Mysterious totem pole of Baltic god appears on clifftop in Kent

A coastal town has been left baffled after a mysterious totem pole appeared on a clifftop overnight, sparking wild speculations over how it got there. The 8ft-sculpture, inscribed with the name of the Baltic god of thunder Perkunas, appeared on the clifftops on the Capel-Le-Ferne nature reserve in Kent. Speculation has been rife over the totem since it appeared, with theories online ranging from aliens to art pranksters, with one person suggesting it is a “camo phone mast”. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: