Dark Watchers
Overview
Entity/Being
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Mysterious shadowy figures on Santa Lucia Mountains ridgelines. Tall dark silhouettes standing on ridges at twilight, watching travelers. Chumash Native Americans have traditional stories. John Steinbeck referenced them in 'Flight'.
Behavior
Stand motionless on ridges, disappear when approached
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
California, USA
California, USA
Habitat:
Santa Lucia Mountains, ridgelines
Santa Lucia Mountains, ridgelines
Characteristics
Size:
7-10 feet tall (silhouettes)
7-10 feet tall (silhouettes)
Historical Context
First Reported:
Ancient Chumash tradition, modern reports ongoing
Ancient Chumash tradition, modern reports ongoing
Folklore Origins:
Chumash indigenous tradition, California coastal folklore
Chumash indigenous tradition, California coastal folklore
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