A creepy statue of a hooded ghost hauls itself up from the water in the historic Lithuanian city of Klaipėda.⁠ ⁠ The bronze sculpture, known as “Juodasis Vaiduoklis” (“The Black Ghost”) has been terrifying children since 2010. Sculpted by Svajunas Jurkus and Sergejus Plotnikovas, the figure is 7.8 feet in height, with about half below the level of the waterfront walkway and half above. Apart from the ghost’s hands, the hooded robe is empty inside, creating a strangely expressive spectral appearance despite the lack of any facial features. ⁠ ⁠ Rather than being a twisted tribute to some nefarious Nazgûl-like wraith, the sculpture of the Black Ghost actually pays tribute to Klaipėda’s spectral savior: a Casper of sorts, just far more frightening. Tap the link in our bio to read the intriguing local legend behind this unique statue.⁠ ⁠ 📸 Photo by le13a