The Bolton Strid: England’s Killer Creek
Episode notes
Today’s story takes us to the countryside of England. Specifically, North Yorkshire which is about 4 hours north of London. There you will find a seemingly harmless stream. However, it’s said to have a 100% fatality if you fall in. This is the Bolton Strid in Northshire, England.
Sources:
The Force of Prayer; Or, the Founding of Bolton Priory (poemanalysis.com)
Artist loved the River Wharfe - but it killed him | Ilkley Gazette
Why Bolton Strid May Be Earth's Deadliest Body Of Water (allthatsinteresting.com)
The Strid: Why It Is Most deadliest Stretch Of Water - The Yorkshireman (the-yorkshireman.com)
Divers recover woman's body from river | The Independent | The Independent
The 'mind blowing' depth of Yorkshire's killer creek that swallows people whole - YorkshireLive (examinerlive.co.uk)
Yorkshire's 'killer creek' that 'swallowed' couple on second day of their honeymoon - YorkshireLive (examinerlive.co.uk)
Bolton Strid Deadly Waters Inspire Tales Of Horror | Spooky Isles