The Mysterious Red-Headed Mummy Giant of Lovelock Cave

Welcome to Wonderhussy Adventure #756
Date of adventure: 10/11/23

Exploring a remote cave in northern Nevada where, way back in 1911, a couple of guano miners discovered the mummified body of a 6'6" red headed man. The local Paiutes weren't red headed, nor were they that tall....so who was this mummy, and where did he come from? Could he have been a descendant of Viking explorers?

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[karenfromNH]

Love the braids WH, they look awesome

[robertcornelius]

Huell Howser would be proud of Wonderhussy.

[cynthialahti-wong]

So nice to get view of a desert not crammed with cookie cutter houses!😊

[AZG]

I recently spoke to a Pyramid Lake Tribal Member and he told me the same story about the giants. He took it as truth passed on from his grandpa as well as many others in his community. He also added they had a double row of teeth. Interestingly enough, there are indigenous stories, and geoglyphs, of cannibalistic giants in Arizona as well.

[richardcallihan]

Thanks for the cave visit and Vista. I'd heard about this cave and the red-headed cannibals being trapped and burnt there.
I think those dogs were saying, "Hey it's Wonderhussy" I want a pet, I want a pet.

[RobertCollins-krge]

WOW - You are fantastic this is a great story. There are very similar stories about the red-haired giants in Shasta County caves in Northern California.

[waltertodd]

Be respectful. Thank you Northern Paiutes for sharing this very important archeological site....

[hgj]

Nice sunglasses. Better than the red, white, and blue pair. These look very classy.

[davejohnson]

Imagine being retired. Every day is Saturday. And then you realize "it's Wednesday". Thanks for all the work you do to bring us your adventures.

[mikehamilton]

Love Sarah's "Indiana" exploration videos. So informative and entertaining. What a beautiful explorer. More, more, more please.

[gordbaker]

Thanks for wearing the Polar Bear Earrings. Great Story and Research. Great Hat too.

[roberthudgins]

I just thought I should take this occasion to point out your true awesomeness, to anyone that may have missed it ! Your vocabulary is voluminous, your diction is exquisite, and your imagination and story telling ability is fifrst class . Oh, and your cute as a speckeled pup . Keep up the good works . Much Luv .

[scotttaxdal]

I used to deliver materials to a pallet manufacturing company there, I heard of the cave, never made it out there. Thanks for sharing this with us! Makes a person wonder if Kennewick Man might be tied in with this mystery...

[joehammond]

I am so stoked you went here and helped spread the word. I am going next month, been planning it for a year now.

[harryraymore]

Hey Sarah Jane, there are also caves down at Fallon that a lot of native artifacts were found in by UNR students doing a dig in one . Some of the items are on display at Churchill Cty Muesem in Fallon . The cave is located in the range of hills at Grimes Point about 10 miles East of Fallon on US 50 . Check that out sometime . Harry in AK (used to live in Fallon for a lot of years )

[edwardtraylor]

Thanks so much Sarah for making a video of this cave! I've been wanting to for such a long time that I was almost tempted to send you an email asking you to. If you were close by, I would give you a great big hug. Thank you so much Sarah! Enjoyed the video.

[PhilEbel]

Like your braised hair, appropriate for the wilds of Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. Keep up your humor and show. Totally enjoy.

[garymackenzie]

I've been to Lovelock, when I was going to Reno when I was on my home from Pahrump to Canada. Lovely little town.
I share your love of Nevada, and it's beauty.

[serenachew]

We took our boys to this cave a few years back. Then my brother and his son took the boys here last year. We were all fascinated. I love your videos and hearing your storytelling.

[anthonygomez]

A mystery no one will ever solve, it's just a legend now!!!🤔