Animal Hospital anomaly

Camera Figure Zoom Anomaly

How to handle the dark-figure camera zoom anomaly without losing extra Sanity.

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Fast call

Quick answer

Camera Figure Zoom is dangerous because staying on the camera can damage Sanity. Confirm it quickly, leave the camera, and reject the patient when possible.

Security camera

What to look for

  • The camera starts moving or zooming toward a dark figure.
  • The cue appears through CCTV rather than the desk view.
  • Staying on the view can cost Sanity.

Confirm fast

Before you reject

  1. Exit the camera view as soon as the zoom cue is clear.
  2. Do not keep watching to collect extra proof.
  3. Return to the desk and use the rejection flow.

Desk action

What to do

Stop watching, then reject before treatment if the patient is tied to the anomaly.

Common mistake

Do not overread it

Staring at the camera anomaly until Sanity damage stacks.

Desk rule

Keep the scan short

Use this card for a fast call, then return to the desk or camera flow before the shift state changes.