VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Hunting for Bambi

Welcome back to 'Vegas Myths Re-Busted,' our popular series that uncovers the most outlandish and enduring tales from the heart of Las Vegas. Today, we're taking a look back at a truly memorable entry that first graced our pages on June 26, 2023.

Our focus today is a wild incident from July 2003, when a video producer managed to pull off an incredible prank on KLAS-TV/Las Vegas. In a move that sounds more like a movie plot than real life, this individual staged an elaborate 'safari.' The twist? The 'prey' consisted of attractive young women, wearing nothing but sneakers, who were supposedly being 'hunted' with paintball guns.

This bizarre hoax quickly became a legendary piece of Vegas lore, highlighting the city's unique capacity for the unexpected and the utterly unbelievable. It's a perfect example of how some myths are so strange, they almost have to be true – or at least, cleverly staged.