Thousands of volunteers participated every day for 3+ weeks looking for him (including me). That campsite is located around 10,800' elevation, meaning the nighttime temperatures were freezing. I know the Bardsley family. They gave every ounce of energy they had to find Garrett, going day after day after day with almost no sleep. They wore themselves out for months. Fantastic family. My heart breaks for them.
Most likely a predator surprised him and dragged him off. Some predators usually go straight for the neck so he wouldn’t have had a chance to scream. Lack of blood could just be coincide. Sad story
I'm sorry to say this but, the father's story is very suspicious. A lake would be a very opportunistic spot to get rid of a body and it is very strange that on a large boy scout trip that they would be off fishing alone.
I'm so sorry you and the others weren't able to find him- I'm sure you all did as much as humanly possible. I feel so much for this family. I've lost a child myself- not like this, but I understand the horror and the grief of it. I'm thankful there are people like you out in the world that care enough to go to other people's aid- God Bless you for that.❤😊
@@amythystmoon864 yeah we also do that, we also tie our wrist with paracord connected to our buddies and all of us has whistle and radio attach to us even though we dont go far
@@aries-my8xs love the whistle backup in case the radio cuts out 😊 be careful guys! I wish I had the upper body strength to do this lol I’ll work on that someday 😁
I really hope Garrets dad is doing okay, I can’t imagine the guilt. It wasn’t his fault, and I hope the family gets some peace and finds out what happens one day.
This family is from my home town. I was in Jr High when it happened, and his brother was in my class. I didn't really know him, but I'll never forget seeing the grief on his face as he had to just keep living life without his brother. It was heartbreaking. He was one of those popular kids who was just super nice to everyone, and I hardly remember seeing him without a smile all through high school. I couldn't imagine having to recover from something like that.
Stories like Garrett's really terrify a parent. It makes you never want to even let your kids out of your sight and yet as a father I think I would have allowed my son of a similar age make such a short walk over the trail of 150 meters..and yet Garrett is gone. Horrifying.
Yes exactly. Its somethjng most fathers would allow their sons of that age to do. And normally there'd be no issue. Goes to show you just never know. And still, i dont think the father did anything wrong.
Usually in these cases there are unknown predators, like cougars, in the area. Without the correct safety training, and knowledge of the threat there is no way for the parent to know that at that specific moment they were being stalked by something and traveling alone is a death sentence
When I think of the places I went as I was growing up in the 60s, and without any fear or questions. If I was growing up today, my mother probably wouldn’t let me leave our yard!
nah 150 meters is roughly the length of a football field, plus another 60 yards. AND he has to walk back too. no way my kid is walking alone in the woods for that distance.
Mr Ballen, The Why Files, and Dr Grande keep me going.... They truly are a bright spot in my life. My husband has stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, I lost my job of 9 years, I had to file Bankruptcy, our dog died, our son died and my mother in law died. All of these things happened within an 8 month period. Watching these videos is somehow soothing and takes my mind off of things. I'm truly grateful.
Lifelong Alaskan resident here: thank you so much for covering so many different stories and topics from Alaska, we NEVER get this much recognition and SO MUCH strange, dark, and mysterious stuff happens up here!!! Great job and thank you very much Mrballen!!!
"There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for gold; The Arctic trails have their secret tales That would make your blood run cold; The Northern Lights have seen queer sights, But the queerest they ever did see Was that night on the marge of Lake Lebarge I cremated Sam McGee."
I’m obsessed. It’s literally what I listen to every night to fall asleep to. I think wake up in the morning to finish the story that I missed while dozing off. How twisted is am that this what I choose to fall asleep to?! He just relaxes me 😂
I still can't believe that people see someone alone on a marathon course at the top of the mountain and just leave him behind. What would it have hurt to wait a few minutes, 15 to 30 to make sure he was gonna make it down? Never fails to amaze me that people just abandon other people like that.
Exactly, there job should be to wait and make sure all get back safely from an event like this, or at least help lead/escort the last few stragglers back down. Hey, maybe even just keep an eye on him, being the only one left.
YES!!!!!!!! Amen!!! I click that *LIKE* button before even watching, because I KNOW I’m going to love it. Lol. Seeing he’s posted a new video just makes my day!
I've been buying camping gear all year and I'm finally stocked and ready to go camping. I couldn't wait for fall. After watching several videos like this, I've decided to wait until a group of us can go. Suddenly, single female solo camping doesn't sound like a good idea.
I contacted my daughter and daughter in law last night and they're going with me this time along with my teenage granddaughter. After watching the camping video and this one, my bravery at being a solo camping traveler soon vanished.
In Rosemary's case, as someone who's been on the edge of just trying to disappear, one way or another...sometimes you do ask for company, because you just need one person to be with you and keep you from falling off. The rejection, being told, even politely, "oh, no thank you." can be devastating at those times. So if you're so close and get told no, I think it's presumptuous to say, "no, she didn't go out and end it because she asked someone to go with her! Why would she do that if she was gonna just go off and die??". Maybe she was planning on going off and ending it, and someone else, especially someone who's young and not that judgmental, like a kid, was the string that was keeping her here. Taking a lunch is to keep up appearances that everything is OK, this is just a little hike, no need to worry! She did just try to talk to her dead husband...maybe she was trying to communicate that she'd be there soon. I wish that kid would've gone with her. I've been there, and I know that just one person is enough to change things. It's awful, and I'm so sorry for her and her family, but, honestly, mostly her. I've been there. I understand. I'm so sorry for her.
Ya that was my thoughts too she probably wanted them to go to keep her from doing somthing stupid but they didn't go so she did Altho it seems strange how they couldnt find any trace of her but a hair. so it could've been a bird or something. dogs not getting a scent is strange
I know this is old but thank you for saying this. I was looking for someone to acknowledge that she could’ve decided after being rejected by the boy. Since they found nothing but some hair, it’s possible she just decided to go be in the forest until whenever she ended up dying without actually ending it actively on that day. She could’ve jumped in a river and been swept away, or just walked and continued walking in nature until she couldn’t anymore.
@@unusualtomato5 a large bird picking them up and flying off like an eagle for example It's pretty common for birds to take people and things then fly off with them sometimes dropping them somewhere to kill and eat or just taking them to their nest for whatever reason It's been a while so don't really remember this but possibly coulda also been a cougar but I said dogs didn't smell and a good dog should be able to still pick up a sent if a cougar has them even if traveling in treetops
Garrett’s family lives just up the hill from me. I remember as a kid every year, on the anniversary of his disappearance, they would put together search groups and go look for him. They still go up their hopping to find something.
@@thebeasters because it's not your kid missing. I imagine his parents have woke up many nights and just want to go searching with flashlights in the middle of night. He's out there somewhere. Even if only bones are found, they know he's out there sonewhere. Heart wrenching. The not knowing and grief would probably kill me or drive me literally insane. They'd have to put me away sonewhere to keep me from searching for my boy in middle of night. How can I sleep when he's out there somewhere. I would need his remains, couldn't rest without them
In the deep woods of Michigan sometimes the forest stops. Everything gets quiet suddenly. When I was a kid exploring the wild when this happened I would feel the need to run. And I would run. Anyone who has spent time in those woods will tell you this.
Sometimes this can happen when a bigger predator is spotter so every other animal stay quite in order to be safe because most Bigger predators have a bad eye sight with no movement
Facts lol even today as an adult in the smoky mountains of nc when it gets quiet it’s time to go lol if the crickets and birds are scared you definitely should be aswell
Ima tell you a story that is true. Me and my brother were in the woods behind our house (we live in southeast Ohio not far from Athens) it was about 2 years ago so I'd say 2018. Well we were walking around like normal when the forest went fully silent like everything just died. Immediately me and my brother froze and I swear to God I felt like I was being watched (note my brother was looking to his left i was on his right) when everything went back to being full of sound we ran like we were gonna die im pretty sure adrenaline did kick in. Also only 2-3 months ago I went outside to get my dog when across a massive cornfield we have behind our house (the woods are around this field) i saw on the other side of the field so about 100-150 feet away maybe more I saw a set of glowing red eyes (I had no light on so it wasn't a reflection of a deer or something) i sat and watched them watch me while I was whisper screaming for my dog and when I looked away then back they were gone I rushed inside with my dog and told my mom she asked how far off the ground they were and I said from where I was it was an inch above the ground so about 8-9 feet.
I love how you describe all the people in your stories. You always use the best version of whoever they are. Kindest grandmother, most dedicated father, most friendly and giving kid. Never stupid, lazy, pompous. Thank you.
I used to live in Utah, about an hour drive from where Garrett went missing. Almost exactly 1 year later another boy scout went missing up in those mountains so rumors spread of it being some serial killer or something. I happened to go to boy scout camp days after the second boy disappeared so there were still searchers everywhere. Luckily they found the second boy alive after about a week.
He was found within 20 miles of where he disappeared, about a week later. It turned out, his parents drilled "stranger danger" into him to such a degree that he hid from search and rescue.
@@aidenstoat5745 I wonder, could that explain why a lot of missing children are never found? Everyone's like "They'd be able to hear the search and rescue team, why don't they call out or go to them?" but kids are always told stranger danger, and a lot aren't really at the point yet or taught when or not that rule should actually apply, so maybe the missing kids actually run from or hide from the search teams so they're never found
@@timetravelingpenguin yeah I’ve heard that either in this channel or elsewhere, from the people involved in search & rescue modelling, how children will more often than not be quite alarmed by groups of strangers shouting their name, and when it’s their own parents they’ll respond as if they’re “in trouble” and get small and quiet in order to avoid perceived repercussions. Somewhat tangentially, I remember being 4 or 5 and wiping out on a scooter while playing outside and later at supper just dealing with the bleeding cuts on my leg surreptitiously under the table rather than let an adult know because I “knew” I’d get in huge trouble for having an injury. Counter intuitive, probably, but I think around certain toddler ages you can easily confuse the experience of pain or getting lost with being out of order and therefore upsetting your guardians. I imagine that’s only amplified when lost in the woods and hearing your name yelled repeatedly by a ton of strangers.
The moment you start rewatching videos because you've worked your way through all of them. Let's have a moment of silence for this act of desperation..
YES! They are worth rewatching. I don't watch the claustrophobic , demon, gore or child/ animal abuser ones so I ran out sooner. I hope he does more history ones. Less scary more real. Fascinating ALL!
I have met Garrett’s dad before (Second story’s cases father). I was a boy scout that’s troop actually gave his father a memoriam to be placed at the location he went missing. I’ve talked to his father and have been shown the exact location he has gone missing and the fathers point of view of how it went down. It’s a true sad story.
@@hoodpriestessphilosophy7669 There is still no explanation. What Mr. Ballen said is still all the information that is known that i'm aware of. The memoriam we gave him was placed under water by the rock they were fishing on I believe. It was a couple years ago but i'm pretty sure thats where it was placed.
I worked in a grocery store where a bunch of men bought supplies for the search. Two counties away from where my store was. They went as volunteers for a week.
I recently learned of missing 411 because of this channel. Went to follow David Paulides and saw his son passed away recently. Very sad. The website ask that (the viewer) "Please pray for Ben's safe journey to heaven." if you like his work please do so. (Edit: please do so even if your not a fan... Send some love to those who need it.)
Yeah, I have followed Dave for a long time, like well before the RU-vid channel and came here from there. Yes, Dave lost his son on Sunday last weekend after a long and tumultuous battle with bipolar disorder. Dave is taking a break from work and RU-vid until further notice. It's probably going to be awhile until Dave comes back.
@@kdavis4910 its very sad news, feels sorry for David Sir, but can bipolar disorder causes a death? Its concern towards mental health issues not fatal, plz educate me regarding this
MrBallen has gotten me through some very tough times withdrawing off methadone which is long and arduous. His channel helped keep my mind off the many flu like symptoms withdrawal mimics and now I am 4 months clean and I still follow MrBallen religiously. Thank you John for your service to this country and helping me personally recover to my normal self.
Aw I hope he sees this, I’m sure he never went into this thinking it could do such a big service. I really hope you’re doing well, sending love and strength xox
@Michael Schaller I saw that on that chapter I was pissed!! Some guy just trying to debunk paulides... Debunk.. The guy is trying to help or find out why so many ppl go missing. Thank god for Dave Paulides 💛
@Michael Schaller I couldn’t agree with you more. David Paulides deserves so much more recognition and love for what he does. There are So many unexplained disappearances in all of America’s forests that we’re lucky to have someone like Mr. Paulides that documents and try’s to make sense of all these crazy unexplainable and bizarre disappearances. David Paulides is definitely the man for doing this!
I seen Garrett's dad on oprah when it first happened. He thought he heard him scream dad a few minutes after he left but at the time thought he was hearing things. He felt very guilty for this. This man refused to leave that area for 6 months. It was so sad. I've always wondered if they ever found anything out. It doesn't look like it.
The government and forest park authorities know exactly what’s out there and what’s taking people. It’s kept compartmentalized, classified, sealed and tight lipped. David Paulides on more than one occasion has reached roadblocks with the park authorities and constantly giving him the run around. They don’t want anyone probing into this. Think about all the soldiers going MIA during war but are considered killed in action. It’s the same method. They classify it and never tell the families the truth. The same thing with missing people in deep forested areas. Its classified and many are simply told to shut up about it and to simply rule it as an “accident”. But the few folks who know the truth usually leak stuff out anonymously, but many people simply can’t handle it, and think it’s science fiction bullshit. I’m here to tell you it’s not. But in the end it’s up to the individual to discern for themselves.
@@Cr1ms0nRav3n yessssssss You are absolutely correct I wish we can figure out what it is I honestly think they have a secret rocks and fake trees that they snatch the people in
I've heard the story about Garret before. My former biology teacher is friends with Kevin, and told us about it, as an example of just how easy it is to get lost in the forest. It's weird to see it being told here, honestly. Not in a bad way, but it reminds me how small the world is.
"This group of boy scouts and their fathers were the only ones in the area that day." That simply can't be the case. As you well know from stories on this very channel. Sometimes people don't even know how many people are in a house... much less a wilderness spanning miles.
Right? No one being *reported* in the area doesn’t mean that no one *was* in the area. The kids or adults could have easily mentioned the trip to (or in front of) a teacher, a neighbor… anyone. And any one of those people could have been one of our country’s estimated 2,000 currently uncaught serial killers. No one (meaning a potential killer) had to be randomly wandering the woods- they could easily have planned the whole thing just off of the knowledge of where the troop was going to be camping. In fact, they could have surveyed the entire campsite before the trip even happened.
Could make sense though. Garret was in a place that if he screamed everyone would have heard him. Could be that, if he were abducted, it was someone he knew. A lot of predators like to join groups like the boyscouts because they get easy access to kids who think they're trustworthy because they've got a kid of their own. On the other hand, yeah. A lot of events like this are somewhat annual. All you'd have to do is sit and wait for an opening. Some kid is going to wander off at some point.
One of the fathers at the scouts who is trusted probably got him. Or the kids didn’t like him, so they picked on him, they did some accidental prank, and murked him… their scouts so they know how to bury him.
I am an adult and married with a daughter. And every night I get tucked in bed with headphones watching and listening stories by Mr. Ballen like a kid 😂😊
I’m a child and I stay up past 12:00 getting creeped out...at 6:30 I do paper route in a town called rugby, a few years ago people called it drugby, the amount of people I avoid every morning.
Very good story telling machine, the topic of 411 is extremely on the nobody has a clue what is going on , that cop who wrote the books, well he actually went or called the national park's where this is happening, they wouldn't give the list, 2 things why imo is the number us lot higher, or they know its happening and didn't want him to know the real number, but brought this park to court and they said we'll gladly give them to the cop who was asked if he wanted the list , then give the park a donation of 1.4million $$$ , could be trying to make a quick few$$$$s.... Or they're in on it, I just pray for everyone who went missing and never found, the families are in pain until they are found...
David Paulides is an idiot. Stay far away from the man as he claims all the disappearances are attributed to Sasquatch. Paulides is not a person to listen to.
Poor Rosemary. I’ve been married to my husband for almost 15 years and I couldn’t imagine losing him and she had 50 years with Bud. It’s heartbreaking.
As a parent stories like Garrets just terrify me I can’t imagine what that family went through and is probably still going through to this day. My heart breaks for them
10:15 -maybe he was abducted by someone that was attached to the actual scout pack. I am always amazed by how total psychos can blend into regular life situations.
Or some sicko knew that they would be camping there, maybe he was just watching waiting for one of the boys to separated from the group. I believe this sicko stole the child, but the child was smart and hid his sock as a way to show what detection the sicko had taken him. I believe if they continued away from the campsite, from where the sock was found, they would have found another sock. He was leaving a trail ...
Dude this guy would literally take over Netflix or Hulu. He’d have so much work it would almost be unbearable! He kills every video and so far my favorites are the missing 411
He's too good for netflix. His channel deserves much more subs. But I think his channel will BLOW. I like that fact there isn't many adds on his videos. But the ones that are I watch so he gets paid. Share subscribe and ding his bell to show support x
@@welsh.truth.dragon3914 I do the same exact thing. He deserves all the ad revenue so I watch all the ads on his videos the whole way through 👍 Makes me glad to hear there’s others that do the same thing! 😇
I need you to do a whole day binge watching videos 😂😂😂 I’m obsessed!!!!!!!! I can’t seem to stop watching your videos. Even rewatching your old videos omg.
MR Ballen can I just congratulate you on reaching out to David about the 411 cases, I always thought you were a stand up guy, always referencing the 411 authors books and where your stories come from etc but to reach out and collaborate was a very cool move on your part and I'm impressed by your integrity. I knew I was watching 2 good people all along but this proves it for me. Well done.
That was a major failure on the part of the race timers to knowingly leave a racer out on the course. Major failure. And to then suggest waiting 90 minutes was Bad Advice. The family should’ve set off for him immediately.
Yeah, I don't get that. I'm quite young and I still tend to protect people and make sure they're alright. I definitely would have walked back with him, even for company...
His family, I hope, sued the shit out of them! There are no cameras anywhere during that race in a place where bears, moose, and other animals lurk? Total bullshit!
When my three cousins went hunting in the woods, one of them got separated and lost. The other two waited around for awhile and then went home. Three days later my lost cousin stumbled out of the forest and found a road and hitchhiked home. No one called the law or search and rescue. They just figured he’d find his way home sooner or later. Note to self: don’t go hunting with my cousins!
@Brilee Lovelady the poor young boy who went missing. 150 mts. Is. 300 feet walk on. His own. Someone could have been hiding behind a. Tree!? 🤔🤔 Don't go any where in your own!
Rose and Bud... rosebud! I think people underestimate people who are suicidal. Rose may have known the boy didn’t want to go with her. Or had a wager in her head “if he comes with, I won’t do it, if he doesn’t, I’ll reunite with Bud”. People can fight for their health and walk into traffic with the same mentality.
It's actually a thing where people seem happy, more upbeat, even more social, right before they decide to end their life. as someone who has been through the planning phase, just having the plan actually helps you feel less depressed, and with some people that means motivation. It's why you need need need to be aware of suicidal people on new anti depressants, cuz that can give you the energy and motivation to kill yourself. sad to say, she probably was in that stage of relief cuz she'd decided. I'm not religious, but I pray she didn't regret it.
These endings always make me feel like I just need answers we have to know! Can't imagine how that must be for the families I feel sorry for their loss.
It’s so crazy but you have this way about you that keeps me focussed on the story. I have a really hard time focussing when people are talking but for some reason when you speak I’m so intrigued that I stay focussed & the stories are so interesting ! Keep it up !! You’re killing it on here ! ☺️
I agree, there’s nothing that ruins a story more than a terrible voice. Audible and other RU-vid story form stories have taught me this. I think in every story he does it’s genuine excitement to share it and that’s what makes it for me
I agree 100%. Same here. His voice is so comforting and entertaining. He does a great job of making you feel like he's talking directly to you and not just at a random audience. I love how genuine he seems. The way he tells a story makes it almost personal. Making the viewer really put themselves in the shoes of the people the stories are about. Love it.
I lived in the Mt Shasta area for a few years and lots of mysterious things happen on that mountain. It's said to be one of the most spiritual places on the planet and it even falls on a layline. There are also many stories of the Leumerians that live under the mountain. And even I have witnessed weird things happen there.
Most respectful, intelligent, and well spoken man I've had the pleasure of listening to recently. Thank you, Mr Ballen, for your service, on all fronts. You are pure quality, and quantity rolled into one 👍😎
I concur. In hindsight, he was likely having heart trouble or something like that. He got disoriented, stumbled into the woods, and went the way of DB Cooper.
Funny how the timing crew was faster than the racer. Especially on the downhill side of the race. One would have thought that the crew would be watching him as he was ahead of them. Not the other way around. My guess is that he got turned around at the summit, and some how and went down the opposite side, and became lost.
There’s a possibility that an animal was staking out all the fast food running by...and the weakest and the slowest just got unlucky. They shouldn’t have left him to go down alone.
@@virginiaviola5097 the stragglers that fall behind the rest of the heard are particularly targeted by preditors in nature. So there could be something to that theory
The first story was my friends Grandpa. They never found his body. They thought he might’ve falling down the mountain but no one seen him disappear or anything to his missing remains.
I’ve seen every single episode of this veteran and he’s really good at what he does and I’m glad he is doing more of the scary videos. These videos are epic. God bless you and your family and thank you for your service bud. 🇺🇸
I guess one would have to be an outdoor enthusiast to want to be all alone in a forest or woods or mountains cause I won't take the trash out at night without someone standing there watching me.
Lol, in The Netherlands you can walk outside or on your own at night at most places without anything bad happening to you. If I'm in the USA I always watch my back. Lot's of weirdos out there
Ahhhh, so you're smart enough to know that matter doesn't follow the rules of physics unless it's being actively observed(they call it "measured" in science journals, etc)by another person; therefore you risk strange occurrences when you're alone.
I'm definitely not an outdoor enthusiast but I was when I was a kid. The cities I live in and do my business in are way more dangerous than anything out in the woods. That being said if this common sense don't go somewhere by yourself even in the cities. There's too many things that can go wrong and too many bad people!! I've had to kill a few times just to protect my own life and I'm not talking animals either. We are the real monsters on this planet and the only ones!!! Everything else is just trying to survive.
@@marijeal5835 I never thought about it being different in other countries like that. There are a lot of low life in the US. I fought thousands of people and even had to kill a few with what I do for a living!! in this world especially in this country there is always somebody looking to take advantage of somebody not paying attention or somebody that they can take something from very easily. That's just the world today I see it everyday. My mother literally thinks I'm psycho because I enjoy hurting people like that!!! If I could I would kill every one of them. You protect people and life!! Especially the ones that cannot protect themselves.I've had people think I'm bad because of what I do but I've never hurt anyone that didn't have a coming not even once!! It's still surprises me after 30 years How are truly evil people can be and in their minds they justify that. I guess I'm stupid for still being surprised but I still try and look for the best in people.I will say seeing the bad has given me a massive appreciation for the good and nice people!! These stories break my heart because I guarantee you 90% of it is just bad people. Most people do not have my insight or abilities so they become a victim If they put themselves in the wrong situation.
@@BJETNT well in Europe it's not like that at all, however; due to migration it could be a little more dangerous than it used to be in some places. We're not allowed to walk around with weapons and basically all people here have some kind of income or social benefits. Plus Europe is older and the 'normal people' didn't migrate to the USA in the previous ages: it were usually the religious fanatics or the very poor and crazies that left Europe. I think that plays a role as well. And I'm not saying that all people in the USA are bad of course. My family lives there as well.
Can we all just admit something weird is going on in the woods?kinda of crazy how many ppl just "disappear" and never found even with immediate search parties
That was a boy scout meeting and there was an undressing boy changing his pants underwear and socks!! I don't know if you've heard about the allegations going against the boy scouts lately but the pretty severe. That sounds like that little boy was getting molested and then got too loud and somebody broke his neck and hit him somewhere and that's all they could find. When I heard it was a boy scout Trip that's exactly what I thought of. Nobody saw him come on? 9 times out of 10 the person that did the attacking is actually in the search party and he probably had the sock in his pocket to leave them in the other direction just like you said!!!
@@BJETNT A very rare occurence. You are far more likely to be molested, raped or attacked in some way by a public school teacher than a scout leader or a catholic priest, statistically combined. People like to go after these institutions because of media. It's the thing to do. You can find horrible stories everywhere because you can find bad people in every fabric of society.
Sounds like the dad would be the suspect in that case. He was the last one to see his kid. "We woke up early to go fishing before anyone got up..." Well isn't that funny that no one saw them all morning?
I love how he doesn’t really give his personal opinion or trying and force his opinion on you. He gives you the facts, and let’s you go from there. Love this channel. Absolutely love it. You deserve every bit of success you are receiving
These stories can be told on a late night Road Trip,Around a Camp Fire, etc. Suspenseful,Real,Addictive and better than a lot of movies. Never stop making videos
Yes!!! I am a huge fan/follower of his...its frustrating trying to tell other people I knkw about the stuff he writes about,im glad he has his youtube channel now cuz I can tell people to go watch it...cant tell u how many crazy looks i would get..very frustrating cuz he dosent throw out crazy theories,,just shows facts,and the facts are weird,creepy stuff has been&is going on!!
@@McK9999 granite is slightly radio active. In the absence of an observer, the wave function collapses, causing particles to behave as particles instead of waves. In this state particles do NOT abide by E=mc^ and behave as described in Quantum Mechanics, and time, space, and position (basically existence) becomes highly subjective.
@Billbo Bro I mearly suggest that this is a part of nature that we don't understand. You crap all over everything you don't understand, and offer no counter viewpoint or theory of your own. But this "feels" like a contribution to you, and I'm sure that's all that really matters to you.
@Billbo Bro I get the feeling you have no friends to pick fights with, and had to 💩 on someone in order to get that superiority "fix" you so desperately needed. I'm very glad that I was able to help you fill that need. Have a happy life
My good friend’s girlfriend got lost at Stampede reservoir near Truckee, Ca. in 2013. He was 61, she was 50 at this time, They were geocaching on a kayak along the shore, the geocaches were designed to where you could get them from a kayak, however the water was so low it was about 50 to 100 feet from the water’s edge to the geocaches. Their kayak was a two person style so my friend would stay on the boat and send her up to grab the geocache and then she would come back to the boat, he decided it would be easier if she just went from one cache to the next while he followed on the bank of the lake. Well he gets to the next location and he cannot find her, he actually goes up to the geocache and sees that she had found it logged it and then disappeared. After about an hour he heads to camp and calls 911. Rangers, Sheriffs and volunteers began the search. She was found eight hours later 7 miles away walking on Highway 89 by a body recovery team member who was heading to help in what they assumed was recovery of her body from the lake. What happened is , she had found the geocache and then did not see my friend on the lake, so her best idea was to head off into the woods the opposite direction of the lake eventually she found a small trail that led to a dirt road that led to a bigger road which led her to Highway 89. My god, your boyfriend is on a kayak, on the lake and you can’t find him so you head into the woods...My reason for this story is it sometimes it is not impossible for people to get lost, especially when they’re young, not familiar with the outdoors or not that bright, as in her case.
What you may not realize, is that this is exactly how disappeared people disappear. Some people say they escape a strange environmental condition, no sound, no wind, gray sky, others constant sunlight. Walking in the opposite direction may have saved her, because I don't see how they could have lost site of each other. If casually questioned without ridicule, you might find out something.
Cougar still seems really viable for #2. They are known to stalk silently, and then knock their prey to the ground from the back, also going immediately for the neck. They are trying to keep them quiet so as to not attract others to steal their food (leopards are similar). Deer often have a distinctive facial wound from the lion forcing their face into the ground. Hits him from behind, possibly knocking the wind out of him, and then either gets the throat properly (no scream, very quick death) or holds his face down (muffled to no scream) until he suffocates. Wouldn't really be much of a struggle either, if they took him out clean like that. The sock was probably ferried by some other creature (nesting material, maybe thinking it's food for young). Not finding any of the other clothes or bones is weird, but not at all impossible.
The Utah story is fresh on my mind because Garrett’s father gave a speech to my young men’s group a few years back and it’s sad to see how hard they searched and still found nothing
This. there was more going on with this story if he was getting to the top after they were already torn down. Someone has to be last, but that is a hell of a time difference between him and the rest of the runners.
The second story is exactly why I freak out when I hear about or see my family members allowing their kids to walk off by themselves, even if the destination is a short distance. You never know if someone's been watching you and waiting for the right opportunity to steal your kids, if the kid will get a bee in their bonnet to go a different route, or in the case of nature if a predator is ready to stealthily take their next meal. I look silly for saying something, but it's better to be safe than sorry!
No. You are so right. I am one of those people who worry about every possible disastrous outcome that could happen to my daughter. It just floors me when I hear stories about children disappearing because their families are walking up or down a curvey trail with multiple kids and family members, and little Davey, having grown tired from the hike, had dawdled, out of sight of his family, behind a curve in the trail. I heard about a case like this quite a while ago, and the missing child was only five years old. Are these people really that stupid and unaware of their surroundings and of all the things that could happen to a five year who gets left behind, (even if only 15 feet behind) out of sight of his family? I've seen some really stupid, careless behavior by parentsr during the years when my daughter was little, but that one, hands down, was the worst example. Or a little kid is accidentally left at a playground because all the family members had assumed he was with one of the other members of his family. I was there at a playground with my daughter when this happened to a little boy of maybe two y/o, possibly younger, as he wasn't able to give the other parents or police any information. It took approximately an hour for anyone to come looking for him. It turned out that the family lived nearby and had walked to the park in a big group, splitting up later in the day because some of the younger kids were tired and needed a nap. That was the source of the confusion. People at the home assumed he was with his mom at the park, and she assumed he had gone home with the other kids and his dad. It just makes my head explode to think of the carelessness of many parents.
I keep hearing how people in “top physical shape” always succumb to some mysterious tragedy or illness in seemingly the prime of their life! I’m gonna drink a beer, skip the gym, and safely watch another video from home.
In reference to Garrett; he was a Boy Scout, not just some random kid in the woods. A fundamental part of scouting is teaching boys how to survive and navigate in the wilderness! The average Boy Scout has more survival skills than most adult men. If a Boy Scout disappears into thin air, expect foul play.
@@alexhunter6786 Well, then you wouldn't have made Eagle Scout back in the day. Cub Scouts and Webelos were learning basic survival skills when my brothers were in the scouts.
@@alexhunter6786 You are either the product of the politically correct, sensitive, 21st century eunuch scouts, or are simply a liar. My brothers had topo maps, lensatic compasses, and orienteering merit badges. If your troop was too busy teaching sensitivity classes instead, don't assume every other troop was.
@@christineshotton824 Your comeback is lame and idiotic. YOUR council may have taught some basic skills that was not part of the curriculum but it's more likely you are remembering wrong and/or making crap up.
I think Rosemary was trying to un-live herself. I think she had given herself an ultimatum. A lot of people do in these situations. If she asked the child to come with her and they did, it would be a sign to live. If they declined, then it would be a sign that she was doing the right thing.
It's also possible she asked him to come along, knowing that he'd say "no", just so that she could be alone to do as she planned, but not give any hint of what she was planning. I would've expected maybe drowning but if the lake wasn't that big then they would've found her body. Unless she found a tiny cave somewhere and hid there to die.
If it makes you feel any better when I first started watching him, I found it. I didn’t kno what I found so I let it go 🤦♀️ the FAME I could’ve achieved 😂
@@Pokedad76 why are y’all so defensive about gay people goddamn. Like y’all gotta defend them w y’all life. Idc if he gay💀 I swear gay ppl don’t even get offended by the jokes it be straight ppl defending it with they lives. Shut the fuck up
For real though. He is very articulate and he doesn't deviate from his normal voice.. I started watching him 8 days ago on random algorithm. Watched a few vids then subbed. After watching this video I will be all caught up lol.. I guess I'll start playing PS again and watch some sports. I wish there was 50 more to watch 😪
@@kickinwinghotboi883 The person who fell into a hole and slowly burned to death via steam (which, unlike boiling hot water, doesn't damage your nerves, so you feel every second of it). There was also the person who got locked in a giant tuna oven and slowly burned to death. There was also the "Nigerian death factory" where abducted prisoners were chained to a wall, and every now and then, a part of their body would be chopped off or taken out of their body, and then they'd be locked back up afterward, and this cycle would continue until they eventually died. There are countless other examples. Everyone loses loved ones. It's awful and painful, but it's nothing the average person doesn't eventually experience. We all know to expect it as a natural part of life. Being slowly tortured to death-especially by a sick psychopath who takes pleasure in your pain-is a whole different experience.
@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou Yeah this examples are definitely extremely painful physically, I'll give you that. And I'm sure there's plenty of emotional pain that accompanies said examples. But, the example I listed (losing a wife or child, or both), would, in my opinion, be much much more emotionally painful. You spend every day with those people, growing a very intense, strong bond with them. Making wonderful memories each day, and then tragedy strikes and they are taken away from you in an instant. No last "I love you", no last "goodbye". Nothing. You then have to return home alone, looking at the photos and toys left behind by the ones you loved the most and were most important to you. I lost my dad when I was 12 and that was by far the most emotionally painful thing I'd experienced up to that point. The second was me and my wife getting a divorce after being together for 15 years and the entire life that we had built and I thought would continue to build together suddenly didn't matter and I had to just let all of it go. I met her when I was 14 and she was 16. We grew up together, watching the other grow into an adult and being side by side literally every single day. That's just my take on the emotional pain. But like i said, what you listed would definitely, obviously be way more physically painful
I grew up in the Colorado mountains and I remember being as young as 7 and taking long walks into the woods in the summertime. Obviously nothing ever happened. I learned early how to follow trails, areas to avoid and be on the lookout for animals. I have no doubt Garrett was just as well versed, if not moreso. Whatever happened to that kid, it was beyond his control.
Perhaps! Rock slides buried him !!so sads it does happen!! Every now's as then as bigger men have as been s pined there to die !! So becarfuls out there's! This wild America after all's respect it's beauty thanks
really odd...if it had been MONTHS since she disappeared, it would make more sense...but after only a few DAYS you're finding lone clumps of hair?!! bad news.
@@jimbob465 Was gonna say, that's exactly how my dad grew up too lol, just him and his little sister for weeks at a time when Nanna would leave for like 2 weeks.
happy to have found this on one of your older videos looks like Connor Mcgregor or a UFC/boxer in the bottom left at 7:17 !. Ive binged your channel for the past week 8 hours a day MR.BALLEN . hats off to you , thank you for your Service and Sacrifice to the country in regards to your amazing informative story telling format and Welcome home for your services as a Navy seal. 120 videos so far every single one is gripping and detailed. 5 stars my friend. positivity sent to you and your family. @Netflix needs to give you a slot
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Fould play? Until you follow David Paulides reports and find thousands of strange disappearances near water and boulders. Most bodies are found with missing shoes and socks.
@@ghostdetective311 Ya alright? Did you know it's possible to express disagreement without implying someone's opinion is dumb or irrational? She's just minding her own business and then a rando pops up to imply she's a dingus. The incel vibes are v. strong on this one. Super Negman to the rescue! I don't even agree w/her and think the animal option is most credible, but I am SO tired of people getting their panties in a bunch over opinions and being condescending and/or pretentious about it. A la special snowflake. Yes, I'm sure your knowledge is very big. Congrats. It's those actions that don't come off as credible, at all. It does the exact opposite. We need more people to call out this kind of behavior and to sentence these types to 7 years of hard labor in Neg Jail on the sun. PS: Using a double space between sentences is only applicable for using a typewriter. Grammarly can help if you have any kind of struggles with writing English.
I found myself lost into darkness while hunting at age 13. I was armed with a rifle, but it was horrifying. I spent half the night in a tree getting rained upon. When I hear these stories, I FEEL the branches and the cold and the wet and the panic. Low hanging clouds illuminated over a nearby town roughly 4miles away. I made it while trudging through swamps and making a desperate pace. I can't conceive how some of these 411 survivers managed out there.
Don't know about them... BUT there's a fairly good set of priorities you can keep aware of... It's called the "Rule of 3's" ... AND It's roughly based on what an "average healthy human" can tolerate without medical intervention... 3 minutes without air 3 hours without shelter (as appropriate) 3 days without water 3 weeks without food... ...and just about 3 seconds of being stupid... (according to my last survival instructor) There's a lot else in the "wilderness skills" and "bushcraft" categories that can give you great advantages for getting at the things you need to make your way... BUT just knowing those priorities is enough to handle yourself for the basics... AND in spare time, even just in your back yard or a local community park, you CAN practice some (or all) of the wilderness and bushcraft skills that you'll find most useful... like fire handling, shelter and improvising comforts, tool craft, tinder, foraging and scrounging, and even some small-game hunting and fishing... give or take the permits... You don't have to be particularly avid or athletic to handle yourself for the basics of survival. Tool craft includes weapons, and while you won't be perfect with your first attempts, it's important to find a few basic types and build them now, when you don't depend on them, so you can start to understand what actually constitutes the build and use and care for each type you wish to learn... They don't have to be "perfect" anyway... just damn decent enough to be lethal with employed against the intended game... or fish... After that, your own competence will help with the top priority in a crisis. Never EVER panic. You can't think when you're too busy freaking right out. There's no point in having above average intellect or education and training if you lose access to it the moment you need it most. I've been a couple weeks in the wild, and only had some paracord, my kukri, and a mag-bar (firestarter)... and the clothes on my back... It wasn't easy, but I hiked to where I wanted to go, and dealt with the big question "What if I was all I had all of a sudden?" AND it can be fun. You just face each problem as it comes, and prioritize your activities for benefits based on your needs... It just starts with the Rule of 3's... ;o)
You know what’s weird, I’m on my third round of listening to all the Ballen stories on his channel, but only after reading your comment did I suddenly remember in a flash at least six incidents of being lost and alone without any supplies in some version of wilderness, staying up all night amidst downpour or freezing temps or laying neck-deep in puddles because it was better than facing icy howling wind, or the sounds of circling pack predators closing in - one time wrapping my whole body head to toe like the invisible man and laying on a bamboo platform above coconut husks I lit on fire to smoke out the thousands of mosquitoes who had marked me as a meal, then later finding a stream of water I drank from only to discover days later that this was the run-off from the local village’s effluence (and boy did I get ill). Hundreds of Ballen stories over the past two years, and somehow your comment unlocked half a dozen blocked memories 🤷♂️ Funny what the mind censors from you.
I've watched tons and still finding new ones, you must just of more than me, hope He always stays a few steps ahead of me. I think uploading 5,6 even 7 times a week would suit us all( 1 hour episodes).
It's not sasquatch all the time. It's something else a cloaking predator but it can feel pain which is why having a weapon is important in the woods. If you feel something is off then pull your weapon the thing that hunts you will think twice. What ever it is, it prefers unarmed prey
