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Self-recorded wind sounds

Uploader (own recording) · ambient

Claim history (1)

Reported: Feb 2018 · Claimant: Not stated

An amateur self-shot video containing only wind and some muttering, no added music, reached about 10 million views and was then claimed. The claimant rejected the dispute; the creator filed an appeal. Commenters explained the appeal/counter-notification path.

Outcome: Dispute rejected; appeal filed

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