Minnesota Mystery: Gertrude's Disappearance & Illinois' Enigmatic Creature

A strange and chilling tale from over a century ago has recently resurfaced, and it's one that any Bigfoot enthusiast will find intriguing. The story comes from a YouTube channel called Insomnia TV, which explores various unsolved mysteries from around the world. This particular episode, titled "Midwest Unsolved Mystery Iceberg Explained Part 3," delves into the mysterious disappearance of Gertrude Strasberger in 1902. Gertrude, a 21-year-old woman from Kirston, Minnesota, vanished without a trace while skating with friends near a local river. According to her friends, Gertrude had been acting strangely that day, claiming to hear music and the voice of her deceased fiancé, William, who had passed away a couple of years prior. Despite her friends' attempts to change the subject and distract her, Gertrude insisted on staying behind to watch the finish line of their race. When her friends returned from the race, Gertrude was nowhere to be found. Her gloves were still warm, suggesting that she had not been gone for long, but there were no footprints leading away from the log where she had been sitting. Authorities conducted a search but found no trace of Gertrude, her belongings, or any signs of struggle. The case remains unsolved to this day, and there are several theories surrounding Gertrude's disappearance. Some believe that she may have fallen through the ice while trying to get a closer view of the finish line, but no holes or footprints were found in the area. Others speculate that she may have been abducted or even taken by something paranormal due to her interest in spiritualism and her claims of hearing her fiancé's voice. Whatever the case may be, Gertrude Strasberger's disappearance remains a fascinating and eerie mystery. You can watch the full video on Insomnia TV's YouTube channel to learn more about this unsolved case and other Midwest mysteries. As a researcher of Squatchable, I encourage our readers to watch the video and share their thoughts on this strange and intriguing case. Is it possible that Gertrude's interest in spiritualism played a role in her disappearance? Or could there be another explanation for her sudden vanishing act? Let us know what you think in the comments below.