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Fresno Nightcrawlers

Security cameras captured something impossible—tall, white figures with no arms, only legs. They walk stiffly across lawns. Multiple videos exist. Native Americans say they're ancient beings. Nobody knows what they are.

2007 - Present
Fresno, California, USA
50+ witnesses

The Fresno Nightcrawlers are among the strangest cryptids ever captured on video—tall, white, leg-like figures that move silently through the night.

The First Video

According to documented accounts:

In 2007, a Fresno resident named Jose captured footage on his security camera:

  • Two tall, white figures walked across his lawn
  • They appeared to be mostly legs with a small head
  • No arms visible
  • Movement was stiff, almost mechanical
  • They walked in single file

The Description

The creatures appear to be:

  • 2-4 feet tall
  • Almost entirely leg
  • Very small upper body or head
  • White or pale in color
  • No visible arms
  • Walk with strange, stiff gait

Additional Videos

More footage emerged:

  • A 2011 video from Yosemite National Park
  • Additional Fresno area videos
  • Videos show similar beings
  • The consistency across multiple sources is notable

Native American Connection

Some claim a Native American connection:

  • The creatures resemble beings in indigenous artwork
  • Statues of similar leg-beings exist
  • Some tribes describe “walking ones” in legend
  • This connection is debated

Analysis

The videos have been examined:

  • No clear evidence of CGI or manipulation
  • The movement is difficult to replicate
  • Some suggest puppetry or costumes
  • Others find the footage convincing

Theories

Hoax: The videos are elaborate fakes using puppets or CGI.

Unknown Species: A genuine undiscovered creature.

Extraterrestrial: Some suggest alien origin.

Dimensional Being: From another reality.

Art Installation: Mobile sculptures of some kind.

Syfy Investigation

The show “Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files” investigated:

  • They attempted to recreate the video
  • Their recreations didn’t match perfectly
  • They couldn’t conclusively explain the footage
  • The case remained open

The Movement

What makes the videos compelling:

  • The figures walk in a distinct way
  • The movement appears coordinated
  • They seem to have a destination
  • Multiple entities in some videos

Cultural Impact

The Nightcrawlers have become:

  • An internet phenomenon
  • Subject of numerous analyses
  • Featured in cryptozoology discussions
  • Inspiration for art and merchandise

Current Status

Sightings continue:

  • New videos occasionally surface
  • Some are obvious fakes
  • Others remain unexplained
  • The original footage is still debated

Sources

  • Original security camera footage
  • “Fact or Faked” episode documentation