Case 5 The Berkeley Pit

An EPA Superfund site formed from the ruins of what was the Richest Hill in America. A toxic Lake looms over Butte MT & with it comes it’s haunting history. The American folk hero Frank Little assassinated in the streets after trying to shut down this behemoth pitt before it began. Learn about the Pitts Origins, the lives of mining towns in the 20th century & modern day clean up efforts so this Acid Lake doesn’t poison buttes drinking water & the many rivers of west Montana. Plus learn how to get there & stand atop a wooden platform gazing down into the swirling colors of Berkeley Pit! Fringe History is Created, Produced & hosted by Basti B. For podcast updates + Daily Cryptid drops & case photos follow the Instagram @FringeHistorypod To reach out with Cryptid sightings, supernatural encounters or anything else email me at [email protected]