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Viral TikTok of Vampire Encounter Halts Galveston Tours

6/12/2026

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Spooky Gin halted all Galveston walking tours after saying she encountered vampires during Mardi Gras.
Her claim generated a TikTok video that amassed more than 1.5 million views.
Gin described the “energy vampires” as people who drain others’ vitality, calling the experience draining.
Local TikTok commenters, including a Galveston resident, affirmed the guide’s depiction of an uneasy Mardi Gras mood.

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Spooky Gin halted all Galveston walking tours after saying she encountered vampires during Mardi Gras.
Her claim generated a TikTok video that amassed more than 1.5 million views.
Gin described the “energy vampires” as people who drain others’ vitality, calling the experience draining.
Local TikTok commenters, including a Galveston resident, affirmed the guide’s depiction of an uneasy Mardi Gras mood.