A California woman has installed a camera to monitor her home’s crawlspace after her husband reportedly spotted a mysterious figure entering the area. The couple later found a glass bottle and pieces of cardboard inside the space, raising concerns that someone could potentially be using it as shelter. An update has since revealed that the crawlspace was also being visited by wildlife at night.
The footage was shared on TikTok by Gwen Lu Palomo under the username @gwenlupalomo, where it garnered several million views. The post prompted discussion about whether the crawlspace was being accessed by a person, an animal, or someone who had previously worked on the home.
The video shows Gwen discussing the crawlspace and the camera setup around the property. She explains that the access point had already been repaired twice but kept ending up tipped over. Rather than entering the space herself, she decided to monitor it with cameras. In a later update, she said her landlord installed small screws to help secure the entrance.
The couple had found a glass bottle and a piece of cardboard inside the crawlspace. The cardboard appeared large enough for someone to potentially lie on, but commenters pointed out that it could also have been left behind during previous repair work. The California woman said the cameras would allow them to see whether anything returned to the area.
So far, the cameras have recorded an adult skunk and baby raccoons roaming around the area at night. There is no indication from the material provided that a person was found living beneath the house.
California Woman’s Mystery Draws Wild Theories
Viewers had mixed reactions to the situation. Some were immediately concerned about the possibility of a person hiding underneath the home. One commenter wrote, “Go check your crawl space,” while another suggested yelling that the house was on fire and seeing what came out.
Others were more skeptical of the human theory. One commenter said the cardboard was probably left behind by a technician who had been working under the house, while another noted that someone actually living there would likely leave additional signs such as food waste or discarded containers.
Several viewers suggested securing the crawlspace, installing a wireless camera, adding a fence or gate, or contacting police if evidence of a person was discovered. One commenter also raised concerns about the exposed insulation and possible moisture or mold issues.
The wildlife sightings became a major source of humor in the comments, with viewers joking that the homeowners had discovered an entire zoo, neighborhood, or even a nightclub underneath their house.
For now, the mystery beneath the California home appears to involve considerably more wildlife than the homeowners initially expected, giving them plenty of reasons to keep that camera rolling.
