It turned out to be the camper’s nightmare (stock image) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
A wild camper’s night in the desolate wilderness turned into a spine-chilling experience when he was awoken by eerie “laughing” noises.
Luke Nichols, the adventurous spirit behind the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel, is no stranger to braving hazardous environments alone, where he engages in fishing, hunting, and survival challenges.
His thrilling outdoor adventures have repeatedly captivated audiences, with numerous videos going viral on . In a recent hair-raising episode, Luke encountered a “laughing” sound that he soon learned came from a dangerous source.
The widely-shared footage captures Luke, concealed beneath his , describing the source of the unsettling noise. In a hushed tone from his makeshift campsite, he could be heard saying: “Hey guys, it’s about 2.30 in the morning and there is a large pack of out around my camp.”
As if the prospect of being encircled by a pack of wild coyotes wasn’t daunting enough, Luke disclosed that all he could hear in the dead of night was their sinister laughter.
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He continued: “I can hear them laughing and barking off to the left and then over to the right.”
Fortunately, Luke emerged from the ordeal unharmed and provided his followers with a morning update, detailing how he monitored the movements of the coyote pack. Reflecting on the restless night, he shared: “I didn’t sleep very well last night,” and added, “I kept getting woken up by this massive pack of coyotes.”
Recounting a chilling experience, they said: “They were running in the woods around the tent. I first heard them over here on the left. And it was so many dogs, it sounded like a dog mushing kennel.
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“They were doing their laughing and their whooping and their barking. Around 2am they were off here to the left and then they worked their way through the woods and in front of the tent. And sometime around 4 or 5am, they came back this way and this time I could hear them behind the tent.”
Coyotes, known for sometimes attacking other people and pets, can pose a danger, though the risk to humans is generally minimal.
The Urban Coyote Research Project advises: “When you encounter a coyote, shout or throw something in its direction. Do not run away. Do not play victim if you can help it.
“If a coyote seems intent on defending a certain area, particularly around pupping season (May), your best bet may be to alter your route to avoid conflict with a normally calm animal; understand that there may be seasonal patterns of behavioural changes and act accordingly.”
A significant cause for alarm arises when one observes a coyote approaching with aggression, growling, barking, or following children.