Procedure: D-10334 is equipped with a bicycle helmet 
and is instructed to ride SCP-3516 into a concrete wall. 
Observed impact speed is 28 kph. Experiment is 
overviewed by Dr. Sambre. 


Results: The front tire of SCP-3516 lodges 13 cm deep 
into the wall, and D-10334 is bucked headfirst over the 
handlebars and into the wall, where the helmet splits in 
two and D-10334 shatters 2 vertebrae, suffers several 
skull fractures and a ruptured trachea. After 8 seconds, 


subject stands up and complains of dizziness. Full 
recovery is made in 20 hours after subject is issued a 
single bandage and a mild painkiller. 


Test SCP-3516-17 
Subjects: D-12708 
Experiment Director: Researcher Passarelli 


Procedure: D-12708 is instructed to ride SCP-3516 off 
of an 8-meter drop onto a concrete surface. D-12708 is 
not issued any protective equipment, as doing so has 
proven futile. 


Results: Upon impact, SCP-3516 bounces roughly 20 
meters and injures Researcher Passarelli, dislodging 
D-12708 in the process. The left arm and leg of D-12708 
are dislocated upon impact, and two toes are broken. 
D-12708 reports reduced feelings of discomfort and pain 
while injured and during the relocation process. Broken 
toes heal over the course of 4 days. 


Notes: "/'m making changes to containment procedures. 
One of the pedals knocked out three of my teeth." - 
Researcher Passarelli 


Test SCP-3516-20 


Subjects: D-10980, Agent 
Experiment Director: Dr. 


Procedure: D-10980 is instructed to ride SCP-3516 ina 
straight line. As she is doing so, Agent is to shoot 
D-10980 in the leg with a sniper rifle. 


Results: D-10980 is successfully shot, and falls off of 
SCP-3516. The injuries sustained from the crash are 
easily treated, but the gunshot wound shows no 
anomalous properties. 


Notes: "This confirms that SCP-3516's effects only apply 


to the injuries sustained in the crash, or at least those 
caused by riding it. Shame, otherwise we could've 
potentially used it to facilitate healing by purposely 
injuring prior patients, as stupid as that sounds." - Dr. 


Test SCP-3516-21 
Subjects: D-20039 
Experiment Director: Dr. 


Procedure: D-200339 is instructed to ride SCP-3516 ina 
straight line. While doing this, they will pass over several 
buried high-yield landmines. D-20039 has not been 
informed of the landmines. 


Results: The landmines are successfully detonated. 
SCP-3516 is not damaged aside from slight degradation 
of the paint, and D-20039 is blown into multiple pieces. 
However, each individual piece of D-20039 did not die, 
and were able to be surgically joined together again. 
Afterwards, D-20039 did not show any lingering 
anomalous abilities. 


Notes: "That was gruesome, but easily the most 
impressive demonstration of SCP-3516's abilities to date. 
There may not BE an upper limit to the level of damage it 
can invert, as long as SCP-3516 is mostly responsible 
for causing it. Even the portions of D-20039's body we 
couldn't recover regenerated once the rest were 
assembled." - Dr. 


Test SCP-3516-28 
Subjects: D-10802 
Experiment Director: Researcher 


Procedure: D-10802 is to ride SCP-3516 past a pricker 
bush. 


Results: As D-10802 bikes past, a single thorn grazes 


his leg, leaving a small scratch. D-10802 immediately 
expires. Autopsy reveals the cause of death as 
simultaneous cessation of all bodily functions. 


Notes: "And here we see the opposite end of the 
spectrum." - Researcher 


Test SCP-3516-33 
Subjects: D-10065 
Experiment Director: Researcher 


Procedure: D-10065, while riding SCP-3516, is dropped 
out of an airplane at kilometers. 


Results: [DATA EXPUNGED] 
Notes: Jesus Christ. - Researcher 


Recovery: SCP-3516 was brought to the Foundation's attention and 
subsequently recovered on 4/15/2002, when a terrorist thought to be 
operating alongside [REDACTED] rode SCP-3516 into the middle of 
a freeway, resulting in casualties and fatalities. While this 
normally would not have been enough to warrant further 
investigation, eyewitness reports of a man reattaching several 
severed limbs before biking out of the crater caused by a gas tanker 
exploding, seemingly perfectly unharmed. Field agents gave pursuit, 
following the trail of destruction caused by SCP-3516's effects, and 
SCP-3516 was eventually secured when the rider suffered a slight 
scrape from a pebble being kicked up towards their face by the tires, 
and subsequently expired. Class C amnestics were issued to aid in 
coverup, and the damage was explained to have been caused by a 
string of terrorist bombings. 


SCP-3517: A Hideous Mountain 


Item #: SCP-3517 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3517 is currently 
contained in Secure Locker 3517 at Site 66. Backup copies are kept 
in redundant file formats and multiple hard drives as per standard 
procedure regarding non-anomalous recorded media. 


The region that is the subject of SCP-3517 is currently pending 
investigation. After the discovery of SCP-3517, the area was put 
under consideration for potential SCP status; the area was 
previously pending investigation due to civilian disappearances 
between 1950 and the present day numbering 38, nearly double that 
of comparable locales, though not high enough to otherwise be of 
concern. 


Description: SCP-3517 is a series of video recordings featuring a 
collection of events of unknown origin, totaling 23:41 in length. The 
recordings were originally contained on two 128GB memory cards, 
found in a travel bag containing a head-mounted camera apparatus, 
commonly worn by civilians during outdoor excursions. 


The recordings appear to take place over the course of three to four 
days, and follow the experiences of a small group of civilian hikers 
who became lost on [REDACTED PENDING FURTHER 
INVESTIGATION], a mountain in the [REDACTED PENDING 
FURTHER INVESTIGATION] range. The contents of SCP-3517 
show disturbing and surreal fauna populating the mountain, 
encounters with which lead to the eventual disappearances or 
deaths of all subjects. Subjects are immediately aware of 
inconsistencies between what is expected and what they encounter, 
and react accordingly. 


The contents of SCP-3517 change subtly between viewings, most 


often the location of environmental details such as clouds and 
distant trees, but retain most events and dialogue between viewings; 
beyond this, SCP-3517 is not otherwise considered anomalous in 
itself. 


SCP-3517 was retrieved in a rocky alcove on the northeast face of 
[LOCATION REDACTED], along with assorted damaged equipment 
and a fragment of clothing, determined to be denim. 


Contents of SCP-3517: SCP-3517 is divided into three timespans 
of varying lengths. Recordings are numbered according to general 
place in timeline; further context will be provided at the beginning of 
each log. 


SCP-3517 features four individuals; 


¢ A: Male, 25-30 years of age. Appears to have a close 
relationship with Subject B. Appears somewhat 
knowledgeable about fieldcraft and has some medical training. 
Perishes via fauna. 

¢ B: Male, 25-30 years of age. Appears to have a close 
relationship with Subject A. Law student. Follows Subjects A 
and C closely, appears poorly prepared for a hiking excursion 
despite athleticism and equipment. Fate unknown. 

¢ C: Female, 30-35 years of age. Older Sister of Subject B. 
Carries .22 rifle and multiple extra rounds of ammunition. Self- 
professed hunter, becomes hyper-vigilant after initial 
encounter with fauna. Perishes after encounter with flora. 

¢ D: Female, 15-25 years of age - unclear. Student of general 
studies. Acquaintance of Subjects A and B. Shows signs of 
paranoia; unknown if pre-existing, or brought on by events 
depicted in SCP-3517. Possesses some accurate knowledge 
regarding foraging as well as several relevant books, 
otherwise dubiously equipped for a hiking trip. Perishes via 
fauna. 


Recording Summaries: The recording device was held by each of 
the four subjects at different points, with roughly equal distribution. 
Below are summarized transcriptions of the contents - see 
Document 3517-A for further analysis. 


+ Open No. 1 


RECORDING #: Timespan No. 1 

Length: 01:08:02 

SUMMARY: Timespan No. 1 contains only 
one cut and follows the subjects over the 
course of approximately 2 to 3 hours. A 
majority of events in this portion are 
summarized briefly, due to relative lack of 
anomalous occurrences. The timing of 
significant events is noted for further study. 


<Begin Transcription> 


00:00 - Recording begins. Subjects A 
and D are in frame. Subject B is wearing 
the camera, and Subject A is helping to 
secure the apparatus to his head. All 
subjects are equipped with full 
backpacks complete with bedrolls, as 
well as assorted other equipment. 

The rocky side of the mountain is clearly 
in view at a distance past Subjects A 
and D, with distant mountainous 
woodlands visible far off. The sky is 
clear, and a flock of Canadian geese are 
visible in the distance. 

Once recording is confirmed, subjects 
begin (or resume) making their way up 
the mountain, following a rocky game 
trail. Subject C teases Subject B (who 
seems slightly out of breath) on his lack 
of outdoors experience, as well as his 
evident lack of technological experience, 
referring to the fact that the recording 
was off. Meanwhile, Subject A can be 
seen making some distance ahead, 
frequently looking back to Subject B. 
12:19 - Subject B looks back to Subject 
D, who is keeping up close behind and 


somewhat down the slope from Subjects 
B and C. At this point, a base camp is 
still visible, consisting of multiple neon- 
coloured tents 150-200 metres down the 
slope, at the base of the mountainside. 
Recording is otherwise uneventful as 
subjects ascend the relatively gentle 
slope of the mountain. 

23:19 - At this point the first divergent 
detail has been noted, wherein an 
animal carcass is noticed by Subject B 
and given a clear view by the camera. 
Animal is always a small quadrupedal 
mammal; at the time of transcription, it 
appears to have been an opossum. 
Subject C notices carcass on ground 
against a rocky outcrop, noting its 
‘freshness’ in a sarcastic tone. Subject D 
asks for elaboration, after which Subject 
B looks back and down to her, motioning 
to the carcass. At this point the base 
camp Is no longer visible in the distance, 
but its absence is not noticed by the 
subjects. 

23:33 - Subject A suggests the group 
takes a break, as they are stopped 
anyways. Subjects B and D concur, and 
B removes the camera apparatus, 
fumbling with the device for several 
seconds before recording ceases. 

23:40 - Four seconds of corruption 
before recording resumes. Between one 
and two hours appears to have passed, 
and the sun is falling low on the horizon. 
Subject C appears to be wearing the 
camera, and is looking ahead to 
Subjects A and B continuing their hike. 
Subject D mutters something 
incomprehensible, after which Subject C 
laughs. Group continues their hike. At 


T2L, this is HQ, what is it? 


We found the salvage team and the first team, they’re 
here and... | don’t know if they’re alive or not but they’re 


T2L? They’re what, T2L? Come in! 


...Wait, where did Ramses go? He was right... Daniel! 
Vincent?! What the fuck... HQ come in we just lost 
three... no four, four members. 


T2L make sense, what do you mean lost? | hear no 
weapons fire. 


They’re just gone, sir, they were standing behind us at 
flank and they’re just GONE. .. Spencer? What's... 
someone shine a light on Spencer... Where’d he go? 
Son of a bitch... 


T2L, what’s going on in there? 


HQ we've lost four men apparently, they were just at the 
rear of us and now they’re gone. 
(unknown sound similar to sliding metal) 


T2L?! T2L Respond! Respond?! Where the hell did he 
go now— 


HQ?! COME IN HQ?! 
T2L we're here please respond. 


Oh shit oh shit oh shit they responded, guys HQ 
responded! HQ this is Baker and I’m here with Jensen 
and Thomas from Team 2 sent to.. 


We know who you're with Baker, we were just talking to 
T2L about ten seconds ago, where is— 


H...HQ, we haven’t heard from you in two weeks. We’re 
out of rations, though we found some food in one of the 


this point another divergent detail is 
apparent; the appearance of wildflowers 
along the side of the trail. Positioning 
and species are inconsistent between 
viewings, occasionally representing yet 
unidentified species. At the time of 
transcription, flowers were dark purple 
with forked foliage. 

48:17 - Subjects arrive on a reasonably 
flat area, with several trees and grey 
rocky outcroppings. Subject D takes a 
seat on a rock, looking up the slope of 
the mountain and pointing, telling 
Subject C to look. Camera turns to focus 
on a large member of the family 
Caprinae standing approximately 30 
metres further up the mountainside, with 
.5 metre long uncurled horns. Creature 
watches subjects, silhouetted against 
the sky. Group rests. 

1:06:01 - Creature suddenly charges 
down the slope, emitting a hoarse call. 
Subjects jolt, Subject C following the 
animal as it quickly approaches the 
group. Creature splits in half vertically 
through its centre, both halves 
continuing to ambulate as they pursue 
Subject A, who has begun to flee down 
the slope behind the group. Subject C 
shouts and fumbles with firearm, camera 
view jerking violently between the 
firearm and Subject A. Camera has clear 
view as both halves of creature impact 
Subject A, causing immediate blunt 
force trauma and severe lacerations 
across his abdomen, as well as causing 
him to fall down the rocky slope. 

1:06:24 - Two halves of creature rejoin 
and approach the incapacitated Subject 
A, as Subject C aims and fires. Creature 


is struck in neck region, and turns to flee 
up the mountainside, apparently 
unharmed. Unharmed subjects rush to 
the aid of Subject A. 

* 1:07:36 - Subject A is severely injured, 
having come to rest several dozen 
metres below the flat area where the 
sheep creature was first encountered. At 
this point the camera apparatus is 
removed from Subject C’s head, as 
group begins to attempt first aid. 


<End Recording, 1:08:02> 


Closing Statement: Base camp is not present 
at any point after 12:19; should have been 
visible at various points during the encounter 
with aggressive fauna. 


+ Open No. 2 


RECORDING #: Timespan No. 2 

Length: 24:08 

SUMMARY: Timespan No. 2 contains no cuts, 
and little useful video footage. It appears that 
subjects were unaware that they activated the 
camera; therefore, this section contains a 
considerable amount of candid audio. It will be 
formatted as an audio log, with contextual 
visual description, for that purpose. 


<Begin Summary> 


* 01:08:03 - Recording begins. Video is 
that of the ground, with rapid blurring 
suggesting that the camera apparatus is 
hung from a bag or other garment. 
Focus is unsatisfactory but audio is 
reasonably clear. Group appears to be 
stopped on the mountainside. Subject B 
is distraught, and Subject C appears to 


be shaken. 

Subject B: Please, please no no, 
please. Please just open your eyes- 
Subject D: Sam, he’s... 

Subject B: [shouting] DON’T SAY IT. 
<Quiet weeping for 13 seconds.> 
Subject B: What the fuck was that 
thing?! 

Subject C: | don’t... | don’t fucking 
know. You both saw it, right? 

Subject B: It fucking cut itself in half! 
Subject D: Guys? 

Subject C: | know | hit it too, | saw the 
hole. But it just fucking ran away. 
Subject B: [Indistinct.] Come on buddy, 
come on... 

Subject C: [Brief pause.] Sam, he’s... 
<Sounds of movement, Subject B 
weeping.> 

Subject D: [Insistently.] Guys. 
Subject C: Yeah Rebecca? 

Subject D: Where are we? [Indistinct.] 
Where’s camp? 

<Brief pause. Sounds of movement as 
Subject C appears to shift, looking for 
camp. 13 seconds pause, Subject C 
growing agitated.>