Running out of air unexpectedly is also a nightmare. There are accounts of snorkelers who misjudged the time they could stay underwater and found themselves gasping for air while still far from the surface. Another scary thing is getting lost underwater, especially in areas with poor visibility. Snorkelers may not be able to find their way back to the boat or the shore, which can cause a great deal of panic.
Well, I heard a story from a friend. He was snorkeling in a rather remote area. As he was exploring, he noticed a strange shadow below him. It got closer and closer, and he realized it was a large, dark fish with very sharp teeth. He quickly swam back to the boat as the fish seemed to be following him. He said he could feel the water churning behind him as the fish chased him for a short while.
Once, I was snorkeling and suddenly a large jellyfish swam right towards me. Its long tentacles were menacing. I panicked and tried to swim away as fast as I could. Thankfully, it changed direction at the last moment.
One that often happens is equipment failure. For example, your mask might start to leak suddenly, or your snorkel could get blocked. It's a horrible feeling when you're underwater and can't see clearly or breathe properly. You start to panic, and that can lead to other problems like swallowing water or losing your sense of direction.
Getting lost and encountering strange, unexplained noises and apparitions like in the story of the lost hiker. It's terrifying to be alone in the vast wilderness with no idea what's making those noises.
If a scary neighbor starts following you around, it's really frightening. You don't know what they might do. They could be planning something bad. I knew someone whose neighbor followed her to the store and back home. She was so scared that she called the police. The whole situation made her feel very unsafe in her own neighborhood.
One really scary thing that can happen while babysitting is when the power goes out unexpectedly. It's dark, and the babysitter has to keep the children calm while also being worried about what might be lurking in the darkness. Another is if the babysitter finds some strange symbols drawn on the walls by the kids, but the kids claim they didn't do it. It gives a very eerie feeling. Moreover, if the phone lines go dead while babysitting and there's no way to call for help in case of an emergency, that's also quite terrifying. For instance, if there was a strange noise outside and the babysitter couldn't call anyone for assistance.
One scary scenario is when the water starts to bubble up in a really unnatural way while snaking. It could be a sign of a blocked pipe with something really nasty like a big mass of hair and waste that has been there for ages and is now being disturbed. Another spooky thing is when you pull the snake out and there are things stuck to it that you can't identify, like strange, gooey substances or small, unrecognizable objects.
Getting stuck in a natural disaster like an earthquake or a flood while traveling is terrifying. I was in a coastal town when a tsunami warning was issued. Everyone was running for higher ground. The chaos and the fear in people's eyes were overwhelming.
Ghostly apparitions are a common spooky thing. Just like in the story where a person saw a figure at the foot of the bed. Another is strange noises, like the scratching on the walls or the whispers. These noises can make you feel really uneasy and scared.
The presence of strange, unexplained phenomena. Maybe seeing lights that seem to float in the air at night or hearing voices that have no source. These kinds of things can really freak people out, especially in a remote wilderness area like Wingate Wilderness Camp. People are used to having logical explanations for things, and when they can't find one, it creates a sense of dread. For example, some campers might have reported seeing a figure that disappears when they look directly at it. This can send shivers down anyone's spine.