An urban legend is a form of modern folklore that's been passed down for generations. Because Nevada is one of the most haunted states in the U.S., it comes as no surprise that there are many interesting urban legends still told in the Silver State today.
These seven urban legends in Nevada will definitely keep you awake at night:
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The Water Babies of Pyramid Lake
One of the most interesting urban legends within the Reno area has to do with Pyramid Lake. Each spring, an unlucky fisherman disappears and the bodies aren't normally recovered. Many people blame the disappearance of the fishermen on the depth of the water, while others claim it's the Water Babies. The Water Babies were ill-formed or premature babies that were thrown into the water by the Paiute tribe. As legend has it, the infants' angry spirits have taken hold of the lake over the past centuries. According to staff members of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitor Center, this urban legend began with a family vacation to the California coast. Many people have reported hearing the cries of an invisible baby or the laughter of ghostly children.
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Haunted Robb Canyon
During the early 1970s, four mutilated bodies were uncovered. To this day, their brutal murders have never been resolved. According to legend, if you go down into the canyon, you'll experience screams, cold spots, full body apparitions, shadowy figures and disorientation.
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