Placard at falls says, Yantic falls, know as Indian Leap, was a favorite encampment of the Mohegan Indians. In 1643 Uncas, Sachem of the Mohegans, led his warriors in the famous battle against their rival tribe the Narragansetts. During the battle, the Narragansetts were pursued by the Mohegans. Legend has it that a band of Narragansetts, unfamiliar with the territory, unknowingly reached the high treacherous escarpment of the Falls. The Narragansetts, rather than surrender, attempted to leap the chasm. Unsuccessful, they plunged to their deaths into the abyss below.
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Debra Kott 15 Mar 2011
Fantastic shot.patrick hodson 01 Sep 2010
love this image.well done.janique suazo 01 Apr 2009
brrr. That's gorgeous.Lynn De Serres 27 Feb 2009
Absolutely magnificent.Warren Ballard 27 Feb 2009
Beautiful shot!