what is a skinwalker alert

A skinwalker alert is a type of emergency broadcast sent to citizens by a governing body warning them about the presence of skinwalkers. Skinwalkers are creatures from Navajo legend that are said to be witches who can change their shape into an animal in order to do harm. They mimic sounds that might draw someone’s attention, like the voice of a loved one or a stranger that might be in trouble, in order to lure their defenseless victims to their death. The skinwalker is a deeply terrifying figure for Indigenous peoples, and their threat is taken very seriously. However, the legend isnt always taken seriously by non-Indigenous people, and the recent popularity of skinwalker videos on TikTok has led to confusion and fear among some viewers. Its important to note that skinwalkers are not real creatures and are purely a part of Navajo legend.