An urban explorer recounted her most frightening experience during a visit to an eerie abandoned hospital. Jamie Marie, known for exploring over 100 spooky locations, shared her harrowing encounter at the Mansfield Training School in Connecticut, a former asylum with a haunted reputation.
The massive asylum, operational from 1860 until its closure in 1993 due to scandal and neglect, now lies in decay, attracting ghost hunters who believe its corridors are still haunted. In a video garnering 925,000 views and 152,000 likes, Jamie described feeling an unsettling energy that kept her away from the property for over a year.
Descending into the basement, which housed storage, a former electroshock room, and a crematorium, Jamie was overcome by a chilling atmosphere, prompting her swift exit. She expressed that the experience was so unnerving that she vowed never to revisit an asylum. Despite being an urban exploration enthusiast for over a decade, Jamie admitted feeling overwhelmed by the intense energy in such places.
Residing in New England, Jamie’s fascination with the paranormal has led her on ventures across the country. She mentioned her childhood affinity for all things eerie, which later translated into a hobby of exploring abandoned sites with a friend. The chilling encounter in the asylum’s basement solidified her decision to steer clear of hospitals and asylums in her explorations.
This incident follows another urban explorer’s claim of encountering a ghostly figure in an abandoned school hallway. Ben, who explored the deserted school post the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan, described the frozen-in-time scene, complete with school bags, homework, and eerie remnants. He discovered the spectral figure in his photos, evoking a sense of unease, despite his limited experience with supernatural occurrences.
Both explorers’ encounters shed light on the eerie allure of abandoned locations and the unsettling experiences that await those brave enough to venture into the unknown.