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Family alarmed after finding signs of mystery basement dweller under California home
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Vivian Chow , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this mystery are available from KTSM 9 News, including the family's findings and the discovery of the hidden basement or cellar underneath their California home.
A family in California made a surprising discovery under their home. While investigating, they found signs that suggested someone or something may have been living in a hidden area. The family's discovery began when they removed a wooden board from their backyard deck.
This led to the revelation of a large, underground space. Further details about this mystery are available from KTSM 9 News, including the family's findings and the discovery of the hidden basement or cellar underneath their California home.
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Category: government Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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