Teresa Fidalgo: the ghost woman who has supposedly been haunting Facebook and Instagram. Photo: The Independent.
Many social media users claim to have been haunted by the spirit of Teresa Fidalgo, a woman who tragically lost her life in a car accident during the 1970s.
Who was Teresa Fidalgo?
The original Teresa Fidalgo ghost story video, A CURVA
According to the story, In 1983, a vehicle accident near Sentra, Portugal resulted in the tragic death of a young woman named Teresa Fidalgo. Fast forward two decades, and on July 12, 2003, a video reenacting the incident surfaced on the internet and quickly went viral.
The video showed a group of friends driving their car late at night, discussing ghosts and other supernatural topics. Suddenly, they spot a young woman walking along the roadside, and invite her into their car for a ride.
As they journeyed together, the woman pointed out a location, stating “this is where I died”. The eerie comment unnerved the other passengers. But things took a turn for the worse when the car crashed into a tree, leaving the woman screaming in agony with blood all over her face.
The male and female passengers didn't survive the crash, while the third passenger, David, survived but was unable to provide a clear explanation of what happened that night. To make matters even more mysterious, Teresa's body was never found.
The story of Teresa Fidalgo has captured the attention of many, and some believe that her spirit continues to haunt the location of her untimely death. The video has been shared and discussed widely on social media, sparking debates and discussions about the paranormal.
Teresa Fidalgo’s Social Media Hauntings
An example of the type of chain letter post about Teresa Fidalgo that has been going around Facebook and Instagram.
The story of Teresa Fidalgo has gained immense popularity on the internet, particularly in the form of chain letters that warn readers of dire consequences if they fail to share the story with others.
Despite the lack of evidence supporting the claims made in the story, it has become one of the most widely circulated ghost stories on the internet.
A few people in the comments on the Teresa Fidalgo posts claim that they have had spooky happenings occur not long after reading the message, but no one has been harmed.
One Quora user reported:
“This is actually true when my friend sent me a message. Of course I didn’t believe that but when I was up late I heard noise under my bed, that was when I went scared then that when it happend something breathe on me I went up and I slept with my older sister”
Another said:
“Yes, I know that Teresa will sleep by your side. I'm a 9 year old and my friend sent me this. I thought it was fake at first but at night I started hearing weird things. I shivered, I wanted to sleep real bad but I was terrified. The next day I started investigating. I Sent 20 pictures. The same thing happened at night. I noticed I only sent 19 pictures so I sent one more. The pain was gone… I would say that Teresa will sleep by your side. This is a warning to everyone.”
Possible Explanations for the Teresa Fidalgo Sightings
Is the ghost of Teresa Fidalgo causing the ghostly happenings for people that didn’t forward the message? Probably not.
For a start, the person that created the infamous video of the ghost of Teresa Fidalgo claims that he made the story up and it is completely fictional.
David Rebordão created the video in 2003 to drum up some attention before promoting his upcoming movie “Virus”. He even said in an interview with Channel TVI that he was surprised by the longevity of the urban legend that was sparked by his video.
The most likely cause of any paranormal happenings after reading the story is a state of hyper vigilance caused by fear. When you are afraid you are more likely to notice all of the strange little things that happen, such as a rogue gust of wind or creaking noise.
One possibility though is that the heightened state of awareness is allowing actual spirits to be able to communicate with you more clearly. Don’t be scared though! Spirits can’t harm you. If you’re afraid just firmly tell them to leave and you will be fine.
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