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The Mystery of Feet Washing Ashore in British Columbia
TLDR The phenomenon of feet washing ashore in British Columbia remains a mystery, with a higher than normal rate of missing persons and a total of 17 disembodied feet found in the area. The decomposition process, type of shoes worn, and recirculation of water in the Salish Sea may contribute to this phenomenon.
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Feet washing ashore in British Columbia is a mysterious phenomenon that has yet to be fully explained.
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In 2007, two human feet were found washed ashore in British Columbia, one on Jedediah Island and the other on Gabriola Island, sparking media attention and speculation.
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British Columbia has a higher than normal rate of missing persons compared to other parts of the world, with over 2,400 people missing over a 59-year period, which is almost five times the number of missing persons compared to Kentucky.
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In a 10-month period, five feet belonging to four different people were found washed ashore in a 40-mile stretch along the coastal area of British Columbia.
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A total of 17 disembodied feet have been found within a 150 mile stretch between Tacoma, Washington and British Columbia, with the police initially ruling out murder as the cause of death.
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Bodies sink quickly in water, especially in fresh water, and the cool temperature preserves them for a while, but eventually, gases produced by bacteria cause the body to bloat and float to the surface.
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Bodies submerged in the Salish Sea may decompose much faster than previously thought due to the high oxygen levels and abundance of life in the water.
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Feet can become disarticulated and wash ashore in British Columbia due to the decomposition process, the type of shoes worn, and the buoyant effect of certain athletic shoes.
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The Salish Sea recirculates water, which could explain why there is a higher incidence of feet washing ashore in British Columbia, and the frequency illusion and confirmation bias contribute to the perception that there are more feet washing ashore than there actually are.
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