6 Real Camping Nightmares — And the People Who Vanished After
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00:00Oh, my God, dude.
00:02What is that?
00:08Hello?
00:09Jesus Christ!
00:15Uploaded on August 13th, 2024, this video features TJ, an avid outdoorsman known for his passion for camping, hiking, and kayaking throughout Alabama.
00:27His channel typically showcases the serene beauty of nature, golden sunsets, tranquil waters, in the peaceful solitude of the wilderness.
00:36However, this particular trip took an unexpected turn.
00:40What began as a relaxing weekend on the lake quickly escalated into one of the most perilous nights TJ had ever encountered outdoors.
00:47TJ had planned to spend a few nights at his favorite lakeside spot, fishing, kayaking, and soaking in the laid-back Alabama summer.
00:56The weather was perfect, sunlight sparkling on the water, warm breezes rustling through the trees, and the gentle rhythm of waves kissing the shore.
01:04It was the kind of day any camper dreams of. Clear skies, smooth waters, and no worries in sight.
01:11But as nature often does, it reminded him just who's truly in charge.
01:16It's actually not even 8 o'clock in the morning yet, and it's already 80 degrees outside here in Alabama.
01:23I just took a shower and walked through my garage, hooked the kayak up, did that little bit of filming with you guys, and I already broke a sweat.
01:31Just in that little bit of, that little window of time for me being from inside of the house to getting inside of the truck.
01:37So it is going to be super hot this weekend. Still going to have a good time.
01:41I don't like rushing my summers. I used to say, man, I can't wait for fall. Man, I can't wait for fall.
01:46And then as soon as fall comes, you enjoy it. But then it gets super cold here during the winter, and you're like, man, I can't wait for summer or spring.
01:54I can't wait for summer or spring. So I try not to rush through everything.
01:58All right. I'm sweaty, but I do believe the camp is set up. I'm just getting all my rods out of the topwater box right now.
02:07This box is awesome. They're expensive, but I think they're worth it if you don't have a way to haul your rods with you.
02:14I say it every time I film myself out here camping. This is my favorite place to camp in Alabama.
02:20As the hours went by, TJ checked his weather radar and spotted something unusual.
02:25A storm system was forming in the distance. Initially, it didn't seem too concerning.
02:30The sky remained clear and the water still calm, so he decided to stick with his fishing plans.
02:35But before long, the storm began to intensify. The air grew thick and the wind started to shift.
02:41Dark clouds quickly rolled in across the lake, moving faster than anticipated.
02:45What had been a mild breeze suddenly turned into a sharp gust.
02:49By the time TJ made it back to shore, the waves had begun to pick up. Invisibility started to fade.
02:55He and his companion hurried to take cover in a small gazebo near their tent, hoping the storm would pass quickly.
03:01So, I don't know how much I just filmed though. Out in the water, me and Dylan were both just waiting and fishing.
03:07And look what just rolled up on us. Look at this. It is pouring. And that's only a few hundred yards away.
03:16It is white capping out here on the water. Look at this. This just came up out of nowhere.
03:21I don't know how bad that looks on camera, but it is pretty bad.
03:25Can you see the white caps out here? Let me zoom in.
03:29The water.
03:31We are kind of hoping it goes around us.
03:41I did go ahead and roll the awning up.
03:46I left the tent up because I've got my stuff in it. And in order for me to close that tent, I have to take all of my stuff out.
03:53And I don't really know if I have time. I don't want to be caught in the middle of it.
03:56Because it's raining right here. Look at that. It's like a black wall.
04:00It's raining on the other side of the water from us. And it's blowing directly in our face.
04:04We've had something pop up on us right here. And it is bad, y'all.
04:09I don't know if you can tell, but we're inside of this gazebo holding it down. And it's picking me up. Holy shit.
04:19This is nuts.
04:23Bro, I hope we ain't got a tornado pumped up on us.
04:26Oh, shoot.
04:32Oh, my God.
04:34The winds picked up rapidly, howling through the trees and sending branches crashing to the ground.
04:39In a matter of minutes, everything shifted.
04:42What had started as a peaceful day of fishing under a clear summer sky quickly turned into a fight for survival, beneath a tent that seemed on the verge of collapse.
04:51The change was shockingly fast. The tent flapped violently in the fierce storm. Invisibility dropped to almost nothing.
04:58Objects were thrown through the air, and TJ could hear the trees around them cracking and snapping.
05:03Every sound reminded them just how fragile their shelter was.
05:07If the tent tore, or if one of those trees fell the wrong way, they wouldn't have a chance to escape.
05:13Oh, my goodness, y'all. Look at this. You can't see the other side of the lake. At all.
05:26Can y'all tell the lake is gone? I really hope this ain't a tornado.
05:32Because we should probably be in the truck. Oh, there's the rain.
05:41We're just holding this gazebo down, guys. Is the tent good?
05:46Look at this. This is absolutely insane, y'all. Look at this.
06:01Oh! It stopped falling out of the tree.
06:05Oh! Oh, that looks real.
06:09Ow! Oh, oh!
06:11Oh, my God, dude.
06:28We might need to get under the vehicle.
06:31Dude, I've never been to somebody else.
06:33This is horrible, man. I haven't either.
06:35We probably need to be under our truck.
06:37There you go now.
06:38If this tree comes down, it's gonna hit us.
06:42They huddled together inside, desperately hoping the tent would hold up.
06:46It felt like an eternity.
06:48But eventually, the winds began to die down.
06:50The tornado had passed, though the rain and the lingering tension remained.
06:54When TJ finally stepped outside, the scene before him was almost unrecognizable.
06:59Trees had fallen across the path, and debris was scattered along the lake shore.
07:04Miraculously, their camp spot had been spared.
07:07Just a few meters away, a massive tree had come crashing down.
07:11Right where they had originally planned to set up their tent.
07:14If they had stuck with their initial choice, they might not have made it out.
07:18The weight of that realization hit hard.
07:20A small decision, a simple change of location, had ultimately made the difference between life and death.
07:26All right, y'all, I don't know if we're in the eye of a tornado right now or not, but we just had to hold that down.
07:35Whatever just hit, it took this tree down where I was gonna park.
07:39Really?
07:40It's completely uprooted.
07:42I was really worried about these that were up under here.
07:45My kayak is completely underwater.
07:48Thank goodness I didn't have my NK300 on.
07:51That was the worst experience of my life.
07:57I've gotta try to get this kayak pulled up on the bank.
08:00Look at this tree, y'all.
08:04Look at this.
08:06I hope that it's passed.
08:08It's still coming down pretty hard.
08:15This is where we were gonna park.
08:17This is where we were gonna camp because it was right behind the bathroom.
08:21The last time a major tornado hit this spot, I believe, was in 2011 or 2013.
08:30And it wiped this out.
08:31Will you help me tug this boat up?
08:34Ready, one, two, three.
08:35That should be good.
08:37I hope there ain't no hole in it because it was late.
08:39When I got out here, look at my wrap.
08:44It ruined my wrap.
08:47When I came out here, it was up on those rocks right there.
08:51By morning, the storm had passed, leaving behind a landscape that was both shattered
08:56and strangely beautiful.
08:57The water had calmed, the air was cool and still, and the chaos had given way to an eerie
09:03silence.
09:04As TJ packed his kayak, he reflected on how fragile the line is between comfort and danger
09:10in the wild.
09:11He continued his trip, but with a newfound respect for nature's unpredictability.
09:16Because sometimes, it's not the wilderness that poses the greatest threat.
09:20It's the weather, which can shift without warning.
09:23In the end, TJ's experience serves as a reminder to all campers.
09:27Peace and peril are often only moments apart.
09:30Sydney had returned to a place that once marked the beginning of her journey.
09:33A secluded riverside camp, tucked far away from the noise of civilization.
09:37It was here, in this quiet patch of wilderness, that she had spent her very first solo night
09:43on the road.
09:44What had once symbolized freedom and possibility, now carried a different tone.
09:49One that stirred a mix of nostalgia and apprehension.
09:52The camp, a place of growth and self-discovery, now felt oddly unfamiliar.
09:57As if the passage of time had changed the very essence of the land.
10:02Gotta stock up on something since I literally have nothing.
10:05So yeah, I just had a little snack, a little breakfast if you will, and I'm gonna hit the road again.
10:11I have about an hour to go to the grocery store.
10:15Holy short on-ramp!
10:18At first, everything felt ideal.
10:20There was no one in sight.
10:22The creek babbled gently beside her, and the only sounds were the occasional plop of acorns.
10:27The rustling of leaves, and the splash of a fish.
10:30She effortlessly prepared her dinner, relishing the peace and quiet.
10:34However, as dust descended, the mood began to change.
10:42Wait, what's that?
10:43Oh, this is it?
10:44Okay, sweet.
10:48There's nobody here.
10:49I'm gonna get out and take a gander, and make sure everything's like safe.
10:53And I might drive down there, but I might take the top spot too.
10:57I don't know yet.
10:58So that's where my friend Grace camped, when I was camping down here.
11:11Yeah, I think I'm gonna come down to this spot.
11:13Um, and then for dinner, rice that my aunt gave me, and chicken that my aunt gave me.
11:20So thank you, Wendy.
11:25This is so funny to me.
11:36I don't really know how much two cups of water is.
11:50What had once been a soothing quiet now felt unnervingly silent.
11:58It was the kind of stillness that made your ears wonder what they weren't picking up.
12:02Then, movement.
12:04Faint.
12:05Deliberate.
12:06There was something out there just beyond the trees.
12:16What is that?
12:20What is that?
12:21a little hard to do
12:51What was that?
13:02Anyways,
13:03dinner is served.
13:09I really hope that wasn't like a mountain lion or something.
13:13But I'm not going to let it scare me to stay in my car.
13:17She didn't panic.
13:19Instead, she calmly packed away her cooking supplies, keeping her senses sharp.
13:24At one point, she even made a lighthearted joke about Bigfoot hunting a deer.
13:28But beneath the joke, there was an undeniable edge of worry.
13:32The sounds had changed, moving from one spot to another, almost as if something was circling her.
13:38Served.
13:38I really hope that wasn't like a mountain lion or something.
13:46But I'm not going to let it scare me to stay in my car.
13:49I packed all my stuff up so that if I do need to like just close this, I only have this to move.
13:58But you know what I'm thinking?
14:05What if it was Bigfoot and that was like a deer that he was eating and it was like making noises?
14:12Alone, without cell service and miles from help, Sydney finished her meal, her gaze locked on the darkening tree line.
14:19The sounds had stopped, the movement ceased, yet a chilling feeling lingered.
14:23A sense that something was watching her.
14:26Because the deer is scared.
14:29That was so weird.
14:31I heard it move too.
14:32It like moved from like there to right there.
14:36I think my saving grace is that I know there are other campers back here.
14:40So I feel better about that.
14:41I'm not completely alone out here.
14:45Okay.
14:46I'm going to chow and watch a video.
14:51What should I watch?
14:52Trent the Traveler.
14:54Happiness by the Mile.
14:56Emma, Nikki, Victoria Rose, Hannah.
15:04What am I in the mood for?
15:05Honestly?
15:06The morning offered no clarity.
15:08Only the lingering question of what, or who, had been near her the night before.
15:13Some think it was probably a deer, maybe even a predator tracking it.
15:17Others wonder if it was something more elusive.
15:20Something that watches from the shadows.
15:22Never revealing itself completely.
15:24I got up so late.
15:30It is almost 10 o'clock.
15:32And I need to go to another national park today.
15:36Which will be on the next episode.
15:40It's two and a half hours away.
15:42And I'm pretty sure you guys can all guess which one it is.
15:47But it's the busiest, one of the busiest, it might be the busiest national park, or the second busiest.
15:52It's, it's, it's top five for sure.
15:55Because it's like the best one on the east coast or something like that, I don't know.
16:00Whatever it was, one thing was certain.
16:03Sydney kept her cool, stayed sharp, and made it through the night.
16:07But that feeling?
16:08It lingered.
16:10Creeping into her thoughts.
16:11Not so easy to shake off.
16:13In July 2023, deep within the Scottish wilderness, a solo camper known as Under the Weather sought a peaceful escape.
16:21He set up his tent between two narrow creeks, believing the running water on either side would provide natural protection, creating a secluded, almost fortress-like shelter.
16:30As evening fell, a sense of security washed over him, and he settled in for a quiet night.
16:35But that peace was fleeting.
16:37What seemed like the perfect spot would soon prove to be anything but.
16:41First winter camp of 2022.
16:44Gonna have a wee camp overnight.
16:46Got a fire going, cook up some chicken wings, I hope.
16:49And gonna cook with calc all for the first time, so stay around and see how that goes.
16:53And that should be it, so let's have some fun.
16:56Let's check it out.
17:00Well, as you can see, it's pretty wet, so it's going to be a hard task to get a fire going, but we'll try.
17:11And I think that marks the spot.
17:30So let's check it out.
17:31Cool.
17:40I don't know.
17:41I don't know.
17:42I don't know.
17:43I don't know.
17:44I don't know.
17:44I don't know.
17:45I he he he he, he K-4 petite faith on the other side.
17:45Wait.
17:46Just because we need to know what happens today.
17:46I hope you're gonna try.
17:47You can see, it's pretty wet.
17:47I can see it.
17:48I'm out.
17:49You can maybe see, but I know.
17:51prowad the date of trying to get out.
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17:55They're fine.
17:55Can happen.
17:56I know.
17:57I can remember.
17:57If she can see it.
17:59After turning in for the night, the silence was suddenly shattered by unsettling noises.
18:07At first, they were faint, barely noticeable, but then they grew unmistakable.
18:12The sound of movement, followed by strange, breathy echoes that almost resembled laughter.
18:17He called out into the darkness, but received no answer.
18:21The tension in the air thickened as he gripped a knife, heart pounding, and cautiously peered outside.
18:26His flashlight cut through the blackness, but there was no sign of anyone, or anything.
18:32Still, the eerie feeling clung to the night, leaving him with a sense that something was not quite right.
18:39Hello? Hello?
18:47Hello? Hello?
18:54Hello?
18:56Now, the thing is, I'm kind of on an island here, so there's a river on that side, a river on that side.
19:02It'd be very hard to get down here.
19:06If it's a human, that is.
19:13Hello?
19:18Typical, now I can't hear a thing.
19:22Right, I'll turn my light off.
19:23Hey, I've got a knife in here.
19:43I've got a knife.
19:45I've got a knife.
19:45Right.
19:55Well, that definitely sounded like somebody there.
20:00But, uh...
20:01What made the moment so disturbing wasn't just the eerie sound,
20:06but the sheer impossibility of someone reaching him without crossing the water.
20:11His secluded position, tucked between two creeks,
20:15made it nearly impossible for anyone to approach without being noticed.
20:18This isolation raised chilling questions.
20:20If it wasn't an animal, how did whoever or whatever make it there?
20:25Too shaken to investigate further, he stayed inside,
20:28clutching the knife for comfort, the knight stretching on with an air of uncertainty.
20:32At dawn, he ventured out, cautiously, his nerves on edge.
20:37But what he found nearby only deepened the mystery.
20:39The ground was disturbed, and strange objects had been placed near his campsite.
20:43Items that didn't belong to him arranged as if someone had been watching,
20:47or worse, taunting him.
20:49The realization hit hard.
20:51Whatever had happened the night before, it wasn't over.
20:54And now, he had no idea what kind of danger might still be lurking.
20:58There's no one here.
20:59Every time I come out, it's empty.
21:01Unless I come out the fucking river.
21:04I don't even think...
21:06No, because I've said I'm basically on an island, so...
21:10There's no way that anyone could actually get that...
21:12Jesus Christ!
21:13What?
21:17Hello?
21:20Hello?
21:23Hello?
21:25Jesus Christ!
21:27Fuck that!
21:32Hello?
21:35Hit that noise again.
21:36It sounds like somebody laughing outside, but...
21:38I have no idea.
21:44Huh, well, that's just the kale piece.
21:45Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
21:47Oh.
21:48Oh.
21:48Oh!
21:50He described the noises as bordering on hysterical laughter,
21:54mixed with the sound of splashing footsteps.
21:57Something between an auditory hallucination and a calculated act.
22:01Either way, it left a scar.
22:04A deep, unsettling mark that will linger long after the experience.
22:07Viewers flooded the comments, each offering their own theories.
22:12One commenter suggested the sounds resembled a wild pig,
22:15pointing to a possible natural explanation.
22:18But others weren't convinced.
22:20This wasn't just a bad night in the woods.
22:22It was a confrontation with something far more elusive.
22:25Something unknown.
22:26While under the weather made it out safely,
22:28he left with more questions than answers.
22:30The wilderness, once a place of peaceful solitude,
22:33had revealed a darker side.
22:35And perhaps the most powerful reminder he took from the experience was this.
22:38In the woods, you're never as alone as you think.
22:42On March 23rd, 2025, Shaw's Outdoor Adventures,
22:47a YouTube channel known for showcasing the peaceful, unscripted beauty of Midwestern nature,
22:53ice fishing, hunting, and spontaneous outdoor moments,
22:57found itself caught in a situation unlike any other.
23:00What was supposed to be a relaxing outing,
23:02quickly turned into a tense and unpredictable encounter
23:05that none of the participants would ever forget.
23:08The video begins with a shea on the ice,
23:11preparing for a routine fishing session.
23:14The frozen lake stretches out in every direction,
23:16the snow glistening under the soft winter sun.
23:19It's the kind of quiet that outdoor enthusiasts cherish.
23:22The kind that lets time slow down and thoughts clear.
23:25But then, suddenly, a man appears.
23:28Tense, erratic, and visibly angry.
23:30His every movement radiates hostility,
23:32and his voice shatters the calm, sharp, and confrontational.
23:35In an instant, the mood shifts from serene to intense,
23:39with no greeting or explanation, just pure aggression.
23:46Oh yeah.
23:48Man, you've been out here every morning and night too, huh?
23:51Yeah.
23:53It's like the machine you got here.
23:56Oh yeah, life scope is nice.
24:01Any luck the past couple days?
24:03Oh yeah.
24:03Yeah.
24:04Any nice walleyes?
24:05Yeah.
24:06Yeah.
24:07We really got a real nice one yesterday.
24:12But yeah, you gotta be fishing right now.
24:14Yeah, what's on that thing?
24:16Uh, life scope.
24:17LVS 34.
24:19Yeah.
24:19All this goes right to my shaft.
24:21I know it, dog.
24:23You better knock it off.
24:26What?
24:27Yeah.
24:28What?
24:29You too, then.
24:30I don't know what the f*** we're up to.
24:33What are we up to?
24:35What are we f***ing doing?
24:37I don't know what you're even talking about.
24:44Jeez.
24:44We didn't do nothing to you.
24:48Cool.
24:49I get to make you go viral.
24:50Cool.
24:50Look at this dip s***.
24:59You see him?
25:00Yeah.
25:00F***.
25:03Cool.
25:05Shea tries to ease the mounting tension with nervous laughter, hoping to diffuse the situation.
25:11But the man's hostility doesn't waver.
25:13Sensing the potential danger, Shea takes a cautious, wise step and contacts the Wisconsin
25:19Department of Natural Resources to report the incident, prioritizing the safety of himself
25:23and others around him.
25:25Still, the man remains undeterred, continuing to shout derogatory insults, his words stirring
25:31unease among the anglers on the lake.
25:33As the confrontation escalates, other fishermen begin to take notice, their concern growing.
25:38Soon, local police arrive in an attempt to de-escalate the situation.
25:43However, the process of handling the conflict proves slow, hampered by bureaucracy and legal
25:49limitations.
25:50The man's fishing license has expired, but technically, he hasn't committed a visible
25:55offense.
25:56The officers are forced to wait for him to enter his vehicle before they can take any further
26:00action.
26:01You have reached the 24-hour Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confidential tip hotline.
26:06This line is for reporting violations only.
26:10Are you guys the Silverado?
26:12Okay, I'm just reporting him for fishing harassment.
26:15Yeah, please.
26:18I'm just going to go get his plate, so feel free to call, too, so we get a warning out here
26:22quicker.
26:23He came over here and said, I know where you live, I know where you're driving.
26:26Exactly.
26:27So, we both got evidence, or I got it on camera, so.
26:31Really good.
26:33Well, good luck.
26:36Good luck.
27:07Because we even see him almost every day out here, too.
27:09Good luck.
27:10Good luck.
27:10Shea cautiously returns to his fishing, but the unease hangs heavy in the air.
27:27The man continues his erratic behavior, and another bystander, clearly shaken,
27:32shares that they too have been unsettled by his actions.
27:35As the police leave, the responsibility falls to the warden to maintain order.
27:39He stays nearby, carefully monitoring the situation, careful not to escalate things
27:44further without clear cause, while ensuring Shea and the other anglers remain safe.
27:49Then, in an unexpected turn, the man approaches Shea, offering an apology.
27:55However, those watching closely can tell it's anything but sincere.
27:59It comes across less as a genuine expression of regret, and more like an attempt to backpedal,
28:04a feeble attempt to smooth over the tension after everything that had unfolded.
28:07The apology feels hollow.
28:09A mere gesture to cover up the earlier outburst, rather than any real remorse.
28:13I just want to apologize.
28:19I didn't have any right to f*** at you, but you guys have no right to be doing what you're
28:22doing to me.
28:23What are we doing wrong?
28:25Come on, man.
28:27You explain it to me.
28:28What did you bring to shore when you went there?
28:31What do you mean?
28:31Right after I came and confronted you.
28:33I went to go talk to the cops.
28:35No, they weren't there yet.
28:37They told us to go, wait, I want to go take a picture of your license plate.
28:40It ain't my truck, so don't matter.
28:43It's fine.
28:45How do you know what truck's mine?
28:47The green one, because I asked the other guys.
28:49Oh.
28:52Alright, so the cops want me to call them?
28:55Look at all the stuff you got on you.
28:57Yep, they'll be in contact with you.
28:59It's okay.
28:59I just said I'm apologizing, so...
29:02Understandable.
29:03That wasn't a way to react this morning.
29:05No, it wasn't.
29:06That's why I'm coming and apologizing.
29:08Understood.
29:08Understood.
29:10You too.
29:13Shea reflects on the encounter, recognizing that while everyone has their bad days, it
29:18doesn't justify threatening or intimidating others.
29:21The day leaves an indelible mark on him.
29:24A reminder that even the most tranquil outdoor moments can turn tense in an instant when faced
29:29with someone unpredictable.
29:31This experience isn't about supernatural phenomena, like ghosts, shadows, or strange lights.
29:37Yet it carries the same weight of unease.
29:40Sometimes the most unsettling moments in the wilderness come not from the environment itself,
29:45but from the unpredictable actions of people who cross our path.
29:49It's a reminder that nature isn't the only thing we need to be wary of when we venture
29:52outdoors.
29:53People, too, can introduce a kind of unpredictability that makes you feel unsafe in what should be
30:00a peaceful place.
30:02There's something chilling about an encounter that shifts the atmosphere from calm to dangerous
30:07without warning, especially when the threat doesn't come from nature, but from another
30:12person.
30:12It's a fascinating story of how we navigate not just the wilderness, but the unexpected
30:17human encounters that can sometimes be the most unsettling part of the experience.
30:22What do you think about this encounter?
30:24Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
30:26On August 14th, 2024, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel, What in the World, run
30:33by Tom, an outdoor explorer known for documenting his adventures across Canada, from the Rocky
30:39Mountains to remote rivers, lakes, and wilderness.
30:43This trip, intended to be a routine solo canoeing journey, quickly turned into an unexpected
30:48rescue mission.
30:49Tom had set out from the Rocky Mountains, planning a long canoe trip downriver to Montreal.
30:54The paddling was calm, and he was absorbed in the beauty of the scenery, thinking about
30:59his next campsite, but then, a sudden, high-pitched whimpering pierced the peaceful silence.
31:05The desperate sound of a dog echoed faintly from the riverbank, and Tom froze, scanning the
31:10water's edge.
31:11Following the cries, he made a shocking discovery.
31:14A dog, trapped beneath a partially submerged log, struggling desperately in the mud.
31:19His back legs were pinned, leaving it immobile, and panic was clear in its eyes.
31:24The chances of encountering a stranded dog in the middle of the wilderness seemed impossibly
31:28slim.
31:29Yet there it was, helpless and alone, caught in an unexpected, life-threatening situation.
31:35There's a dog here.
31:40Doesn't look very well.
31:45Puppy!
31:46Maybe he's stuck.
31:47Puppy!
31:48Puppy!
31:49You okay?
31:50He doesn't look okay.
31:51Can't see anyone.
31:52There's no tracks.
31:53He's covered in mud.
31:54But I'm gonna see if I can do something.
31:56See if I can help him.
31:57He seems to be crying.
31:58You okay, buddy?
31:59Oh, buddy, how long you been here?
32:00Are you stuck?
32:01Are you stuck?
32:02Are you stuck?
32:03Are you stuck?
32:04Just log on you or something.
32:08Okay, the log's not on you anymore.
32:10Okay.
32:11The log's not on you anymore.
32:15Okay.
32:16Yeah.
32:17Yeah.
32:18Oh, buddy, how long you been here?
32:19Are you stuck?
32:20Are you stuck?
32:22Are you stuck?
32:23Are you stuck?
32:24Are you stuck?
32:25Are you stuck?
32:27okay the logs not on you anymore are you okay what's wrong talk to me
32:46can you come come on can you move can you move buddy
32:52you've been here a long time you in any pain
32:57you okay buddy without hesitation tom pushed the log aside wading carefully into the shallow water
33:17to free the dog his heart raced not from fear but from concern as he realized the dog couldn't move
33:23on its own with no help in sight and the dog in immediate distress tom made a quick decision
33:28he gently lifted the animal into his canoe taking great care not to cause further harm
33:33as they floated down the river the minutes seemed to stretch endlessly the dog whimpered softly
33:39and tom couldn't help but worry was this a stray with no owner was there anyone waiting for it at
33:44the next dock the uncertainty hung over him but he continued to paddle hoping that somehow
33:50against the odds he would find the dog's rightful place and a safe reunion
34:04that's okay lie down and i was clean as well
34:20it's okay he might have been there quite a while
34:24and my hope my hope that he belongs to the house down here
34:34and if he's not there dog then i'll have to make some phone calls
34:38and see what we can do
34:41the dog was barking while i was coming past but i didn't know that i was there and it was barking in
34:47such a way that it had lost its voice so he he or she's been barking for a long time
34:53and can't bark anymore
34:57so there's a dock here in front of me and there's a house just up from it so and this is only about
35:05200 meters from where the dog is was stuck so i'm hoping that this house is its owner or at least they know
35:12his owner finally tom spotted a house along the riverbank and made his way to the dock the dog
35:20exhausted but alive leaned against him her trust in him absolute tom rang the doorbell and the
35:26homeowner appeared looking utterly astonished it turned out that the dog a 14 year old named ivy
35:32had been missing for two days her family had feared the worst tom's timely intervention had saved
35:37her life relief flooded over everyone as the dog wagged her tail weakly still too tired to do much
35:43more the owner's gratitude was palpable tears in their eyes as they knelt down to reunite with ivy
35:49it was a moment of pure connection a reminder of the unexpected bonds formed in the wild
35:54where the smallest acts of kindness can make all the difference
36:00hello how are you hey i'm just canoeing i'm canoeing across canada oh yeah and i was just canoeing
36:07past and i saw a dog that's been stuck in the mud oh no is it live still yeah i was wondering is it
36:13your dog yeah probably white one yeah it looks like he's been there a long it looks like he's been
36:19there a long time oh where is she i dragged him out of the i don't know if it's a girl is it girl
36:24i dragged her out of the mud and put her on my canoe and i brought her here on your dock thanks because
36:29i've been looking for her and i never i looked down there too she's a she's a nice dog i was worried at the
36:35beginning she's 14 years old oh she she can't move her back legs very well i don't know if that was
36:41normal but i had to move a log from that was on the back of her she was in the water half in the water
36:48half on the mud and i've looked all over for she's been gone two days uh it looks like she's been there
36:54a while is she a lot she's she you know she's okay oh she was barking when i came past but looked like
37:01she's looking for how far is she was she right by the dock no no she's she was a few hundred she's
37:07down there a few hundred meters up there and your dock was just the next your dock was the next one
37:12so that's why i just came straight here oh man thank you
37:22better give her a bath hey what were you doing going in there you silly old dog only you're lucky
37:29he came along i've been looking all over for you but she wasn't barking
37:31this encounter may not have been terrifying or supernatural but it serves as a powerful reminder
37:40the wilderness can challenge us in unexpected ways yet it also offers moments of profound humanity
37:47even in the most quiet remote corners of the world there are opportunities to act to help and to make a
37:53difference tom's quick thinking and courage transformed what could have been a tragic outcome
37:59a story of hope his actions turned a tense uncertain situation into one of triumph a triumph
38:06not just over the physical challenges of the wilderness but over the unexpected challenges that
38:11life can throw our way it's a reminder that sometimes the most disturbing situations can end in
38:17the purest kind of victory where compassion and action make all the difference february 2025 what started
38:23as a typical solo camping trip soon became something far more unsettling nikki famed for her solo back
38:29country adventures on her channel nikki tv ventured deep into the woods navigating roads still scarred by
38:36a hurricane from months prior the journey was tough mudslides erosion and fallen trees blocked her path
38:43but it was the forest itself that would ultimately push her nerves to their breaking point
38:57and the damages are
39:10they're extreme but yeah so some of the roads are a little rutted and
39:18messed up from the rain and the mudslides and the trees that fell over but yeah i'm a little nervous i got
39:25it or it could possibly start raining tonight i used to bring this when i used to car camp but then i
39:30stopped because it's really big it's a big mat it's actually for an rv but uh it really makes it easy
39:39for me to get in and out the back of my forerunner also when i put up my rain tarp that connects to the
39:46back of my forerunner when it comes time to take it down when it's raining this gives me a clean place
39:51to be able to take that down without having to lay it actually on the ground so
39:56though this is big and bulky and it takes up a lot of space in the back of my forerunner it actually
40:01comes into good use um when i bring it so i decided to bring it this time
40:06after setting up camp and a secluded clearing nikki took a brief hike before nightfall
40:11that's when she heard it sharp deliberate knocks reverberating through the trees
40:16at first she dismissed it maybe a woodpecker maybe something else the sounds faded but the
40:22unease lingered settling in the pit of her stomach i heard some knocking coming from that direction
40:31back at camp nikki set up for the night hanging up lights and calling her husband to join her
40:57what was supposed to be a peaceful evening quickly took a turn when the two of them ventured down
41:01a nearby path and discovered something strange a massive footprint pressed deep into the soft earth
41:07larger than either of theirs it was so distinct so deep it raised more questions than answers
41:14then the oddities intensified strange lights began to flicker across nikki's camera lens
41:20unexplained reflections faint but persistent like something was moving just beyond the edge of her vision
41:34so here comes my husband i can tell because that's his toyota
41:52you can barely see his headlights coming through the mountain
41:55oh he's jamming too he's feeling good
42:13so
42:22The air thickened, and the silence felt charged as if something was waiting.
42:47Even together, they couldn't shake the feeling of being watched.
42:50That night's sleep came in uneasy bursts, and by morning, their decision was clear.
42:55Without a word, they packed up and left, leaving the shadows and the unanswered questions of the forest behind them.
43:10Hello.
43:11I heard you coming from so far with that music, but it still took you a long time to get here.
43:17Well, it's...
43:19How was your little nighttime drive?
43:20It's all right.
43:22It's mostly daylight.
43:23I'll wait until just a minute ago.
43:26Did you pass that truck?
43:28Yeah, I passed a couple of weeks.
43:37There's going to be some supporters that's really happy that you decided to join me.
43:41They've been asking about you.
43:42Well, here I am.
43:46Was it wildlife?
43:59A curious onlooker?
44:00Or something far harder to explain?
44:02Some viewers point to the signs.
44:04Tree knocks.
44:05Oversized footprints.
44:07Strange light distortions.
44:09All the hallmarks of a cryptid encounter.
44:11Others dismiss it as pure coincidence.
44:13But one commenter summed it up best.
44:15I absolutely believe in Bigfoot.
44:18I admire you for stealth camping alone.
44:21I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to do that.
44:23Maybe that's the real mystery.
44:25Not what's out there in the dark,
44:26but how brave you'd be if you were the one standing there,
44:29alone,
44:30listening.
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