Gilligan's Island mystery deepens as theories surface about a possible eighth passenger who may have met a tragic end during the ill-fated three-hour tour.
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Early analysis of the opening credits reveals a discrepancy between the number of passengers mentioned and the number shown, sparking speculation about a potential drowning victim
Fans have long debated the identity and fate of this elusive eighth passenger, with some pointing to a secret government agent or a stowaway as possible explanations