In Part 2 of our Dyatlov Pass investigation, we look into the chilling theories behind the unexplained deaths of nine hikers who vanished into the Ural Mountains in 1959. From avalanches and Soviet cover-ups to infrasound, cold-induced madness, and even cryptid encounters, we unravel each theory to see what holds up—and what falls apart. We also explore a 2021 study that reignited belief in the avalanche theory, and question whether science alone can explain the terror and trauma found at the scene. Through the mystery and madness, we never forget the truth at the heart of this story: nine young people, full of life, who met an end no one can fully explain. This case remains unsolved—but the mountain remembers.
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