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THE CURSED CITY"
DID YOU KNOW THAT IN THE USA THERE IS A CITY THAT IS CONSIDERED CURSED
I saw this story on Google's Earth page and I thought its an interesting story to share with my readers.
So let's read straight from the horse's mouth.......
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I'll tell you the story of the mysterious Bodie in California...
Bodie, a city located in the state of California, is a place shrouded in an aura of mystery and superstition. Founded in the late 19th century during the gold rush, Bodie quickly became a thriving mining centre.
However, as the gold rush subsided, so did the city’s fortune, leaving behind a collection of abandoned buildings and disturbing legends.
The Bodie boom began around 1876 when William S. Bodey discovered gold in the area. The city soon flourished, attracting thousands of fortune-seekers and reaching a peak population of about ten thousand inhabitants.
During this period, Bodie was known for his unbridled life, with salons, brothels, and playhouses operating 24 hours a day. However, along with wealth and entertainment came violence and crime.
Shootings and killings are said to be so common that people began to consider Bodie a dangerous place and, in many ways, cursed.
Bodie's demise was as swift as his rise. At the beginning of the 20th century, mines began to deplete and residents moved elsewhere in search of new opportunities.
By the 1940s, Bodie was practically deserted, and turned into a ghost town. This is where the creepiest stories start to emerge.
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| cursed city by google earth |
One of the most persistent legends is the so-called "Bodie Curse."
It is said that anyone who dares to take an object from the city, no matter how small, will suffer a series of misfortunes until the object is returned. This belief has been backed up by numerous testimonials from visitors who claim to have experienced bad luck after taking away some "souvenir."
The state park that now manages the site regularly receives packages with stolen items and letters of repentance from people trying to break free from the alleged curse.
Reports of paranormal activity also abound in Bodie.
Visitors and park employees have reported sightings of ghostly figures, unexplained sounds and sensations of being watched.
A particularly notorious place is the James S house. Cain, a prominent Bodie entrepreneur. The spirit of a woman, possibly Cain's wife, is said to circle the house, especially in the children's room.
Despite its turbulent reputation, Bodie remains a popular tourist destination. Visitors can wander the dusty streets and explore the well-preserved buildings that offer a glimpse into the past.
State park authorities are making sure to preserve the city in a state of “arrested decay,” meaning it stays as it was when it was abandoned, without modern restorations.
Bodie's story is a reminder of the ups and downs of gold rush and how cities can pop up and disappear in the blink of an eye.
However, what truly sets Bodie apart are the legends and mystery surrounding her, drawing in those seeking a unique experience and, perhaps, an encounter with the inexplicable.
Visiting Bodie is like stepping into a time capsule, a chance to feel the presence of the past and, who knows, maybe even of those who never left.
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| cursed city by google earth |
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