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They Were Hunted for 5 Hours in the Mississippi Swamp (Stalked by Something Not Human)

2025-08-05 Entertainment
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Unseen Predator Stalks Hunters in Mississippi Swamp

Two friends recount a terrifying nighttime encounter where an unseen, massive entity pursued them for hours through the swamp, forcing a desperate fight for survival. Gain critical insight into the physical evidence and cultural parallels this event suggests regarding unknown wilderness inhabitants.

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  • Detail the 1995 event: David and Derek were illegally night hunting coyotes when they were stalked by a massive, invisible, bipedal entity.
  • Highlight key physical evidence: The entity navigated difficult terrain effortlessly, possessed immense strength (breaking large limbs), and seemed vehemently opposed to entering the water.
  • Explain the threat progression: The encounter escalated from mysterious sounds to a confrontation with coyotes, culminating in a terrifying, deep roar upon killing the pack. This episode provides a direct, first-person account of an extended paranormal pursuit, detailing the subjects' attempts to rationalize the threat using law enforcement knowledge before realizing they faced something extraordinary.

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How do you defend against something you can’t even see? Twenty-five years after a night that changed their lives, David and Derek reunite to finally share the terrifying truth. What began as a late-night coyote hunt in the Mississippi swamps spiraled into a desperate escape from a massive, unseen predator, one that crashed through trees, scaled embankments in seconds, and stalked them for miles... without ever being seen. This isn’t just a story. It’s a warning. Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference! If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890 🚨 Join Our Exclusive Community 🔗 Get early access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheConfessionalsPodcast/join 📚 Tony's Recommended Reads: https://slingshotlibrary.com ▶️ Subscribe to My New YouTube Channel Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL My First Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r6jDWvlyuw&t=1160s 🤝 Sponsors: Merkel Media Apparel: https://merkmerch.com/ Merkel Films: https://merkelfilms.com/ SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/confessionals GhostBed: https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/tony?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=tony 💈 Affiliates You Can Trust: 🎧 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x – These legendary headphones have been Tony’s go-to since 2019, delivering studio-quality sound with unbeatable clarity. Whether he’s deep in the mix or on the go, they never miss a beat! 🎤 Shure SM7B is the gold standard for podcasting! Every episode at Merkel Media runs through this powerhouse mic, which captures every word with precision and warmth. If it's good enough for the pros, it’s good enough for you! 🔔 Subscribe for More Content 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheConfessionalsPodcast 💬 Leave a Comment! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Connect With Us: 🛜 Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 📢 FOLLOW US: 🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfessionalspodcast ❌ X: https://x.com/TConfessionals 🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast 📌 Website: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com 📚 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/ 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h 📬 Mailing Address: Merkel Media 257 N. Calderwood St., #301 Alcoa, TN 37701 Chapters 00:00 Continue Praying for Lindsay 00:11 Episode Teaser 01:40 Local Culture Differences 09:13 The Encounter: Setting the Scene 11:53 The Hunt Begins: Coyote Calling 14:59 Unexpected Encounter 32:04 Unknown Sounds in the Woods 35:14 The Approach of the Unknown 38:09 The Starlight Scope Revelation 50:58 The Chase Begins 58:02 Desperately Retreating to Water 01:11:44 Confronting the Darkest Outcome 01:16:20 The Pursuit: A Race Against the Unknown 01:21:21 The Final Confrontation 01:27:36 Reflections on the Experience 01:39:17 The Dogman Phenomenon 01:44:19 Cultural Legends and Beliefs 01:58:54 Supernatural Experiences and Perspectives 02:13:46 Reflections and Future Research

Top Comments (10)

@KiltedDevilDawg 2025-08-05

In Jesus name, completely heal Lindsey of all cancer, sickness, illness and ailments.

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@joshduffy9065 2025-08-06

This may sound completely CrAzY.... I was hunting in Western Pennsylvania spring turkey hunting so obviously all camoed up and facemask as well. I had called a few yelp and had been sitting on a little mound about 5 ft higher than the rest on the 360 view I had about 80 yards line of sight completely around me. After about 10 minutes I heard something walking in straight to me from directly ahead of me. When it sounded like it should've broke the opening in the woods I couldn't believe my eyes!!! I had a scoped 835 Mossberg and looking at where this thing should've been was a barely noticeable outline and where the body should've been was a projection of what was behind this thing. It was the definition of how the predators camo worked in the movie. I sat still as possible softly whispering to my grandfather if he was seeing this craziness that I had been watching. It walked from 80 yards ahead of me angling to my left where it was directly beside me about 30 yards stood around not moving after every step so this was a looong encounter. After it went behind me it went down into a bowl where a quarry lake was. Me and my grandfather didn't want to even move but I wanted to be out of the woods immediately. That experience changed my whole worldview and made me question if I wanted to be walking around the woods with things that are able to absolutely disappear immediately in front of you and not be seen. Whatever it was was about 8ft tall and about 4 foot wide from my ability to see the edge of his cloaking. It basically looking like I was staring into a reflective water source. . nothing would ever prepare anyone for something like that, especially when everything you were taught was that a human with a gun is the top predator, I here to say A BIG NOPE

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@joywood2208 2025-08-06

Dear heavenly father, please grant Lindsay complete and utter healing. Cleanse her body of every sickness and disease, fill her body with new and glorious life, in Jesus name amen.

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@CherylW-t2h 2025-08-05

This was so great. It’s like being a child and listening to your grandpa tell stories.

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@joelevans3860 2025-08-05

I could listen to these fellas talk about a fishing trip where they didn't get a bite

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@jamieabee 2025-08-06

My girlfriend and I had almost the same exact thing happen to us, I couldn't believe the things these guys talked about were spot on my experience! The sounds, movement, invisibility! Happened almost 20yrs ago and I've only ever mentioned it to 1 other person! Let me say it was terrifying, and I'm not afraid of anything in the woods! Eastern Kentucky!

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@gordangraham 2025-08-06

My wife Bobbie Jean had to have a biopsy yesterday. I sure will be praying for Lindsay.

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@dossi3 2025-08-07

These guys are some of the best interviews I think I’ve ever heard tell the same story together. The friendship is real deal 💯👌🏼 prayers for Lindsey 🙏🏼

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@bigMtChell 2025-08-06

A man posted a video on TIKTOK recently where something is up in the trees surrounding his home, breaking off massive limb sections at a time, throwing them down on the ground in his back yard, and what ever it is, it's obviously invisible. The man is using a very bright flash light, the carnage is very visible but what ever IT is, is not.

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@xfiazc07 2025-08-20

When I was a child I used to read books on vampires/werewolves, and the occult. When they said they made to the water and it couldn't follow them, I remembered reading about how vampires and things didn't like water and wouldn't cross it. These two men are Christian and walk with God, and knew Jesus. I believe He protected them from this werewolf creature. I was Gobsmacked last year on how many channels and videos there are on dogmen/werewolves in recent years, seems like there's more and more as we're getting closer to the End Times. The reason they couldn't see it is because supernatural / demonic creatures and appear and manifest when they want to. Maybe Jesus was protecting them from it fully appearing, I don't know. What caused me to write this, is the part when they got to the beaver dam and were praying to Jesus Christ to protect them, and then all of a sudden 3 whole packs of coyotes appear out of nowhere and zero in their position right on queue and it seems like some of them gave up their lives fighting it. They probably would not normally do that. I think Jesus sent the coyotes so the men could escape. God does these kinds of miracles and works all the time !!! Somebody in the comments said it was a Hellhound, what ever it was, it was inter dimensional, evil/demonic. I don't know if these things are appearing more and more because of increased witchcraft/satanism/ shamanic witchcraft or what's giving them the authority to manifest and attack people in this realm / reality.. Put on the full armor of God and be Strong in Christ !!! Amen !!!!!!! 🙏🏻✝

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