00:00Did you know that in 1959, nine hikers disappeared in the mountains of Russia?
00:04and their bodies were found in inexplicable conditions.
00:08In January of that year, students from the University of the Urals began a ski expedition.
00:13Two weeks later, her tent was found ripped open from the inside.
00:17The bodies appeared within a 1.5-kilometer radius, some half-naked and others with unexplained fractures.
00:24Two had radiation on their clothes.
00:26Most disturbingly, the group's diary mentioned an invisible force stalking them before they died.
00:32In 2020, scientists suggested an avalanche, but did not explain the radiation or the clothing that came loose.
00:37Other theories include secret government experiments, paranormal phenomena, and even UFOs.
00:43The case remains a mystery with new expeditions and studies.
00:46rekindling curiosity about the night that fear froze time.
