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[@augydraenor1598]

You have a way of bringing out the best in people because of your pleasant friendly attitude, another great video nice work Frank

[@DFDuck55]

Seeing the guy on the burro brought a smile to my face. It reminded me of my first trip to Mexico in 1959, down by the southern border and the milkman was riding a burro delivering goats milk.

[@harrickvharrick3957]

What different times that were. I am thinking if America would not have gotten so insane on law enforcement and prosecuting 'drug trade', prices of the stuff would never have reached such high levels due to plenty of availability and times would always have remained more innocent - without the deadly, professional hard crime organisations that behave like rogue armies. There wouldn't have been that kind of money in it.

[@johnkusher12]

Thank you to the miners for taking care of Frank! Awesome to see a mine that's active

[@Jesnvg]

Thank you for showing there is plenty of nice ppl in Mexico 🇲🇽 as a 26 year old Mexican American Woman, I’m proud of the culture 💕 gracias por enseñar este lado💕

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are welcome. The people who are the most judgemental about Mexico have never been more than 20 miles from the beach........where the "real" Mexico begins!

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

@@exploringabandonedmines I feel that is like anywhere you go. Country folks do tend to be nicer in the long run. Thanks so much for the great videos. I really enjoy exploring along with you. Always wanting to see around the next corner:) Peace

[@DeadFront1319]

FRANK, ONLY YOU could turn a broken down car into a full on meet and greet with the local miners! Once in a life time stuff, fantastic to see! Last year it was the old mines of Mexico and some old school methods in wash pits, now this year with a full tour of a Mexican mining camp, absolutely amazing what you get yourself into. Goes without saying, but be careful out there!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It was a little tense but a lot of fun I really enjoyed the miners!

[@DeadFront1319]

@@exploringabandonedmines Seemed like a good crowd. As they say, birds of a feather flock together 😉🤙🏼.

[@DeBoswachter]

There is not only gold in the ground there, most of It is in their hearts. Great show , thank You muchos Buenos Frank!

[@fungunfanatic]

7:35 *Looks at a the windshield full of bullet holes* "Heh.... Isn't that weird eh?" Canadian's... gotta love em.

[@turnerg]

Willing to bet there are bodies somewhere in that mine....

[@MegaMech]

Those were bullet holes eh? I thought a tree or rock had fallen on the windshield...

[@ILLinois7024]

Oh Canada...love them Canadian's indeed. Like good neighbors who keep eye on the block. Can't wait until someone realizes this & unites the people from all the Americas. HAHA

[@williamwintemberg]

As soon as the van broke down I said to myself "That's it Frank's Dead". Not the case! The mine was nice but the visit with the locals was cool! What an advernure! What a job! Be safe Frank!

[@Lookinglost]

I'm glad you broke down where you did. Anywhere else in that area and we may have never seen this video. Gracias to the gentlemen who took care of you.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Frank, those miners who looked after you seemed like a great bunch of guys and very generous too. Great fun had by all. xx

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I gave the mechanic one of my Exploring Abandoned Mines T-Shirts.

[@napoleano2748]

@@exploringabandonedmines That was the mechanic in the end that fixed your van right?

[@GuillermoARP]

Those are bullet holes on the windshield... :-O

[@johnrobinson357]

Frank this proves out what i have found to be true, if you are thankful and and helpful without attitude you will be treated with respect. In other words, give respect get respect. Quite the adventure you had there, looks like it was a good time all around. Except for the beater van crapping out. I think part of the helpful way you were treated, had a great deal to do with the area. Things could have gone very badly for you being a gringo. I'm sure they knew that - as did you. Glad it went well for you Frank. Great video, thanks for sharing it : )

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have always found that to be true in Mexico especially away from the tourist areas.

[@alecto123]

Great video frank, as usual and great people. Humbling to see the way they treated you and wouldn't even take a cent for it!

[@Doxymeister]

What a considerate bunch of guys! Can't ask for anything better. And I loved the beach/ocean footage, looked like a great time!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The water was nice and warm!

[@harrickvharrick3957]

It was long overdue that someone showed us the lovely side of that country, of life in Mexico and Frank did it!

[@SmallMartingale]

What an incredible life experience! I'm so glad you went back to Mexico, I could have watched a hundred of these. Thanks as always for making these phenomenal videos for us, no one else even comes close to producing this type of content.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks David I am glad you are enjoying them!

[@Lalunabreeze]

Wow, what a wonderful adventure. Very cool. Ya, your right. You met the real people of Mexico. 👍🏼❤️😀

[@killuminatepeacefulness3948]

I use to live in rural zacatecas Mexico. And yes there are great people out there. But they are also pretty poor out there. The government dont care about them. The people would do anything for money. Plus all the evil witch craft out there. Maybe lots of people are possessed. My stepfather that I live with out there, his cousin got his head cut off by the local cartel. It got really crazy out there really fast.

[@RDEnduro]

Not many people get to experience something like that, really appreciate you taking me along!

[@theogdirkdiggler]

When I saw that minivan I instantly thought that thing is going to lay down on you. Lo, I love Mexico

[@pablojmarron2611]

Yes Frank I gotta agree you are the best. Your videos are of the utmost quality and your knowledge of mines, geology and exploration is top notch. I would enter into any mine with you Captain. As a solo technical scuba diver who dove for the sake of exploring and collecting artifacts I see you are in Mexico by yourself, I think. Good for you, it is what I had to do because there are very few people who would do this type of thing. That's why I dove alone. The places I've seen at 200 ft. people have never seen before and that was quite a large part of my love. Anyway like I've said before your lack of bluster and need to build your ego makes you the best man for this job. "Your ego can kill you" I've always taught my divers. Self reliance will save you. Both of my tech instructors are drowned from entrapments so I've retired from deep diving now and live in Mexico. Luckily there are mines to explore, haciendas to roam and lovely people. I have friends in the villages because that is where my mujer is from. We live in San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi Mexico. You're welcome anytime. [e-mail].

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Too bad we didn't meet before I went to Mexico! I have no plans to go back anytime soon

[@pablojmarron2611]

Thanks for the reply Frank. I've subscribed to your channel so I will be following your awesome adventures. @@exploringabandonedmines

[@pablojmarron2611]

By the way I've seen several of your other videos and they are really interesting.

[@justj2728]

Wow thank you for the bravery of not only going in these ancient ass mines but also these ones in Mexico where the cartel could bring harm to you!!! Very much appreciated!! 🙏

[@twinvideoproduction9662]

Another great production Frank, capturing and sharing good times everywhere you went.

[@alvinosullivan2804]

Great video! Really good to see a bit of real Mexico! Thanks for the share!

[@Oldpolcat]

You are a true "people" person Frank. Good on You.

[@WacKEDmaN]

looks like a fun adventure Frank!..thanks for sharing mate!

[@skhateanddestroy1252]

3:02 always get a good laugh out of random penis graffiti! Great content man, much respect!!

[@robdedrick2052]

That was a really cool unplanned trip and find . Tks

[@deborahburnette1218]

Loved seeing the mine and your extra activities. Don't use up all your good luck. Stay safe.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes Mom!

[@barbararobinson7980]

Enjoyed this episode Frank you got some excellent footage of the bats and the bat you captured a close-up of was looking right back at you. The pick-up truck in the mine is certainly a first, especially when there wasn’t anything else left in there. Had to laugh when the dry feet rule superseded the right-hand rule, but you went back an finished up with wet feet anyway. Although it was scary to hear that the Police will not go into the area, it put a different perspective on the situation when the locals offered you help and hospitality - just wonderful. It was cool to see you having some down-time, filming the crocks and the person hydroflying - they were really good at it too. Thank you Frank. Take care 👍 ❤️

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Barb yes has lots of fun in Mexico.......back to Canada next week!

[@manowar7134]

Best mine exploration channel on KZbin 100 perecent. Nothing in the world compares to BC mines but man what a cool video

[@scottie26169]

this is the 1st of you're videos I've seen how could i not subscribe !

[@Saint_Vincent1735]

Looks like you a Great trip. I always look forward to seeing you videos

[@BLACKMONGOOSE13]

"There's no crime here because the cartel controls the area and the police won't come here." But breakfast was good.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

After drinking that bottle of Tequila some tacos hit the spot!

[@ILLinois7024]

@@exploringabandonedmines That is some good TeKilla

[@ttxela]

Great adventure, I really enjoyed that. You certainly fell in with the right crew when you broke down. Very hospitable of them to put you up in their camp. 🙂

[@CanadianBandito]

What an awesome adventure and a bit of good fortune

[@Jupiterjokerjoe]

"just a little tequila" haha Great Video Frank !!

[@korbindavis3536]

Eimco makes a few different scoops, but mainly for coal, seen and old tamrock. Cool stuff

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They have been around for a long time and make all kinds of mining equipment.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Well hey Frank! It’s good to see ya made it back from Mexico safe and sound. In my travels overseas I too noticed that most people are generally friendly and helpful. I’m glad you had a good time down there, sure wish I could have seen ya try the water jet thingy. Lol. Guaranteed that would have pushed ya over 40K subscribers! Lol. Especially if you would have been wearing your hard hat and reflective gear while holding a bottle of tequila. Lol! What a site!! Take care Frank!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I might not be as crazy as you think!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Exploring Abandoned Mines “Gly”: After a day like today I think we’re both kind of nuts doing what we do. You just wouldn’t believe what I found down in the very bottom of an inclined shaft today. You do this long enough and your going to find “critters”. Lol. I don’t want to give up the surprise because it’s too damn cool. Look for it in episode 5 next month. Stay safe out there!

[@Golin73]

FYI, Google Earth does give a date when a picture was taken (though maybe not for all locations). In fact, you can even go back and look at previous pictures. I was able to look at my neighborhood develop over the last ten years with Google Earth.

[@andyzman4387]

Getting a little spoiled there .. .. good job. Going a little out if the box in the videos can be good as long as you stick to your roots. You are a good man.keep it up

[@canastasiou68]

Thanks for another excellent adventure Frank.✌

[@BIackCadillac]

Really cool actually being able to see some of the guys in action. Think I'll be dropping in to watch some of your videos from now on. Been thinkin about getting into diving or perhaps even some mine work. Just mostly interested in goin places others have hardly ever seen.

[@Lalunabreeze]

What a cool mine. Big. Dang, the bats look like a Dracula 🧛‍♂️ movie.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They are big there!

[@LifeFullThrottle]

Totally decent of the mine guys to take you in, help you fix that sweet ride and let you check out their mine!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They didn't get it fixed but they tried their best. They were awesome!

[@LifeFullThrottle]

I’m thinking she’s beyond repair! If the fuel filter looks like that can you imagine the rest of the unit? Lol.

[@mattspurgeon2347]

Wise move on not taking the picture of the dude with the AK, most people taking pictures of cartel members are treated as CIA or military intelligence, they'll torture ya til ya confess, but you are a helluva smart fellah, you wouldn't still be around doing what you do if ya wasn't lol keep up the good work! Always a pleasure watching your videos! Best there is!

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Another great episode. Sometimes life's unexpected events bring the best opportunities. There are several language translations apps you can put on your phone for times like this lol. Take care.

[@werner.x]

@ Clayton County History Hound You can't hold your phone under everybody's nose just because you didn't care to learn the language of the land you choose to be. I know how that feels since we got flooded with smartphone addicted immigrants and i hate this attitude. It's within my job though, maybe i would be more patient with one single stranger with serious problems.

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

@@werner.x , Due to my job I come in contact on a regular basis with people that do not speak English. It was during one of these interactions that one of them showed me this app and it helped with our interaction. In an emergency situation I believe it's great technology. I have never waived a phone under anyone's nose. It converts text so you are just handing the phone back and forth. Take care.

[@1RebelDog1]

great video, thanks from the UK

[@run4life549]

Enjoying some of your older videos. Cool seeing some active operations. :O)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you like them!

[@geyotepilkington2892]

What a cool experience, thanks for sharing it with us

[@chappyking3684]

Great video, you make an awesome tour guide, Great work👍😊

[@MrMitchB]

I thought I was going to see you lift off in those water jet boots Frank. lol

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Looks a little crazy to me!

[@randykudijaroff482]

The first job I ever had, i was 14 y/o and lived in the Lower Yakima Yalley, in Sunnyside, WA. I picked asparagus in a field with a group of migrant workers for $5/hr (or if your quick, u get paid my the bushel!) The fastest worker was 67 y/o, he was my friends Grand Father, his names was Francisco. My friend Pedro's whole Family worked there, 3 generations. Hardest working, most humble people I've ever met or had the honor to work with and learn from. Some ppl think that was a shit 1st job, I feel differently.

[@juantelle1]

This guy should have his own history channel show..

[@quest2outdoors]

Really enjoy watching your Adventures would love to go into a mine someday be safe have a shot of that tequila for me

[@remmiemax3624]

Bitter sweet. All good things come to an end...HUNGRY for more!! ROCK ON!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No problem see you next week back in Canada!

[@IcybernateCaptCliff]

Wow, looks like you had a good time.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It was exciting!

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

you should go to europe , seeing some mines and bunkers in the territory of Ex-Yugoslavia and in Russia - especially the Ural mountins as well as german salt and coal mines - they are so big you need a motorcycle inside to get from one end to the other without a meny hour long walk - chances are you find remains of Gulak inmates and WW2 POWs in the russian mines in the ural mountains and its possible you find human remains and functional weapons/ammo in ex Yugoslavia

[@davidpierotti8378]

Good vid man watch lots of your stuff always real cool

[@gentlegiant171]

Frank you have huge balls!!

[@estarszak]

Great video. Enjoyed watching!

[@claudioreyessalinas5552]

gracias amigo frank me gustan tus videos desde chile un aprenton de manos para ti frank

[@fishingwithozarkjesse3855]

Stay safe always brother love watching your crazy adventures hopefully one day I can join!!

[@joshpeterson2203]

A lot of redness to those tunnels. Very cool old mine.

[@DaleDuffy]

Man oh man, that was quite the adventure--:)

[@coreyfisher5827]

Sweet truck with bullet holes in the windshield

[@PapajosTraders]

If you haven't already, watch "The Treasure Of The Sierra Madre". Badges....what badges? We don need no stinking badges! Great movie!

[@mrbear3487]

You have balls is steel amigo hanging out in Sinaloa beautiful place though warm regard from Los Ángeles

[@WonderingGreenMan]

Looks like a great adventure!

[@myronmarcotte7072]

We had Eimco LHD's 4 yard Then Tamrock 5yard now we have Cat 7.7 yard, salt mining

[@venum98]

This is just how my people from Mexico are. Especially when you are away from the big cities I think it’s just because these places are more isolated and it’s people making a living off of things like this. When I go visit my family in Michoacán most of the people who live there en el Rancho are farmers or work at their house selling chips/sodas/Water/ really about anything you could need. Plenty of them make food to sell. All good people they always say hello to each other when passing by one another like “good evening” or saying buenas noches which means good night in English but in Spanish they say it as a greeting like meaning hope you’ve had a good night or just yeah as a greeting. Btw if you want a Mexican to take your money when they are good people like this you have to insist more than once by the third time they will take it or won’t.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Lots of small towns have 5 or 6 little stores but they all sell the same thing. Rare to find anyone who speaks English but it is not hard to get by even with no Spanish.

[@r3v521]

Dam that looks like fun as hell

[@afterparadise7425]

Been a while. That new intro is great. Great work!

[@alltheboost5363]

It's a lot different down in that part of the world but they may be super friendly but you end up in the wrong place at the wrong time and...

[@mrspanakovlakas3310]

Bro u r so fearless i wouldn't last a minute in there

[@freeman2399]

All those miners look like good natured nice people.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They were awesome

[@brooklynchick]

Balls of steel to go on those tunnels by yourself good video

[@mistydawn2717]

Call me crazy but I think bats are adorable lol. And I love the video 💜✌think you were very lucky the miners found you my friend. Whole different world there too.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Bats are cute we did a show on bats a while back kzbin.info/www/bejne/baeVZWt4htmAg8U

[@TheSWolfe]

@@exploringabandonedmines Luv the shot of that big fat Mexican bat just hangin' round staring u down.

[@dannydanko4627]

Can not stress enough to be extremely careful if those are cartel areas, they are arguably worse than isis. as if the mines werent dangerous and scary enough xD

[@exploringabandonedmines]

That doesn't sound like a robbery...........

[@Jsvman18]

Exploring Abandoned Mines - stay safe brotha. Love your videos. And you are correct but many times they assume Americans have money which can lead to kidnapping and extortion followed by murder.

[@pederb82]

@@markatl84 Well, is the US much better? How many gets shot each day there? I am quite sure you would be surprised by the numbers if you look it up. Safe is always relative. Edit: Just for fun I looked it up for ya. In the US one person dies every 12th second. If you isolate accidents and natural causes and look at just murders it's 1 person murdered every 30 minutes, 24/7.

[@Doxymeister]

@@pederb82 Just for perspective, it depends on WHERE in the US you are. In the capital city of my state, they average around 40 murders a year. In the area where I live, however, there's maybe one or two a year. A lot of that violence is concentrated in urban areas, in the more rural areas it's uncommon.

[@jimbrady1372]

Yes , the cartels are as brutal as any group that has ever existed. They were beheading folks on video before anyone ever heard of isis.

[@naui_diver9290]

I had mexicans,ECUADORIANS and Peruvians work for me great people.

[@billspencerjr8636]

Franks car breaks down on a cartel patrolled road "frank chucklez I'm in danger" lmao

[@paulhickman278]

Wow. Justin (TVR) and Paul Niblock both commenting. Just need the other Frank and the dream team would be complete. What an explore that would be!

[@PapajosTraders]

Looked like an awesome Mexican vacation! Glad the cartels didn't kidnap you!!! We used to hit the border towns all the time when I lived out west. You get a much better feel for the country though if you go deeper into Mexico. As you no doubt found out.

[@zerofox7347]

I wouldn't mind betting some of those rooms at the beginning have seen some grizzly cartel chainsaw work 🤮😮

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

always a cool watch! thanks!

[@awgoble1]

Fuck yeah man you’re killing it .

[@recoveringmillennial9695]

I've always heard about bats being these terrible creatures that are creepy and can kill you but honestly I've yet to meet one that fits that descrption. They seem like adorable little creatures to me.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I like em too!

[@ke6gwf]

Hmmmm.... A stripped pickup with bullet holes in the windshield that someone went to the effort to hide in an abandoned mine... I bet it just got a flat tire and the bats stripped it! Nothing to see here. *whistles and walks away slowly.

[@mikedonato1881]

Be careful that scary he’ll make raise your heart

[@chugg159]

This is such an adventure.

[@TVRExploring]

I'm glad your Mexico videos are getting more attention this season. I always find the international mines interesting... Some things are the same everywhere and other things are quite different in the mines. Did you fly down to Mexico with your oxygen meter? I was thinking it would be going off continuously on a plane since changes in pressure/elevation seem to set them off... I can just imagine getting hauled in for questioning because you have some suspicious device beeping away like a time bomb that freaked out other passengers. So, I've just been going without mine overseas, but, obviously, it would be nice to have.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No I threw it in with my checked baggage........who knows what it was doing!

[@spidykat7188]

Seems like the young lady towards the front of the boat wasn't too fond of the camera LOL.

[@jandyke9995]

What a great adventure

[@timmmiyboy]

Want to return the hospitality for that stay, ride up and back to town from the mine? Get a left wing window from a salvage yard and send it to that mine with a pic of the driver. You'll be welcome back any day with open arms. People like generosity but oftentimes never pay it forward. Remember sometimes it's who you know not what you know.

[@TickledFunnyBone]

A Bat: a small creature with wings, otherwise known as a mouse with wings. lol

[@9saltandmalt9]

Hey new to your channel and I've been looking over your vids and absolutely loving them! Curiosity here but whats with the pink rope/braid everywhere?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I haven't seen any?

[@detectivebloor4011]

Frank bringing that extra rope to dive deep into the comments to leave a personal like on damn near every one

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is how I keep track of what comments I have read.

[@detectivebloor4011]

@@exploringabandonedmines good man, stay safe down there.

[@xavi353]

Visit real de catorce. It is a mining town with old and abandoned mines

[@snoosebaum995]

lots of famous mineral spec. came out of Rosario

[@rdamp2374]

Frank Great video . Did you try the water jet ride.Can't wait for the next great video.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Back in Canada next week awesome show coming up!

[@jeffomalley100]

@26:45 that girl looked so creeped out and annoyed when she turned around and you were just sitting there with the camera pointed right at her lol. That deff was weird lol.