In 1920’s, there was a sudden growth in interest on the history of Melaka and the underground tunnel. The locals were aware about the existence of an opening hole inside the old gateway. During that time, there were stories of three fearless explorers who never resurfaced after entering the ‘tunnel’ in the old gateway. Hence, as a way to discourage people from going into the “tunnel”, stories like dragon-like creature living in the “tunnel” spread like wildfire across the town. But, it will made more sense that the cause of people disappearing in the hole was because of toxic fumes and oxygen deficiency in such confined space rather than the idea of them being eaten by a giant serpent.