Case No. #1178
Case of Periodic Indistinct Whispers and Disappearing Figures at an Abandoned Tin Mine in Perak, Malaysia
Summary
On the night of March 14, 2018, periodic indistinct whispers and the disappearance of human-like figures were first recorded at an abandoned tin mine site in Perak, Malaysia. A security guard on patrol reported hearing his name called and briefly glimpsing a figure that vanished instantly. Subsequent similar reports from local residents and urban explorers led the authorities to recognize this as an ongoing incident. These phenomena concentrate during specific hours and also affect observation equipment. Authorities have not yet deciphered the phenomena.
Details
At 2:17 AM on March 14, 2018, Raju Singh, then 62, a former miner working as a security guard at the abandoned tin mine near Ipoh, Perak, heard his name whispered at the entrance to a windless tunnel. He turned, but no one was there. Immediately after, he observed a blurry human-like figure crossing a debris field several tens of meters away. The figure disappeared behind a structure and did not reappear. Singh immediately requested backup via radio, but other guards who arrived found no anomaly.
Following this initial report, multiple similar incidents from the surrounding area were submitted to the authorities. On July 8, 2019, a group of three urban explorers testified to hearing multiple indistinct voices echoing simultaneously deep within the abandoned mine. They reported that as they fled in fear, one of their companions temporarily vanished from sight, reappearing a few seconds later in a state of confusion. During this time, the other two called his name, but received no response.
Recognizing the correlation between these incidents, the authorities intensified surveillance at the site starting November 2020. Infrared cameras, directional microphones, and magnetic field sensors were installed to collect data 24 hours a day. However, the recorded data hindered rather than aided understanding of the phenomena. During specific hours, particularly from late night to early morning, microphones would record sudden bursts of noise, sometimes mixed with subtle sounds resembling human voices or animal calls. Yet, their source remained untraceable.
Despite clear, fog-free nights, surveillance cameras periodically recorded blurry footage, as if something was clinging to the lens. On multiple occasions, human-like shadows appeared briefly within these indistinct images, but their movements were erratic and differed from those of ordinary humans or animals. Magnetic field sensors showed subtle but peculiar fluctuations during phenomenon occurrences, though this could not be definitively separated from the influence of remaining metals at the mine site.
Particularly noteworthy are the experiences of investigators on site. During night investigations, multiple personnel suddenly reported strong fatigue and nausea, accompanied by tinnitus. Furthermore, flashlights and mobile communication devices were observed to temporarily malfunction, irrespective of their battery levels. These phenomena were unpredictable and showed low reproducibility.
Among local residents, there is a lingering legend that the spirits of miners who died in accidents wander this site. They are said to seek help from the living or attempt to draw new individuals into their fold. Authorities include these legends as part of the case record. The phenomena occurring at this location remain unexplainable by current scientific knowledge. Too many unexplained elements persist.
Timeline
- March 14, 2018, 02:17Former security guard Raju Singh hears his name whispered, spots a figure that then vanishes.
- July 8, 2019, predawnAn exploration group hears multiple indistinct voices in the abandoned mine; one member briefly vanishes.
- November 1, 2020Authorities install surveillance equipment at the mine site, commencing full-scale data collection.
- April 22, 2021, 03:05Surveillance camera records a blurry, human-like shadow for a short duration. Magnetic field sensors show anomalous fluctuations.
- January 15, 2022, predawnOn-site investigators experience severe fatigue and electronic device malfunctions.
- June 10, 2023Authorities decide to continue investigation of the unexplained case.
Witness Testimony
Witness A (Raju Singh)I clearly heard my name called. When I turned, no one was there. Then, a figure quickly disappeared behind the debris. It wasn't human. Its movement was too fast.
Witness B (Member of exploration group)As we went deeper, voices started coming from all directions. At first, I thought it was just the wind, but it was distinctly human voices. Immediately after that, my friend Farooq suddenly vanished. He truly disappeared right before my eyes. A few seconds later, he reappeared but seemed to have no memory of where he had been.
Investigator C (Anonymous)Sudden, strong tinnitus came over me, followed by nausea. My phone screen went black, and my flashlight died. For several minutes, I was completely enveloped in darkness and silence. That wasn't just equipment failure. Something is there.
Kyu's Analysis
This incident cannot be explained by mere hallucination or misidentification. The complex nature of the phenomena affecting multiple senses, low reproducibility, and equipment malfunctions suggest unknown interference. Continuous observation is required.
