He walked into the woods at 20 and remained hidden for 27 years: The unbelievable story of America’s ‘Ghost of the Woods’ and how he survived
Published on: May 13, 2026, 3:36 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A man vanished into Maine's woods in 1986, living undetected for 27 years by stealing from cabins. Christopher Knight, dubbed 'The Ghost of the Woods,' survived by avoiding all human contact, moving stealthily at night. His remarkable isolation ended when caught during a theft, leading to his arrest and a story that captivated the nation.
