Lake Clark National Park & Preserve – A backpacker camping in the remote wilderness of Lake Clark faced an unsettling surprise after a long day of exploration.

Settling into their tent for the night, the camper nestled into their sleeping bag, unaware of the creatures gathering outside.

In the middle of the night, they woke with a start, sensing something amiss. Shining a flashlight on the tent’s screen, they discovered hundreds of big spiders crawling across it.

The eerie sight, paired with the soft rustling of their sleeping bag, left the backpacker stunned in the isolated woods.

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