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Freaked out by footprints

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Letitsnow32 · 18/12/2022 13:41

We have a fresh layer of snow in our back garden that has been undisturbed until now. I went into my garden this morning to find fresh footprints in the form of a large circle. The footprints must be of a child based on the size and the prints look like the underside of wellies. I’m most freaked out because there are no footprints leading up to this circle or leaving, it’s just a perfect imprint where they have walked in a large circle. My garden is very secure, my neighbour to one side has thick prickly bushes against the fence and the other side has bird deterrent spikes along the full length (don’t ask), the back has a large office block, it would be impossible for anyone to climb over unnoticed. The rest of the snow is untouched. I can’t work out how this has happened without footprints leading from and to their entrance/exit site. It definitely wasn’t there yesterday as I check every day to see if the snow has melted. DD is too small to go outside alone, it isn’t from anyone in the house. There aren’t any children living nearby who may have sneaked in somehow. Can anyone come up with a plausible explanation before I abandon ship and put the house up for sale!?

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Fusciainertia · 18/12/2022 13:42

Pic or it didn't happen

Rockersversuswalter · 18/12/2022 13:43

Definitely involves a crossbow and a man in black tights.

Is there a box of Milk Tray somewhere?

Pismascrescents · 18/12/2022 13:43

Ghosts! Simple

Pismascrescents · 18/12/2022 13:43

Smallfoot

ThrowAwayOne · 18/12/2022 13:44

Yeah we're gonna need a picture.

SillyLittleBiscuit · 18/12/2022 13:44

Will Smith?

weRone · 18/12/2022 13:44

We need to see the evidence please

FeltCarrot · 18/12/2022 13:46

Only here for the pic!

MadeofElephantStone · 18/12/2022 13:47

Those fucking elves get everywhere.

Pixiedust1234 · 18/12/2022 13:47

Very large balloons. One (or two) popped, child came down. Fortunately had a couple of extra in a pocket and blew them up.

PP probably as it right though. Milk Tray Man.

VladmirsPoutine · 18/12/2022 13:48

A smallfoot sized ghost, you're welcome Smile

Squarerootofpi · 18/12/2022 13:50

Surely a bird must have landed and done a circle before flying off? Maybe a seagull or something with webbed feet?

lurkinglittleladybug · 18/12/2022 13:51

It’s probably a ghost… if you have a pic, would love to see it? I Love anything unexplained or supernatural lol

OhChristmasTreeOhChristmasTreeFaLaLa · 18/12/2022 13:52

Here for the pic...! Obviously it's first thing we'll all ask for.

Theraffarian · 18/12/2022 13:56

Our fox footprints look like small children welly prints now the snow has started to melt slightly. Doesn’t need to be an obvious in or out as they will jump over certain parts of the garden. Mind you my cats prints now look like a small bear has been prowling the garden , so who knows…..

NinjaWarriorCooker · 18/12/2022 13:58

Awaiting the photo!

Labradinger · 18/12/2022 14:00

@Fusciainertia I’ve never seen a first post nail it as well as yours didGrin

Beachsidesunset · 18/12/2022 14:00

There won't be a photo.

Rockersversuswalter · 18/12/2022 14:01

Theraffarian · 18/12/2022 13:56

Our fox footprints look like small children welly prints now the snow has started to melt slightly. Doesn’t need to be an obvious in or out as they will jump over certain parts of the garden. Mind you my cats prints now look like a small bear has been prowling the garden , so who knows…..

And you do get flying foxes.

NeverHadANickname · 18/12/2022 14:02

Pismascrescents · 18/12/2022 13:43

Smallfoot

😂

transformandriseup · 18/12/2022 14:03

Spooky. This is like The Devil's Footprint.

I am sure there is a good explanation though.

SpinningFloppa · 18/12/2022 14:03

Agree pic or it didn't happen (waiting for excuse of why no pic)

BeyondTheLetterOfTheLawTheLetter · 18/12/2022 14:13

Are you in a creepy cabin in the middle of nowhere?

Notplayingball · 18/12/2022 14:17

Squarerootofpi · 18/12/2022 13:50

Surely a bird must have landed and done a circle before flying off? Maybe a seagull or something with webbed feet?

This surely?

WonderingWanda · 18/12/2022 14:21

Rabbits? Any burrows in your garden? Or maybe the Reindeer were having a trial run!

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