A man who unearthed a strange arrangement in a British forest has asked for the thoughts of others, as the items abandoned at the location seemed ‘disturbing’. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Comments

A man who came across a worrying setting while strolling through woodland has sought out opinions on social media. Posting on Reddit, he uploaded numerous images of what looked to be a deserted improvised campsite, together with a damaged tent and various discarded objects strewn about.
Potentially the most noticeable feature of the discovery was a malevolent devil-like mask, whilst containers of lighter fluid, an adjustable spanner, adhesive tape, and a trimming tool were similarly scattered across the ground. The post, entitled “Found walking in the woods (UK)’, triggered extensive conjecture amongst fellow Reddit participants. “Clearly a homeless camp,” one person remarked, after spotting a lamp still suspended from the tent’s canopy.
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“Regrettably, most leave a footprint of rubbish everywhere they travel. I detest that so few nations provide care for those with mental health issues who cannot fend for themselves. We all suffer as a result.”
Another person chipped in: “An individual with a mask like that out in the wilderness never has positive goals. Extremely unnerving and unsettling.” A disturbed third user penned: “There is tape, moisturiser, and a facial mask. I hope the occurrence that I presumed didn’t transpire.”
Whilst a fourth Reddit subscriber stated: “Someone had a phenomenal Saturday evening. But they ought to have tidied up after themselves.”
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Others displayed increased anxiety about the possibly sinister aspect of the finding. “Three containers of it, no indication of a blaze, coupled with the cable cutters, the machete and adhesive tape, yes I’d contemplate something wicked,” one person put forward. “Due to my profession though it’s straightforward to question if something is wicked.”
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A second concurred: “Not to mention, the cable cutters, the machete within its casing, a solitary photograph of what seems like a person positioned in a nightgown in the centre of the forest. Undoubtedly the mask is bizarre, but observe all the other crap.”
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The discovery occurs following another occurrence last week that witnessed members of the community locate what they thought to be a human corpse disposed of in woodland, igniting a law enforcement investigation. The item discovered, encased within a large black plastic bag, transpired to be an “incredibly realistic, fully weighted childlike sex doll”, nonetheless.
Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police commenced an inquiry and forensic professionals attended the scene, implementing a considerable perimeter. The bundle was subsequently conveyed to a “sterile location” for scrutiny.
Following examination, the contents were verified to be an “incredibly realistic, fully weighted childlike sex doll”. Detectives are presently executing investigations to locate the proprietor of the doll, labelling the finding as “profoundly disturbing”.
The constabulary later issued a declaration stating: “Our investigations are continuing to ascertain ownership. If you possess any details regarding this incident, please reach out to us through 101 quoting reference number 301 18/10/25. Devon and Cornwall Police will continuously exert every effort to safeguard children and would appreciate any measures adopted to prevent these kinds of dolls from being fabricated, vended, possessed, or circulated.”
