling out for her friend but met only with silence. Unable to safely descend to help, she activates their emergency beacon and retreats, haunted by the fall and the overwhelming helplessness. A rescue team arrives the next morning and confirms the worst: Melissa did not survive the fall. The narrator is left grappling with grief and a crushing sense of responsibility. What was meant to be their proudest moment—the summit—becomes the site of heartbreaking loss. The mountain didn’t just take Melissa’s life; it took a part of the narrator too. Necessary steps will be taken upon Copy Right Claims made on this video. This Video is extracted from:
