Coquihalla Disaster - We're Outta Here!

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • It's been almost four weeks stranded to a 4 KM section of the Coquihalla Highway. Heavy rain storms destroyed bridges and roads around our home. We've been documenting our experience along with the reconstruction of the highway. On this video Mike & Ute, who have also been stranded in their RV, head for home. We also include some incredible shots from the Othello area of the Coquihalla.

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  • @cathymacdonald1469
    @cathymacdonald1469 2 роки тому +15

    This is a beautiful tribute.

  • @jmichaelewan8455
    @jmichaelewan8455 2 роки тому +120

    Not a lot going right in the world these days, but everyone here seems to be on the most remarkably awesome side of life.

    • @ETHAN2019
      @ETHAN2019 2 роки тому +2

      That’s Canada for ya bud

  • @ProfessorLX
    @ProfessorLX 2 роки тому +97

    Lol I feel like I know Mike and Ute after the past month of videos, they seem like wonderful people and I'd be happy to be stranded with them anytime. The Ste Bros family are also great people and have done an amazing job documenting this whole ordeal. Thanks to all of you!

  • @dpledoone
    @dpledoone 2 роки тому +60

    It’s impossible not to love you guys. Get home safely

  • @yari369
    @yari369 2 роки тому +26

    Mr. Bennett landed in many spots where people were stuck and offered help. Thank you Valley and everyone who has been helping in Hope

  • @pw4606
    @pw4606 2 роки тому +6

    What a wonderful video. Just a joy to watch.

  • @madgeschroeder886
    @madgeschroeder886 2 роки тому +13

    Thanks for all your coverage threw this.

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 2 роки тому +13

    Generosity, compassion, empathy goes a long way, thanks for sharing your story.

  • @frederickoning191
    @frederickoning191 2 роки тому +10

    Great story! Great people!

  • @Whipple1
    @Whipple1 2 роки тому +122

    I’m happy for Mike and Ute. They sure added an unexpected twist to your coverage. Hope they had a safe passage home.
    You guys are incredible. We need more of this in the world today.
    Cheers and Happy Holidays!
    Whipple

  • @xvii8693
    @xvii8693 2 роки тому +21

    This literally brought tears to me. I'm happy they're all safe

  • @kelvinkong1440
    @kelvinkong1440 2 роки тому +26

    What a heart-warming episode!

  • @11silver-bullets
    @11silver-bullets 2 роки тому +18

    Class act all around 👏
    Great example of the human spirit of all the residents of British Columbia

  • @EXE4098
    @EXE4098 2 роки тому +2

    Good Luck Mike. What a character !!

  • @bbithica26
    @bbithica26 2 роки тому +20

    Ditto to everything that is said below … simply an amazing story! This chapter ends with shared love and laughter - hugs and tears of appreciation, while standing on a broken bridge, in a snowstorm. Yup, that about sums it up. 🎄☝️❤️

  • @lhollybow
    @lhollybow 2 роки тому +6

    Well , I teared up , and that's something I rarely do. The 'Thank You';s " were well delivered and deserving.

  • @lory2622
    @lory2622 2 роки тому +22

    Gonna miss you folks. Thanks for taking the time and having a bit of fun.

  • @lobo4short
    @lobo4short 2 роки тому +16

    Pellet and Ute are the shit. The car community was rooting for you and never doubted the two of you for a second!

  • @LionheartedDan
    @LionheartedDan 2 роки тому +5

    Beautiful video in the deepest ways. Thank you!

  • @Theodorussfo
    @Theodorussfo 2 роки тому +4

    Real people filming real people coping with real events for real people to watch - that's what you get when the news reporting isn't trying to sell advertising. Love it. Thank you. Great up dates on the highway too. Thank you.

  • @angiescillitoe
    @angiescillitoe 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome bunch of characters, bless you all.

  • @overlandtraveler979
    @overlandtraveler979 2 роки тому +43

    I agree with whipple, You guys are incredible. We need more of this in the world today!
    I always look forward to your videos but this one especially nice.

  • @tiddiesprinkles
    @tiddiesprinkles 2 роки тому +7

    I'm going to miss Mike and his wife lol

  • @johnjunge6989
    @johnjunge6989 2 роки тому +5

    Great for Mike!!!! He's A great guy!

  • @derekpaterson603
    @derekpaterson603 2 роки тому +64

    This is absolute GOLD ! Shitty situation and strangers come together to make it the best and help each other out. I'm glad you can all go your ways finally, but also sad to see you leave each other. This will now become an even better youtube channel because like you guys.....I feel like part of the Family as well. I want updates and re-unites with visits when you can ! I love all of your personalities, and the story that made it happen. I hope to keep hearing updates from all of you. Last but not least.....stay safe, keep being you, and you all are amazing people. Cheers from Vancouver Island !

    • @tatonkatatonka
      @tatonkatatonka 2 роки тому +4

      🙋‍♀️. You said what was in my heart also
      Merry Christmas
      From Glenevis Alberta

  • @at0matic
    @at0matic 2 роки тому +38

    So great that you made friends with each other and right on to these people for being so grateful. Awesome bunch.

  • @realmindscale
    @realmindscale 2 роки тому +2

    i am very glad and fortunate to have found this youtube channel when i did, what a way to restore a little faith in humanity. there are still good people out there! thanks for it all

  • @joeandmichelle7375
    @joeandmichelle7375 2 роки тому +8

    I believe when it comes to friendships and interactions with ppl that nothing is by accident. Ppl find each other whether good or bad, and we make the best of it. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Without your videos we would never have seen this side of this disaster or the rugged beauty of British Columbia.

  • @minimouse7890
    @minimouse7890 2 роки тому +13

    How many times can I hit the LIKE button? So wonderful to see such kindness and friendship that comes out of disaster. Whenever you wonder why bad things happen, just remember this. It’s so that people like this can show their true colors and shine like stars.

  • @kvncrw
    @kvncrw 2 роки тому +4

    Wonderful people all.

  • @kimcanadian9781
    @kimcanadian9781 2 роки тому +4

    to see the kindness of humans to other humans is truly touching and has filled me with hope for mankind..there is hope when we unite!

  • @staglione79
    @staglione79 2 роки тому +14

    No matter the adversity, good people will overcome. Your guys have done a great thing that the whole world can learn from. Respect the stache!!!!

  • @mattsteb1848
    @mattsteb1848 2 роки тому +13

    That was just beautiful, well done

  • @lalani888blue
    @lalani888blue 2 роки тому +3

    You guys rock...Every single one of you 'all' ~ Lots of thanks and 💜🎁💌🎄

  • @Pops0187
    @Pops0187 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you all for sharing your experiences...Quite the run, that's for sure!
    I've learned more about what's going on, and what the people of BC are made of, with these videos than any other source!
    Mike & Ute, all the best as things go back to normal for you. For the SteBros, appreciation for taking people under your wing and for great coverage of events in real time. Blessings on all of you!

  • @SagebrushRambles
    @SagebrushRambles 2 роки тому +7

    Love the tributes!

  • @moblife8447
    @moblife8447 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing videos guys... All amazing people thank you for sharing your journet

  • @akrackenberger
    @akrackenberger 2 роки тому +16

    I have done a few mission trips with Samaritan’s purse after floods and tornadoes, both recovery right after and rebuilding long after. I hate that disasters happen but have made many friends because of them. There is good in everything including the bad.
    I’m glad I found this channel and got to see this happy ending for mike and his wife.

  • @michaelclark7536
    @michaelclark7536 2 роки тому +1

    Just an old man sitting here on Sunday morning with tears running down his cheeks amazing all the love I just feel like one of the family and proud to be that. That was just so special.

  • @skytek_gamez9385
    @skytek_gamez9385 2 роки тому +6

    Such a Great Family God Bless Them All

  • @logun0
    @logun0 2 роки тому +5

    Proud Canadians setting a good example for the rest of us

  • @hammondeggerson2667
    @hammondeggerson2667 2 роки тому +6

    Mike seems like a really good dude

  • @derekirvine1989
    @derekirvine1989 2 роки тому +12

    You guys are incredible, well done on finding the positives amongst adversity during one of canada's largest disasters. It's been amazing to watch life long bonds come out of this.

  • @cameronhamer9432
    @cameronhamer9432 2 роки тому +6

    Glad to see Mike and Ute finally got out of there,now l won’t see then in your videos anymore
    The speed of the progress on the repairs is astonishing.keep it up

  • @donmcconnery5080
    @donmcconnery5080 2 роки тому +6

    This reminds me of a very well-known event in history which is now celebrated in theatres all over North America, as you all know. Come From Away. The human spirit is unbreakable! And yesterday we learned of another disaster in the U.S. where dozens lost their lives and thousands their homes and livelihood in another disaster. Stay well, everyone!

  • @josephm6255
    @josephm6255 2 роки тому +6

    Wow....brings tears of joy. Such an amazing story. Wishing the best for you all.

  • @74willy81
    @74willy81 2 роки тому +14

    What an incredible life's journey and story this disaster has spawned. From a terrible situation friendships have emerged that will last a lifetime, wish I could have been there to share the wonderful bond that developed between these two beautiful families. Good on all of ya!

  • @barbcameron2647
    @barbcameron2647 2 роки тому +7

    What an a adventure, history in making..Thank you for sharing your videos..🥰🙏❤

  • @griffin2263
    @griffin2263 2 роки тому +15

    wow ...Mike and Ute must be happy to be heading home .... but it must be a little sad to see them go ...very interesting and to have had those 4 km of the highway to your selves must have been so strange ..? so glad you guys are filming and uploading !

  • @thegunndertaker7429
    @thegunndertaker7429 2 роки тому +7

    Love that. Great family’s, great friends for life!

  • @justgonnagetbetter1037
    @justgonnagetbetter1037 2 роки тому +7

    Nothing like good friends, only thing better is making new ones ....

  • @MegaSnow121
    @MegaSnow121 2 роки тому +14

    This warmed my heart. Such great kindness and new friendships during such incredible storms. Thank you for keeping us up to date about how things have been for you all. Be safe and I wish you the best for the holiday preparations!

  • @jessecooke1807
    @jessecooke1807 2 роки тому +5

    Shout out from Saskatchewan, makes my long days working seem trivial thinking about you.
    All the best to everyone affected

  • @billnelson7254
    @billnelson7254 2 роки тому +4

    Tears! Tears of joy and amazement!
    Safe travels!
    And a huge Thank You for videoing the repair efforts! You've got a subscriber for years to come!

  • @patjackson1657
    @patjackson1657 2 роки тому +5

    Great outlook you guys. You are an inspiration!

  • @theyetirulrs
    @theyetirulrs 2 роки тому +12

    Further proof that strangers are just neighbors you haven’t met yet.

  • @10lauset
    @10lauset 2 роки тому +7

    Happy trails to all of you. Keep the vids coming whatever they may be. ...Cheers...

  • @huanchuacres8163
    @huanchuacres8163 2 роки тому +5

    Mike is a hoot by the look of it ❗🤣🤣🤣
    👍👍👍 from Australia ❗😁

  • @maxium4x4
    @maxium4x4 2 роки тому +6

    Best wishes to everyone from NW Ohio, been following your adventure that started with a video from Valley Helicopters.

  • @hughmorris00
    @hughmorris00 2 роки тому +4

    glad you guys made it outta there

  • @merkin22
    @merkin22 2 роки тому +6

    Awesome, good part of the catastrophic weather -- people helping each other and friendships made.

  • @BlackSheep830
    @BlackSheep830 2 роки тому +4

    THIS is what sustains my faith in humanity. Right f***ing on!!!!
    We're gonna get through this...

  • @santiagobenites
    @santiagobenites 2 роки тому +1

    Good people helping good people, and developing great friendships. You can't ask for anything more than that.

  • @nathrezim3703
    @nathrezim3703 2 роки тому +8

    What a Heart warming story in this disaster! Good luck to you all

  • @mrmaphousa4349
    @mrmaphousa4349 2 роки тому

    Out of this disaster comes a story so positive. Good people being good and giving. Thank you all for sharing this story. Thank you for caring.

  • @rosshughes4582
    @rosshughes4582 2 роки тому +2

    What an awesome group of people!!!

  • @LeandroSilva08
    @LeandroSilva08 2 роки тому +2

    I will miss Mike and Ute on these videos, but happy to know they are finally heading home.

  • @amphonedouang5825
    @amphonedouang5825 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you guys for the job well done. You make Canadians proud!!

  • @johnmclaren7059
    @johnmclaren7059 2 роки тому +5

    A touching send off, Ute & Mike along with Jeremiah and his entire family have hearts of gold and have shown the world what true friendship is in a time of need! Merry Christmas to all and safe travels 🇨🇦👍

  • @abrahamdozer6273
    @abrahamdozer6273 2 роки тому +4

    It's pretty impressive how fast that repair was made to get the highway back into something useable.
    I guess that it's been "all hands on deck".
    Kudos to B.C. Highways people for their rapid response.

  • @vwvw4
    @vwvw4 2 роки тому

    Simply awesome video of a wonderful, compassionate group of Canadians.

  • @Jer.Who.Cares369
    @Jer.Who.Cares369 2 роки тому

    Is is appropriate to cry in happy tears for their journey back home and being able to be apart of this time from afar. Wishing a SAFE travel back to your home an may you ALWAYS remember theses hard times. God bless you all and thank you for taking your time to document all of this that had happened. Much love.

  • @AaronCo2
    @AaronCo2 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for posting all these videos.

  • @marybelenitchv.118
    @marybelenitchv.118 2 роки тому +4

    SO SORRY,, MY PRAYERS, FOR EVERY PEOPLE OVER THERE,,🥺SO..I WATCHING EVERY DAY, HOW IS EVERY THING AND I HOPE THE CANADIAN PEOPLE FEEL PEACE AND SECURITY PLACE FOR LIVE.💪💪💪💪💪💗💗💗💗FROM MY COUNTRY.

  • @secretlady550
    @secretlady550 2 роки тому

    It's AWESOME how people come together in a disaster !!! BIG HEARTS GOD BLESS YOU ❤️ from Alberta!!😊😊

  • @hexxlaxx2992
    @hexxlaxx2992 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed every video you made and couldn't wait for the next one to be published. Im from eastern Ontario and on our next trip to BC we for shure will visit your area. Thanks for entertaining my mornings.

  • @emptynestgardens9057
    @emptynestgardens9057 2 роки тому +2

    Life long friendships made. Cheers to you all. Proud to be Canadian but disasters bring the kindness out no matter where on this planet you live.

  • @melvian75
    @melvian75 2 роки тому +3

    you never know how God is going to use you. For example, stranded on a highway with your rv and for 3 weeks you help others and they help you . It is beautiful

  • @robertclark4509
    @robertclark4509 2 роки тому +3

    Im glad for all of you guys , I know its been hard but its been great watching all of you thanks

  • @mdh6977
    @mdh6977 2 роки тому +3

    Right on!!

  • @MsDawn000
    @MsDawn000 2 роки тому

    I'm not crying. You're crying!! May God bless you all!

  • @andrewjensen8189
    @andrewjensen8189 2 роки тому +4

    Bittersweet. Congrats guys was nice hearing your insight

  • @jennfurr
    @jennfurr 2 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful closure! They're going home!

  • @boghopper5463
    @boghopper5463 2 роки тому

    thank you folks. for sharing. for being there. for reaffirming my sorely stressed faith in all that is good in humanity.

  • @iceman5891
    @iceman5891 2 роки тому

    Another great ending to the disaster & everything that you Canadians have been thru the past month. You will be dearly missed Mike. Thank you & your wife for the smiling face & positive take on this entire situation.

  • @PacoOtis
    @PacoOtis 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats! It appears you picked the right Country and the right time in history for this to happen. Best of luck!

  • @WizzardofOdds
    @WizzardofOdds 2 роки тому

    This the best of the internet today, people helping others. All the best to all of you.

  • @carlapogson7024
    @carlapogson7024 2 роки тому +1

    So happy they get to go home, in this horrible tragedy they made new friends. Hope they got home safe

  • @als1023
    @als1023 2 роки тому

    Folks from around the world,,,, these are typical class act Canadians you can meet all across this great country. Rarely does one get to see this up close and personal on the UA-cam. So grateful the boys filmed and uploaded these, wishing everyone involved a safe and wonderful Christmas and holiday season !!

  • @nbrowser
    @nbrowser 2 роки тому +3

    New friendships formed...these are the ones that'll last a lifetime.

  • @clydesdaleadventures2206
    @clydesdaleadventures2206 2 роки тому

    Very touching!! Great to see everyone coming together to help 🇨🇦 💪

  • @deathvalley1592
    @deathvalley1592 2 роки тому +4

    WOW…..GREAT VIDEO!!!!

  • @outdoorfrenzy
    @outdoorfrenzy 2 роки тому +1

    So sad to see them go but so happy that they met such amazing people!!

  • @rainman7992
    @rainman7992 2 роки тому

    restoring faith in humanity...pulling together to survive and making the best of the situation and finding new friends along the way.

  • @RogerDiotte
    @RogerDiotte 2 роки тому

    What a great story! I'm impressed by the whole day by day chronicle and the new friendship is beyond words!

  • @ledacedar6253
    @ledacedar6253 2 роки тому

    Such a good news experience despite the sudden isolation crises...but you folks are resilient and this is proof that with hearts & open minds humans will always help one another. It's a wonderful story of support & rescue in BC's wilder areas. Happy Holiday season with big hugs & appreciations, to Mike & Ute and all the helpers who cared to go the extra way where no highway was possible!

  • @kathygilbraith2280
    @kathygilbraith2280 2 роки тому +3

    Heartwarming story and quite the unexpected adventure.

  • @kb9847
    @kb9847 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful tribute. I'm so impressed with people's hearts and compassion. I also thank you for the great filming you are doing which is keeping us informed of what is happening. Thank you so much.

  • @penderkev
    @penderkev 2 роки тому +2

    Extremely nice thank you , while getting snowed on proves it's 100% ! Good luck homeward bound, from Prince Edward Island

  • @steed3902
    @steed3902 2 роки тому +5

    Mike we ALL were with you during those 28 days! i fucking love Mike! he is only guy that can challenge Mother Nature! God Bless and SAfe Travels! :-) the cummunal spirit you (and your wife) refered to at the end really warmed my heart! Not in BC but WE LOVE YOU ALL and are SO HAPPY YOU ARE SAFE AND THAT MIKE CAN FINALLY GO HOME! :-) CHEERS!