The urban legend of the water babies at Massacre Rocks is a haunting tale that originates from the Snake River area in Idaho. Massacre Rocks is a historic site known for its rocky terrain and the violent clashes that took place there between Native American tribes and pioneers during the 19th century.According to the legend, the area is haunted by the spirits of Native American infants known as water babies. It is said that during the conflicts, the tribe was experiencing a deadly famine. Some Native American mothers, fearing their babies would starve, would throw them into the river to prevent death from starvation. These innocent souls are believed to have transformed into water babies, forever trapped in the river's depths.Locals and visitors have reported hearing the sound of babies crying near the river or seeing ghostly figures resembling infants in the water. Some claim to have felt a chilling presence or witnessed unexplained phenomena. The link for the original TikTok is listed in our sources.
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Massacre Rocks State Park History | Department of Parks and Recreation (idaho.gov)
Legend Of Idaho Water Babies At Massacre Rocks State Park (onlyinyourstate.com)
Oregon Trail - Wikipedia
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Weird Utah (weirdus.com)
The Water Babies of Massacre Rocks, Pocatello, Idaho - A True Story : r/Ghoststories (reddit.com)
State Cryptids — The Water Babies of Massacre Rocks | by Leigh K. | Medium
The Water-Babies (Water Baby Spirits) (native-languages.org)
