Leilani Estates resident has a lava lake just outside his front yard 

"... go with the flow." What a sense of humor in trying times.

Utter respect for this man!!!!

“Go with the flow” lol...no pun intended? I pray you all do not go with the flow, literally. God Bless Hawaii ❤️🙏🌺🌋🙌

my grandpa built this house in the 80s as his retirement home it's pretty amazing it's still standing I thought it was gone weeks ago

Nui Ke Aloha, Victor .... Beauty in your words during a time that is so challenging ... Many prayers to all

He was super nice. Locals understand the volcano better than fear mongering reporters.

What a nice attitude this man takes to nature changing his life, spent part of my holidays on the big island 2017 and loved it , chin up to all who are affected.

ive heard of lakefront property bit this is ridiculous

What a great guy, hope he’s able to save his place.

A great man. May God bless him much.

cool guy. He would be a good neighbour to have .

I liked what he said he would make me less afraid of the volcano, but the thing is he was so friendly so open minded and he is safe wow that's awesome I like this video here very good one

what a nice man

Get this man a live stream!

Are all people in Hawaii this chill? Seems like a very chill place... minus the lava.

I loved this guy and his accent . Cool attitude , in a crazy situation , and spooky too . Great video . Thanks !!

I followed up on Victor. He had to leave because it was deemed unsafe and his utility services were cut off. He plans on moving back in.

Very humble and fortunate. Mahalo!

Blessing you Victor ..I enjoy your courageous effort ; knowing we serve a Mighty God that makes and destroy..Let us pray for life and watch nature in it's glory ..Be safe Victor come here in Kingston Jamaica when you can.

That's the pig house!

He's like we never expected that the Active Volcano we moved to would erupt!

Solid this Uncle!

What a great attitude. Good luck man.

Lavafront property

You have been in my heart. Hoping all is well. Are you still safe?

Followup article on May 29th said his house is still there but surrounded and he got his stuff out. www.staradvertiser.com/2018/05/29/hawaii-news/leilani-estates-resident-among-fortunate-few-as-lava-spares-home-for-now/

it's 2023 now, still wondering if this man lost his home?

Nice and relaxed he knew there was always the possibility

Lave lake in front of your house? Time to drop a line in an catch some fish. He is so lucky to have that in his backyard. Would be awesome at night kicking back have a beer and watching the beauty of Mother Nature

His property is high on an old cinder cone knoll and is still okay. Just surrounded by lava.

Beautiful lake. Let's go swimming.

Lake front property is always cool.

It's over Kiluea, he's got the high ground.

Unfortunately, it’s that house is now gone from my understanding. It was called the “pig house” and another channel showed how it was decimated overnight.

That's my uncle Vic😊

Wow!

Living on the side of a volcano, that's what I call playing Hawaiian Roulette.

All I need are some tasty Lava waves, a cool buzz, and I’m fine.

Luckily he is ok so far, and I hope it misses his property. My thoughts and good wishes go out to the people of Hawaii big island and to the people of Guetamala, who have also been hit by a big volcanic eruption (lives have been lost). 😔❤️

My moms brother! Love you unko Vic

I like this fella

This property is on Kahukai St and is still standing, although road access was cut off.

Did Victor's house survive? I recently saw an aerial comparison photo taken on Sept 30, 2018 alongside one taken prior to the eruption. According to a search of his address, it looks like it was totally covered.

This man seems like a really nice guy! I sincerely hope his confidence in being safe where he is higher up isn't misguided. Personally, I would be looking at the altitude of the top of those lava plumes with reference to the altitude of my own property right there. But that said... Despite the risk of toxic gasses like Sulphur Dioxide and Hydrogen Sulphide... The other consideration is that if the draining caldera at Mt Kilauea is even higher then the current levels it may well come into contact with water tables below his home and cause a massive explosion as the water is turned into steam... This could end everything for him and his family instantly which would be so sad for such a nice guy... Personally I would consider abandoning the residence for the forseeable future but hey... Where would he go in the meantime?

Would have never thought that an active volcano would erupt....

Good luck sir, may Pele grant you favor.

Victor, what's happening with the house next door? I was your neighbor on the other side of the cinder hill.

I wonder if they could do an update with him? Is his house still okay?

Cool dude

It's not unusual... to be loved by anyone - doobiedoobiedoo 🎶

Death and destruction just yards away. I wouldn't want to be there.

Did his property survive from the lava? Any updates pls.

good luck

Look at that Naughty cone just chilling right there. Charge it rent. On a serious note i hope it didnt destroy his property

Does the house still stand?

They knew this was a great possibility but was hopeful n held faith! God Bless n keep you all safe from harm! 🙏❤😀😃

PGV started it all!

5 25 18 1st time ive heard of lava lake were is the fkn media? useless.how far away is spout? to get perspective your blessed dude

Lake front property as listed on Zillow

If you are in Hawai’i, you are on a volcano. Therefore, living with a lava lake is only incidental to being there. To repeat: If you are in Hawai’i, you are on a volcano.

I think it's gone now

Did he keep his house????

his place is gone; though for quite awhile the lava oozed around that pool of water

I think peles ultimate goal was to take out the geothermal plant. But of course that couldnt happen. Which is why so many fissures opened cause they triggered explosives to divert flow. Think about it. Geothermal wasnt touched. And was the first place to get an access road built to continue. Better than most our roads. Its nature at its finest but i think it was accidentally provoked. There back at it. Those are the explosions you hear every night minutes apart in puna district. Besides fireworks and gun shots. Pay attention. You'll realize the distinction. Starts at 6 pm everyday to about midnight.

Does he sleep there at night?

What can you do? Build your home on an active volcano and you accept the risks.

That's what you call a natural hot tub, you've got to be creative when you're selling your property!

It's Father nature actually.

How many coqui frogs were harmed?

Natural disasters can not be helped by human power.

Stop all vacation rentals and let local people live in them in lieu of living in the state dog house.

🐀Hell I'd be smiling to have millions of dollars like this man does he can build and move on to another area but the poor residence Lord have mercy on them

This guy sounds like he's from the Northeast. Thats a yuge risk to What put. What if the lava lake breaches the berm & overflows his property in the middle of the night. He's toast. It's not like it's water & he can just climb onto the roof.

ODD THAT THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL HOMES ON ONE BLOCK AND SHACKS ON THE OTHER!! NOT GOOD FOR THE VALUE OF THE VERY NICE HOMES!!!!

GOT7

Go with the flow? I would call your attorney and sue your realtor....

So is estates full of foreigners who took Hawaiians native lands for themselves. Then it's suprising that lady volanoes is like... I'm take the land back.

All your prayers have been ignored and your God turn the other way with a smirk!

There is no Mother Nature only GOD

Enjoyed? People are dying!

Problem is. False gods. God's command. Thou shalt have no other God's before me. Everyone worships Pele and mother nature. Satan created Pele and other false gods to mislead everyone and take them to Hell and torment them forever. God is not happy. You want Pele, you can have it or more. Jesus defeated Satan at the Cross. Jesus is Lord whether you believe it or not.

GOT7