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It's a pitch-black, nasty night with rain blowing sideways, and your concern about your anchor dragging sends you topside again to shoot bearings through lightning on distant landmarks. You escape below only to have your pencil tear a hole in the soaking-wet chart while triangulating the boat's position. Thankfully the days of wooden boats and iron men are behind us. Today, with just a few keystrokes, you can have an electronic box stand the middle watch, allowing a few hours of shut-eye. The challenge lies in understanding the limitations of the different anchor watch systems and choosing which to use.
Almost all anchor watch systems rely on the global positioning system (GPS), a revolutionary aid to navigation that is nonetheless prone to errors that must be compensated for when used to monitor the boat's position. Anchor watch systems work by creating a security zone around the boat, which is the electronic circle the boat is allowed to wander around in without tripping an alarm. To prevent false alarms, that circle must be large enough so the normal movement of the boat, and the inaccuracies in setting up the circle, don't cause the anchor alarm to go off. Remember, the GPS tracks the antenna, not the anchor, and the electronic center for all alarm calculations will be at the set point, the position the antenna was in when the system was activated. To prevent false alarms, the security zone must then take into account the following factors:
Offset error: The difference between the anchor's resting place and the GPS antenna at the instant you enabled the alarm. Note that when the boat swings 180 degrees, offset error doubles ( Figure 1 ), so you must include twice the offset in your calculation of the security zone.
Signal errors: The errors inherent in the GPS system itself in generating a position. All GPS systems use the same satellites so it doesn't matter if it is a plotter, handheld, or smartphone; the signal errors will be the same on every device. The signal error varies depending upon the type of receiver you have and whether you're using vertical measurements, but is about 16 feet on average, according to government sources.
Human error: There are a number of ways the operator can introduce errors, but most common is mistiming the activation of the set point, as happens when the button is pushed to activate the set point and the anchor then drags some distance from that point before holding.
Consider a boat on 75 feet of scope with the GPS antenna located 20 feet back from the bow, creating a total offset error of 40 feet when the boat swings 180 degrees. With the boat pulling to the limit of its scope, the GPS antenna could be a maximum of 115 feet from the set point. To avoid false alarms, add 16 feet for signal errors and 20 more for human error. The security zone radius is a total of 151 feet ( Figure 2 ). We could set a tighter zone but that invites false alarms.
As a general rule of thumb, if your security zone radius isn't somewhere around double your scope (meaning a diameter four times your scope), it's probably not big enough. With practice, you'll get a good idea of your average human error and may even be able to reduce or eliminate it with good anchoring technique. Most signal errors are beyond your control, but proper equipment installation will eliminate some.
Most GPS units, even handheld, include an easy-to-use anchor-watch feature. For directions, refer to your owner's manual. Smartphone anchoring applications have proliferated in recent years, and some of the offerings give a lot of bang for the buck. These are still GPS-based systems with all the limitations described above, and care needs to be taken when choosing both phone and app.
Phones with built-in GPS work best because they don't require communication with cellular towers to establish their position. Those without an internal GPS stop monitoring when cell reception is interrupted. The GPS function and screen take quite a bit of power so choose an app that monitors even when the phone sleeps, and keep it plugged in when it's "on watch." Phones have small antennas resulting in poor reception belowdecks. To work well, the phone may need to be kept far from your bunk in a place where it gets a good GPS and cell phone signal, making a loud alarm imperative.
Apps are rarely subjected to the rigorous testing done by marine equipment manufacturers to ensure the system works as advertised. App support is often difficult to find, and few companies offer recourse if you have problems. But these applications make a good backup to your marine systems, and offer extra protection when used with them.
If you already have a compatible phone, an app with a short messaging service (SMS) function will alert you to a problem when you're off your boat, as long as you and the boat are in range of a cell tower. Out of the hundreds of anchor-monitoring applications available, Table 1 compares a few that have unique features.
For maximum safety, set additional alarms on devices that utilize technologies other than the GPS system. Almost every depth sounder has an alarm that can be set to warn of changes. This is of little use if the bottom maintains a constant depth to a hazard, but can be very helpful otherwise. Security zones can be set on many radars to warn if something crosses into them, including another boat in a crowded anchorage. Plotters that combine GPS, radar, and depth into a single alarm function greatly enhance security. High power consumption and false alarms are disadvantages of these systems, but some have the advantage of communication features that allow monitoring from afar.
Motion-sensing anchor-monitoring systems cost several thousand dollars and use a sensor attached to the anchor to measure its movement to the inch. If you decide to spend the money, choose a system that transmits the sensor information through sonar because equipment using cables running from the boat to the anchor tends to suffer tangles.
Anchor-monitoring systems can make the difference between ending up on the rocks and taking action in time to save the day. But they're all fallible. Using several in combination with common sense, plenty of scope, and smart anchoring techniques can greatly increase the safety of boat and crew while keeping you sleeping soundly in your bunk.
Here's a technique that can be used to greatly enhance GPS anchor-watch security and reliability ( Figure 3 ). Start by setting an anchor alarm on one device by placing a security zone around the entire diameter of your swing. Once the boat has fallen back and is resting to prevailing wind and current, use a second device to enable a set point with a minimal security zone surrounding the boat — a radius of about twice the boat length.
This zone will not result in false alarms if wind and current do not change so the boat remains relatively stationary. If the boat drags, both alarms will sound, alerting you instantly. If the wind direction changes, the second device will go off but not the first, so you can start a real anchor watch. Once the boat stabilizes, enable a new set point on the second device and head back below, confident in the redundancy of the two anchor watch units.
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is toxic, and the risk for exposure to it increases during this time of year—when temperatures take a turn and colder weather prompts us to run heaters in our homes.
CO can be found in fumes produced by items like power generators , stoves, lanterns , grills , wood-burning fireplaces , gas ranges, or furnaces, and also the vehicles we drive every day. If CO builds up indoors or in your car, it can overcome you quickly and without warning, which is why it's not surprising that every year more than 400 people in the U.S. die from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.
As grim as this all sounds, prevention is possible and costs less than $20. Here are our recommendations for carbon monoxide detectors along with valuable advice before you shop.
Power sources.
Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors can be battery-operated, plug-in, or hardwired (with backup batteries for power failures). Battery-operated alarms are easy to install and budget-friendly, but have disadvantages.
In exchange for the work of wiring in a carbon monoxide alarm, you’ll get an extended lifespan of 7 to 10 years. Battery-powered devices, however, may need to be replaced every 3 to 5 years. Double-check city building codes because hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are increasingly required in new construction.
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Carbon monoxide alarms use a variety of detection methods, and the kind of sensor is often directly related to the power source. Keep in mind that carbon monoxide alarms can also include smoke detectors, which have ionization sensors for detecting fast-burning fires or photoelectric sensors to detect smoldering fires. Some smoke detectors have both and are therefore called dual-sensor alarms.
If you live in a multilevel home, consider hard-wired or smart carbon monoxide alarms that can be interconnected. By placing several units around the house, you create a network for better coverage and detection. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) , carbon monoxide alarms should be placed about 5 feet off the ground on every level of the house (except basements and attics) and outside of sleeping areas.
UL-certified carbon monoxide alarms are recommended because they’ve been third-party tested and meet the UL-standards for consumer safety and effectiveness . This is important in carbon monoxide detection as alarms are required to sense CO levels consistently at a fairly low threshold.
Basic detectors are simple alarms, but sophisticated models come with features like digital displays, LED warning lights, voice alerts, location detectors that pinpoint the source of a leak, or memory functions that record levels of carbon monoxide over time. There are also smart carbon monoxide detectors that connect to your home's digital ecosystem.
We researched carbon monoxide detection through the US Consumer Safety Commission and connected with a fire protection expert from UL Standards (Underwriter’s Laboratory) to better understand critical features in residential carbon monoxide detection.
We also relied on the research of Rachel Klein , who sifted through user reviews to determine how these detectors performed in the real-world. The results of our combined efforts are high-quality, four-star rated models that offered a variety of desirable features. Each device we reviewed and recommended below is UL-certified and also specifies dimensions so you can map out how much space is required for installation. These are the best carbon monoxide detectors to buy now.
Combining carbon monoxide and smoke detection into one device makes sense. This talking model from First Alert is packed with even more functions, like programmable locations and voice alerts, into a relatively affordable package.
Since this combination CO and smoke alarm is hard-wired, it comes with a 10-year warranty and can connect with other First Alert detectors to provide whole-home environmental monitoring. Watch out for triggering false alarms though. At 85-decibels, the neighbors are definitely going to notice.
Power Source | Hard-wired |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.13 x 2.38 x 5.13 in. |
This carbon monoxide detector is another customer favorite. The plug-in unit is well-priced, fairly compact, has a memory feature that records carbon monoxide readings, and includes an 85-decibel alarm.
In the event of a power failure, two included AA batteries serve as backup. Given the smaller footprint, its test button is a thin bar that isn’t designed as well as that of some other units, but the easy plug-in installation is a major perk.
Power Source | Plug-in |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2.8 x 1.5 x 4.5 in. |
If you’re looking for a reliable yet budget-friendly carbon monoxide detector, this a good bet. It checks the boxes for basics you need for continuous monitoring, including a pulsing red LED warning light and an 85-decibel alarm that trigger simultaneously if carbon monoxide is detected.
There’s also a sizable test-and-reset button to ensure the unit is working. It runs on two AA batteries, which are included.
Power Source | Battery |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2.0 x 7.4 x 11.4 in. |
The blue backlit LED display on this plug-in carbon monoxide detector makes it easy to see CO readings—a definite plus in an emergency situation—and power level of the two backup AA batteries. It also has a peak memory feature that records readings.
Other highlights include a test-silence button to ensure the unit is functioning properly, an 85-decibel alarm, and a limited 7-year warranty.
Power Source | Plug-in |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 3.4 x 1.7 x 5 in. |
Even without a backlit display, the popular plug-in Kidde Nighthawk ranks highly for ease of reading, plus it has a memory feature for recording peak CO levels. It has an extension cord that allows you to set it on a shelf if you'd prefer that type of placement over keeping the entire unit wherever your outlet is.
Included with the Nighthawk is a 9-volt backup battery so you don’t have to worry about protection during a power outage. It has a standard 85-decibel alarm, and there’s a blinking dot in the corner of the display to let you know the device is functioning properly.
Power Source | Plug-in |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 6.0 x 3.8 x 1.8 in. |
Sleek and slim, this battery-operated carbon monoxide detector packs in plenty of features. It also doubles as a digital clock, so it's right at home on a nightstand or placed on a shelf. Its bright blue backlit LED display shows the temperature as well as carbon monoxide levels.
Other highlights include a 10-year lithium battery, an 85-decibel alarm, and a 10-year limited warranty. It doesn’t provide the kind of comprehensive coverage that full-size carbon monoxide detectors deliver, but it’s a nice supplemental device for extra peace of mind.
Power Source | Battery |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 0.9 x 4.8 x 2.6 in. |
Although this battery-powered carbon monoxide detector comes with a big jump in price compared to some of our recommendations, it packs some great features. It has a voice alarm, plus it can be connected to other units to create a wireless network for blanket coverage in your home.
Once the exact location of carbon monoxide is detected, it pings the other units and triggers the voice alarm. What is missing is an LED warning light, a feature included on detectors that cost much less than this First Alert. Two AA batteries are included for installation.
Power Source | Battery |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.1 x 2.4 x 5.1 in. |
This combination smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm features voice alerts, LED lights, and a low-battery warning—all for a similar price point to other devices that only offer CO detection. If that doesn’t convince you, this Kidde alarm runs on AA batteries instead of the typical (and more expensive) 9-Volt.
A few reviewers reported that the unit was very sensitive to any type of heat and threw more false alarms than other detectors—just something to keep in mind as you do your own further research.
Power Source | Battery-powered |
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Sensor Type | Ionization |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 1.8 x 5.6 x 5.6 in. |
There are many carbon monoxide detectors that come with smoke detectors that have single sensors—either ionization or photoelectric—but this one features a dual sensor to detect both fast-burning and smoky fires. The device is powered by a sealed 10-year battery and features microprocessor technology to cut down on false alarms, and a hush button in the event that they happen.
Overall, it gives you great bang for your buck in terms of complete protection, minus extras like a voice alarm and digital display.
Power Source | Battery |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical, photoelectric, and ionization |
Dimensions (L x Wx H) | 1.8 x 5.8 x 5.8 in. |
If you have a Google Home ecosystem, this is the carbon monoxide and smoke detector combo you'll want. It sounds the alarm for dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and has a split-spectrum sensor that detects fast-burning fires and smoky, smoldering ones by combining a traditional infrared photoelectric sensor with a blue LED.
When the alarm is triggered, you’ll get notifications on your phone, plus the app allows you to test alarms and get performance reports.
You won’t have to worry about checking the battery or sensors, as the Nest Protect runs diagnostics 400 times daily. It also doubles as an optional hallway light that’s triggered when you walk underneath. The device also comes in a hardwired version if you prefer that to batteries.
Power Source | Battery |
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Sensor Type | Split-spectrum |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.3 x 1.5 x 5.3 in. |
This might not be the best looking carbon monoxide detector in the bunch, but safety comes first—and on that, it delivers. The hardwired unit has a 9-volt battery backup in case of a power outage, with an advanced electrochemical sensor and microprocessor that helps cut down on the frequency of false alarms. It’s also interconnectable with up to 18 compatible devices for blanket coverage.
Other highlights include a visual indicator that shows which unit triggered the alarm within the network, an 85-decibel alarm, and a test and silence button. The drawbacks are no voice alarm or LED warning light.
Power Source | Hardwired with battery backup |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.5 x 2.1 x 5.7 in. |
This ingenious little keychain is a carbon monoxide detector in disguise. It has an electrochemical sensor, with a combined microprocessor and pump that produce CO readings on the display.
If levels are dangerously high (200ppm or more), the device sounds a 90-decibel alarm—along with a flashing red light and strong vibration. It’s powered with a 9-volt battery and made for outdoor use, with an IP67 waterproof rating. It’s ideal for travel, but is also suitable for camping, motorhomes, tents, and basements.
Power Source | Battery |
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Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4.3 x 1.8 x 1.3 in. |
Where should carbon monoxide alarms be placed in a home for optimal detection?
It’s critical that consumers follow the manufacturer’s instructions on where and how to install the CO alarm. Failing to do so could introduce variables that comprise the alarm’s performance and effectiveness—and with carbon monoxide, there can be serious consequences.
Time is also an important consideration. CO alarms should be replaced within seven years of the manufacture date marked on the product because the CO gas sensing element of the device is considered a limited-life component.
Which features are absolutely essential for homeowners to have in a carbon monoxide alarm?
You can choose a combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, and you can choose among battery-powered, hardwired, or plug-in power sources. If the alarm is being used in a residence, it’s important to look for one that is third-party certified to UL standards and to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on where and how to install the device.
We call them carbon monoxide detectors, but that’s sort of a misnomer. What’s the difference between carbon monoxide detectors and carbon monoxide alarms?
While both alarms and detectors sense whether carbon monoxide concentrations have reached unsafe levels, the key difference between the two is often dependent on where they are commonly used—in a residential or commercial setting.
Most consumers are buying carbon monoxide alarms for their homes. Carbon monoxide detectors are devices connected to an alarm control unit with a sensor that responds to carbon monoxide, and are typically found in a commercial setting where they are installed, maintained, and inspected by a professional.
Kaz Weida is a former educator turned freelance journalist who started off producing reviews and guides in the home security and telecom industry in 2015; she has tested, researched, and reviewed more products than she count, be it air quality monitors or kids GPS trackers. Kaz had bylines in a wide array of publications and sites including HuffPost, BlogHer, SheKnows, SafeWise, CableTV, and Rosetta Stone, and her work has been featured in Medium, Womens E News, Scary Mommy, and Salt Lake City Weekly. When she's not at her desk, Kaz is in the kitchen crafting and photographing cocktails.
Diane Haithcock began working for the UL enterprise in 1998 as a project engineer in fire protection. In 2010, she transitioned to the Programs team of UL Standards & Engagement. In this capacity, she serves as chair of ULSE Technical Committees, convening panels of experts to develop and maintain consensus safety standards for the United States and Canada. The standards in her portfolio cover building materials, life safety, and physical security. Haithcock holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Florida International University.
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Some people worship in a church, others in a temple or mosque. I attend the cathedral of the wilderness, for among wildflowers in an alpine meadow we can all connect to something grander than ourselves.
I don’t want to overromanticize the wild; my cathedral has no thermostat, so it’s always too cold or too hot, and it can be filled with mosquitoes. But wilderness still fills me with semireligious awe.
The 17th-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza argued that God and nature were the same, and perhaps in an age of declining religious practice some can find in nature another kind of higher power to be inspired by. Like religion, wild spaces teach us humility and patience (certainly mosquitoes do). Wilderness puts us in our place, calms us, soothes our souls. Like prayer or meditation, walking through the wild gives us an opportunity to detach, to reflect, to self-correct.
So here I am in my alpine cathedral on the slopes of Mount Hood in Oregon, marking the end of summer with my wife, Sheryl WuDunn, as we backpack on the Timberline Trail. My family hikes this loop around the mountain almost every year.
We cowboy camp, without a tent — if rain seems likely we set up a small tarp — and fall asleep watching shooting stars. Then we rise with the first orange rays of the sun: A sunrise serves as caffeine. We stow our sleeping bags and hike, with no schedule or plan. When we’re tired, we rest and eat. When we’re thirsty, we stop at a rushing creek and fill a water bottle with snowmelt. When dusk approaches, we find a flat patch of ground and lay out our sleeping bags.
As we walk, we ponder. What I’m pondering is how lucky we are that our forebears more than a century ago — prophetic leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot — fought industrial interests and succeeded in preserving wild spaces for our public use in 2024, and our great-great-grandchildren’s use in 2124.
The original model for America was to privatize nearly all land, so by one analysis only about 15 percent of New York State is now publicly owned. But over time in newer states, with champions like Roosevelt, national parks and forests were created and more state and city lands set aside as well.
Today a majority of the land in states like Oregon, California, Idaho and Nevada is held by the public. Alaska is an extreme example: About 85 percent of Alaska is set aside for the common good.
I can’t help thinking that if we were to allocate land in today’s more calculating age, America might make a different choice and sell pristine spaces to the highest bidder, perhaps with naming rights to mountains and rivers. This might be Mount Musk, and we’d be outside the fence wistfully exchanging stories of the glaciers on a billionaire’s playground.
Perhaps that would be more efficient. Private landowners might do a better job controlling forest fires than the government. But what a loss for the nation.
On our first night out on this trip, Sheryl and I found a spot under soaring fir trees beside a babbling brook, as the mountain and its glaciers loomed over us. During the night, some large animal, perhaps Bigfoot, woke us by crashing through the brush, adding priceless atmospherics.
This was a spot that no billionaire could buy. It was ours that night, perhaps some other hiker’s the next night, and maybe on the third night Bigfoot had it all to himself. In our shared wilderness, there are no tiers of pricing as at Disneyland; we are all equal before the majesty of nature.
In some parts of America, private beaches are the playgrounds of the affluent. But Oregon beaches are all public, so earlier in the summer my family backpacked on the Oregon Coast Trail, which meanders from Washington to California along deserted beaches (and forced us once, when we miscalculated the tides, to make a run for it around a small cape to avoid the waves). Those glorious beaches are mine, are yours, are ours .
In many ways, America is a class society. Rich and poor live in different neighborhoods, shop at different stores, send kids to different schools and inhabit different worlds. But one place of true democracy is on our public lands.
My daughter and I hiked the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada over six years ( best parenting I ever did ), and the trail was the most egalitarian space I’ve seen. We met C.E.O.s, nurses, construction laborers and students, with none of the usual cues to judge status. We all stank.
In the course of writing a recent memoir , I came to realize that I probably had suffered a mild case of PTSD from covering too many wars and massacres. It was in this same period that I developed a passion for backpacking, and I suspect that I unconsciously prescribed myself wilderness therapy to heal.
It works. I see wild spaces as a place to think, to escape cellphones and editors (sorry, boss!), to connect with loved ones, to be dazzled and humbled by the vastness of space and the slowness of geologic time, to escape class divides, to purge ourselves of frustrations and political toxicity, to bare our souls, to be recharged.
Thank God for America’s best idea.
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Blaming immigrants for eating pets is an old american urban legend.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump debates Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris ... [+] in Philadelphia on September 10, 2024. Blaming immigrants for eating pets was an American urban legend years before Donald Trump spread the baseless rumor about Haitians in Ohio. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Blaming immigrants for eating pets was an American urban legend years before Donald Trump spread the rumor about Haitians in Ohio. Following the pattern of other urban legends, such as the “rat in the Coke bottle” and the “Vanishing Hitchhiker,” the legend that newly settled immigrants are eating dogs and cats has been around for decades. The legends are not harmless fun. After Trump and his running mate JD Vance spread the rumors about Haitians, a bomb threat using “hateful language towards immigrants and Haitians” caused an evacuation of City Hall and children to evacuate an elementary school in Springfield, Ohio.
As with other urban legends, the story of Haitians eating local pets was spread not by eyewitnesses but by individuals claiming they heard the story. “The woman behind an early Facebook post spreading a harmful and baseless claim about Haitian immigrants eating local pets that helped thrust a small Ohio city into the national spotlight says she had no firsthand knowledge of any such incident and is now filled with regret and fear as a result of the ensuing fallout,” reported NBC News .
On X (formerly Twitter), vice presidential candidate JD Vance wrote , “Reports now show that people have had their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldn’t be in this country.”
Donald Trump made the rumor a central argument against immigration during the presidential debate with Kamala Harris. “In Springfield, they're eating the dogs,” he said . “The people that came in. They’re eating the cats. They’re eating—they’re eating the pets of the people that live there. And this is what’s happening in our country. And it’s a shame.”
Trump and Vance fueled the story. However, NBC News reports, “Local police and city officials have repeatedly said there is no evidence of such crimes in Springfield, but that hasn’t stopped the lies from spreading across the country.”
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Long before Springfield residents, neo-Nazis and others spread rumors about Haitians, other Americans told tales of immigrants eating pets. “Do not too easily accept the statement . . . that Asian refugees barbecue pet dogs here ‘all the time,’” wrote Jan Harold Brunvand, professor emeritus at the University of Utah, in 1986.
Brunvand identified stories from the 1980s about Asian refugees eating pets that emerged in Salt Lake City, Utah, Stockton, California, Fairfax, Virginia and elsewhere. “Evidence was supposedly found in garbage cans, and people had heard about Vietnamese wanting to buy puppies or kittens to use for food,” wrote Brunvand in his book The Mexican Pet , one of several books he authored compiling folklore or urban legends. (Journalist Brandy Zadrozny found a 1987 article on the topic.)
Brunvand noted there is typically a racial element to the rumors. “These examples of modern folklore are similar to earlier stories about pet remains found in garbage cans behind Chinese restaurants.”
As if anticipating the current urban legend about Haitians and pets in Springfield, Ohio, Brunvand writes, “Another common twist is the notion that there has been a recent rash of missing pets in the community; the statistics on such crimes, dug up by some enterprising reporter, usually prove to be normal.”
In 1999, in a later book, Too Good To Be True , Brunvand described news stories on allegations of immigrants eating pets: “These items are typical of many similar articles that have appeared in the American press since Southeast Asian refugees began arriving in large numbers during the 1970s and ‘80s. Vague rumors about disappearing pets, strange cooking odors, and supposedly larger problems with pet-eating in another state—usually California—are standard features of such stories.”
Brunvand added, “The prejudices displayed in American ‘eaten pet’ stories are generally directed against Asians, and occasionally immigrants from southern or eastern Europe.”
Today, Haitians are the disfavored group, making the current stories different from those of the past. There is another 2024 twist on the urban legend about immigrants eating pets. In 2024, a former president and his current running mate are the ones spreading the story.
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