SURVIVAL WITH NO WATER? (The Mary Watson Tragedy)

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2023
  • Strick is back for a new Survival Challenge Series! He's re-visiting different survival stories while travelling up the remote stretches of the Great Barrier Reef. There's tales of heroic survival against all odds, and some tragic endings... Join him in the exact location of these scenarios to test his own survival skills and share their crazy stories.
    In this Episode Strick is following in the wake of Mary Watson. The year is 1881 and a bit of a spoiler alert... This ends in one of the most heart breaking and tragic ways imaginable.
    In order to survive on these desert islands they will need to catch Giant Mudcrabs barehanded, use bushcraft skills like desalinating salt water to drink, and creating a fire with a flint. Hope you enjoy coming along on this Survival Challenge!
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  • @BacktoBasics
    @BacktoBasics  5 місяців тому +24

    G'day guys, stoked to hear you're enjoying this Series... Here's the next Ep (and maybe the best yet) ua-cam.com/video/Ey9RwvXoIIA/v-deo.html

  • @Austincallahan9823
    @Austincallahan9823 5 місяців тому +262

    In a real survival situation, I wouldn’t care if anything is endangered I do care about preserving our natural habitats and wildlife but in reality, my survival comes first

    • @user-km7fk9xl2v
      @user-km7fk9xl2v 2 місяці тому +33

      Right its called food chain

    • @vogelkonigin3303
      @vogelkonigin3303 Місяць тому +54

      Obviously, but this video isn’t a real survival situation. In a real survival situation, nothing matters but staying alive.

    • @bonkywonky17
      @bonkywonky17 Місяць тому +3

      why do you think they’re endangered

    • @kayfrenly5460
      @kayfrenly5460 20 днів тому +2

      Thats racist

    • @blessedbeauty2293
      @blessedbeauty2293 13 днів тому +3

      ​@@kayfrenly5460 - Huh !?

  • @jerriah4983
    @jerriah4983 5 місяців тому +150

    Ah Sam deserved/deserves more acknowledgement as he (even though he was a slave) could have left the lady and her baby to fend for themselves but instead decided (even having sustained bad injuries) stayed and protected the pair until his last breath. That island should have his name on it aswell. Ah Sam is the true hero in this story.

    • @yaad2226
      @yaad2226 Місяць тому

      colonial terrorist would never name anything after their slave

    • @obsessed_angler
      @obsessed_angler Місяць тому

      Racism at its best. I doubt Mary would have survived so long without him.

    • @kayfrenly5460
      @kayfrenly5460 20 днів тому +5

      Slavery was normal in china and he was likely raised as a slave. He would never have abandoned his owner. They viewed themselves as a natural part of the family and society, rather than as apart from it, needing to escape. So not really surprising at all that he didn't just run off

    • @yaad2226
      @yaad2226 20 днів тому

      @@kayfrenly5460 slavery was common in west and europe ya never mention that yo mama never told ya that colonial terrorist?

  • @oynlengeymer2434
    @oynlengeymer2434 4 місяці тому +48

    the loyalty of that servant is admirable. I have been injured to where I lost about 2 litres of blood rapidly and I could not even stand, I passed out and when I woke hours later, I had to crawl, I could not walk. I had immense thirst, and mad it to a house, I drank from there garden hose for a good few minutes, gulping down a lot of water. And was able to stand and walk again and get myself to hospital. Even though He would have needed water badly, I somehow feel he would have given it to the lady and her baby first if finding any..

  • @Aguynamedaaron
    @Aguynamedaaron 6 місяців тому +102

    By far my favorite episode, you can tell your level of interest, excitement and respect while telling this story I’ve never heard. Thank you and cheers!

  • @stephenburrows4250
    @stephenburrows4250 6 місяців тому +67

    And unsurprisingly Ah Sam appears to get not historic acknowledgment for his efforts (massive efforts) in keeping Mary & the baby safe for so long... 🙏 - great story telling Strick!

    • @marcus266
      @marcus266 5 місяців тому +1

      Typical, Colonialst attitude towards people they enslaved, intentionally forgetting that they were the ones who helped build their empires and blame them if anything that went wrong

    • @ustaz_abu_jan
      @ustaz_abu_jan Місяць тому

      Who's Ah Sam? he's Chinese?

    • @DopeThug
      @DopeThug 12 днів тому

      ​@@ustaz_abu_janthe chinese slave/servant that had nurtured the baby and mary watson

  • @PBJPRODUCTIONSTUDIOS
    @PBJPRODUCTIONSTUDIOS 6 місяців тому +133

    you're one of the best and most underrated story tellers of all time , excellent video

    • @BacktoBasics
      @BacktoBasics  6 місяців тому +9

      Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the Episode

    • @davidrayward7533
      @davidrayward7533 5 місяців тому +1

      Of all time? Steady on… wonderful but tragic story though….

    • @user-qz4zi6nk1v
      @user-qz4zi6nk1v 5 місяців тому +1

      Its good . But not the best
      Kinda mediocre , no offense

    • @douglasbrunner2834
      @douglasbrunner2834 5 місяців тому +1

      He should be. If you know anything about this Man. He is smarter then most people in the country.

    • @douglasbrunner2834
      @douglasbrunner2834 5 місяців тому +1

      All and his sidekick she’s smart too.

  • @rew3103
    @rew3103 6 місяців тому +25

    A great combination for a presentation: a biosphere and some history of human interaction within it... along with a touch of you. Always a winning formula. Thank you :)

  • @richardbell5792
    @richardbell5792 6 місяців тому +17

    Excellent episode mate, but very sad story for about 153 innocent people. Look forward to hearing about the chap who lived with the aboriginal people - reckon that might be a happier tale!

    • @paulhughes1038
      @paulhughes1038 3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks for the really accurate story, no bias. Beautiful epic places it's easy to imagine white Europeans not being able to survive. Heart breaking story of our indigenous peoples. Thanks for the honest story

  • @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb
    @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb 5 місяців тому +15

    Wouldn't want to be shipwrecked in Australia present day nearly everything is protected 😆... Certainly one of the best and historical survival series I've watched... Only discovered your channel a day ago ✅ You're making Bear Grylls look like an amateur 😆😄 From London hope to visit Australia soon...

  • @mannyPereira29
    @mannyPereira29 5 місяців тому +5

    That was the best story I’ve heard in a very long time. I wish history was told like this with real time adventures to the places it happened. And the excitement on your face is the best, really like your videos.

  • @GSAirTherapy
    @GSAirTherapy 2 місяці тому +2

    This was absolutely fascinating! The story, background, editing, teaching…somehow, you managed to merge it all into one cohesive video. Really well done!

  • @larryseibert4102
    @larryseibert4102 6 місяців тому +11

    This was terrific! What a great adventure and history. I will be very happy to watch as many of these as you care to produce. I always enjoy your channels. Thank you.

  • @Visualtreats69
    @Visualtreats69 6 місяців тому +5

    This is absolutely one of the best videos you have, well informed, you clearly did a lot of research, great job!

  • @brunomerlini4248
    @brunomerlini4248 6 місяців тому +6

    Wow, what a story, what an episode.. one of the best ive ever seen on youtube.. thanks Strick.. best story teller

  • @smokeybarr
    @smokeybarr 2 дні тому

    What almost always sends a shiver down my spine watching survival tales like this, is while it's very much less likely now due to technology, there could be someone going through a similar survival experience as we speak, right now.

  • @dingo001
    @dingo001 6 місяців тому +6

    Great to have a series of these with other adventures from dies gone by.

  • @timcollins5179
    @timcollins5179 6 місяців тому +5

    Very well put together story Strick. Well done mate. Tragedy on both sides of the coin but very un-biased and respectfully told.

  • @brianneary799
    @brianneary799 6 місяців тому +8

    I very much enjoyed your idea to follow them through their ordeal and to pay your respects to all who perished. /respect

  • @jeaniewatkins9218
    @jeaniewatkins9218 6 місяців тому +3

    Great episode! What a great story of the history from that area. Thanks for telling both sides. You do it justice! Thanks for sharing!

  • @tomdruce3741
    @tomdruce3741 6 місяців тому +6

    Bloody love this. You need to do more about the history and adventures. Well done this is definitely the way forward. Massive respect ❤❤

  • @wackadoodle8951
    @wackadoodle8951 9 днів тому

    I love these videos because not only do you get survival tips and tricks, you also get an interesting history lesson.

  • @cassandrastone7297
    @cassandrastone7297 Місяць тому

    I didn’t expect to almost cry this morning while watching one of your videos!
    A tragic story, may their souls Rest In Peace.
    As a mother, this particular video really moved me.

  • @bryanbadger6841
    @bryanbadger6841 6 місяців тому +3

    Brilliant episode mate. Thank you.

  • @AussieBoomer-bm5zx
    @AussieBoomer-bm5zx 7 днів тому

    Amazing story and being told from the actual places where it all happened really brings to life the people so long ago, and what a harrowing experience and tragedy it was. Thanks for doing all the research and then making the effort to go to those remote places to tell the story . Well done bloke, top job, thank you!

  • @25SriLanka
    @25SriLanka 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Really enjoyed hearing that story and seeing you recreate their journey. Good stuff.

  • @wingnut6472
    @wingnut6472 6 місяців тому +2

    Old mate did well to get away with seven spears in him ,lol, good stuff

  • @spoon8142
    @spoon8142 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks again for another adventure and tale. Really enjoy these survival challenge episodes.

  • @bigboss-tl2xr
    @bigboss-tl2xr 6 місяців тому +2

    Love these survival videos Jack! Great job!

  • @corrinasaunders3877
    @corrinasaunders3877 6 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic vid. So sad for that family. So close to water yet so far away. Thank you for this great series.

  • @robertvelasco5681
    @robertvelasco5681 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this episode. Telling the History of your country.

  • @saneadam3512
    @saneadam3512 6 місяців тому +4

    great video with an interesting history lesson. loved it.

  • @niallquigley8812
    @niallquigley8812 6 місяців тому +1

    What an amazing story and a beautiful reflection on history while bringing the modern twist..
    Fran tea towel..classic..
    Thank your jack for a great channel.

  • @Dominic-oj3ok
    @Dominic-oj3ok Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for your unbiased history lesson 🙏🏽

  • @vestadesigns
    @vestadesigns 3 місяці тому +1

    Incredible story, and you did an awesome job telling it and reliving the path she took and the challenges she faced. Love all your videos, thanks. JimmyD

  • @eeeeee8762
    @eeeeee8762 2 місяці тому

    I appreciate that you really show the importance of foraging and knowing the local flora and fauna in a survival situation. Too many people underestimate just how screwed they'd be, just because they don't know what is and isn't edible

  • @Jim-zs4hp
    @Jim-zs4hp 6 місяців тому +2

    Great episode Jack. I knew the outcome was bad but I was rooting for her. Mrs. Watson gave it the go. Can’t wait for more history from you, you do it well. New tea towel on the shopping list please. 😂

  • @edwardpincus
    @edwardpincus 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant! This video was amazing. Thank you.

  • @grandpatzer
    @grandpatzer 29 днів тому

    This was a riveting video, captured my attention from start to finish. Amazing history as well as survival tactics

  • @ricwatkins1437
    @ricwatkins1437 6 місяців тому +1

    Very cool episode Strick, thank you. So close but so very far away .

  • @londonviking3801
    @londonviking3801 6 місяців тому +1

    Love these type of vids with a great story. Reminds me of the Bush Tucker Man series. More please!

  • @bernardcrane750
    @bernardcrane750 6 місяців тому

    Fascinating story. Thanks for sharing Strick.

  • @gregstarr2954
    @gregstarr2954 18 днів тому

    Great sharing !! Hope who ever passed away innocently in this awful ordeal are in heaven now!😢😢

  • @michelletownsley3172
    @michelletownsley3172 6 місяців тому

    We really enjoyed this episode. Thanks for both sides of the story.

  • @richard_n
    @richard_n 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic episode, I love hearing the history of different parts of the world. A lot can be learned from the past.

  • @mattmckim1633
    @mattmckim1633 6 місяців тому

    GREAT episode ,cant wait for more.

  • @taurbaby
    @taurbaby 6 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic story. All that beauty and potential, may all of them rest in peace.

  • @gazpearce3700
    @gazpearce3700 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome Jacko and a well told story mate, they were so close 👍👍👍

  • @laurensvanesveld1354
    @laurensvanesveld1354 6 місяців тому

    Very impressive story in history, and well told . Thank you again great footage learned a lot.

  • @savanatheopenmind
    @savanatheopenmind 6 місяців тому

    wow!!! What a captivating story told by great storyteller. Thank you for sharing!

  • @stevenhart9004
    @stevenhart9004 5 днів тому

    What an awesome bit of Australian history.

  • @OTHG6v
    @OTHG6v 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow! History is brutal

    • @maxfish4770
      @maxfish4770 6 місяців тому

      Yep makes me laugh when I hear how violent society has become, the further you back the more violent and savage

  • @SNORLAX25BM
    @SNORLAX25BM 5 місяців тому +2

    This is great storytelling and I love the telling of the aboriginal side so often overlooked Well done team 👏

    • @kayfrenly5460
      @kayfrenly5460 20 днів тому

      They should have won, then they could tell it. This is the great game of civilizations they were isolated from for so long

  • @oksooners
    @oksooners Місяць тому

    Absolutely love the history behind all these videos! Id love to see a collaboration with field days! You two would be amazing together!!!!

  • @PeachyFlyFishing
    @PeachyFlyFishing 6 місяців тому

    What an incredible story, and so well told. Thanks!

  • @flav7634
    @flav7634 4 місяці тому

    Great episode, amazing info, you are a great story teller.

  • @stellemay
    @stellemay 5 місяців тому

    This was such a great video! And I especially enjoyed how you told this story in it! Great job!!! And wow if they had gone a little further they would have found it! Great stuff! Thank you 🤎

  • @CemBalcikli
    @CemBalcikli 6 місяців тому

    Super video mate absolutely amazing ❤many thanks 🤩

  • @garyweiss1876
    @garyweiss1876 5 місяців тому

    Interesting telling of the story of Mary Watson. Nicely done Strick!

  • @LP-wn5wn
    @LP-wn5wn 6 місяців тому

    Unbelievable story! You did a phenomenal job, well done

  • @ocularpressure4558
    @ocularpressure4558 6 місяців тому +2

    Hey guys from San Diego California USA 🇺🇸 ❤🎉

  • @danvprado
    @danvprado 6 місяців тому +3

    What an incredible episode! This will be studied for centuries! Thanks Strick and Fran, you guys are one of a kind!

  • @BobvanT
    @BobvanT 6 місяців тому

    Thanks a million mate - interesting part of history - keep it up. !

  • @jarnosaarinen4583
    @jarnosaarinen4583 6 місяців тому +3

    Les Higgins (The Bush Tucker Man) would tell yuh where ever theres Casuarina Trees growing on the Dunes, dig down cause theres water there! Right where you cooked up the salt water your standing on fresh water & at the mouth of the H2O Cave Casuarina Trees!

  • @wingrovedl
    @wingrovedl 6 місяців тому +2

    Very cool story, you told it well ! Thank You.

  • @mrkekman9526
    @mrkekman9526 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely Incredible story mate.

  • @robertbailey2342
    @robertbailey2342 6 місяців тому

    What a great story!! Love history! Much love from the coast of Maine 🤙 ❤️

  • @watchingwasaga8770
    @watchingwasaga8770 2 місяці тому

    Great story, thanks!

  • @327365hp
    @327365hp 6 місяців тому

    Great story telling Jack!

  • @nikolasstegelmann7604
    @nikolasstegelmann7604 6 місяців тому

    Great episode! Well done

  • @edithchapman6651
    @edithchapman6651 5 місяців тому

    WHAT AN INCREDIBLE HISTORY LESSON....EXCELLENT VIDEO

  • @dianapurdy7755
    @dianapurdy7755 6 місяців тому +2

    Great idea on how to get fresh water, I wouldn't have thought to do that with the saucepan lid. Just goes to show you should never give up because salvation could be just round the corner or down the road or accross the water a bit further or the next day or whatever. Always search till you find the answer. Great video

  • @roypowell3450
    @roypowell3450 6 місяців тому

    We loved this amazing story a shame it ended so tragically. Thanks for sharing...

  • @stevenharper9066
    @stevenharper9066 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks kids awesome 🐠🐟👣🌊👍🏻😎😊

  • @jamesblake7338
    @jamesblake7338 6 місяців тому

    Wow what a story man! Amazing!

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 6 місяців тому +3

    to buy a crab in Canada, it's Live Local BC Dungeness Crab - Price per Crab $35.99
    Interesting story there Strick, when I was in Australia, they had the Aboriginal channels full of information and stories, there was one about some young children that were to go into a foster home, and they decided to run away venturing through the desert with bare feet, and the clothes on their backs. Took them days to get back to their Aboriginal home. I think it was a famous story, can't recall the family name from the show, or the name of the show, was many years ago. Indigenous in Canada have similar stories. Very cool story, thanks for sharing.

    • @davecollins6122
      @davecollins6122 6 місяців тому +2

      Rabbit proof fence ?

    • @pchinnIII
      @pchinnIII 6 місяців тому

      I saw that movie also. Can't remember the name either. But it was a great story

  • @jamieborge6810
    @jamieborge6810 6 місяців тому

    My thanks for sharing this story and adventure. Take care and stay safe.

  • @cwiii3378
    @cwiii3378 6 місяців тому

    What a great story, really enjoyed this video.

  • @jamesbeiler6014
    @jamesbeiler6014 6 місяців тому

    Great story loved episode thanks for sharing

  • @hunterhancock6359
    @hunterhancock6359 5 місяців тому

    love this kind of story through history and todays world. Thank you for telling and sharing the parts that arenʻt often covered in history classes. We have similar history here in Hawaii and itʻs nice to educate people about the facts below the rugs.

  • @1ongava
    @1ongava 5 місяців тому +1

    Circa 9:30, osprey's rather than eagles. Both are amazing birds. Great episode.

  • @jentx_
    @jentx_ 6 місяців тому

    Great video, keen to see more like this!

  • @Kiwi_Fruit_Fruit
    @Kiwi_Fruit_Fruit 5 місяців тому

    great story mate.cheers for sharing

  • @mikewild8639
    @mikewild8639 4 місяці тому

    Very good episode! well done, interesting.

  • @81clive
    @81clive 6 місяців тому +2

    This is epic 🐠🏝cheers 🍻

  • @Who.is.Clinton
    @Who.is.Clinton 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant video.

  • @johnyabzo6028
    @johnyabzo6028 Місяць тому

    We do Love your videos!! Thank you a lot for sharing. 15:24 there were birds flying away, and one of them did hit the mangrove tree and just crashed into the water haha.

  • @user-kw1lw1ey1d
    @user-kw1lw1ey1d 2 місяці тому

    this was so fun to watch

  • @Callaweginflyfishing
    @Callaweginflyfishing 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful story and great video. Thanks

  • @GoogleUser-fw6ns
    @GoogleUser-fw6ns 6 місяців тому

    very very good, one of the best videos and stories.

  • @manlylady00
    @manlylady00 6 місяців тому

    Yo this episode was really cool!

  • @RipsysGaming
    @RipsysGaming 6 місяців тому

    I wished this was a longer video. Man, what a story!

  • @cjjohnson9413
    @cjjohnson9413 6 місяців тому +1

    Doing a Brown Tail Moth survey in ‘76, with the Dept of Agriculture along the coast of Maine. ME has a shit load of islands like Australia. My boss at the time explained that on many of the islands you could dig a well and find fresh water!

  • @67gunzi
    @67gunzi 6 місяців тому

    Nice one dude great storytelling.

  • @komakinooo
    @komakinooo 4 місяці тому

    Amazing bicinis ❤

  • @luciawepener
    @luciawepener 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video. Very interesting. Thank you. 🇳🇦

  • @brigittelee9730
    @brigittelee9730 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this story

  • @dl9921
    @dl9921 3 місяці тому

    You are wild sir, to drink a bottle of random liquid with floaty bits. WILD!

  • @user-vt9pe3kr7k
    @user-vt9pe3kr7k 2 місяці тому +2

    what about the tragic story of the people whose land was invaded ?

  • @KA-pq3yz
    @KA-pq3yz 5 місяців тому

    Very interesting video. Thanks