Unclogging the Hudson River Culvert by Removing a Huge Beaver Dam

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2023
  • Hello ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching!
    In today's video I visit the Hudson River culvert and discover a beaver has built a massive dam at the entrance. Watch as I tear it apart and drain the thousands of gallons of water held back. I hope you all enjoy this video.
    Some have asked how they could help support the channel, so I made a couple of t-shirt designs as well as a hooded sweatshirt for anyone interested in helping out but also getting something in return.
    Visit my Printify shop at: grabyourwaders.printify.me/

КОМЕНТАРІ • 795

  • @karnott57
    @karnott57 11 місяців тому +116

    Wouldn’t it be easier to just use your hands for something like this?

    • @Grab_your_Waders
      @Grab_your_Waders  11 місяців тому +28

      the rake is like a hand on steroids when ripping into the pile. I use my hands when needed but prefer the rake as I bend over less.

    • @PleasantlyConfused6816
      @PleasantlyConfused6816 11 місяців тому +15

      Go and show him!

    • @karnott57
      @karnott57 11 місяців тому +23

      @@PleasantlyConfused6816I was just asking, no need to get snarky!!

    • @larnoralacey9339
      @larnoralacey9339 10 місяців тому +9

      Lol I came to comments to see if anyone asked. Cause those logs big AF for that rake.

    • @jazman1967
      @jazman1967 10 місяців тому +21

      Maybe a chainsaw would help

  • @SylviaRingland-eu8xd
    @SylviaRingland-eu8xd 11 місяців тому +8

    Bring a chainsaw next time. Great work!

  • @denniswray470
    @denniswray470 10 місяців тому +5

    I would think a chain saw would be an asset to you on jobs like this.

  • @dougstaines986
    @dougstaines986 10 місяців тому +14

    I had a summer job in the oil patch in N. Alberta. One of our jobs was to unplug culverts that the beavers had dammed. So being the rookie I had to crawl up the culvert from the down stream side and pull the dam apart. The first branch I pulled caused the whole dam to release. The water flushed me out like a turd in a toilet.

  • @junecooke1325
    @junecooke1325 4 місяці тому +12

    I enjoyed this , but love Post 10. He tells you all about the beavers and trees and the way rivers and wilderness works.

    • @shirleyanneyoung955
      @shirleyanneyoung955 27 днів тому +1

      Don’t watch other’s videos and expect them to be clones of Post 10. 🙄🙄🙄

  • @markolinger813
    @markolinger813 9 місяців тому +13

    You are committed I have to give you that. Your Community must really appreciate you. Great Work.

  • @culvertsandmore
    @culvertsandmore 10 місяців тому +8

    this was really fun! thanks for taking us along.

  • @JaniceBattle-ph2lr
    @JaniceBattle-ph2lr 10 місяців тому +26

    Can't you use a chainsaw to reduce the larger logs. Unless cut down they will continue to clog the way. We cleared a small blockage this way, and each spring it happens again. You are a hard worker, stay safe.

    • @carmenmarshall5787
      @carmenmarshall5787 9 місяців тому

      I thought about a chainsaw, too. But there would go the peacefulness, wildlife and the echo in the culvert would be heard everywhere. It’s a lovely rural area. Would it be allowed?

    • @AIRDOODOO
      @AIRDOODOO 6 місяців тому

      Spoken like a woman who has never done brush clearing, go bird watch @@carmenmarshall5787

    • @svenschede5392
      @svenschede5392 2 місяці тому +2

      @@carmenmarshall5787 Electric chainsaw.....

    • @shirleyanneyoung955
      @shirleyanneyoung955 27 днів тому

      Credit him for what he does, not for what he doesn’t. Jeez!

  • @dantealighieri9540
    @dantealighieri9540 2 місяці тому +1

    Respect and greetings from the Netherlands.

  • @michaelzorro2738
    @michaelzorro2738 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing and most of all for caring and actually doing your best for clearing our riverways...

  • @VinodKumar-hj4ys
    @VinodKumar-hj4ys 5 місяців тому +2

    fantastic job ,having chain hacksaw for cutting big log would have made the job more easier

  • @fjb6407
    @fjb6407 7 місяців тому +4

    You are a brave and determined dude, that is a daunting task at the least. And that sticky muck on the bottom is very hard to remove because it has branches and rocks in it. Your the man, to stick with it so long. RESPECT!!

  • @drishratdar
    @drishratdar 8 місяців тому +9

    Marvelous to see a small creature building an amazing dam. Nature indeed is mesmerizing and baffling

  • @willaputney3947
    @willaputney3947 8 місяців тому +5

    THIS IS JUST SO FASCINATING TO WATCH HOW THIS DAM WAS BUILT AND HOW MUCH HARD WORK FOR YOU TO DISMANTLE, GREAT JOB

  • @Joy-TX
    @Joy-TX 9 місяців тому +5

    Great job, that’s a lot of work 😊

  • @chrisdyer6370
    @chrisdyer6370 4 місяці тому +3

    All that lovely firewood!

  • @mariarichmond4179
    @mariarichmond4179 11 місяців тому +14

    The ingenuity of the beavers is incredible. I liked the way you showed us both sides of the dam, then we as the watcher realise the depth the beavers have built it. Don’t worry about the camera work, for me just watching your determination is camera work enough. Excellent work 🎉🎉

  • @connieeberle5862
    @connieeberle5862 11 місяців тому +1

    After watching the whole thing, all I can say is AMAZING !!!!!

  • @karnott57
    @karnott57 11 місяців тому +6

    I bet every beaver lodge in the area has a “most wanted” picture of you hanging in it!

  • @richiegangemi5258
    @richiegangemi5258 11 місяців тому +2

    You are the MAN ....great job ....👏

  • @CryogenicFire
    @CryogenicFire 11 місяців тому +7

    Dude! You moved mountains there! That is a hellova job you did. Outstanding!

  • @user-bq3gs6ke6u
    @user-bq3gs6ke6u 11 місяців тому +2

    So please your back..been waiting for this one.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

  • @wynonarburgstiner4667
    @wynonarburgstiner4667 6 місяців тому +2

    That was amazing work, what a great thing to do for others.

  • @isabelmilagre
    @isabelmilagre 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello, I'm your subscriber from far away -PORTUGAL.
    I could be watching the eclipse live but I really admire your work. I simply prefer to be here, appreciating every gesture you make in favour of nature. Excellent work!

  • @leonilagutiza1035
    @leonilagutiza1035 9 місяців тому +5

    God bless you bountifully for unclogging by yourself such enomous debris. It is simply an heroic act. Your family and community must be very very proud of you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @stuevans7013
    @stuevans7013 10 місяців тому +1

    man , you are relentless .. so pleased we dont have these dam things in nz.

  • @siwlandstrom3340
    @siwlandstrom3340 18 днів тому +1

    Good job ❤🎉😊😊😊😊

  • @clintsessions5949
    @clintsessions5949 2 місяці тому

    Why is this video so oddly satisfying to watch?

  • @durhamguy
    @durhamguy 11 місяців тому +40

    This was an epic clearance, your dedication to clearing this dam has to be applauded. Liking the long videos too.keep on the same path.please everyone drop a like,it takes a second

    • @Grab_your_Waders
      @Grab_your_Waders  11 місяців тому +5

      Much appreciated.

    • @heatherclayton-callaghan4270
      @heatherclayton-callaghan4270 10 місяців тому

      No wst I'm dropping a like on something so poorly planned and executed!!! Damn you must live a boring life to waste 2hrs watching that crap.

  • @geraldinebennett8321
    @geraldinebennett8321 10 місяців тому +12

    Wow, that was a marathon! I didn’t think I would watch such a long video but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very peaceful and exciting to see how much you could do. Thank you.

  • @holymoly6829
    @holymoly6829 29 днів тому

    This gentleman said towards the end of his video that he was exhausted after clearing tons of rubbish stuck in the beaver dam
    I would have been out of action for a week after that shift he did
    Amazing 🤩 👍

  • @Edenz19
    @Edenz19 11 місяців тому +2

    Nice haircut😎

  • @deineadam2240
    @deineadam2240 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! Loved the video

  • @user-yt4lf2mc1n
    @user-yt4lf2mc1n Місяць тому

    You are right, that beaver is a master builder. This was the toughest dam removal I have ever seen.

  • @jonabriggs8829
    @jonabriggs8829 11 місяців тому +4

    Love your Video's

  • @johnandrews2167
    @johnandrews2167 6 місяців тому +1

    27:47 The camera got so impatient that it just started to wander away. LOL

  • @sallieharris4940
    @sallieharris4940 8 місяців тому +3

    Well done , I can't believe how much you accomplished in such a short time ,you deserve a well earned rest !🎉🎉

  • @jeffreylowry7984
    @jeffreylowry7984 6 місяців тому +1

    New 2 your channel. Jeff from Lebanon PA and I wanna tell you that you are awesome man and keep making videos. 👍👍🤠🤠🤠

  • @randycharest4507
    @randycharest4507 6 місяців тому

    😢I TOTALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO LADIES AND GENTLEMAN

  • @janetwhite3768
    @janetwhite3768 3 місяці тому

    Excellent work….just excellent! 😊

  • @AYY116
    @AYY116 9 місяців тому

    Sir, You are a gentle Giant. Thank You 4 ur work

  • @she9896
    @she9896 11 місяців тому

    Excellent…looking forward to more

  • @ms-mac521
    @ms-mac521 11 місяців тому +7

    were there ever beavers there?
    beavers can only move logs if there is enough water. it seems to me more like dead wood that was driven at high tide.
    good work!

    • @Grab_your_Waders
      @Grab_your_Waders  11 місяців тому +4

      If you look closely throughout the video, there are signs of beavers everywhere. Partially cut trees along the shore, beaver cut sticks in the pile, mud and leaves mixed and placed up high in the dam as well as all the sticks with the bark chewed off. I'm going to order a trail cam and leave it down there to put this debate to rest lol.

  • @margaretgarcia3097
    @margaretgarcia3097 6 місяців тому

    Great job! Now, that was a hard work.

  • @lindahollister5530
    @lindahollister5530 2 місяці тому

    Stay safe. Nice job you are doing there. Way to go on what you did a lot!!!!

  • @georgevandyke3332
    @georgevandyke3332 10 місяців тому

    You did a fantastic job, Thank you😀

  • @ursulapanikowski5065
    @ursulapanikowski5065 10 місяців тому +2

    He's also very good I like to watch him too Post 10 is the best one.

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 4 місяці тому +1

    Tap the focus at something on the ground or river or in the sky to get rid of the over exposure. 👍❤️💛💚

  • @jeffryrichardson9105
    @jeffryrichardson9105 6 місяців тому

    Wow! You need a chain saw? Just my opinion! 👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
    You sir did a great job!

  • @Hscaper
    @Hscaper 2 місяці тому

    The amount of dexterity and stamina needed for the amount of time you did this is amazing!

  • @Tbird1549
    @Tbird1549 11 місяців тому +1

    Terrific job once again!

  • @Krzew_
    @Krzew_ 11 місяців тому +2

    Buzz cut, military background?

    • @Grab_your_Waders
      @Grab_your_Waders  11 місяців тому +6

      US Army Veteran - Medical Specialist

    • @Krzew_
      @Krzew_ 11 місяців тому +4

      Thank you for your service, here and there

  • @bluetopazzz
    @bluetopazzz 10 місяців тому

    Amazing! 👏👏👏👏

  • @stevelaue1298
    @stevelaue1298 10 місяців тому +1

    What do I know, but it seems like a chain saw to cut the three or four major logs blocking the culvert would really ease your workload.

    • @Grab_your_Waders
      @Grab_your_Waders  10 місяців тому

      I'm sure it would but I did what I could with what I had at the time.

  • @user-lk3bs4lk8m
    @user-lk3bs4lk8m 4 місяці тому

    huray ,you got it great job, hard work

  • @BreMil-sl5mu
    @BreMil-sl5mu Місяць тому

    Gloves would be a good thing to be wearing. A saw is a must. This is hard work. Very hard work. And it is so often neglected by local governments. They can't do everything and it is great that you are working at this. ...kudos

  • @AnnewithanA73
    @AnnewithanA73 5 місяців тому

    Your video makes me want to just reach in there and be part of the action: no, move this limb; pull on that; push that downstream. Sheesh!😊

  • @perciemcqueen5040
    @perciemcqueen5040 9 місяців тому

    You need a Superman cape. The city of Hudson should pay you for all of this work if they don’t already! The world functions because of men like you who are willing to get their hands dirty for the greater good. Every time I thought you finished there was another log!😮 I have a cousin who has a home on the Hudson River. Thank you!

  • @luludawg1
    @luludawg1 10 місяців тому

    You did outstanding!

  • @ruzavidmar4255
    @ruzavidmar4255 9 місяців тому

    God bless your for hardworking

  • @sadiemalmberg7026
    @sadiemalmberg7026 6 днів тому

    great job, subscribed!

  • @ronaldsummons6100
    @ronaldsummons6100 10 місяців тому

    you have done a great job. god bless you.

  • @Boyd7626
    @Boyd7626 5 місяців тому

    That was a hell of a job!! Kudo's to you for your persistence!!

  • @Haven2U
    @Haven2U 9 місяців тому

    You did your best. Respect to you.

  • @juhanipitkakari5999
    @juhanipitkakari5999 10 місяців тому

    Excellent job.

  • @Chrislimey38
    @Chrislimey38 Місяць тому

    Wow!!!😮 You must eat all of your Spinach Pop Eye 😂😅😀😁😀😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @DD-sp2qs
    @DD-sp2qs 11 місяців тому +1

    You may want to add a chain saw to your tool box and save your back. Great job by the way. 😅

  • @lesleyelle497
    @lesleyelle497 11 місяців тому +3

    Great job removing that big complicated beaver dam, some of those logs were huge and heavy. Thanks for posting it.

  • @mardiwilcox2922
    @mardiwilcox2922 5 місяців тому

    Amazing. Truly amazing!!! Bet you were one tired guy that day!!!!

  • @sodomojo33
    @sodomojo33 10 місяців тому

    Post 10 would be so proud!

  • @ronaldsummons6100
    @ronaldsummons6100 10 місяців тому

    good work.

  • @lisabonham7739
    @lisabonham7739 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow!!

  • @shellyroyea948
    @shellyroyea948 8 місяців тому

    Wow, you did a great job!

  • @marjolein523
    @marjolein523 11 місяців тому

    Wow, great job!!

  • @marynewman7221
    @marynewman7221 10 місяців тому

    Well done 👏👏👏

  • @ghazi6621
    @ghazi6621 10 місяців тому

    You've done a great job 👏 👍

  • @paullucas4791
    @paullucas4791 10 місяців тому

    You worked hard, an entertaining video you have provided for us, and all in a good cause, thankyou.

  • @neillarge8959
    @neillarge8959 10 місяців тому

    Great job 👏

  • @historygradstu
    @historygradstu Місяць тому

    Great job man!

  • @marilynleveque2497
    @marilynleveque2497 3 місяці тому +1

    I would use this 4 tine rake, too.

  • @PleasantlyConfused6816
    @PleasantlyConfused6816 11 місяців тому

    ❤️ from Western NY

  • @dionboubard1735
    @dionboubard1735 10 місяців тому

    Awesome video, just amazed the water is so clear.

  • @giovannip919
    @giovannip919 10 місяців тому

    Awesome, awesome job!!!

  • @jcadick
    @jcadick 4 місяці тому

    Hard working man! Good job. 👍👍

  • @susanbradshaw8369
    @susanbradshaw8369 10 місяців тому

    Don't use the hands until you have given snakes time to get out of wood lol

  • @lbl9066
    @lbl9066 7 місяців тому

    This one is interesting.. watching the water flow over and under the logs…😊

  • @hazelwood55
    @hazelwood55 10 місяців тому

    I can just picture Mike Rowe doing a show on this job.

  • @wildflowers1914
    @wildflowers1914 11 місяців тому +1

    That was a tough one. Good job and don’t get over heated. 😊

    • @Grab_your_Waders
      @Grab_your_Waders  11 місяців тому +1

      I drank 2 bottles of water but it was getting warm with the waders on, so I had to stop and get them off.

  • @saritalejeune4960
    @saritalejeune4960 10 місяців тому +1

    That's a whole lot of hard work! Yours and the beaver's! 🙂💪🦫🙂

  • @fredkamsteeg2715
    @fredkamsteeg2715 11 місяців тому

    It also amazing the amount of work did after you saïd you were exhausted !

  • @crickettjd
    @crickettjd 7 місяців тому

    Awesome job; awesome video!!! Love watching your channel; always a wonderful job!!! Can't wait to see the next one!!!

  • @jamessievers3899
    @jamessievers3899 9 місяців тому

    Just doing it by hand you done a good job !

  • @michealsass9689
    @michealsass9689 10 місяців тому

    The longer I watch this, the more satisfying it is. Lol

  • @1967BlackRose
    @1967BlackRose 4 місяці тому

    Interesting to watch

  • @baconsoda
    @baconsoda 11 місяців тому +8

    So, here's me, sitting in Ireland and excited that I am about to walk out to see the Hudson River for the first time in my life. Your videos might have more impact than you imagine! They are also very relaxing to watch. Thank you.
    Best Wishes, Brendan.

    • @Grab_your_Waders
      @Grab_your_Waders  11 місяців тому +1

      Hope you enjoy it; I'll try to get some better footage instead of blinding you with glare lol

  • @Ryukai-san
    @Ryukai-san 10 місяців тому

    27:48, Whelp, Time to go for a walk! 🤣

  • @robinharrison3907
    @robinharrison3907 9 місяців тому +1

    Great Work Bud 👍👍Your dedication is fantastic 👍👍You must be worn out well done 😀😀👍👍

  • @user-bq3gs6ke6u
    @user-bq3gs6ke6u 11 місяців тому +5

    Your doing a fantastic job, love watching. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Grab_your_Waders
      @Grab_your_Waders  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much 🤗

    • @user-bq3gs6ke6u
      @user-bq3gs6ke6u 11 місяців тому

      Be careful of your back moving those logs. Amazing job. Loved watching ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @user-bq3gs6ke6u
      @user-bq3gs6ke6u 11 місяців тому

      One the best videos I ever watched. Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @bjty5615
    @bjty5615 Місяць тому

    Are you going to revisit to remove those huge logs...can you saw them down to size. I really enjoyed it. Can't wait for part two

  • @janetwhite3768
    @janetwhite3768 8 місяців тому

    You did an amazing job….well done! 😊