A myth hunter spent hours analyzing gunshot sounds to prove pirates exist in GTA San Andreas — here's what they got wrong.

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A myth hunter spent hours analyzing gunshot sounds to prove pirates exist in GTA San Andreas — here's what they got wrong.

A dedicated myth hunter claimed to have found proof of pirates near San Fierro Bay after hearing a single Colt 45 shot, even analyzing sound scripts to show it differed from normal gunfire. However, the 'Pirates' myth is officially false — the name is just a reference to a Las Vegas casino called 'Pirates in Men's Pants,' and the eye-patched pedestrian and 'Buccaneer' car are merely stylistic nods, not evidence of actual pirate NPCs.

Verdict:Busted

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This sunken vessel near San Fierro Bay was the myth hunter's 'smoking gun,' but it's just set dressing — no actual pirates behind the wheel.

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