Abandoned Isles Showcasing Strange and Neglected Past Events
In the vast expanse of our oceans, there lies a collection of enigmatic islands, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. From the Bay of Bengal to the eastern Pacific Ocean, these isolated lands have witnessed tales of survival, brutality, and the unknown.
One such island is North Sentinel Island, home to the last pre-Neolithic isolated tribe on Earth: the Sentinelese. In 2006 and 2018, two tragic incidents occurred when two fishermen and an American missionary, respectively, were killed trying to get too close. It is said that a lone coconut palm on the island grew from the grave of one of Álvarez's victims. The Sentinelese violently reject any contact with outsiders, shooting arrows at approaching boats, helicopters, and anyone foolish enough to get close. Anthropologists think the Sentinelese might have lived in complete isolation for up to 60,000 years, making them possibly the last humans on Earth with zero knowledge of the world beyond their shores.
Another island worthy of mention is Ilha da Queimada Grande (Snake Island) off the coast of Brazil. With the highest concentration of venomous snakes on Earth, the Brazilian government has banned people from landing on the island due to its dangerous snake population. One of its venomous inhabitants, the golden lancehead viper, has venom that melts human flesh and kills 7% of victims even with treatment.
Clipperton Island, a tiny atoll in the eastern Pacific Ocean, has its own chilling history. In 1914, a descent into madness and brutality occurred when a dozen Mexican families were dropped off to mine guano. Their supply ships were cut off during the Mexican Revolution, leading to a tragic end where only three women and eight children were still alive by 1917.
The story of Jure Sterk, a Slovenian sailor, serves as a reminder of the dangers of venturing into the unknown. In 2009, Sterk disappeared while trying to sail solo around the globe. His boat was found abandoned near Australia 18 months later with his logbook showing entries stopping suddenly. Researchers speculate that Sterk might have stumbled upon a temporary island or encountered strange phenomena.
Finally, Más a Tierra, the island that inspired the novel "Robinson Crusoe," was the temporary home of the Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk from 1704 to 1709 before being rescued. Today, Clipperton Island remains uninhabited except for countless land crabs.
These islands stand as testaments to the mysteries and dangers that lie within our oceans. As we continue to explore and learn, the tales of these islands serve as a reminder of the unknown that still exists in our world.
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