These zombies aren't looking for human flesh
IRON MOUNTAIN -- Zombies across the world could be seen on streets searching for food as part of "Worldwide Zombie Day" Sunday.
It's a battle against hunger in Iron Mountain, but for now, these zombies aren't looking for human flesh. It's a "zombie walk," part of a worldwide celebration attended by the most devout zombie enthusiasts.
Zombies first gained popularity following George A. Romero's 1968 hit movie "Night of the Living Dead," depicting brainless flesh eating human beings. The tongue-in-cheek zombie movement got a further boost in 2000 with a successful box office string of new and remade zombie movies.
But Sunday's Iron Mountain zombies had an appetite for just one thing--fighting human hunger. They're collecting canned food to donate to local food bank.
How does a group of humans pull off a head turning stunt like this?
"We're going to try to walk like the zombie walk, not the fast walk, but kind of dragging the leg," says organizer Dalton Benjamin.
They hit the streets and definitely got some attention.
"More than half of the people had smiles, some people were just like oh ... OK," says walker Gage Planka.
About 30 food items were collected. Organizers say they hope the event will continue to grow next year.
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