It seems as if a simple hike or camping trip should be pretty easy, right? And, for many people who visit the mountains far to the northeast of Melbourne, Australia, it's probably just fine so long as they bring plenty of supplies and keep their wits about them. But, as the New York Times reports, quite a few people have managed to go missing or meet untimely ends in these mountains, to the point where people today can't help but talk about the mysterious darkness that seems to catch people in the area.
The troubles have been going on for many decades, including the strange double murder of two men over a century ago. Rumors still fly about who killed whom, even today. And then there are all the stories of missing campers, including the pair who disappeared in early 2020, leaving behind a charred campsite and little else.
And then there's the Button Man. Also known sometimes as "Buttons," The Age reports, some say that this seeming recluse (or is he simply taking a summer research trip into the mountains?) may be linked to some disappearances. But others believe he's a relatively harmless bushman who keeps to himself, carves his namesake buttons, and occasionally creeps out campers — but never seems to harm them. Yet, it's hard for many to ignore his connection to the area and maybe those missing campers.
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