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The legend of the Water Babies
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…
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