An Extremely Disturbing Camping Story

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Комментарии : 6 тыс.

@Sniperboy5551 2 месяца назад

I love how specific the captions on the images are, they crack me up. “Real photo of different trout”

@MrBallen 2 месяца назад

😂

@PatyM00N 2 месяца назад

😂🤍💯

@temperancesibyl6110 2 месяца назад

😂😂

@nicolew4877 2 месяца назад

Well you don’t want the trout suing for using his image.

@jomorken4853 2 месяца назад

I like that

@benjamin6460 2 месяца назад

I’m not a legal expert or criminal psychologist or anything like that, but I kinda feel like maybe we should stop releasing convicted murderers back into society.

@roadtorecoveryfitness 2 месяца назад

You may be on to something

@Brandy-yt9ko 2 месяца назад

You would think so right? This justice system is all fugged up

@Tankeryanker339 2 месяца назад

If I had my way they would be sent to the after life

@StalkedHuman 2 месяца назад

They're there to help the communists take power. They are evil . "It's NOT about you it's about SELF" is their troll 🧌 mind . that's the religion 📐 of the cheese head 👁️

@twstdreality 2 месяца назад

It’s called rehabilitation and it’s a good thing! Vote blue 😊

@phantasmicmasque Месяц назад

I love it when the victims survive to tell their story, and go on to have a better life then their attacker ever could have

@TheXavier. 29 дней назад

Dude, the way you told the story in this one was so good. Giving us details about 2 hiker killed and telling us who killed them then diving into how it went down was amazing. You completely messed my head up but it was so good.

@furiousfiregaming 26 дней назад

yo do you watch the mickael knowles show? i could have sworn I've seen you in the live streams

@user-zf3xl5kq3f 7 дней назад

Well man youve got some a sweet in your dance with your worddrums. Way kool junior.

@kait_herring 2 месяца назад

The fact that he was paroled for "good behavior" after killing two people is insane...

@twstdreality 2 месяца назад

I guess that’s one of the cons of jails/prisons that practice rehabilitation 😊

@kaozbl2562 2 месяца назад

Or dude had a fucking jesus as a lawyer lol

@AwesomeFish12 2 месяца назад

15 years for a double homicide seems kinda short.

@wadegannaway9069 2 месяца назад

It happens way too much.

@jerrynemec930 2 месяца назад

@@AwesomeFish12the golden rule, he who has the gold, makes the rules.

@manaash4316 2 месяца назад

Wow. I was NOT expecting the twists in this story. Incredibly cool that Sean and Scott survived, especially considering the types of wounds they suffered. Just wow.

@vap322 2 месяца назад

Really?!? It was so obviously Ricky. Weirdo living in the woods with his dog... mesmerized by the glint off of the campers knives...

@jamesknapp64 2 месяца назад

It was well told that you were thinking in that Sean and Scott were the bad guys, then the twists.

@monito3575 2 месяца назад

I was saying 'aww ricky sounds just like a poor old man if they do anything to him...! 🥺😢' And than that 😮

@Lord_Shadowfang 2 месяца назад

It was also the order of the events. Ricky turned around BEFORE the loud bang. As a text-based roleplayer and someone who knows how fkd up humans are, a few of these twists have surprised me... Sadly this one did not. Still a good story.

@SatanenPerkele 2 месяца назад

I was expecting it. Because dog owners are known to be pure wicked individuals.

@MichaelPop72 29 дней назад

I suffered two strokes last year at 51 years of age and have some eye sight deficit. I listen to your videos/stories when I’m conducting my therapy. I really enjoy your story telling, keep up the good work brother. 😊

@__Ryan_ 11 дней назад

I hope you make a complete recovery.❤️‍🩹

@imperiumoccidentis7351 7 дней назад

Hope it hasn't impacted your health too much, strokes can be awful! Take care of yourself.

@normturner4849 2 месяца назад

Very clever telling the tale from the killer's viewpoint so I thought there was a 4th guy hidden in the woods. His fear at being with Sean & feeling nervous at Seans size. Lotsa red herrings to confuse just like M. Night Shyamalan would do. Certainly confused me! Great story Mr. Ballen 👌🏻

@user-te2zq6tb9k 3 дня назад

I'm surprised how surprised some of you were. Ricky was a walking crimson flag.

@AutumnPearly01 2 месяца назад

That last picture of Sean and Scott standing next to each other really put it into perspective just how big Sean really is. Wow!!

@dusfitz 2 месяца назад

Dude is a mountain of a man. I was thinking the whole time "no chance a dude is that much bigger than his friend". I stand terribly corrected.

@GojoS8 2 месяца назад

@@dusfitzThat old bastard was lucky this guy could have destroyed him

@peterf.229 2 месяца назад

being big saved his life it seems , which saved Sean’s

@dontettaton1063 2 месяца назад

Ren & Stimpy.

@ebbygogo2625 2 месяца назад

The phrase "biting the hand that feeds you" comes to mind. This is scary. Imagine trying to help someone you believe is in need and they use it against you to cause harm. Sometimes it's difficult to tell who really needs help.

@em84c 2 месяца назад

You give some people an inch and they take a mile. If you do something nice for them they just see you as an easy victim. They don't feel grateful for kindness at all.

@Super911Truther 2 месяца назад

Yes well, unfortunately psychopaths blend into society like chameleons. They wear that infamous mask of sanity…😬

@MarkedMoneyTech 2 месяца назад

Follow your conscience, but trust your instincts too.

@ville__ 2 месяца назад

*Don't translate... भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु*

@dexine4723 2 месяца назад

Unfortunately, it's not unusual - you only have to look at the number of assaults on paramedics and medical staff. I know a few paramedics and they all have stories to tell.

@mattnshell04 2 месяца назад

This was about two of my best friends in high school. Just shows you that your life can change at anytime good or bad.

@thenoticer9054 Месяц назад

Yup It's now your own responsibility now to keep yourself safe in an upside-down world

@Sunyataura Месяц назад

@@thenoticer9054lmao it always was our responsibility

@surrealistgirlx Месяц назад

What amazing guys. This story is a tribute to their bravery and willingness to survive.

@GrackyAnimates Месяц назад

WHAT HAPPENED TO RANDELS DOG THO !!!!

@chilledchupacabra5317 23 дня назад

The dog bo was adopted by a loving family according to the original post! I was was worried too, but now we can relax

@ilovewatchingoiledupmentwerkin 19 дней назад

🤓🤓🤓

@user-cr9cx1sd8j 2 месяца назад

Scott and Sean are amazing. getting shot in the face, neck and chest, and still survived the whole ordeal... that's incredible!

@joeo 2 месяца назад

I got shot twice in the same sitting and i survived am i amazing?

@vap322 2 месяца назад

@@joeopossibly. Why were you shot?

@kaozbl2562 2 месяца назад

Either that or the people who shot him had bad aim ??? 😅

@pollypockets508 2 месяца назад

@@joeoyes

@zambachoo 2 месяца назад

Dang I just started watching 😢

@kylebridgett3941 2 месяца назад

Sean and Scott are beautiful souls. Need more people like them in this world.

@ville__ 2 месяца назад

@undergreenthunder8037 2 месяца назад

You know them?

@denonhd8 2 месяца назад

@ville__ Stop feckin’ spamming on every comment!

@chase5298 2 месяца назад

@@undergreenthunder8037take your misery somewhere else boomer

@goydivision 2 месяца назад

@@ville__I’d rather my heart stopped beating

@braydontate2027 10 дней назад

I’m so glad Mr Ballen is finally getting the fame he deserves, I’ve been watching him for 4 years and I’m very happy that he’s finally starting to blow up

@wild_mike2906 2 месяца назад

Sean and Scott are legends, so glad they recovered

@ram_bam 2 месяца назад

LMAO at “not a real photo of Ricky’s fishing line” 😂

@JNB520 2 месяца назад

I loved that too 😂

@Annie497 2 месяца назад

My son and I crack up, watching the captions to the photos!!!

@christopherevans406 2 месяца назад

Me2

@TyeArtisik Месяц назад

😹

@markelly-de1hy Месяц назад

Not to mention "real photo of different fish"

@kristycargile6917 2 месяца назад

So glad Ricky didn't steal their joy, and they still go back for fishing and camping! Those are my favorite endings when hearing a story like this! 🎣

@bexiexz 2 месяца назад

seriously

@0VintageCrew0 2 месяца назад

Learn some etiquette and place a spoiler discretion

@makhicaples6608 2 месяца назад

Ngl this comment bogus as hell cause I spoiled the entire video. Like ur comment is the comment where when we click we see ur comment. Should’ve put a spoiler warning up

@isisross4516 2 месяца назад

Me too! I think it really speak for their strength of mind and heart. I can't imagine, especially that first time going back out for a trip, how surreal and jarring it must have been. I know I probably would have just called it quits, unfortunately. It would be so hard to relax and trust your surroundings and any people you come across again.

@El_sepuIturero 2 месяца назад

@@makhicaples6608 ok so watch the video first before going to the comments

@AtlisDe 2 месяца назад

great guys for wanting to make sure he was okay, i'm glad that they've continued doing what brings them joy.

@janenorwood1614 Месяц назад

OMG... you have a way of telling stories that keep you on the edge of your seat and heart thumping. True talent

@bd1617 2 месяца назад

Mr. Ballen, please bring back those nostalgic, mysterious, spooky stories like you created in the infancy of your channel. They just hit differently! And you know, to really put the like button in its place.

@Swift_Otter 2 месяца назад

Yes!!

@memerlord2825 2 месяца назад

Yes!!

@nicolehentai357 2 месяца назад

Yes!

@DL-gp3zx 2 месяца назад

Agreed

@Lisssa_sanchez 2 месяца назад

Yes please!

@TaurusSaurus 2 месяца назад

I’m so glad MrBallen is starting to do more of the mysterious scary stories he used to do. Good ol’ bump in the night horror stories hit different

@Zer0t0lerance93 2 месяца назад

I always enjoy Mr Ballen, but I miss some of the cave diving/exploring stories

@CASH-THE-NERD 2 месяца назад

These stories are way better when you’re hunting. And you have to walk back in the dark, alone.

@jibjones1233 2 месяца назад

This story was really not a good story if you have to add fake emotions that you would not know ricky was thinking. I'm sorry but this was bad

@alexandraluisa1316 2 месяца назад

He already did this story. You haven’t noticed he’s been repeating his older stories on Sundays. It’s really getting irritating.

@timog2202 2 месяца назад

Facts

@thetypoqueen888 Месяц назад

I absolutely love Run Fool! I love the way it’s told from his pov. It really immerses you, and the plot twist is always so satisfying! He’s so good!

@HokiePitcher22 2 месяца назад

i like how u told the story with the initial perspective that Ricky was the protagonist..well done sir

@JoyceScheneman 2 месяца назад

I really love listening to you. I'm a 56 yr old woman. My house burned down a month ago and then while staying with my daughter I fell down the stairs and broke four ribs. I have been so depressed, but listening to you has helped me get through all of this. Keep up the great stories.

@isabellaflynn3359 2 месяца назад

I will be praying for you, Joyce. You are going through a really rough season, lean on the Lord as much as you can. It will be okay. ❤️

@Psichotica7 2 месяца назад

Sorry to hear that Joyce. Wishing you blessings and a speedy recovery. 💕

@rileybear836 2 месяца назад

Please stay strong. You’ve been through so much, and I know it can feel so hopeless but don’t give up. You are more than the bad things that have happened to you and I wish you all the best.

@natanoodle3303 2 месяца назад

😮 this made me so sad! I hope you get well soon!

@meshlace9934 2 месяца назад

Feel better Joyce🙏

@Violet_Lavander26 2 месяца назад

I'm shocked to hear that Sean and Scott are still going to the Dismal Creek after all that. I could never. Brave men! Awesome job Mr. Ballen!!

@kayladugger7042 2 месяца назад

Maybe they think it couldn't get much worse than that. Lol.

@rokukou 2 месяца назад

They banished the evil that was there, so they can camp safely now. Like a good ending to a horror movie!

@user-wy3ko4nv8g 2 месяца назад

I'm only allowed to speak though something is wrong. I would like the truth but see how they treat you. These words are accepted, try to speak the truth you will be rejected. I wanna tell the truth!!! That is not ex cepted

@Redbeef0 2 месяца назад

If bruh was alive they would've let him out after 2 years😂 "gOoD bEhAvIoR" lol. @@rokukou

@RisingRevengeance 2 месяца назад

I think I'd feel safe to go back given that the source of the horrors died shortly after

@yellowstonekv959 2 месяца назад

So relieved the two guys pulled through and still enjoy life. What a nightmare for them. 😢 God bless them. 🙏

@SarahMiller-bp3zo 2 месяца назад

I hope you know just how awesome you and your wife are for giving us such amazing content!! I have four kids and every Sunday all of us look forward to a new story. Thank you!

@rabailjehan6454 2 месяца назад

In a reddit channel talking in detail about Randall, the OP has stated that "You may be pleased to hear that Bo has since been adopted, and given a home with a loving, caring family who feed and walk him regularly" I am SO happy about this.

@PiDev 2 месяца назад

I needed to know what happened to the dog.

@coco-on60fps54 2 месяца назад

Thank you 🙌 I was just about to try and find out what happened. I appreciate you.

@lydiavickson4338 2 месяца назад

Thank you. You are the amazing amazingest of amazing

@Julie-sz2zv 2 месяца назад

So happy to hear that 🐶🙂

@jeaniee.6283 2 месяца назад

thank you!! i just listened to this story and posted the question. I had to know the dog was OK..

@KatieonYouTube 2 месяца назад

I love that Mr Ballen totally flips the script on you, I thought Scott and Sean were going to hurt the old man. I love the twists in the endings and this is why I love Mr Ballen! 😄

@th-sd6ni 2 месяца назад

same! mr. ballen likes to hide the ball, and i love it!

@Jabude 2 месяца назад

I thought that Ricky would be dismembered by Sean 🤣 Imagine how big Sean is and Ricky is so fragile.

@gdgbjbfgcbjn 2 месяца назад

So good.

@MrBallen 2 месяца назад

😉

@theenbygod6974 2 месяца назад

When he said there was a bang, my first thought was "alright, which one shot Rickey?" 😂😂

@michelinairons7040 Месяц назад

i absolutely love the way you tell these stories. the order always has me on edge waiting for what is going to happen next i love it so much! love your vids!!!

@bitterellaselectricgroove8544 2 месяца назад

Love the captivating storytelling and ultimate, inevitable plot twists! Never disappointed! Thank you, MrBallen. ❤️

@EndGiverTTV 2 месяца назад

That little move you do in the intro... it has finally come to me.... the masterpiece.... we shall call it... "The Ballen Bow" TM

@MrBallen 2 месяца назад

Hahaha

@ericasimonson8737 2 месяца назад

😂

@SkylerCleary 2 месяца назад

😂😂

@kayla1245768 2 месяца назад

I Literally do it with him every episode 😂😂

@chantellemanning7520 2 месяца назад

Ahhaha yuuuus

@shellystrange5595 2 месяца назад

Wow, Sean and Scott are very brave. I sure as heck wouldn't ever go camping again after experiencing that!! But props to them for not letting it ruin their enjoyment of the great outdoors.

@tamarinbush6613 2 месяца назад

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe because the guy was dead they weren’t afraid he would come after them. Plus I’m sure they bring a gun with them. It might be a way to reclaim their life? I definitely couldn’t do it.

@KaladinVegapunk 2 месяца назад

That Chapter told this story waaay better in his forest/park compilation, I love ballen but he made it soooo cluttered with details and crap about the fish haha, that chapter did a much better job explaining the incident, the escape, the important stuff without padding, I think it's also called Appalachian murders, missing hiker is the killer. Ballen adds a bit too much flair and the goofy stuff from the fake supernatural stories haha

@mickeyj4996 2 месяца назад

@@KaladinVegapunk if you don’t like how he does stories, Why are you on his channel and watching his videos??

@jamesleyda365 2 месяца назад

@@KaladinVegapunkyou can leave anytime

@djackson9247 2 месяца назад

@@mickeyj4996How are they supposed to judge the story if they don't watch the video? There's nothing wrong with critiquing a video you watch or expressing that you disliked something about a video you've watched. Not everyone has to like every video put out by Mr Ballen and that's OK.

@HELLios6 Месяц назад

You're still so good at telling stories. Love it

@matthewstanford3489 Месяц назад

Certainly one of the best stories you've told, MrBallen! Very well thought out, dude!

@KJTWIGGY 2 месяца назад

15 years and parole after murdering 2 people…?! The justice system in this country is completely broken. It’s a miracle that the 2 men survived when they could’ve easily been two more murders. I hope these 2 men sued the hell out of the state for releasing this man.

@loverlyme 2 месяца назад

Added to the unbelievable justice system you guys have to put up with- the mental health system is even worse! If your mental health system was in some sort of reasonable shape, Ricky would have been shipped off to a mental health secure hospital years before this. They may not have been able to 'cure' him but at least wouldn't have let him out until he was mentally stable. He seemed to be pretty good at fooling people and keeping it all under control though- he managed to live with the ankle bracelet for a decade first!

@briantaylor9285 2 месяца назад

Sean and Scott should sue.

@hollzie7348 2 месяца назад

Yes I was shocked 😲 after hearing that. The system truly is broken. People get put into prison for longer periods for far less serious crimes.

@rodrigobonzanini8235 2 месяца назад

It has been proved that extend prison sentences is not effective in order to reduce crime rates... it is much better to focus on rehabilitation of criminals, instead of time behind bars...

@onyx7273 2 месяца назад

Right totally ridiculous and unacceptable

@kirbyisamazing. 2 месяца назад

seriously, i was genuinely surprised about Sean and Scott surviving those wounds. like my god, their insanely brave!

@crpman9401 Месяц назад

Love your work. It takes a lot of time and effort to research and put these videos and podcasts together

@Annie497 2 месяца назад

Told brilliantly, as always, MrBallen! You never fail to deliver!

@masonbell3608 2 месяца назад

Man, the way you wrote this story is just incredible, i was feeling really bad for ricky at first and just feeling his pain of embarrassment and "starving" but that plot twist through me so off guard, im so glad scott and sean are not only alive but are doing well, thank you for covering this story and true crime in general in the amazing way only you know how to tell them! 😀

@leslieannvanhumbeck7630 2 месяца назад

You mean threw.

@masonbell3608 2 месяца назад

@leslieannvanhumbeck7630 yeah lol

@ville__ 2 месяца назад

@joeymims5852 2 месяца назад

I feel completely opposite. I love this channel, but i feel basically this was a lie just to make this story intersting. He basically lies when telling the story, so its a "twist" at the end. Normally this a a true crime channel. but this was like he turned it into his own movie, wasnt true at all until the end, which I found to be annoying. To each his own i guess.

@thecatatemyhomework 2 месяца назад

@@joeymims5852yeah, he constantly told us how Ricky felt with these two guys, i.e. uneasy, suspicious. Obviously stuff like that is made up. I'm always aware of things like that but I still like listening to the stories.

@patricecorner4877 2 месяца назад

I remember hearing this story on that show “I Survived” and Scott and Shaun told the story from their perspective. You did a great job turning this into a mind bending plot twist. Incredible story telling skills.

@mikefarley5358 2 месяца назад

Same, I loved I Survived

@MareMarMarie 2 месяца назад

Me too!

@mikeandrews1899 2 месяца назад

I didn't appreciate the "spin" Mr B put on this event

@MareMarMarie 2 месяца назад

@@mikeandrews1899 what was that? I found the misplaced red herring at the beginning, the one implying Ricky was anxious because there was a possible murderer on the lose a bit odd. Also I think in I survived, he wondered into their camp. I could be mistaken.

@mikeandrews1899 2 месяца назад

@@MareMarMarie bc I grew up near dismal Creek , swam there as a kid and fished there many times over my 60yrs of existence on this rock . I vividly remember both of these incidents , And Randall Lee Smith ( Ricky Williams) was a waste of skin , who our judicial system failed to dispose of.

@thehand6948 2 месяца назад

Really love your content and style Ballen. You know how to draw viewers in and the stories you have are fascinating. Keep entertaining!

@paulahernandez2470 12 дней назад

I was so happy to hear that they lived and made a full recovery. May God bless and protect these young, brave men. Can't imagine the trauma

@naterewing2475 2 месяца назад

I’m glad to hear Dale & Tucker survived that evil

@soulja147 2 месяца назад

that movie is amazing😂

@RudolfJvVuuren 2 месяца назад

😂😂

@casmo87 2 месяца назад

Ha! Very good.

@bigt72gmc 2 месяца назад

It does sound like something that would happen to Tucker & Dale

@mikloowl4899 2 месяца назад

Especially after watching college kids chucking themselves into wood chippers

@The_Cheshire_Sam 2 месяца назад

Props to Sean and Scott for not letting such a traumatic event ruin their love of the outdoors. Lord knows if that happened to me and I'd survived, you'd never see me even remotely near the treeline of any forest ever again.

@benjaminollis7621 2 месяца назад

It wasn't the forests fault though

@kyliedee6079 2 месяца назад

@@benjaminollis7621well duh but it can be a reminder of trauma experienced

@benjaminollis7621 2 месяца назад

@@kyliedee6079 not if you keep going

@nate-the-reactor8853 2 месяца назад

agreed. My life is way to precious to risk camping again if i was them

@benjaminollis7621 2 месяца назад

@@nate-the-reactor8853 camping wasn't the problem

@austinfreeman4635 2 месяца назад

Love your stories in the woods, need more of your places you can't go and people who went anyways, me and my wife can't get enough of those. We've watched all your stories, your great at what you do man. 👏👏👏

@ZakHesse 26 дней назад

Dude, your story telling abilities are amazing. I wish I had this talent.

@RH-tv9hk 2 месяца назад

It's stunning that they still go back to Dismal Creek. Creating new memories at the place of trauma.

@Annie497 2 месяца назад

Glad they didn't allow crazy Ricky to stop them from doing what they love doing.

@pokoco-op Месяц назад

@@Annie497 💯💯

@daisi4925 2 месяца назад

I don’t know how you do it but you make the story actually come to life. When I listen I start to see the forest camp site it’s just wonderful. Bless you and yours

@TlD-dg6ug 2 месяца назад

He makes a bunch of shit up lol

@stewpidasso3910 2 месяца назад

The flames flickering off the blade really set the tone

@truanalain4266 2 месяца назад

@@TlD-dg6ugand drags it out so badly. it takes more than 5 minutes to explain that some random explosion in the woods was a gun? Way to draw out a shitty mystery.

@elisharollins6264 2 месяца назад

@@TlD-dg6ug there always has to be haters!! The way i see it even your negative comments like yours makes him money as well. I love his stories and the way i see it if this is something that doesn't interest you go find something that does.

@iiNuance 2 месяца назад

its called storystelling @@TlD-dg6ug

@Gawainster 2 месяца назад

Just found this channel a few days ago. Great content, my dude, I am hooked.

@reginafowler3517 2 месяца назад

If you're like me, you'll binge watch past episodes. It's totally worth it but beware, you might neglect health and family while watching...lol! I'm not an official 'welcome wagon' crew or anything but I am one of the over eight and a half million subscribers. I will say that I'm not sure how you found him but you're not going to regret finding him! I still have no idea how I stumbled upon his channel but I have no regrets! If these kinds of stories are your thing, you've hit paydirt!

@codyosborne1548 2 месяца назад

Hey all :). Ive been away a long time getting into some fun hobbies but I had a minute to listen. Feels good to be back!

@HexIsme 2 месяца назад

I can attest that Run Fool is expertly narrated, well written, and legitimately interesting content. Don't sleep on it.

@ratm524 2 месяца назад

I agree, its not true crime but it is very well written.

@staceybell1534 2 месяца назад

Yes it's great!

@sydbit3073 2 месяца назад

I LOVE RUN FOOOLLLL it’s sooo good🥹love rodney barnes, fabulous choice🤭

@miosotireynoso6631 2 месяца назад

😮❤❤❤ 😅😊😅😮@@ratm524

@priscillachindumba5841 2 месяца назад

Where can I find run fool on RU-vid

@kayomiebowman7140 Месяц назад

Your storytelling is immaculate. I was invested the entire time!

@alfonsomata1784 24 дня назад

love listening to you ever since i passed away in 09' listening to you has really help the time pass by !

@SSRT_JubyDuby8742 2 месяца назад

Sean and Scott have to be admired for not letting this, quite frankly, terrifying experience from stopping them doing the thing that they love. The fact that their friendship survived this ordeal and that they charged on regardless is commendable. Massive respect and ❤🫂. Like deployed 👍

@teeteringonthebrink.305 2 месяца назад

Experiencing the terrifying ordeal together probably strengthened their comradeship.

@TheDollFaceBeauty 2 месяца назад

I love tragic stories with happy endings... Bless those 2 strong amazing and caring men....

@KRDP 2 месяца назад

i agree , it warms me heart to know that not only they survive also to know that the apalachian trail is safe to visit to this day knowing that bad bad bad man Randall died

@stormysheppard3368 2 месяца назад

@@KRDPokay Mr. Krabs

@KRDP 2 месяца назад

@@stormysheppard3368 ok pearL

@ErinNacAllison 2 месяца назад

Cool screen name!

@KRDP 2 месяца назад

@@ErinNacAllison agreed

@pepsipip247 Месяц назад

I’m truly relieved to find that they both lived. I also love the photos of them both too. They definitely look like nice fellas.

@Zx-mu6dj Месяц назад

Amazing as always!❤

@user-ec5ek3pn9w 2 месяца назад

They befriended and fed this guy, he relays them by trying to kill them!! Shaun's first instinct regarding Ricky were bang on

@STJH232 2 месяца назад

You are seriously such a great story teller. I struggle with my short attention span but the way you deliver these stories keeps me engaged. You do a great job painting am image.

@shamikeatley4760 2 месяца назад

~rght...!! ~u can c the whole story playing out in front of u.... like ur rght there watching .... 😮

@sharonrigby176 2 месяца назад

Agree

@gracielachavez2819 2 месяца назад

Ain't we all? 😂

@jms5752 2 месяца назад

Just wish he would take it easy with his hand motions. When he first started he didn't swirl his arms around as much. I have to sometimes look away or I'll get dizzy.

@sTraYa249 2 месяца назад

@@jms5752 gesticulating too much.... I don't loki that too much either, but I do work or lay back with my eyes closed. He's still great & he just gets into the story....its his style & each to their own

@pleasantlyblue7425 24 дня назад

Loving it and thanks for your time and great stories..

@elexismartinez6241 2 месяца назад

Your story telling is literally unmatched👏🏼

@prettyBPD 2 месяца назад

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THERE'S NO SEARCH PARTY FOR THE DOG AND HE'S JUST OUT THERE ALL ALONE AND WE'RE LEFT HERE UPSET IN THE COMMENTS HOPING SOMEONE KNOWS SOMETHING ABOUT THE DOG 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@loulou7963 2 месяца назад

Absolutely disgusting

@MsBellaNightshade 2 месяца назад

😮😭

@travis5798 2 месяца назад

He did say Extremely Disturbing.

@prettyBPD 2 месяца назад

@loulou7963 wondering about a dog and leaving a comment over-exaggerating that concern is absolutely disgusting? Lol ok

@cotyeikenberg8672 2 месяца назад

@@prettyBPDokay robot. You need an update to your empathy programming

@furygeist 2 месяца назад

Sean and Scott are the kinda dudes you hope to run across in a time of need. It's a shame 'Ricky' used their kindness against them. I'm glad they survived and didn'tlet that man's evil taint their love of the outdoors. The way MrBallen told their story was brilliant. Dude is a mastermind of storytelling. So glad he and his studios are bringing in other amazing storytellers to create the ultimate campfire story studio

@CrudeBrothers 28 дней назад

Love your vids ... have watched dozens of them

@charhackett4990 2 месяца назад

That was a huge twist! I love listening to your stories Mr. Ballen :)

@kariblackwood5811 2 месяца назад

That was creepy. Also creepy for me as in 1977, I was 11 years old, my Dad was Navy and our Navy family met at the Great Dismal Swamp to camp for a weekend. I was fishing on one of the docks there with other Navy brats my age and I forcefully cast my line into the water (unintentionally throwing myself into the water) and almost drowned. This story brought back that memory. Not really related, but the place. I’ll never forget being underwater, not knowing how to swim and seeing eels or snakes swimming to the top of the green looking water as I was submerged. I’ll never forget that day!

@luxolontamo4440 2 месяца назад

Wow that's a crazy story I'm glad you survived.

@kristinessTX 2 месяца назад

Hope you learned to swim

@wuh9998 2 месяца назад

⁠@@kristinessTXwtf 🤣

@user-ks6fr8mh1u 2 месяца назад

A navy brat 11 years old that didn’t know how to swim? 🙈 WTH? And growing near water fishing?

@justkiddin84 2 месяца назад

@@user-ks6fr8mh1u Mom may have been afraid of the water and would let them swim out of a twisted ‘protective’ feeling. Everyone should know how to swim.

@javarjv 2 месяца назад

Yes, this is the kind of content I been longing for, Camping, forest, fire tower, trains & cars in the middle of nowhere/ traveling through forests, dash cams in the middle of nowhere, That type of stuff is so interesting and scary.

@AE86fan 2 месяца назад

Yeah this is very entertaining

@ville__ 2 месяца назад

@katiepartin7291 2 месяца назад

Wow Mr Ballen, you surprised me again!!! Great video!

@charlotteforbes2090 19 дней назад

I love MrBallen's camping stories! They're amongst his best. Reminds me of the "do you know how to get to Bells Canyon" story

@smac1706 2 месяца назад

As a fellow veteran (USAF Security Forces), I can't tell you how much I love your channel. Totally awesome stories delivered in an amazing way by the most chill dude I've ever seen. I've binged your channel since i found it. Keep up the amazing work! 😎

@chrissyparkins1615 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your service ☺️

@quill_plays_sims 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your service! My dad was security forces too and I'm looking at a possible career in the AF!

@drowningnixis 2 месяца назад

Hey, fellow USAF vet here. His channel is certainly binge worth, especially when I have a migraine.

@omarhab3689 2 месяца назад

As usaf veteran what do think about Aaron bushnell ?

@drowningnixis 2 месяца назад

@@omarhab3689 I've never heard of him. I'll look him up.

@carlyrobertson4755 2 месяца назад

Holy crap. I’m a huge true crime lover, follow many true crime channels/podcast etc but no one tells stories like this! Usually you know what’s gonna happen in the story from the beginning but this channel is SO different! Been binge watching since I discovered this awesome channel and have been genuinely surprised with almost every video! Best channel on YT hands down!!!

@mhrgall 2 месяца назад

Check out ICMAP 🙂 if not already. I guarantee you'll love their podcast!

@melbacrush8926 Месяц назад

Me too, got a new subscriber 😂

@Gixsir 28 дней назад

It’s so cringe

@CeliaBordeaux Месяц назад

Wow. This one had me chewing my nails. Excellent Mr. Ballen! Didn’t see that one coming. 😊

@shellyannehan2834 2 месяца назад

These men Sean and Scott, are very strong to have survived this brutal attack. The fact that they still go to Dismal creek every year must mean they dont have PTSD. I think its awesome !

@serpent6827 2 месяца назад

Wow, it's amazing that Sean, and Scott both survived and awesome that they didn't let an incident like that destroy their love of camping. Great job as usual Mr. Ballen 👍.

@asmrcarly_b8253 2 месяца назад

Wow! So glad Sean and Scott survived! That’s a miracle!

@plops993 2 месяца назад

Reminds me of the story of how that famous American Sniper guy tried to befriend a veteran, but then realized “this guy is really weird” too late and was killed at that gun range

@leecook7904 4 дня назад

As always. Great give.

@RandomGuyComments 2 месяца назад

Note to self: Never read the top comment accidentally while watching (may contain spoilers) ⚠️

@shanthanramsamy7421 2 месяца назад

I'm glad your comment was the top comment😁 I am so used to reading the top comment while the ads play. Damn you youtube ads

@param5396 2 месяца назад

Thanks a lot for the disclaimer

@timothybush7050 2 месяца назад

Tell me about it

@timothybush7050 2 месяца назад

Tell me about it

@incognito1783 2 месяца назад

For real. I spoilt it on myself so I decided to come back when I forgot 😭

@beddingdowninbedlam 2 месяца назад

Can confirm that "Run, Fool!" is an incredible show. Despite the distinct terror & weirdness of many of the subjects, Rodney's narration is delivered in such a way that I still feel like I'm gonna be OK after, which is huge for me. A different style of beautiful storytelling, and I love the folkloric aspect.

@Random19962 2 месяца назад

Sitting in a tower cabin in the forest with the cool breeze and peacefully narrating a story is amazing 😊I can feel the vibe ❤

@KC-603 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@AaronCurtisIngram 2 месяца назад

Thanks for doing this story! I passed Randal on the AT in April 2008 when I was out with my Boy Scout troop. I have also met both surviving men, they came to our middle school and told their story to us. Anyway, very cool to hear one that you feel especially connected with!

@surrealistgirlx Месяц назад

That is terrifying. It is amazing that your troop were safe after coming across such a dangerous person.

@Seven50ml 2 месяца назад

Simple story telling but incredibly intriguing. This format is why we know about stories from centuries ago. Bravo

@AshleyPortman12 20 дней назад

I’m so relieved those two men are okay. You really do have a way of telling these stories cause I was convinced Ricky was the good one.

@dameonlarouge4044 Месяц назад

The storytelling in this was ABSOLUTELY incredible. I had to go back and rewatch the whole video with the post-video knowledge 😂❤

@aaronholmes6397 2 месяца назад

Listening to your stories has definitely helps me get through my anxiety and my addiction thank you very much Mr John Ballen. I appreciate what you do

@siradrian9434 2 месяца назад

Same

@LouiseAus10 2 месяца назад

Me too.

@simonearchibald2664 2 месяца назад

Oh I love Mr Ballen, especially in middle of nights when insomnia has me tossing & turning- despite stories being freaky, his voice just calms me.. there's a few channels that copy him, but the original is definitely the best! Gotta ask if Mr Ballen has Italian roots but, cause he speaks with his hands so much! Glad he got out of military service intact, respect that he fought but us Aussies will never understand how or why US sends troops to unnecessary wars.. 🥺

@JP-jp9jz 2 месяца назад

Im from Virginia and still here.. glad this story found your channel ive been a fan since the first episode! Also thank you for your Service!

@Toohightogaf 2 месяца назад

Always glad to see new Mr. Ballen🫡

@praticm2846 2 месяца назад

Sean and Scott are legends, respect

@sarafleming9893 2 месяца назад

The ‘plot twist’ definitely emphasizes the old saying, “There’s two sides to every story.” Another reason I try to be impartial to just about every one-sided post on the internet. Thank you, Mr. Ballen, for another wonderfully told cliffhanger!! ❣️😃

@lenorevelez6563 2 месяца назад

I started listening to your podcast, then discovered you were on RU-vid and I must commend you on your fantastic storytelling. It’s truly amazing.

@naturalcommunityreview 13 дней назад

I live out in the Sierra mountains of California...not sure why I love these camping stories! So grateful these two survived.

@irishime 2 месяца назад

Sean & Scott are ride&die friends for real. They have my respects, and I'm glad they made it.

@lifesuntoltales316 2 месяца назад

The way you structure your stories is 🔥

@elaines424 26 дней назад

One of the best stories!! There's no way you can foresee what happens.

@Division.Y Месяц назад

Stories with twists are the best ones!

@renastone1270 2 месяца назад

I'm so glad Sean and Scott were okay in the end! But... what happened to the dog?

@SatanenPerkele 2 месяца назад

The dog who loved his evil owner will be sent back to Hell.

@rachelmcrae5516 2 месяца назад

Sadly, the dog was shot. All dogs go to heaven.

@renastone1270 2 месяца назад

@@rachelmcrae5516 😕

@rachelmcrae5516 2 месяца назад

@@renastone1270 I just went down a total rabbit hole and that was a rumor. The dog was adopted thankfully into a new family (according to several news reports)

@renastone1270 2 месяца назад

@@rachelmcrae5516 Good for him! Thanks for the update. =)