“Gly”: Happy July 4th everyone and thank you for helping make this channel a huge success! I’m really happy you enjoyed this series and I’m grateful to all of you who told your family and friends and helped the channel reach 20,000 subscribers. I’ll do my best to keep taking you to interesting locations, thank you so very much! Have a great day! 💥 🧨 🧨 💥
GLY.....i actually watched WANDERHUSSY's video with BOB the jeep in it...she wasnt sure if she wanted to run into yall..but youre a nice guy..here is the video ua-cam.com/video/y5Kgo3OtU-o/v-deo.html
Buddy, you scare the bejesus out of me knowing you're filming rather than hanging on for dear life. I've worked some heights before but always with safeties, fall restrictors, etc, and STILL had as much nerve sweat as effort sweat. I've presumed you're not hand held but if not PLEASE get something helmet or body mounted. Hell, I don't necessarily think it's a bad idea to carry a few replacements for the rungs and a claw hammer for those damn ladders. It's REALLY hard to tell the condition before actually needing to trust them. And asking your friend "hand me that boulder" made me chuckle. Good move of course but still lol'd
This guy is unbelievable. He’s risking his life every time he enters theses abandoned mine. This is only my second episode is WOW. That’s all I have to say. Real Heart pounder
I find it quite interesting how the camera starts to develop a very strange glitch right at the place where the men where reported to have died. It's probably just a coincidence but strange none the same.
I immediately began re-watching once it began to do that, and paused to check the comments. I share your sentiments and observation, never know - just really interesting to say the least! :O
I know! At 19:20 the ghost interference was so strong! The ghosts energy they put off makes a camera look all wavy like water. They say ghosts do it purposely, when they are near.
@@ghostlaboratory1683 its not ghosts, he accidentally switched on hyperlapse, and thats why its looking all funny. Apparently it's a good example of how it is to trip on shrooms.
I'm not a religious person but that prayer was very touching, I don't think I've seen many mine explorers on UA-cam doing that for the lost souls in these old accidents, really awesome. Hopefully somebody puts up a memorial for those men eventually, it really should have been done long ago.
Excellent explore, Gly, though a bit somber and sad. Reminds me of thirty years ago, took a tour into the Bobtail Mine in Central City, CO. The guide took us in 1/4 mile, told us that about 100 feet further there was a vertical shaft that went down 1400' below the adit level, and that at the lowest level one day they blasted into an underground lake that rapidly flooded the entire mine up to about a foot below the adit level and killed 14 miners who were down there. They brought in two 3000gpm diesel pumps and pumped 24/7 for three months without lowering the water level even an inch. The miners are still down there, and that haunted me for quite a long time. You never know when it's your time. Stay safe, bud.
“Gly”: Yes, your correct. The story of this mine was a somber one but it really needed to be told. Maybe it’ll inspire someone to erect a proper memorial outside the mine someday.
Abandoned and Forgotten Places Thank you for telling it! They must have had a decent idea where the men had been working, but it must have become dangerous for the rescuers; looks like they gave it a hell of a try to recover, but must have been working too far over in the stope. Pity.
vlepo2000 Yes. According to the guide, it filled to that level in less than one day. There were extensive workings at 100 foot intervals all the way down; the miners didn't have any chance at all to get out.
That's roughly seven hundred seventy-seven million gallons of water they pumped out, and roughly what Bill Gates made per month in 2011. Where did they put all that water? Also has anyone dove it?
I am a proud coal miners daughter. They worked mainly on their knees and crawled along hunched back. It was also very warm in the tunnels so the miners worked topless. Because of some gasses off the coal, you were searched for matches and cigarettes or a pipe before you went down. the miners had to use a pick axe to get the coal of the seams. Later the started to use drills which made the work easier and faster. Thankfully there wasn't any dangerous cave ins when my dad was underground. When he worked the night shift, my mother was always worried.
Most coal mines are actually really cool and average about 68 degrees. I have heard about a few really hot mines but thankfully I never had to work in 1 of those. Respect to your dad
as an ex miner in uk that was a lovely moving tribute to the poor souls that lost there lives in the mine. as you were climbing back out the drift/incline you definately sounded like a squirrell on speed lol. love your videos keep up the good work and thank you.. God bless and stay safe.
Thank you so much for posting this video, it helped tremendously with giving me closure for my uncle Jim who was a victim in this tragic accident. RIP uncle jimmy.
good job my friend ...... thanks for doing that for the men that lost their lives ......that timbering you saw with the lagging going in at an angle is how you quickly re enforce a drift or if you are driving a drift through soft and unstable ground ....I got a cat that makes those noises when you were coming up the incline
I'm enjoying your exploration immensely. I'm 75 now and not able to explore like that anymore. Thanks a lot for such a great video and I'll check out more
The production value of this show is insane. The sweeping drone and camera shots. I can hardly begin to think of how long making one of these would take
“Gly”: Thank you! Post production per video is on average 15 - 20 hours right now and that doesn’t include travel to site, filming, final rendering or uploading to UA-cam.
Incredible! Great explore... and the "miners tomb" was just astonishing. Seeing the sheer amount of cribbing and how it was put in just shows us how hard they were trying to get to those lost souls. Thank you for documenting and sharing that incredible piece of history with us.
Everything about these mines is just mind blowing. The amount of work put in to shoveling out the dirt is unfathomable. It doesn’t look like there’s a rail cart system in there
@@LegendLength If you pay close attention to all the timber that has been used, it is all tightly grained with zero knots. This ensures maximum load bearing with minimal defects and the only way to be sure of that is through milling. I wouldn't be surprised if the larger beams are actual heart cores. So aside from all the expense of the machinery and tools required you're looking at a small fortune it top grade lumber as well, which is likely why much of it has remained in relatively pristine condition as well where moisture has not come into contact and caused rot.
Thanks for that series Gly, a fascinating insight into how these miners were desperate to get to those who lost their lives! and a nice final tribute to those lost soul,s, this nail biting series will be very difficult to follow!!
I can’t imagine the hustle and commotions that were happening as they were trying to rescue those men. Everywhere a piece of wood could fit it was cut and placed
Gly, of all the mines you been through. This one by far will be a memory for all who view this one. It is not often that you go into mines where these people lost their lives. this video is well named in memorial,
I appreciate the heck out of your tenacity to carry on even in the face of real danger for entertainment and educational exploration purposes, much respect, rest in peace to those miners
I believe you were much closer to the lost miners than you realize. Even though the picture quality went downhill, I noticed a "stain" that was almost black/dark brown coming from a rock to your right while you were in the tomb. It could be anything, but it was in the debris field on top of some seriously large support timber. Since you were below the collapse it is plausible that gravity did its thing with the blood. I also wondered from the looks of some of the supports of they had a partial collapse or warning sign and tried to reinforce the hanging wall because they knew they didnt have the time to get out before it all came down. The large beams were probably the rescue team, but when you were near the collapse up top there were a few smaller beams that looked snapped. Not removed. Lastly, it was a very humane thing of you to say a prayer for them souls lost. Much respect.
Great mini series and in awe for all the work these miners did for their livelihood. Thank you for saying a prayer and leaving a memorial. RIP to the lost miners.
I was thinking the same thing the entire time i was watching this video. What a shame the mine owner doesn't put a marker in place with the names and birth dates to honer their graves ! That is their cemetery and their families deserve a place where they can go to honor their loved ones!
@@EXDAMDEM There is no marker, for this reason, every disrespectful idiot would try this, the owner should have him arrested for trespassing and endangering more lives especially if these idiots would have also died or hurt now the owner would be reliable. This whole area is being considered high risk because these clueless UA-camrs don't give a crap about how this affects the community because they want to blow them closed the only have partial facts about the history of the mines or people involved. It wasn't long ago people got shot for less than this around here and I, for one, wish for that makes a comeback. Respect and common sense are not hard. The families of this man know where they can be honored and understand and understand why it is the way it is. Maybe they should have been actually asked before just assuming the dead needed a miracle and this guy was chosen or self-proclaimed to be the miracle when he is anything but. HONOR them by leaving them alone and made stay off peoples OWNED Claims
@@pattymcdarment1395 Harsh. Being an ex miner myself, If the men were removed and interred somewhere else, then this is just a mine. We held no particular reverence for a dusty hole in the ground. What you were saying is like: If so many people are killed on freeways, they should be shutdown as hallowed ground? No. Only if the men were not reclaimed. But then mines were never totally closed because of deaths. We miners all knew that.
@@pattymcdarment1395 Chiming in here 4 months later to say: who do you think you are? Apparently the only person in this comment section to have an issue with what was shown here. What exactly are you doing here anyway? If you don't like what he's doing, feel free to keep scrolling.
I will say after discovering and binge watching yours and other mine explorer channels for the last couple weeks, that this is by far the most tragic episode I've seen. Those two passages just evoke the mournful determination of the miners trying to recover their fallen comrades and the grief at the end when they realized they couldn't. I think even if this was your first video and you watched with the sound off and missed the 'RIP' on the board you'd be able to tell something terrible happened there. Greatest respect for your prayer.
This was an amazing series. I really felt emotion when you entered their “tomb”. I appreciate the kindness and compassion shown to those lost souls. On a side note, I think a collab with Wonderhussy would be cool! Stay safe and thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
I’m not religious but it’s nice that you said a prayer and showed respect, Ive seen a lot of exploration channels that would’ve just headed on down there for content alone and act pretty disrespectfully.
I had heard one of the miners quit a week prior to the collapse, due to safety concerns. Any comments? Very nice job! Love the work you've done so I don't have to.
Absolutely my favorite explore so far. God Bless those men's families and all those that searched for them. Thank you for bringing us their story!! Keep it up man, you make our evenings interesting, my kids and I watch your videos almost every week! Love Mr M and Randy as well!
Hello Gly, first of congratulations on reaching 20 K that's awesome but richly deserved. Secondly, this was a very sad show being able to get to near where the miners last were before they sadly lost their lives, it does make one stop and pause and reflect on just how frail we are as a species and the very dangerous working conditions these brave souls turned up to work every day. I want to thank you for being respectful throughout this series and for trying to bring some closure to their fate. Thank you as always, take care. xx💖
“Gly”: Thanks Sue. Yes, this was a somber story but it was one that really needed to be told. With no memorial at the site those men deserved allot more than just a write up of there fate in a newspaper. Over 100 hours went into this project and I think it turned out pretty well without becoming too dark for the audience. I’m happy to bring there story to the world.
@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces I totally agree, they should have a bit more than a write up and I thought it was very touching that you made that cross and I prayed along with you for them. xxx
I have a tip for you. When climbing those mine ladders, don't step on the middle of the rings. Weak ones will break every time. Step on the ring close to the vertical wood. That will put weight on the part of the ring with the most support, not in the middle with no support. Left foot to the left end of the rung, right rung to the right end of the rung. I'll bet you won't break any more.
Have you seen the size of that guy there's no way he's going to step in the middle of one of those skinny ladders. I trust my wife with that guy.not you. What a stupid thing to say to him.
Great finale to this series! The RIP on the beam was a good clue to where the lost miners were. After all these years not much would be left to recover so it's just as well they were never found. Seeing the location or tomb was a like paying respects at a grave site. I think if Sarah (Wonderhussy) was with you on this trek she would have made a little memorial out of stones and a makeshift cross. There have been so many mine disasters over the years.. in 1972, 91 men died of carbon monoxide poisoning after a fire broke out underground at the Sunshine Mine in Kellogg, Idaho. However, there's not much information about the Silver Souls Mine complex or who the three men were who perished there.
“Gly”: Thanks! Contact me privately at abandonedandforgottenplaces@hotmail.com and I will send you the report about this mine. It’s something I cannot share here in the comments section as it will reveal its location.
First Time watcher and wow. Just can’t get enough. Thx again for risking it. Wow. Lol. Its breath taking. Would love to do such an Exploration. RIP TO THE 3 miners.
Please do more of these where you are looking for mines that took workers or others. It is a great memorial to those workers as well as a warning for anyone wanting to take up mining or mine exploration. This is fun but it is definitely dangerous especially solo exploration. PLEASE DO MORE LIKE THIS!!!
My grandfather was a miner and was in the sunshine mine fire here in kellogg idaho he saved a few but you got to have some balls to do what your doing in these old abandoned mines ! Mad respect to you for doing this :)
I think we all had a minute of silence when you prayed for those 3 souls. Very touching. Glad you guys had a safe exploration in this mine, it was really cool, and yet somber. You da man!
You mean to tell me no one has tried to look for these miners in 60 yrs wow Do you ever get scared down in these mines you have to be a very brave man I do enjoy watching your videos.
Few people know where it's at. I'm not even sure of the state. I'm guessing the miners are behind the wall at 33:37. It's well sealed. Removing them would be extremely dangerous and it raises a bigger question: Why? They're buried. The families know where they're at. Also, what's left to retrieve? After a hundred tons of rocks fall on you, there's not much left to salvage.
I was thinking the same thing the entire time i was watching this video. What a shame the mine owner doesn't put a marker in place with the names and birth dates to honer their graves ! That is their cemetery and their families deserve a place where they can go to honor their loved ones!
Big Respect to you for going down there and also all my respect to all the Miners! I am too scared to go down in an abandoned Mine. R.I.P all Miners which already died with much hurt down there. ✝️
One of the Best explores of all the channels ever including Franks, Thanks for your great offerings on ebay, glad I can help support your channel. Stay safe & have a Happy Holiday.
Sarah is why I found your channel, she is a trip. This cave in was one of the first stories my Uncle Dale told me about, he did a lot of mining for others before he set out on his own. If you all are serious about recovering those men, try and get a cadaver dog and handler in there maybe one who has looked for earthquake survivors ! Just a thought, you maybe need to repair those latters and maybe put together some trained rescue teams. Practice is always needed for these guys who really go for the challenge. Thank you for your prayers it always lifts me up to see people who still believe. God bless and be safe.
As my grandfather mined in the late 1800s and early 1900s, I find your presentations highly interesting. Please include the definitions for mining terms in future presentations .
One of the most comprehensive coverages of an extensive mine with some worse than "sketchy" sections. This mine brings home how dangerous the work was & still is. Looking forward to your next series with anticipation.
This was a great series, doing a deep dive into this mine complex, Gly! That was a seriously sketchy area under the collapse, but thanks for taking us there and thanks for the words you spoke for the miners who lost their lives. I love your channel, with your obvious enthusiasm for the explorations and the explanations of what we're seeing, and why the miners did what they did, when we tag along with you.
You just learned the hard way that two rungs don’t make a right. I had almost an entire childhood to explore a series of abandoned mines and a cave that was near our property but I could never build up the courage, I wish I had because later in life I heard about a university team that explored abs they found significant artefacts. RIP to the lost miners
Abandoned and Forgotten Places absolutely agree. I just wish that wasn’t the case. I’m sure they wouldn’t want others dying trying to recover their bodies. It’s sad none the less
Loved the show tonight and I like the prayer there's not enough these days good to see. LOL you sounded like a chipmunk running from a coyote. My great grandpa followed by my grandpa and uncles were all copper miners in Upper Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula better known at the Copper Country or Range. Staring in the mid 1800s. Massive solid native copper deposits were mIned, The Indians were mining it in pits for over 2000 years and many shafts were sunk over these locations. Out croppings of pure native copper and float copper found laying on the ground from the ice age I've got some real nice chunks weighing a good 18lbs as well sticking tommys, oil wick and carbides. Problem is with lake superior winters leave most mines flooded leaving one or two levels open. Large stamp mills and smelters were built. The ingots and cakes were then loaded on ships down lake superior to Detroit for electric lines. Narrow Gauge and standard gauge rail lines hauled the loads to the mills with steam locomotives. Wish I could go back in time with a good video camera for a week. Steam powered railroads and wooden ships, too cool.
I'm a retired sheetmetal worker, I believe in safety. I still have all of my fingers. I was working on a new Boeing factory Installing the tank doors and ductwork . The Iorn workers were connecting above us and I got a 7/8" bolt dropped on me. It hurt! It was like getting hit with a hammer. In a mine it's possible for much larger thing's to fall on us. Isn't it! This is why I like watching you. I'm not there. You are playing the video so you made it out ok. No catastrophes here. Thanks for the tour.
I have a lot of respect for miners. It’s sad to think that one morning they said goodbye to their families and didn’t realize that they’d never be back.
Hi sir,I'm from a mining family also.my grandfather and my dad were both superintendent of the Nevada test site.my grandfather died in the mine ,he had a heart attack so my dad became superintendent and worked for years for them.he traveled all over starting mines .were from minersville ut.its near to watch your show and I enjoyed it ,I even watch wonderhussy all the time.my dads name was Keith Dotson if that rings a bell?I'm bruce and I'm in Alaska which my dad and two brothers came up here to juneau and helped get two mines here up and running.greens creek mining and kennsiton mine which the superintendent of kennsiton is Jerry Harmon and he was working for my grandfather and was there at Nevada test site when he passed.its a small world when it's a mining family. I never liked under ground so I built the greens creek dock here in Juneau so the miners had a place to park.The miners catch a boat to admiralty island about a 25min ride.Thanks and I hope u read this or make something out of it...Bruce Dotson..
I just started watching these videos, vey cool. Reminds me of the story my grandfather told me of when he worked in a silver mine. He was in a cave-in, the others perished, his back was broken. It took several days to dig him out, luckily there was enough air flow & I believe he said they used a generator to pump air in.
I remember watching this video a long time ago. I came back to watch it again after viewing the Short of the tomb. God, rest their souls. I really miss Mr. M. He was a good addition to the channel but so is Laura now. If you happen to see Mr M, send him our love and well wishes.
The dead miners, distorted camera, and sped up audio at the end caused a chill. I wouldn't ever want to hear a noise like that in the dark without a flashlight.
Awsome. You sounded like my dogs "squeaky toys" when you were coming out. Also, I watched Wunderhussy's episode when she put the card on your windshield... She was scared to death she was going to be caught.
Gly that almost two rungs too many huh!! Those Poor miners didn't have much of a chance Bless those lost !!, Thank's for the both of you climbing all around a very good video!!!; )
This is the best thing I've ever watched on UA-cam. I was holding my breath every single second as I was watching this video and, to be honest, I was hoping that you would find something from those men. I had no idea how bad the situation was down there...anyway, I really admire what you do and I wish I could join you. One more fan is added on your list! Stay safe guys!
I saw Wonder hussy put the sticker on your Jeep. Suggested she missed a chance to meet a very nice and knowledgeable guy. Hope you meet her and do at least one adventure together.
So sad.first time I've kind of been in a mine.my husband worked in a coal mine .I was always worried about him.there was a cave in and 2 of his buddies were killed.so sad and dangerous too.❤🖒🇺🇸
I have always wanted to explore an abandoned mine but lack the experience and equipment. Thank you for taking us through these mines so that I can feel as if I was there. You do a great job showcasing these amazing human ant tunnels.
Amazing. My family lore. I am the son, of a miner's son. Before him, yet many more sons of miner sons. Initially brought into Virginia .. in what is now, Campbell County. One John Campbell with military roots, begat the next 200 years of miners. I can't comprehend the conditions, nor the ingenuity of those men. Masters of all. Hard scrabble men of the Earth .. yet engineers and master craftsmen them all. Thank you for all of your documentations. A literal venture through time. Be safe always. God bless.
28:54 Rizla cigarette rolling papers. Made in France since 1660, originally called Lacroix. They changed the name to RizLa+ in 1865 when they started making the papers from rice (riz is French for rice. La is the first two letters of their name, Lacroix, and the + represented their family crest.) Rizla was the first cigarette rolling paper in 1942 to have a gummed edge. The company was sold to Imperial Tobacco in 1997. --- I used to watch Wonderhussy till just about 4 years ago when every video from her ended up being a Trump Derangement Syndrome rant. I noticed in the thumbnail of her most recent post, which I didn't watch, that she was in my neck of the woods at Mount Lassen Volcanic Park, Northern California. The last time I was there was late 1950s or early 60s. Back then you could walk right up to the burbling lava beds. One wrong step and you could slide right into a lava pit. I'm not sure when they fenced it off, but you can't walk right up to the pits anymore.
“Gly”: Thanks for the info on the rolling papers! Yeah, Wonderhussy does get around and your right... it’s probably best to keep politics out of your vlog.
“Gly”: Happy July 4th everyone and thank you for helping make this channel a huge success! I’m really happy you enjoyed this series and I’m grateful to all of you who told your family and friends and helped the channel reach 20,000 subscribers. I’ll do my best to keep taking you to interesting locations, thank you so very much! Have a great day! 💥 🧨 🧨 💥
Happy 4th of July, Gly and have fun exploring.
38:30 Amen. Thank you Gly. :'-) Happy 244th, America!
GLY.....i actually watched WANDERHUSSY's video with BOB the jeep in it...she wasnt sure if she wanted to run into yall..but youre a nice guy..here is the video
ua-cam.com/video/y5Kgo3OtU-o/v-deo.html
that would be cool if both of you guys did a collaboration..
Buddy, you scare the bejesus out of me knowing you're filming rather than hanging on for dear life. I've worked some heights before but always with safeties, fall restrictors, etc, and STILL had as much nerve sweat as effort sweat. I've presumed you're not hand held but if not PLEASE get something helmet or body mounted. Hell, I don't necessarily think it's a bad idea to carry a few replacements for the rungs and a claw hammer for those damn ladders. It's REALLY hard to tell the condition before actually needing to trust them. And asking your friend "hand me that boulder" made me chuckle. Good move of course but still lol'd
A very touching prayer for those miners, may they forever rest in peace.
Amen.
Holdup bro I gotta rest I'm tired af from being dead
@@shaunbooiii_detecting2091 uh oh smelly haha funny
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That camera distortion is litteraly what being on mushrooms looks like
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I was honestly thinking I was spontaneously tripping lol
This is true. Didn't realize it until I read your comment, but you're right. So glad I don't do things of that nature anymore.
This guy is unbelievable. He’s risking his life every time he enters theses abandoned mine. This is only my second episode is WOW. That’s all I have to say. Real Heart pounder
Better him than me.
It's my second episode too!
Gly is actually very safe compared to many other utube mine explorers.
My second video too lol
I wonder how they manage to not get lost in those mines.
If you get lost, say your prayers and hope that help arives on time......
I find it quite interesting how the camera starts to develop a very strange glitch right at the place where the men where reported to have died. It's probably just a coincidence but strange none the same.
I noticed that also. You're not wrong though. You have the right idea
I thought it was the lsd acting up
Tommyknockers..
Coincidence lol nothing more 😅
I immediately began re-watching once it began to do that, and paused to check the comments. I share your sentiments and observation, never know - just really interesting to say the least! :O
How in the world could those miners dig straight up hundreds of feet like that???
They were incredible people!!!
Ghosts messing with the camera.
but on a serious note, ive never seen camera trouble like that before. ever.
I thought I had accidental dropped acid I had to pause the video and pull up another one to make sure lol
Its kinda distracting, and kinda awesome lol
@@RyannTM I thought the same thing, went into the comments to figure it out
I know! At 19:20 the ghost interference was so strong! The ghosts energy they put off makes a camera look all wavy like water. They say ghosts do it purposely, when they are near.
@@ghostlaboratory1683 its not ghosts, he accidentally switched on hyperlapse, and thats why its looking all funny. Apparently it's a good example of how it is to trip on shrooms.
I'm not a religious person but that prayer was very touching, I don't think I've seen many mine explorers on UA-cam doing that for the lost souls in these old accidents, really awesome. Hopefully somebody puts up a memorial for those men eventually, it really should have been done long ago.
I agree. Not a religious person myself, but rememberance, compassion/empathy, and respect for your fellow man like Gly showed, is always a good thing
Did you notice the orb or probly dust at the bottom of the screen right after he finished the prayer. Coincidence?
I am a religious person, and it means well for these dead people. I hope someone prayed for them while they were alive.....
@@Snizake2012 he’s in a dusty mine so yes confidence.
@@FSXflyermaster i figured but was a kind of a trip lol
May GOD bless anyone that had to go under ground to make a living ....
To the ones that never came out my prayers are for you to rest in peace..
Excellent explore, Gly, though a bit somber and sad. Reminds me of thirty years ago, took a tour into the Bobtail Mine in Central City, CO. The guide took us in 1/4 mile, told us that about 100 feet further there was a vertical shaft that went down 1400' below the adit level, and that at the lowest level one day they blasted into an underground lake that rapidly flooded the entire mine up to about a foot below the adit level and killed 14 miners who were down there. They brought in two 3000gpm diesel pumps and pumped 24/7 for three months without lowering the water level even an inch. The miners are still down there, and that haunted me for quite a long time. You never know when it's your time. Stay safe, bud.
“Gly”: Yes, your correct. The story of this mine was a somber one but it really needed to be told. Maybe it’ll inspire someone to erect a proper memorial outside the mine someday.
Abandoned and Forgotten Places Thank you for telling it! They must have had a decent idea where the men had been working, but it must have become dangerous for the rescuers; looks like they gave it a hell of a try to recover, but must have been working too far over in the stope. Pity.
Wait ... so, basically ground water filled in to a depth of 1399 ?
vlepo2000 Yes. According to the guide, it filled to that level in less than one day. There were extensive workings at 100 foot intervals all the way down; the miners didn't have any chance at all to get out.
That's roughly seven hundred seventy-seven million gallons of water they pumped out, and roughly what Bill Gates made per month in 2011.
Where did they put all that water? Also has anyone dove it?
I am a proud coal miners daughter. They worked mainly on their knees and crawled along hunched back. It was also very warm in the tunnels so the miners worked topless. Because of some gasses off the coal, you were searched for matches and cigarettes or a pipe before you went down. the miners had to use a pick axe to get the coal of the seams. Later the started to use drills which made the work easier and faster. Thankfully there wasn't any dangerous cave ins when my dad was underground. When he worked the night shift, my mother was always worried.
Most coal mines are actually really cool and average about 68 degrees. I have heard about a few really hot mines but thankfully I never had to work in 1 of those. Respect to your dad
Coal sucks. So unhealthy. Respect and prayers but please don't promote coal
I'm a huge fan Ms Lynn
@@MaxRamos8 bro stfu
@@MaxRamos8 Coal is good,you will be glad of it one day,dont drink so much kool aid,..
as an ex miner in uk that was a lovely moving tribute to the poor souls that lost there lives in the mine. as you were climbing back out the drift/incline you definately sounded like a squirrell on speed lol. love your videos keep up the good work and thank you.. God bless and stay safe.
Thank you so much for posting this video, it helped tremendously with giving me closure for my uncle Jim who was a victim in this tragic accident. RIP uncle jimmy.
Oh no im sorry for your loss.. :(
No jimmies were killed in the mine according to the reports.
@@SQUAREHEADSAM1912 can you share us the report?
good job my friend ...... thanks for doing that for the men that lost their lives ......that timbering you saw with the lagging going in at an angle is how you quickly re enforce a drift or if you are driving a drift through soft and unstable ground ....I got a cat that makes those noises when you were coming up the incline
“Gly”: Thanks Jeff! I was trying to reproduce the sound Smurf’s make when there trying to make more Smurf’s. Lol
That timbering method is called "spiling" and the angled lagging timbers themselves are "spiles".
Meanwhile there are women protesting and yelling KILL ALL MEN! "We live in a society"
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Tommy knockers
I'm enjoying your exploration immensely. I'm 75 now and not able to explore like that anymore. Thanks a lot for such a great video and I'll check out more
The production value of this show is insane. The sweeping drone and camera shots. I can hardly begin to think of how long making one of these would take
“Gly”: Thank you! Post production per video is on average 15 - 20 hours right now and that doesn’t include travel to site, filming, final rendering or uploading to UA-cam.
Abandoned and Forgotten Places damn, we’re lucky you’re so dedicated!
Imagine that craved this out to dig
Wow. Hope you’re making the money you deserve for all that work you put in
This guy went 400ft underground to pray FOR lost souls, how can anyone dislike this video? crazy people lol
maybe they just don't like the part where he travel to the smooth sand and added some track marks of his veicle?
@@coloradohikertrash9958 good original joke
Incredible! Great explore... and the "miners tomb" was just astonishing. Seeing the sheer amount of cribbing and how it was put in just shows us how hard they were trying to get to those lost souls. Thank you for documenting and sharing that incredible piece of history with us.
“Gly”: Thanks Paul!
19:10 When the LSD starts kicking in...
Oh I thought I was the only one that seen that, lol
Lol
do to the iron and the earths magnetic field its messing with the camera
Lol
joshua rushold nerd jk jk thx for explaining
what is amazing to me is all lumber and materials had to be hand carried down in this mine
The amount of material just completely baffles me
How much it would all cost ,looks like new
Everything about these mines is just mind blowing. The amount of work put in to shoveling out the dirt is unfathomable. It doesn’t look like there’s a rail cart system in there
@@LegendLength If you pay close attention to all the timber that has been used, it is all tightly grained with zero knots. This ensures maximum load bearing with minimal defects and the only way to be sure of that is through milling. I wouldn't be surprised if the larger beams are actual heart cores. So aside from all the expense of the machinery and tools required you're looking at a small fortune it top grade lumber as well, which is likely why much of it has remained in relatively pristine condition as well where moisture has not come into contact and caused rot.
Thank you for the prayer for those men! A wonderful show of class and total respect for them! You are a good man!
Thanks for that series Gly, a fascinating insight into how these miners were desperate to get to those who lost their lives! and a nice final tribute to those lost soul,s, this nail biting series will be very difficult to follow!!
“Gly”: Thank you!
I can’t imagine the hustle and commotions that were happening as they were trying to rescue those men. Everywhere a piece of wood could fit it was cut and placed
One of the best series, I watched every episode with anticipation. Well done and nice memorial for the miners.
Fantastic ..
You have to have the balls of a brass monkey to crawl around those abandoned mines!
Gly, of all the mines you been through. This one by far will be a memory for all who view this one. It is not often that you go into mines where these people lost their lives. this video is well named in memorial,
I appreciate the heck out of your tenacity to carry on even in the face of real danger for entertainment and educational exploration purposes, much respect, rest in peace to those miners
Id be too terrified of just going into a mine in fear of collapse like that
I believe you were much closer to the lost miners than you realize. Even though the picture quality went downhill, I noticed a "stain" that was almost black/dark brown coming from a rock to your right while you were in the tomb. It could be anything, but it was in the debris field on top of some seriously large support timber. Since you were below the collapse it is plausible that gravity did its thing with the blood. I also wondered from the looks of some of the supports of they had a partial collapse or warning sign and tried to reinforce the hanging wall because they knew they didnt have the time to get out before it all came down. The large beams were probably the rescue team, but when you were near the collapse up top there were a few smaller beams that looked snapped. Not removed. Lastly, it was a very humane thing of you to say a prayer for them souls lost. Much respect.
I have seen a lot of times that part and didnt find that rock you mentioned, can you share the minute of the video where you saw this?
Where abouts?
This was nice to see you paying your respect and giving the prayer, I think all of us watching said amen after the prayer was said.
To literally move mountains for your fallen brothers, god bless the souls that died and the ones that tried. Amen.
Great mini series and in awe for all the work these miners did for their livelihood. Thank you for saying a prayer and leaving a memorial. RIP to the lost miners.
Why isn't there a grave marker with the miners names on it placed there and this is one mine that should be sealed permanently...
“Gly”: Well, it’s my hope someone will watch this series and do exactly that. These men need a proper memorial.
I was thinking the same thing the entire time i was watching this video. What a shame the mine owner doesn't put a marker in place with the names and birth dates to honer their graves ! That is their cemetery and their families deserve a place where they can go to honor their loved ones!
@@EXDAMDEM There is no marker, for this reason, every disrespectful idiot would try this, the owner should have him arrested for trespassing and endangering more lives especially if these idiots would have also died or hurt now the owner would be reliable. This whole area is being considered high risk because these clueless UA-camrs don't give a crap about how this affects the community because they want to blow them closed the only have partial facts about the history of the mines or people involved. It wasn't long ago people got shot for less than this around here and I, for one, wish for that makes a comeback. Respect and common sense are not hard. The families of this man know where they can be honored and understand and understand why it is the way it is. Maybe they should have been actually asked before just assuming the dead needed a miracle and this guy was chosen or self-proclaimed to be the miracle when he is anything but. HONOR them by leaving them alone and made stay off peoples OWNED Claims
@@pattymcdarment1395 Harsh. Being an ex miner myself, If the men were removed and interred somewhere else, then this is just a mine. We held no particular reverence for a dusty hole in the ground. What you were saying is like: If so many people are killed on freeways, they should be shutdown as hallowed ground? No. Only if the men were not reclaimed. But then mines were never totally closed because of deaths. We miners all knew that.
@@pattymcdarment1395 Chiming in here 4 months later to say: who do you think you are? Apparently the only person in this comment section to have an issue with what was shown here. What exactly are you doing here anyway? If you don't like what he's doing, feel free to keep scrolling.
I will say after discovering and binge watching yours and other mine explorer channels for the last couple weeks, that this is by far the most tragic episode I've seen. Those two passages just evoke the mournful determination of the miners trying to recover their fallen comrades and the grief at the end when they realized they couldn't. I think even if this was your first video and you watched with the sound off and missed the 'RIP' on the board you'd be able to tell something terrible happened there. Greatest respect for your prayer.
This was an amazing series. I really felt emotion when you entered their “tomb”. I appreciate the kindness and compassion shown to those lost souls. On a side note, I think a collab with Wonderhussy would be cool! Stay safe and thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
I’m not religious but it’s nice that you said a prayer and showed respect, Ive seen a lot of exploration channels that would’ve just headed on down there for content alone and act pretty disrespectfully.
I had heard one of the miners quit a week prior to the collapse, due to safety concerns. Any comments? Very nice job! Love the work you've done so I don't have to.
“Gly”: You are correct. Actually, it was more than one that quit.
Absolutely my favorite explore so far. God Bless those men's families and all those that searched for them. Thank you for bringing us their story!! Keep it up man, you make our evenings interesting, my kids and I watch your videos almost every week! Love Mr M and Randy as well!
Hello Gly, first of congratulations on reaching 20 K that's awesome but richly deserved. Secondly, this was a very sad show being able to get to near where the miners last were before they sadly lost their lives, it does make one stop and pause and reflect on just how frail we are as a species and the very dangerous working conditions these brave souls turned up to work every day. I want to thank you for being respectful throughout this series and for trying to bring some closure to their fate. Thank you as always, take care. xx💖
“Gly”: Thanks Sue. Yes, this was a somber story but it was one that really needed to be told. With no memorial at the site those men deserved allot more than just a write up of there fate in a newspaper. Over 100 hours went into this project and I think it turned out pretty well without becoming too dark for the audience. I’m happy to bring there story to the world.
@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces I totally agree, they should have a bit more than a write up and I thought it was very touching that you made that cross and I prayed along with you for them. xxx
Love the fact that you pray and aren't afraid of prayer scaring viewers away.
Come on. Any atheist must even think for any dead person at least "I hope if im wrong you're in peace"
At least that used to be how i was
This is by far the best channel on UA-cam. I need to stop trolling about colonoscopy stuff and showing more support.
I've never trolled a colonoscopy channel before. Hmmmm.... I wonder what that would be like? 😉
This bloke got hell strong balls to do this I would never do this kinda stuff well done
I have a tip for you. When climbing those mine ladders, don't step on the middle of the rings. Weak ones will break every time. Step on the ring close to the vertical wood. That will put weight on the part of the ring with the most support, not in the middle with no support. Left foot to the left end of the rung, right rung to the right end of the rung. I'll bet you won't break any more.
He always steps on the edges.
Same tip applies to wood and rope bridges too for anyone possibly wondering
12:53 he clearly does.
Have you seen the size of that guy there's no way he's going to step in the middle of one of those skinny ladders. I trust my wife with that guy.not you. What a stupid thing to say to him.
u respond to a lot of people and are very active an seem to love what u do i miss this level of passion on UA-cam man keep up the good work!
“Gly”: Thanks! Yeah, I enjoy interacting with my viewers. I think it’s just as important as producing a quality video.
Great finale to this series! The RIP on the beam was a good clue to where the lost miners were. After all these years not much would be left to recover so it's just as well they were never found. Seeing the location or tomb was a like paying respects at a grave site. I think if Sarah (Wonderhussy) was with you on this trek she would have made a little memorial out of stones and a makeshift cross. There have been so many mine disasters over the years.. in 1972, 91 men died of carbon monoxide poisoning after a fire broke out underground at the Sunshine Mine in Kellogg, Idaho. However, there's not much information about the Silver Souls Mine complex or who the three men were who perished there.
“Gly”: Thanks! Contact me privately at abandonedandforgottenplaces@hotmail.com and I will send you the report about this mine. It’s something I cannot share here in the comments section as it will reveal its location.
First Time watcher and wow. Just can’t get enough. Thx again for risking it. Wow. Lol. Its breath taking. Would love to do such an Exploration.
RIP TO THE 3 miners.
Again, the fur was standing up on the back of my neck when you headed into the collapse. Those poor guys. RIP Men!
Please do more of these where you are looking for mines that took workers or others. It is a great memorial to those workers as well as a warning for anyone wanting to take up mining or mine exploration. This is fun but it is definitely dangerous especially solo exploration. PLEASE DO MORE LIKE THIS!!!
Those poor souls, atleast they didnt suffer. Seeing how that came to rest. Their bones would have been ground to bits
Excellent journey and sincere tribute to the list miners! Cool shout out to Wonder Hussy she is intriguing. Thanks again! Stay safe.
Just retired after 43 years of mining coal in Pennsylvania. I'd love to see some of those old mines in the West!
My grandfather was a miner and was in the sunshine mine fire here in kellogg idaho he saved a few but you got to have some balls to do what your doing in these old abandoned mines ! Mad respect to you for doing this :)
I think we all had a minute of silence when you prayed for those 3 souls. Very touching. Glad you guys had a safe exploration in this mine, it was really cool, and yet somber. You da man!
You mean to tell me no one has tried to look for these miners in 60 yrs wow Do you ever get scared down in these mines you have to be a very brave man I do enjoy watching your videos.
Few people know where it's at. I'm not even sure of the state.
I'm guessing the miners are behind the wall at 33:37. It's well sealed. Removing them would be extremely dangerous and it raises a bigger question: Why? They're buried. The families know where they're at.
Also, what's left to retrieve? After a hundred tons of rocks fall on you, there's not much left to salvage.
@37:04 Our idea of "Safe zone" differs wildly. Me sitting here in front of my laptop watching this video is what I consider my "Safe zone".
That is an amazing mine! Thanks for the tour Gly and for the prayer for the lost miners. May they Rest In Peace.
Any Ark player would know that’s not camera distortion you’re just an artifact cave
He should watch out for megalos and bats
underrated comment lol
swamp cave???
Man the way you speak with your friends, I’d sure as hell enjoy being your friend.
This needs a proper memorial. That is essentially those men's grave. They should erect a memorial for them
I was thinking the same thing the entire time i was watching this video. What a shame the mine owner doesn't put a marker in place with the names and birth dates to honer their graves ! That is their cemetery and their families deserve a place where they can go to honor their loved ones!
Big Respect to you for going down there and also all my respect to all the Miners! I am too scared to go down in an abandoned Mine. R.I.P all Miners which already died with much hurt down there. ✝️
Thank you for the prayer for the souls of the men buried in this collapse !!
Great Job and Bless you for the great Respect. Jim
One of the Best explores of all the channels ever including Franks, Thanks for your great offerings on ebay, glad I can help support your channel. Stay safe & have a Happy Holiday.
Sarah is why I found your channel, she is a trip. This cave in was one of the first stories my Uncle Dale told me about, he did a lot of mining for others before he set out on his own. If you all are serious about recovering those men, try and get a cadaver dog and handler in there maybe one who has looked for earthquake survivors ! Just a thought, you maybe need to repair those latters and maybe put together some trained rescue teams. Practice is always needed for these guys who really go for the challenge. Thank you for your prayers it always lifts me up to see people who still believe. God bless and be safe.
As my grandfather mined in the late 1800s and early 1900s, I find your presentations highly interesting. Please include the definitions for mining terms in future presentations .
He’s posted links to glossaries of terms if you look through comments of older videos
One of the most comprehensive coverages of an extensive mine with some worse than "sketchy" sections. This mine brings home how dangerous the work was & still is. Looking forward to your next series with anticipation.
“Gly”: Thank you!
This was a great series, doing a deep dive into this mine complex, Gly! That was a seriously sketchy area under the collapse, but thanks for taking us there and thanks for the words you spoke for the miners who lost their lives. I love your channel, with your obvious enthusiasm for the explorations and the explanations of what we're seeing, and why the miners did what they did, when we tag along with you.
“Gly”: Thank you very much!
That is the coolest mine I have ever seen
Your last walk out on the inclined walkway was so funny, I almost fell off my chair with laughter. I feel your pain my friend.
A prayer for the miners, rescuers and families. Thanks for the explore.
Awesome try, on trying to find the missing miners. It was a nice prayer to honor the missing miners
You just learned the hard way that two rungs don’t make a right. I had almost an entire childhood to explore a series of abandoned mines and a cave that was near our property but I could never build up the courage, I wish I had because later in life I heard about a university team that explored abs they found significant artefacts. RIP to the lost miners
This breaks my heart. I so badly wish their bodies could be recovered and laid to rest.
“Gly”: I agree, but it would just be way to dangerous to remove that rubble.
Abandoned and Forgotten Places absolutely agree. I just wish that wasn’t the case. I’m sure they wouldn’t want others dying trying to recover their bodies. It’s sad none the less
I was going to ask if they managed to recover
Basically laid themselves to rest underneath that rubble. Im sorry to be so morbid about it but hopefully they're in a better place now.
I am so glad you said a prayer, When you said were entering the tomb I got a feeling that something should be said or done.
Loved the show tonight and I like the prayer there's not enough these days good to see. LOL you sounded like a chipmunk running from a coyote. My great grandpa followed by my grandpa and uncles were all copper miners in Upper Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula better known at the Copper Country or Range. Staring in the mid 1800s. Massive solid native copper deposits were mIned, The Indians were mining it in pits for over 2000 years and many shafts were sunk over these locations. Out croppings of pure native copper and float copper found laying on the ground from the ice age I've got some real nice chunks weighing a good 18lbs as well sticking tommys, oil wick and carbides. Problem is with lake superior winters leave most mines flooded leaving one or two levels open. Large stamp mills and smelters were built. The ingots and cakes were then loaded on ships down lake superior to Detroit for electric lines. Narrow Gauge and standard gauge rail lines hauled the loads to the mills with steam locomotives. Wish I could go back in time with a good video camera for a week. Steam powered railroads and wooden ships, too cool.
im from ontonogan michigan copper all over to find
I'm a retired sheetmetal worker, I believe in safety. I still have all of my fingers.
I was working on a new Boeing factory
Installing the tank doors and ductwork .
The Iorn workers were connecting above us
and I got a 7/8" bolt dropped on me.
It hurt! It was like getting hit with a hammer.
In a mine it's possible for much larger thing's to fall on us. Isn't it!
This is why I like watching you.
I'm not there.
You are playing the video so you made it out ok.
No catastrophes here.
Thanks for the tour.
I really enjoyed this series, it was one heck of a mine. I look forward to Saturday mornings :)
Wonderhussy is absolutely awesome I love her videos
I have a lot of respect for miners. It’s sad to think that one morning they said goodbye to their families and didn’t realize that they’d never be back.
This sure was fun being with you all. I had a good time
Very good conclusion and history on this mine, May the miners that lost their lives RIP. Sharing on my FB page/ thanks again Gly and Mr. M.
Hi sir,I'm from a mining family also.my grandfather and my dad were both superintendent of the Nevada test site.my grandfather died in the mine ,he had a heart attack so my dad became superintendent and worked for years for them.he traveled all over starting mines .were from minersville ut.its near to watch your show and I enjoyed it ,I even watch wonderhussy all the time.my dads name was Keith Dotson if that rings a bell?I'm bruce and I'm in Alaska which my dad and two brothers came up here to juneau and helped get two mines here up and running.greens creek mining and kennsiton mine which the superintendent of kennsiton is Jerry Harmon and he was working for my grandfather and was there at Nevada test site when he passed.its a small world when it's a mining family. I never liked under ground so I built the greens creek dock here in Juneau so the miners had a place to park.The miners catch a boat to admiralty island about a 25min ride.Thanks and I hope u read this or make something out of it...Bruce Dotson..
I just started watching these videos, vey cool. Reminds me of the story my grandfather told me of when he worked in a silver mine. He was in a cave-in, the others perished, his back was broken. It took several days to dig him out, luckily there was enough air flow & I believe he said they used a generator to pump air in.
I remember watching this video a long time ago. I came back to watch it again after viewing the Short of the tomb. God, rest their souls.
I really miss Mr. M. He was a good addition to the channel but so is Laura now. If you happen to see Mr M, send him our love and well wishes.
It’s such utter chaos down there, I can’t imagine how loud and terrifying collapses must be. That’s truly terrible.
The fact that you said a prayer for them made me want to be a subscriber. God bless you friend.
The dead miners, distorted camera, and sped up audio at the end caused a chill. I wouldn't ever want to hear a noise like that in the dark without a flashlight.
God bless you man!
Saying a prayer for the unsung workers!
Next level exploration and very sweet of you!
Awsome. You sounded like my dogs "squeaky toys" when you were coming out. Also, I watched Wunderhussy's episode when she put the card on your windshield... She was scared to death she was going to be caught.
Very Interesting Story! Also The men Who lost Their lives ! May they Rest in Peace! Will See Ya , Next Time!
Gly that almost two rungs too many huh!! Those Poor miners didn't have much of a chance Bless those lost !!, Thank's for the both of you climbing all around a very good video!!!; )
This is the best thing I've ever watched on UA-cam. I was holding my breath every single second as I was watching this video and, to be honest, I was hoping that you would find something from those men. I had no idea how bad the situation was down there...anyway, I really admire what you do and I wish I could join you. One more fan is added on your list! Stay safe guys!
I saw Wonder hussy put the sticker on your Jeep. Suggested she missed a chance to meet a very nice and knowledgeable guy. Hope you meet her and do at least one adventure together.
I just saw the Wonderhussy video 2 days ago and recognised the jeep !
@@juicey70jg yep. I saw it too. She had a good vid👍🏻
I thought that was the jeep . wonderhussy is great .
Thank you for having a stabilized camera and good lighting 🙏🏻
So sad.first time I've kind of been in a mine.my husband worked in a coal mine .I was always worried about him.there was a cave in and 2 of his buddies were killed.so sad and dangerous too.❤🖒🇺🇸
I have always wanted to explore an abandoned mine but lack the experience and equipment. Thank you for taking us through these mines so that I can feel as if I was there. You do a great job showcasing these amazing human ant tunnels.
Wow, I was moved when I saw all that debris. They must have worked so incredibly hard to try to get to them in time, but ultimately failed. 😢
Amazing. My family lore. I am the son, of a miner's son. Before him, yet many more sons of miner sons. Initially brought into Virginia .. in what is now, Campbell County. One John Campbell with military roots, begat the next 200 years of miners. I can't comprehend the conditions, nor the ingenuity of those men. Masters of all. Hard scrabble men of the Earth .. yet engineers and master craftsmen them all. Thank you for all of your documentations. A literal venture through time. Be safe always. God bless.
28:54 Rizla cigarette rolling papers. Made in France since 1660, originally called Lacroix. They changed the name to RizLa+ in 1865 when they started making the papers from rice (riz is French for rice. La is the first two letters of their name, Lacroix, and the + represented their family crest.) Rizla was the first cigarette rolling paper in 1942 to have a gummed edge. The company was sold to Imperial Tobacco in 1997.
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I used to watch Wonderhussy till just about 4 years ago when every video from her ended up being a Trump Derangement Syndrome rant. I noticed in the thumbnail of her most recent post, which I didn't watch, that she was in my neck of the woods at Mount Lassen Volcanic Park, Northern California. The last time I was there was late 1950s or early 60s. Back then you could walk right up to the burbling lava beds. One wrong step and you could slide right into a lava pit. I'm not sure when they fenced it off, but you can't walk right up to the pits anymore.
“Gly”: Thanks for the info on the rolling papers! Yeah, Wonderhussy does get around and your right... it’s probably best to keep politics out of your vlog.
I am another viewer that stopped watching her for the same reason. I wanted you to know that you have company.
BEST MINE EXPLORING VIDEO EVER!!! GUARANTEED !!
“Gly”: Thank you!
Wonder Hussy,,,,,,,,I was watching the episode when she put that sticker there,,,,Now I watched you find it,,,How cool is That???
Really love the video and thank you for leaving your heavy breathing in it when you fasted forwarded!