Options Available
He had two options to follow. Either use his drone to explore the inside or jump down in the hole to find out what is in there. He knew very well that his drone was not capable enough to survive and get into the pit himself would be the stupidest thing to do. He had to come up with a more fruitful idea.
Another Shot
Nevertheless, Kilkus gave it another try by flying his drone above the hole. Though it was a risky thing to do he had no other way. However, this time he decided to take some precautions. He piloted the drone by a perimeter and decided to get a peek inside the hole. After that, he would be strategizing his next step.
The Truth
He was soon going to find out the shocking truth behind the hole. The mission he had undertaken was no way easy. But he was determined enough to find out the reason behind this puzzling abyss. Little did he know the revelation was going to stun him.
Decade-Long Drought
California was undergoing a serious drought for the past ten years. The calamity had made the entire ecosystem suffer including Lake Berryessa. Due to drought, the water level of the lake had reduced scaringly. It was a pathetic sight as the lake that used to be filled to its brim was lacking a huge amount of it.
Irrevocable Damage?
The situation was so grave that it seemed impossible to restore the lake to its previous glory. Consequently, the lake lost many of its visitors. From there on the waterbody lived a forgotten life. It came into people’s notice when the rain revealed an unbelievable secret of the lake.
Pouring The Change
Finally, it rained cat and dogs after a decade in California. The very day was celebrated by every resident of California. However, little did they know there was another shocking truth awaiting them. Kilkus was the first resident who noticed the hole and he was hell-bent to resolve this mystery.