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We live in a world full of mysteries

Top 20 Paranormal Events Caught On Camera

By Sergio RibeiroPublished 3 years ago 5 min read

Most of us lead normal lives - work, hanging out, then back to the house. But every now and again, we are reminded that things are definitely not what they seem. For many people, explaining some of the footage you're about to see would be downright impossible. Fortunately, we have the footage to back the claims up, and even the most ardent skeptics are about to become believers in the fact that our world is weird.

These are some of the scariest and yet most unexplainable events ever caught on camera. Join us as we take a look at 20 paranormal events caught on camera.

Number 20. A Spooked Cat: To kick things off, we'll take you to Ontario, Canada, where a cat mother caught some really spooky stuff going on in her home. Kathy Gallinger, a 45-year-old lady, made headlines in 2022 when she claimed that she had evidence of the supernatural. She had noticed strange things happening in her new home, with objects seemingly moving on their own. Determined to get to the bottom of it, she set up CCTV cameras in different parts of the house. One fateful day, she captured something eerie. Her cat, interestingly named Salem, was sitting on its own, staring at two nesting dolls, when something jumped out from one of the doll's bodies. The doll had belonged to her mother and dated back to the 1950s. Kathy knew that doll wouldn't stay in her house for much longer after that.

Number 19. The Dobby Mystery: Certain things seem unreal but suddenly turn up, and people start believing in them. It appears that J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has become such a cultural icon that characters from it are coming to life. In 2019, Vivian Gomez, a woman based in Colorado Springs, raised a huge alarm after claiming that she had seen footage of a creature resembling Dobby the elf from the Harry Potter movies. The creature opened a door at her home, frolicked on the driveway, and vanished into the night. While some claimed it could be Vivian's son, Bobby, the figure looked too lanky and had oddly bowed legs. Perhaps Dobby is real after all.

Number 18. The Great Ghostly: If you're a fan of literature and classic films, you probably enjoyed The Great Gatsby. One of the intriguing characters in the movie was Daisy Buchanan, believed to be influenced by Genevara King, a socialite rumored to have had an affair with F. Scott Fitzgerald. In 2018, a woman named Christy Ranieri saw something strange while walking close to King's former summer house. In a selfie, she found what looked like a ghost peering behind her. Could it be the ghost of Genevara King, still roaming the world?

Number 17. Aching for a Haircut: A hair salon in 2010 experienced something spooky. CCTV footage showed a chair raising up by itself, and the cape shrinking inside instead of falling down. This eerie event sent shivers down the spine of the guy sitting close to it, who fled the scene. Who wouldn't?

Number 16. The Thirsty Ghost: In 2012, Donna Ayers experienced weird activities in her home, with objects moving on their own. To prove it, she recorded a video, capturing something mysterious moving a cup in her kitchen. Donna believed that her late brother was haunting her. Maybe he was just a thirsty ghost.

Number 15. Messing with a Victim: Some paranormal experiences can be harrowing, especially when you're alone. In 2017, a guy working late at an office was scared by unexplained events. An alarm went off, and something seemed to spook him. He investigated twice but didn't find anything. Whatever it was, he didn't stick around to find out.

Number 14. Ghosts in School: CCTV footage from a middle school in Ireland captured a series of spooky incidents. A backpack flew off a locker, a poster fell, and chairs moved on their own. The school was rumored to be haunted, as it was built on land that used to be an execution ground for criminals.

Number 13. Ghost in the Crib: A couple claimed that their daughter's room was haunted. Surveillance footage showed what appeared to be a ghost moving through the room, startling the little girl. Paranormal investigators suggested the ghost might be the spirit of the previous occupant who died.

Number 12. The Haunted Pot Store: A pot dispensary owner in Oregon claimed his shop was haunted. He shared CCTV footage of a pot jar moving on its own, sparking rumors of ghostly activities. Was it a ghost with a craving for a puff?

Number 11. Ghost Feline: In 2019, a strange video captured two cats on a porch. Suddenly, one of the cats got scared and ran away, seemingly vanishing into thin air. What happened to the feline? Did it turn into a firefly?

Number 10. Superhuman Speed: A mysterious video from 2019 showed what appeared to be a superhuman or ghost figure saving a lady's life. The figure grabbed her out of nowhere, preventing her from getting hit by a car. Who or what was this mysterious savior?

Number 9. Talking to Nobody: In 2022, a security guard at an Argentine hospital claimed to have spoken with a ghost. CCTV footage showed him interacting with an elderly woman who wasn't there. Hospital authorities confirmed that the woman had died the day before.

Number 8. The Baby Pusher: In 2022, a mysterious force seemed to push a baby off a shelf in his room. Was it a ghost playing with the little one? The parents were left shocked and disturbed.

Number 7. Getting the Right Angle: The Museum of Shadows in Nebraska claims to be one of the most haunted museums. CCTV footage captured a chair rotating on its own in the museum's basement. Was it a ghost enjoying a spooky ride?

Number 6. A Dog-Eat-Dog World: In 2021, a TikTok video showed two dogs barking at something, and then one dog's collar got yanked off without any apparent cause. Were they sensing something supernatural?

Number 5. Granny Wants In: In 2022, a couple saw a strange figure on their home surveillance camera. It resembled an old woman in pajamas, and even their pets were frightened by its presence.

Number 4. Here for a Pint: Surveillance footage from a pub in England showed a freshly poured pint of beer tipping over and spilling its contents for no apparent reason. Was it a thirsty ghost in search of a drink?

Number 3. A Jolly Ride: In 2018, a rocking horse in an antique center started moving on its own. It rocked so much that it fell to the ground. Was a ghost child having some fun?

Number 2. The Nervous Guard: A security guard in 2018 claimed to see a ghost at a hospital. He shared surveillance footage showing a whitish figure moving in front of him. Was he facing a real ghostly encounter?

Number 1. The Pale Creature: In 2022, a mysterious figure was captured in Kentucky. The creature appeared to be hunched and searching for something. Speculations abound whether it was an alien, a spirit, or something else entirely. We may never know the truth.

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