Wild camper awoken by eerie 'laughing' sounds and is shocked to learn who's making them

A camper was horrified to find out where the creepy 'laughing' sounds were coming from outside his tent.

Luke Nichols, the adventurous spirit behind the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel, experienced a spine-chilling encounter while wild camping.

On one of his solo expeditions into the great outdoors, where he engages in fishing, hunting, and survival challenges, Luke was startled awake by an eerie "laughing" noise.

His thrilling adventures have consistently captivated audiences, with numerous clips gaining viral status on TikTok. In a recent video that has since gone viral, Luke is seen huddled under his bedding, whispering to the camera about the source of the laughter.

He explained: "Hey guys, it's about 2.30 in the morning and there is a large pack of coyotes out around my camp."

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The situation was made all the more harrowing as Luke lay alone in the remote wilderness, surrounded by the sounds of the coyotes' laughter echoing from different directions. He continued: "I can hear them laughing and barking off to the left and then over to the right."

Despite the unnerving experience, Luke emerged unharmed and recounted the ordeal to his followers the next day, detailing how he monitored the movements of the coyote pack throughout the night.

Reflecting on the restless night, he shared: "I didn't sleep very well last night," and added: "I kept getting woken up by this massive pack of coyotes."

"They were running in the woods around the tent. I first heard them over here on the left. And it was so many dogs, it sounded like a dog mushing kennel. They were doing their laughing and their whooping and their barking.

"Around 2am they were off here to the left and then they worked their way through the woods and in front of the tent. And sometime around 4 or 5am, they came back this way and this time I could hear them behind the tent."

Coyotes have been known to pose a threat to people and pets, but the risk is generally minimal. The Urban Coyote Research Project advises: "When you encounter a coyote, shout or throw something in its direction. Do not run away. Do not play victim if you can help it.

"If a coyote seems intent on defending a certain area, particularly around pupping season (May), your best bet may be to alter your route to avoid conflict with a normally calm animal; understand that there may be seasonal patterns of behavioural changes and act accordingly."

It's most concerning when a coyote approaches aggressively, growling or barking, and following children.