The few cases of this happening are blown out of proportion and the numbers inflated to a point an interesting event becomes a mystery. A series of tragic events haunt the otherwise-picturesque Overtoun Bridge near Dumbarton, Scotland, leading many to rename it the "Bridge of Death." So sunny (warm) air might raise humidity because of the presence of the water? Two of the three dogs they could confirm had jumped had their breeds called out, and both are known for being more likely to have a really high prey drive. Der Planet Overtoun Bridge ist der 6. Overtoun bridge near Dunbarton in Scotland has seen a significant number of dog deaths all conforming to a similar pattern. Can there be such a thing as a dog suicide bridge? What excited the dogs and cause them to thin adventure calls? You can also marvel at the deep Overtoun Glen from the old bridge, wander through a new native woodland or head higher up towards soaring Lang Craigs for stunning views along the Clyde and out to the open sea. The Overtoun Bridge is an arch bridge located near Milton, Dumbarton, Scotland which was built in 1859 … I wonder about depth perception in dogs vision and if it varies from breed to breed. The most prevalent one is that it’s a scent issue caused by a nearby animal. If it wasn't for the dogs jumping over the edge I'd want to live in that giant house/castle at the end of the bridge. A canine psychologist, Dr. David Sands, visited the bridge and seems to discard these two specific theories, http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2040762_2040769_2040788,00.html, https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/03/whales-mass-stranding-australia/556400/, https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/12/05/overtoun-bridge/, http://www.genetics.org/content/193/2/317. I thought they had milk maids and shit. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons; Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons; Want more creepy places? The guy wasn't found guilty for murder, but instead was put in a mental hospital, because he was declared to be insane. Wir verwenden Cookies, die für die ordnungsgemäße Bereitstellung unseres Webseitenangebots zwingend erforderlich sind. One article quotes up to 600 dogs have jumped from the bridge, stating 54 deaths. The bridge itself was built in 1895 by Calvinist Lord Overtoun. The only weird thing is they say that smell travels best on sunny days because moisture in the air tends to tamp down the smell of the minks below.... but I thought moist air actually transmitted smell better than dry air? The dogs in question have all been crossing said bridge with their owners, jumped up onto the four foot parapet then hurled themselves off the other side, a forty foot drop. I think over sensationalism by the media is a very reasonable concern to put forward. I have been around alot of dogs, involved with showing and working and breeding. Activities. Others are not so sure. A Category B-listed structure, the ornate yet heavy Huh. A canine psychologist, Dr. David Sands, visited the bridge and seems to discard these two specific theories . I have visted the bridge in question and an average sized dog wouldnt be able to see over the walls and would only realise that they were up high after jumping. PHOTO. That sounds interesting. After it was discovered, they found all the lost cars down there. It was one of those things where I was looking right at it and tried to say something and the dog went over before I could get a word out. The solid walls run end-to-end, and a dog has no way of knowing that he's even on a bridge. This incident also happened on a dry and sunny day, also on the right side of the bridge. The bridge had been up for over 50 years before this phenomenon was noted. 145. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Overtoun Bridge in Schottland: Die Brücke, von der 600 Hunde sprangen Die Overtoun-Brücke nahe der westschottischen Kleinstadt Dumbarto beschäftigt die britischen Medien. For dogs, while the sense of smell is heavily relied upon, their sense of hearing is their most kense sense. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. Stream Ep 110 - The Overtoun Bridge by We're Not Sure Yet from desktop or your mobile device For decades, dating at least back to the 1950s, dogs have been jumping from the Gothic-style bridge that crosses a 50-foot (15-meter) ravine. Here is some info on that: http://www.genetics.org/content/193/2/317. I also wonder if that could explain it. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the UnresolvedMysteries community, Continue browsing in r/UnresolvedMysteries. The Overtoun Bridge was built by H.E. Overtoun Bridge Copy Link Facebook Twitter Reddit Flipboard Pocket. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. West Dunbartonshire Council has produced maps for two circuits from Dumbarton that pass Overtoun House. Some survivors return to finish the job. There he discovered that a wide,  flat path led to the entryway to bridge, which is covered in ivy—masking visual cues that mark it as a barrier on the other side of which lies a 50-foot drop. Pugs as a breed like to watch TV. Water rushing beneath the bridge creates a kind of aural distraction. There is a mysterious bridge in Scotland that dogs cannot resist jumping off to their deaths.Welcome to Esoteric Detective. What changed between the first 50 years and then? It is further stated that only certain breeds of dogs (those with a ‘long snout’, collies, labs etc) are affected. It's nicknamed the "dog suicide bridge." Certainly my dogs (lab/collie crosses) have a curiosity about what is on the other side of the wall and jump up to try and look but they are always on a lead. Danach wurde es noch bis 3270 als Ferienparadies vermarktet. However there was a mink farm in the area years ago which has lead to a large local population. So the dog just thinks it can hop the wall and land on flat ground but actually falls off of the bridge. 3270 wurden… Close. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Von der Overtoun Bridge in Schottland sind bis heute schätzungsweise 600 Hunde in den Tod gesprungen. And I would say due to the running water it would be pretty hard for a scent to be that appealing from that distance. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the UnresolvedMysteries community, Continue browsing in r/UnresolvedMysteries. Anyway, the theory was an optical illusion leading the dogs to leap over the edge. Overtoun Bridge, Scotland. I've seen photos of the bridge but only from the bottom. Dozens of dogs have jumped from the same spot on the so-called “bridge of death.” By The Lineup Staff | Published Jun 7, 2018. 4 4 44. Under the bridge lives what you might expect: squirrels, mice, rats, weasels. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Skeptoid did a deep dive on this and found: There are two named and a total of six documented cases, not fifty. So Dr. Sands set up an informal demonstration with ten dogs to see how they were affected by these scents. The problem was that the road had a turn and a cliff behind it. Fünfzehn Meter geht es von der Brücke in die Tiefe. Trees and shrubs stand higher than the walls, and for a dog, there's no reason to suspect the wall is anything that couldn't or shouldn't be jumped onto in pursuit of whatever compelling adventure calls. Sight Hounds, like Borzoi, saluki, silken windhounds, etc have long noses and excellent vision. Beyond those 50, an estimated 600 have jumped off the bridge and survived (some of the survivors have jumped more than once). The Overtoun Bridge: What Makes Dogs Jump to Their Deaths? When it was dark and lanterns were turned on in the city, the road aligned with a different one perfectly, so people thought they could drive straight ahead, which caused them to drive off a cliff. The dog belonged to a visitor. There is no definitive proof of either of these theories. Previous Video: http://bit.ly/1PhuTvJThe Overtoun Bridge is also known as The Dog Suicide Bridge because of how many dogs have jumped to their death there. But its claim to fame is somewhat sinister. Or maybe it's neither of those, and the article is mistaken. Milner in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. In one six month period 5 dogs all leapt from the bridge, apparently from the same particular point. I would think that'd lend credence to all the theories about the dogs smelling something on the other side of the bridge--if they're working breeds, and particularly herding dogs or scent hounds, that'd kick in their instincts to find the source of the scent. Weird depth perception most likely, but this is really strange, especially the cows. You wouldn't want to live there at the moment. Since the 1950s and 60s, roughly 50 dogs have died leaping from the bridge, falling 50 feet into the rocks of the waterfall below. Think you could find those pictures again? Bringt diese Brücke wirklich Hunde dazu, Selbstmord zu begehen, oder ist alles bloß Hokus Pokus? Brachiocephalic dogs, like "bully" breeds are more likely to engage in aggressive behavior and "look before they leap" types of behavior. The Overtoun Bridge is an arch bridge located near Milton, Dumbarton, Scotland which was built in 1859 and has become famous for the number of unexplained instances in which dogs have apparently committed suicide by leaping off of it. Die Overtoun Bridge spannt sich über eine Schlucht auf der Zufahrt zum Schloss. Milton is a village near Dumbarton, Scotland, where a bridge is located that attracts dogs for suicide. The Overtoun Bridge, completed in 1895, has long since been a popular place with pedestrians and dog owners due in part to its ornate design and lush greenery on both sides. It was also David Sands who found a likely candidate for the second interesting point, and that suggested the compelling adventure that called the dogs to check out the other side of the wall. This just reminded me that the collie I had as a kid jumped off a bridge once (back in the days when you could get away with walking your dog without a leash). Its walls are solid granite, waist high on a man, and quite opaque to anyone who is dog height. Many Scots believe that just such a span exists on the driveway leading to Overtoun House in the Glasgow suburb of Dumbarton. Er wurde 3217 besiedelt und blieb im Privatbesitz des Milliardärs Gengis Overtoun. It never used to be creepy at all and most of the dog incident happened at a time when the land was used more frequently by the locals. Sign up for The Lineup's free newsletter and get our strangest stories delivered straight to your inbox. Is it a basic scent issue? Cattle aren't known for smarts but you would think the herd members towards the back would catch on and hang back. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. It is certainly quite creepy at the moment, owing to the current tenant of the estate house. In the 1950s, locals began calling the stone Overtoun bridge the “bridge of death” because dogs had been leaping off it. Dogs simply jumping up thinking there is a platform, level up there to land on and look from but obviously there isn't so they go tumbling over. Having owned or lived with dogs for over twenty years, all being of the types mentioned, it seems very little can answer the central mystery of why relatively intelligent, very physically adept animals with superb perceptual and sensory skills have jumped into an obvious precipitous drop, often to their deaths. Forget about the dogs, what's going on with the Swiss cows? Overtoun Bridge von Virginia Loh-Hagan als Download. Yeah, I like that they looked for actual records and talked to someone who had looked at what lived on and in the bridge to see what prey animals were there that would be enticing to dogs. So what do you think causes the dogs to jump from this bridge? Dogs that we think of as being 'all nose. It is the Overtoun Bridge and the site of many “doggy suicides.” Overtoun Bridge leading up to the Overtoun House. 109. But usually the rule is that you look at the dog's biggest feature and that's what their main "tool" is. I'm not really a believer in mystic and strange things, but did a little bit of research on this topic. This seems to suggest that most dogs survive the jump, or maybe that most of the incidents took place prior to 1945. The home owner had removed some rails and was in the process of replacing them. Over the past 50 years, 50 dogs have jumped off this Overtoun Bridge in Dumbarton, Scotland, to their deaths. On a field prepared with canisters containing mouse, squirrel, and mink scent, one of the dogs went to the squirrel scent, two preferred to play with their masters, and the remaining seven all went straight for the mink scent, many of them quite dramatically. There were a few clues: Many of the dogs who’d leaped were long-nosed breeds, characterized by exceptional sense of smell. Press J to jump to the feed. Are you sure about the facts? A lot of the articles available are from the less reputable end of the media spectrum, although the daily mail (much as I might disagree with much of its opinions) is usually regarded as a proper newspaper and presents the story as facts hence its inclusion. Hendrix was uninterested until they got to one end of the bridge, the end that dogs are said to favor. Gosh, post it if you do remember please! Lastly, and rhetorically, why do people keep bringing their dogs there, especially if their dogs aren’t fully leashed and completely under control when leashed? I would hazard here that dogs without a long snout tend to be smaller, short legged breeds and may not be able to jump up onto a four foot parapet. Two other theories around why this may happen involve the nuances of color perception and distance perception with dogs and/or the possibility of some high pitched sound emitting in a way that dogs hear it but humans cannot. Some survivors return to finish the job. Is there something strange in how they see the iridescence of the waterfall spray from that specific angle that makes them want to chase it? I remember seeing pictures that showed the viewpoint of a dog and thinking that it would be easy to assume there is no long drop on the other side of the wall. The fact that the SSPCA have taken it reasonably seriously is also probably a good indication there may be something in it. There were no signs that he wanted to harm his son, or wasn't happy with the way his life was going (Depression etc.). 1895 baute Lord Overtoun eine etwa 15 Meter hohe Brücke über den Overtoun-Fluss. Not that it couln't be, but for a dog to ignore it's self preservation to plunge off a bridge it would have to be just extremely appealing. I would rather doubt it's a scent from that height. It's over a river, right? This article has a lot of good info and seems to make a lot of sense to me: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/12/05/overtoun-bridge/. Where hundreds of dogs have thrown themselves to their deaths. Jetzt eBook herunterladen & mit Ihrem Tablet oder eBook Reader lesen. It is probably just not reported often if a dog dies or is injured on other bridges and in rural areas. Located in Milton in Dumbarton, Scotland, the Overtoun Bridge was built in 1895 by H. E. Milner – one of the most successful landscape architects and civil engineers of the 19th century- at the behest of John Campbell White, also known as Lord Overtoun. The story further goes that dogs that have survived the jump and been retrieved back to the path over the bridge, immediately try and jump again. Yupp, that's the theory that debunked the other theories! Something with the local landscape and a certain point on the bridge that looked like they could jump over the ledge and land safely. Milner in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Thinking Sideways Podcast did an episode on this, "The Dog Suicide Bridge.". Posted by 7 years ago. Außerdem verlor ein Mann hier plötzlich den Verstand und … Anyone know? It has been long proven that dogs, in fact, jump in large numbers off of the Overtoun Bridge. My name is Emma. It's an intriguing mystery and none of the offered explanations stand up particularly well. That said, there seems to be some debate on if a) how prevalent mink are in that specific region and b) why of all the places mink may live in Scotland, why would the dogs be going so nuts in one very specific place? Overtoun in Dumbarton, Scotland, is a land of many legends. But also mink, which produce a distinctive odor irresistible to hunting dogs; the scent is most pronounced on sunny, dry days, as rain and humidity would tamp down the smell. I think one of the popular theories is that there's a strong smell of opossum (or related animal?) In the past 70 years, between 50 and 100 dogs have been killed after leaping off Overtoun Bridge". I watched a bulldog walk off a deck of a stilt house once. And since becoming a popular walking route , scores of walkers have reported strange happenings in which their dog somehow becomes “possessed” and runs toward the bridge before jumping off, likely to die on the … Unfortunately nicknamed the ‘Dog Suicide Bridge’, ‘Overtoun Bridge is alleged to be haunted or cursed by an unseen force, or, perhaps, a force only dogs can see. One article quotes up to 600 dogs have jumped from the bridge, stating 54 deaths. This actually reminds me of a case where people would disappear on that specific road, always at night. The name of this bridge is Overtoun Bridge. Maybe they heard the dog version of the Birdbox, or whatever the name is. The dog owner almost had a heart attack. Dogs with long snouts tend to be working dogs, no? If it is just 5-6 dogs over a 50 to 70 year period jumping off the bridge than it is probably not even that exceptional. Both pass close by Dumbarton Central and Dumbarton East … Image: Dave Souza / CC BY-SA 4.0. … Posted by 6 years ago. It is further stated that only certain breeds of dogs (those with a ‘long snout’, collies, labs etc) are affected. Where hundreds of dogs have thrown themselves to their deaths. There must be a nearby colony of rabbits or similar small smelly animals. Collies on the other hand have ok vision and long noses. So basically, the dogs smell something interesting, (as long nosed dogs tend to do), and don't know it's not safe to jump -- so they do). A dog's vision depends on the breed. There are several reasons, why the dogs may think it's safe for them to jump off the bridge, even though i don't understand why they would do it again, there is one really strange thing that happened there, besides the "Dog suicides". I actually live there and can confirm this is all true. Allan Ogg/cc by-sa 3.0. I remember reading about a mountainous place in Asia that supposedly has a similar effect on humans. Scent hounds are like black and tan coon hounds, or blood hounds or basset hounds. It survived the fall and was just banged up. On the other hand without a political or social angle I can't imagine the broadsheets being too interested so their lack of coverage isn't perhaps significant. I thought this was explained by an optical illusion that the ground is actually flat on the other side of the small wall on the edge of the bridge, especially from the viewpoint of a dog. It was completed in 1895. They tested different animal scents. Researchers say there is a rational explanation. Overtoun Bridge, Scotland. Hi all, first time post- on a subject that doesn't seem to have been covered previously, forgive me if I'm wrong.. Overtoun bridge near Dunbarton in Scotland has seen a significant number of dog deaths all conforming to a similar pattern. Oh hell yes, I know this isn't at thread about the house at the end of the bridge but look at it, LOOK AT IT!. Scent hounds would be the most likely type of dog to engage in risky behavior over following a scent. The Overtoun Bridge was built by H.E. There is also no shortage of people who want to blame the supernatural, ghosts, fairies, and a variety of other fantastical elements but, of course, there is no evidence of that, either. Cookies help us deliver our Services. All the incidents are alleged to occur in bright sunlight and rarely, if ever, occur in overcast conditions. Since the 1950s and 60s, roughly 50 dogs have died leaping from the bridge, falling 50 feet into the rocks of the waterfall below. Overtoun Bridge is a category B-listed structure over the Overtoun Burn on the approaching road to Overtoun House, near Dumbarton in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.It was completed in 1895 to a design by the landscape architect H. E. Milner.. Many have died. The dogs in question have all been crossing said bridge with their owners, jumped up onto the four foot parapet then hurled themselves off the other side, a forty foot drop. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit Email. Archived. I'm not sure how much of this mystery is down to press sensationalism (happy to be corrected).
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