Episode 78: Something is Afoot on the Salish Sea...

Since 2007, a chilling mystery has unfolded along the shores of the Salish Sea: dozens of human feet, still in sneakers, have washed ashore without explanation. In this episode, we dive deep into the phenomenon that has baffled locals and sparked global intrigue. Are these grisly discoveries the result of foul play, natural decomposition, or something even stranger? We’ll explore the science behind why feet detach, the role of ocean currents, and the theories investigators have considered. Join us as we unravel the facts, dispel myths, and examine what these severed feet reveal about the sea—and about us.Sources:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/300357351_Human_Remains_in_Water_Environmentshttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/226337805_Decomposition_and_Invertebrate_Colonization_of_Cadavers_in_Coastal_Marine_Environmentshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6474513/https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019PSSG0030-000462https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/death/coroners-service/special-investigations/unidentified-caseshttps://vicnews.com/2025/03/07/parents-of-missing-mission-teen-say-remains-found-after-17-year-search/https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Jeff_Surtelhttps://www.coastreporter.net/bc-news/new-dna-analysis-in-united-states-confirms-remains-of-bc-teen-missing-since-2007-10357139https://www.cbsnews.com/news/salish-sea-15-feet-found-canada-coastline-shorelines-beaches-since-2007/https://www.iflscience.com/why-are-human-feet-still-in-their-shoes-washing-up-on-beaches-in-british-columbia-45159https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-severed-foot-1.5903703For a full list of sources used for this episode, please email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.