What Causes the ‘Mystery’ of Missing Hikers in the Forest?

Sometimes, hikers disappear in the forest because they can't find their way back. The trees all look the same, and it's hard to tell where you are. Imagine being lost in a giant maze made of trees, that’s what happens sometimes!

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A little boy got lost in the woods because he couldn’t tell which direction was north.
A hiker walked in circles for hours and ended up miles away from his tent.
A group of friends played hide-and-seek in a forest, but one person just vanished.

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Categories: Environment · forests,missing hikers,natural phenomena