A man who says he’s a ‘time traveller’ has issued a bleak forecast for what could lie ahead for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is typically pictured as a city of constant sunshine, palm trees, and global entertainment — and, crucially, one that sits safely above the ocean.
It’s home to world-famous sights such as the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame, along with Santa Monica and Venice Beach. It’s also in the same state as Coachella — though this latest claim suggests the festival’s “coastal” vibe could take on a very different meaning if LA were ever to end up underwater.
The person behind the warning goes only by Edward. He alleges he has a photograph from the year 5,000 that shows the city’s fate and points to a future disaster.
Edward keeps his identity hidden, obscuring his face and modifying his voice. In a video uploaded to YouTube, he claims he took part in a classified project in 2004 and says it enabled him to move through time.
He says those alleged trips allowed him to bring back an image that hints at LA’s downfall. The photo appears to be taken from water level and shows what looks like a city sitting submerged below the surface.
According to Edward, he was working in a laboratory in Los Angeles when he was assigned the task: travel through time and capture evidence on camera.
“I was standing on a huge wooden platform. Not only me, houses, buildings of course, all made from wood,” he told Yahoo News.
“And after, I realized it was the same city, Los Angeles, but underwater.”
He also claims that, in this version of the future, people ended up living beneath the waterline after polar ice caps melted as a result of climate change.
For now, the city is preparing to host the 2028 Olympic Games — and, thankfully, there’s no expectation that spectators will need scuba gear to attend.
Even so, demand is expected to be intense. With huge numbers of people registering for a chance to buy tickets, anyone who didn’t enter the ballot last month could find themselves shut out.
And for those still hoping to secure seats, a travel expert has urged fans to be cautious, warning that scammers often exploit major events.
Jacob Wedderburn-Day, CEO of Stasher, warned that fraudsters may try to cash in on the rush for LA28 tickets.
“Like with any other major event, scammers will try to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity to con people. This could be tricking you into handing over personal details via fake registration sites or parting with your money to secure tickets early (which are fakes).
“Any sports fan who wants to register for the LA28 ticket draw should do so only on the official site here. If you see anything suspicious, or have fallen victim to an Olympics ticketing scam, make sure you contact the Federal Trade Commission – the national reporting centre for fraud.
“By doing so, you’ll help the police crack down on the criminals exploiting fans and help prevent the same thing happening to others in the lead up to the Games.”