There is a rule in the Appalachian Mountains: If you hear your name called from the woods... do not answer.

In this episode of Terra Incognita, we journey into the oldest mountains on Earth to uncover a legend that refuses to die. Deep in the hollows where the sun never touches the ground, locals believe that "Feral People"—humans who retreated into the wild centuries ago—are watching us.

We explore the chilling 1969 disappearance of 6-year-old Dennis Martin, who vanished in the blink of an eye near Spence Field, leaving no tracks behind. Was he taken by the "Wildman" seen by witness Harold Key?

From the Cherokee legends of the "Moon-Eyed People" to the terrifying biological theory of "Atavism" (genetic regression), we investigate whether an ancient, de-evolved branch of humanity is living in the limestone caves beneath our feet.

In this video:

The Rules of Appalachia: Why you should never acknowledge a baby crying in the deep woods.

The Dennis Martin Mystery: The FBI search and the "rough-looking man" witness account.

The Science of Regression: Can isolation cause humans to de-evolve into apex predators?

Ancient History: The 800-foot wall at Fort Mountain and the war against the "Others".

They are learning. They are adapting. And the mountains belong to them.

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