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[@TheHungrySlug]

Behold the Humble Frank as he explores his preferred native habitat. He's a friend to explosive boxes and grease cans and an enemy to rats. Watch as he negotiates his way through small, cramped and confined openings to reveal that of which the sunlight has never before touched with it's kiss of light and warmth. Consider subscribing to his other channel and prepare to gaze upon his Mighty (insert physical attribute here). Frank, As an Australian, I'd love to sit down with you. Share a cartoon. And listen to you share your stories then go scratch around in some dirt/rock to see what we can find. I think you'd love it around the Opal fields.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You should be making a living as a writer. As fun as Australia sounds it is a long ways from here!

[@TheHungrySlug]

@@exploringabandonedmines What a kind thing to say, Cheers. Although I doubt anyone would buy anything I write unless it comes on a roll, Either way it'd probably still end up out in the Thunder-box covered in S***. I know I'll call it semi-coherent ramblings of an Australia bloke. Might even chuck in the occasional recipe every so often, Just to keep it interesting.

[@aaronkeeth651]

@@TheHungrySlug lol, toss-pot!

[@TheEarthHistorysConfusing]

Exploring Abandoned Mines perhaps one day you will get to Australia . It’s shame it’s such a long distance from your location. Thanks

[@TheHungrySlug]

@@TheEarthHistorysConfusing It's time to start the partition to get Australia & Canada Moved right next to each other. The rest can bugger off. We'll have our own fun. Yay.

[@cliffandrews]

When Frank see a hole he just has to get in it.

[@maikkramerdrums1397]

Cliff Andrews That’s what she said 😅

[@aserta]

Frank and Beau (Aquachigger) would be peas in a pods if the pod were a hole in the ground.

[@highclasswhitetrash9027]

@@maikkramerdrums1397 why does this not have more likes.

[@Porty1119]

Phrasing! Are we not doing phrasing anymore?

[@felixthecleaner8843]

can't see anyone letting that nasty-ass beard anywhere near their hole(s) - even if he paid 'em!

[@TVRExploring]

I can tell from the sound of your oxygen meter that you're using the yellow one from BW Technologies... I had the same issue with mine being overly sensitive and it becomes frustrating because it simply alerts at 19.5% and you're left wondering if it is 19.4% (and therefore still safe) or if it is a more dangerous level that you should pay attention to. I found that I ended up just ignoring it and paying attention to my symptoms, which kind of defeats the purpose of the oxygen monitor. The solution I hit upon was to buy an oxygen meter that shows the actual percentage of oxygen in the air. So, now I know if I'm dealing with 19.4% and I can proceed without concern or if I'm down at like 12% or something and need to get the hell out of there.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

What kind are you using now?

[@JoshSpring3746]

Had the same problem as you but waiting until you're symptomatic of low oxygen? Yikes! Levels can change too fast for that. Glad you bought one that shows the actual reading. The BW Technologies one sucks for that reason.

[@daithi007]

22:37 you just committed a potentially fatal mistake. You zeroed the sensor in a toxic environment! To ZeroCalibrate you must Move to a normal atmosphere (20.9% v/v O2) that is free of hazardous gas. Do this properly! Be safe.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yeah I guess but I doubt the oxyger was very low it wouldn't make much difference.

[@daithi007]

@@exploringabandonedmines yup, I'd agree with that. It's very low 13ppm, very far from knockdown levels.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

13 is the months left on the monitor. It is a 24 month monitor and it counts down how many months it has left.

[@daithi007]

@@exploringabandonedmines Cool thanks! I thought it was the ppm

[@Crewsy]

Exploring Abandoned Mines You really should invest in a newer more functional monitor. The one you have only measured the oxygen level but there are a lot of gases that can kill you in lower concentrations. Please stay safe Frank.

[@thereturningboomerang]

16:46 that spark startled me.... Lol thought for sure something was going to happen 😂😂 😂

[@BeccaReevesXX]

At around 19:00 mins in the water looks so pure and clean. This sure is amazing to watch but I could never go in there. You all are so brave! Thank you for sharing your journey 🙂 EDIT: I paused to type my comment before you pointed put how clean the water looked. Guess I should have waited lol

[@Flofutz]

Imagine... Road Workers: Wasn't the hole smaller?!? Where is the road anyway...??? Frank: I could not get in to the Mine had to make it a bit bigger... 😆 Thanks for exploring.👍

[@robertrobinson2827]

You should get into the practice of zeroing your air sensor outside the mine. Never zero your sensor when it's going off, that will reset the sensor to the already low oxygen level. This can make for a dangerous situation.

[@mickyr171]

Everytime theres a scary mishap I get the shivers, then i realise im watching youtube so you clearly made it back out lol The day you stop uploading were all going to be wondering

[@Lalunabreeze]

Man Frank, your adventures just get better and better. Beyond me why your not on tv. Seriously, beautiful country. So many mines, how fun. Love you Frank, you be careful 😊. This video is at least a 3 x watch. Thanks for taking us w you.

[@remmiemax3624]

BRRR....Ball deep COLD water. You DA man Frank! 🍻 and Rock On!

[@DaleDuffy]

Really good video, thanks again, Frank...!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Hi Frank. O2 monitors require recalibration once a month in fresh clean air. Yours is different than mine but I’m sure they all have similar sensors.

[@nicke1903]

I know with the SCOTT Multi Gas Meter it also comes with a canister of a Calibration Mix to recalibrate it. I don't see why just in a Clean O2 Environment they can't be recalibrated lol. When Governents are buying the companies sell em everything they can. If it's a normal "Alarm when it's 19% O2" then should be easy to recalibrate. Lol Google it up and see what they say, Good Vid Frank!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

A small drop in oxygen levels isn't going to be a problem it doesn't need to be that accurate.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

Exploring Abandoned Mines “Gly”: Your right Frank. When mine goes off it shows you the percentage. My alarm set point is 19.5% but if your just in a horizontal adit you can still keep going until it gets down to 15%. I wouldn’t push it much past that especially if you were in a strenuous situation like climbing ropes or ladders because you might start to see stars.

[@aaronkeeth651]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces bring a good bic lighter with you to be fail-safe, them sensors fail often

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

aaron keeth “Gly”: Yep! I carry one with me in every mine I go into.

[@seanparchim9165]

Thanks for the adventure Frank, Sean,Napa California

[@DaleDuffy]

Excellent video Frank....thanks as always...!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andimarie1718]

I live in WV and our homes are caving in, roads have sunk 10ft and more. Most of WV is mined for Coal, infact my son's and husband are currently underground miners. Some larger coal companies have not secured old mines as residents were told would be done. Although, when mining under home residents are given a percentage of sales from mineral rights. Most have equaled more than the cost to replace failing foundations or home values. People choose to spend the money instead of saving for possible repairs from sinkholes. It's bad in this state!

[@redwood6737]

That sounds very fascinating, how about putting up a KZbin video about that

[@GramCanyonSam]

😁 great video ! Thanks Frank

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Frank, another good day's exploring but you are absolutely right in that when that monitor goes off it's time to skedaddle back out. Thanks for the adventure and for sharing it with us.

[@andrewbarrett2685]

Hi frank it’s your friendly retired welsh coal miner again. just watched this episode fabulous as always but glad to to see you talking the safety aspect of it regards oxygen monitor seriously. as a professional coal miner for more years than I care to remember safety first always.you are showing great professionalism in every aspect of your mine explorations . a good day in the mines is when you go home at the end of the day .keep up the good work frank I’ll be watching.😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks it means a lot to hear nice comments from people who actually work underground.

[@rainmancw9022]

I love these adventures!

[@twinturbohenry]

Amazing adventures!!! I love these videos Frank and I can't get enough!

[@georgeking9511]

Franks famous words........... "It doesn't look too steep, Aye" as a mountain goat climbs by.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

If I am passing it,,,,,,,,,not too steep. If he passes me it it steep!

[@misterangel8486]

Well that send me to the floor from laughter 😂😂👍

[@Crewsy]

Since trees generally grow straight up and the slope was not far off from the trees then I would say the slope is steeper than most people would ski down.

[@JimNichols]

I love you man, 2:37 "well shit I dunno" got to love that realness and the I have been there done that feel you always have.... Great Videos~!!!!!~

[@rogeradam7391]

🍻😺😺 great little explore keep safe see ya next week.

[@nickelmickel4170]

Cheers mate. 👍from Australia.

[@apatrenfo]

That opening really had me pumped like this was an actual show with an actual crew

[@rdamp2374]

Frank great video.I wish that i was with you Frank but the video made me be there with you. Keep it up Frank.

[@GoldChasers]

Good video!! Thanks for sharing !!

[@twinvideoproduction9662]

Thank you Frank for sharing your explore video.

[@BIGBADWOOD]

Another great video , great to watch.... stay safe and have fun exploring !

[@wideyxyz2271]

Looking forward to my new shirt! There's one thing for sure all that loose rock would make great railway ballast (one of my other secret loves is railways especially industrial and narrow gauge). Some really sketchy ground in this video. You have balls of steel Frank and we all appreciate it. Stay safe!

[@stevetabor4447]

Absolutely love your videos thank you for all you do much respect

[@eriksimca9409]

Everyone: oh look a sinkhole... wish you could go down and see what it looks like Frank: Hold this climbinggear for me!

[@highclasswhitetrash9027]

My hell Frank, you just plumb the depths eh? Always enjoy your content. I am enjoying with a fine pale, rocky mountain vintage bahaha. Stay safe n till next time, PEACE!

[@quest2outdoors]

Wow a chance to go in mines with you and he didn't go wow what I wouldn't do for a chance to go crawl around and some Silver Mines doesn't matter you go places I would go really appreciate you showing places where we'll never get to go thank you :-) peace

[@billyproctor9714]

It takes a smart man to know when it's time to pull out Frank. Want you around to make more videos for us that we can't. Cheers, Billy in Ladysmith

[@beaker280478]

You wouldn't find me leaving early I'd be down there faster than lightning and for the whole duration I used to go caving loads and been down some mines in the south west UK loved srt if I'm ever in Canada I will give you a shout keep up the good work Frank and stay safe! Kit tip I used to use a mini q40 diving torch as my back up very good torch great narrow beam on it I recommend getting one if I'm ever rich I will send you one you can get 2 types one with button or one twist the bessel to turn on and my headlight was called headlight it was orange and black with a 14hr lithium battery if i find it I will send a link over that light was epic I gave up as need a hip replacement waiting to get back to some crazy adventures at least I have your mad adventures to give me that fix I need ☺

[@letstalkaboutstupidstuff3707]

sometimes i wish i could time travel and watch all those mines functioning.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yeah me too!

[@johnbrownlee7623]

Frank, the first time the Monitor went off, I would have been the first one outside...hahahaha.....Glad you got out ok...........JB...........

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

I read the title and thought to myself "of course you did". I've watched your videos for many years now, I dont think I've ever commented. I just wanted to let you know that watching you and your adventures has always reminded me to live life to the fullest. I've forgot it several times over the years, for one reason or another, but your videos never fail to remind me. It might seem like nothing to you, but it means the world to me. Thank you.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks......you are right you never know what day may be your last.

[@misterangel8486]

Wow, that looks like pretty rich ore indeed. Interesting geology and explore. Thx for sharing. 👌👍 Keep watching that monitor carefully mate and calibrate outside. Stay safe❤️

[@gastonjarreau1514]

Your crazy man lol love the vids

[@pR1mal.]

October is Halloween month in the US. There is a teeny, tiny, part of me, that always wants to hide out in a mine and scare the shit out of someone. Jump out and growl like a demon. /With my luck the dude would be carrying a shotgun and shoot me down like Bill Murray in Zombieland.

[@Porty1119]

I guess I can add "demons" to the list of reasons I carry a rifle while exploring mines!

[@MountainLife86]

Man I love that scene. Ooooooooo.... bang! Lol

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

Bears and snakes live in those mines i hope you know.

[@duanewilliams7353]

Really interesting to explore something like this!! He's not afraid to get really wet!!! I like his expertise!!!!!

[@boognow6728]

beautiful area love the trees, Mtns and sinkhole.

[@lucifer3135]

Thanks frank still love your videos you are a brave person lol

[@fredsilvers1427]

I like how he keeps going to see if the alarm on the oxygen monitor shuts up lol because it's just messing with him.

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Enjoyed watching! That sensor looks like a must have piece of equipment. Cool mine but not worth the chance cool lol. Thanks for sharing, Take care and be safe.

[@barbararobinson7980]

A sink hole and your first though is to go down - okay I know you looked to find the safer option first. Beautiful scenic footage, such stunning views. Those first few adits were dicey, you went ahead and checked them out though. Frank the water looked crystal clear but way too cold and deep. The oxygen monitor proved to be very useful. Thank you for sharing another great adventure with us. Take care and stay safe. 👍 ❤️

[@davidhettesheimer3685]

Great video frank. Thank you 👍

[@TheAir2142]

Come with meeeeee And you’ll beeeee in a woooorld of OSHA violations.

[@rando4687]

Nice

[@BloodyHazessr]

MSHA*

[@brianwill5929]

This was funnier than it should be😂

[@cherokeecoyoteoffical4625]

Lol

[@pianochannel100]

Chocolate factory reference, correct?

[@fredfarquar6709]

Thanks for taking us along again, Frank! Glad you're not afraid of a little water! Do you ever test the pH of the water? Some mines around here (Colorado) have acidic water that can rot your clothes and skin off in a couple hours. Gotta be careful!👍❤️👍

[@fishingforreels1100]

This is so cool imagine just the history of that like so many of people’s grandpas from the are made that!

[@skookumchuckreefer978]

👋👀 😎 some interesting things in there, always looking forward to next weeks episode 🍻

[@berendmansens8828]

Thank you Frank Nice video

[@richardbrobeck2384]

thanks for sharing I enjoy your videos

[@LoopKoop6778]

Awesome stuff man I'd say you could tell many good stories also

[@IceDaemon]

Great looking mountains.

[@leunrphantom9524]

You are very brave!

[@CutthroatMcRage]

I just would have had to open a small channel if possible to drain that water out before I left so could come back and see what she looks like not to flooded. Awesome as always Frank :) Thank You :)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We rented a pump to pump out a mine.......it ran all day and the water never went down!

[@elektro9564]

I believe it was called the surprise mine...makes sense that that would happen with that mine.

[@paigelee6321]

Always interesting exploring ❤️✌🏻😊

[@ClassicJunk88]

I bet miners are keen to all the dirty and offensive puns a mine can provide. awesome video.

[@Dnkknad]

This guy is an absolute badass ! !!!! Nuff said :)

[@cortana323]

Id be sad if I was the mining guy and brought a buddy with me and he wants to turn back already just sayin its getting late lol

[@aserta]

See? That's why you need Aquachigger when a sinkhole shows up. His presence alone is enough to scare the earth into making a giant cavern full of "gold and hyuman bones" :)) Ah, i'd love to see a collab between you two.

[@silvenshadow]

Lol, I was thinking someone should call you to take a look at that sinkhole. I guess not too many people crazy enough to go down there. Good news is that it's an easy fix. Amazing content!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I was happy to do it!

[@bobhunt3197]

I was just in Sandon a couple of weeks ago, the road was open then. What an amazing place, and the power house is a must see, really !

[@kurukuru4120]

Woa, this really inspired me to climb into sewers behind my house! I've heard there's ghost and crocodiles in there! Lol

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Better have an oxygen monitor!

[@gcr1]

3,000th viewer. Awesome video!!

[@johnterry8890]

Frank, my brother, I said it several times...there is no way I would ever turn back once I could explore a mine with you man.

[@joshuanorris5860]

It just occured to me that it would be EASIER to fill that hole then to block the road with those pieces of concrete......... Lol. Leave it to the government....

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You got that right.

[@Crewsy]

But since Fearless Frank was the first person to enter the abyss then no one knows it ends so abruptly. You can’t fill a bottomless hole.

[@TheFreshSpam]

Wat? It's easier to bring barriers to stop drivers before they bring trucks to fill it otherwise no doubt yet again you'd get angry at the gov for not making it safer in the meantime

[@joshuanorris5860]

@@TheFreshSpam no man. Lol A few pylons would do the job haha The blocks cost more then several tandem loads... Remember they have to be removed too lol A backhoe could fill it in a day by itself just using the dirt on the bank... Even if the hole was WAY bigger then it actually was. You could park the backhoe to block the road but why bother, just fill the damn hole lol PS: Did you just defend the govornment loollll

[@greenlawnfarm5827]

They should of put the concrete chunks in the hole.

[@forg0tin397]

God that scenery is sooo gorgeous up there I wish I lived out there.

[@lifeimitatingdeath3608]

How awesome would it be to go kayaking through that flooded mine.. Putting that on my bucket list! Lol

[@ahorsewithnoname5702]

You should adopt a saying like : THIS MINE IS MINE

[@joshuanorris5860]

Lol im just trying to think of what frank says all the time... He already has sayings :P "It wouldent hurt tho" is probably his most famous lol

[@ahorsewithnoname5702]

@@joshuanorris5860 Yes i know, but i think you're missing the point. This specifically refers to the "mine". lol

[@joshuanorris5860]

@@ahorsewithnoname5702 .....

[@exploringabandonedmines]

That isn't too steep!

[@anime_craft_nibs3017]

Love your videos If you ever get the chance to come back here to Idaho and explore, I suggest and would love to see the inside of the old Gilmore main mine. I know there are two old water pumps and a tone of old equipment down there. the mine was closed when one of the pumps failed, forcing the miners to flee from the mine leaving everything behind. Making the main mine is is a huge time capsule. If you do decide to go you'll need climbing gear and a tun of rope this mine is huge and goes strait down. Anyway, keep up get grate videos and hope to see more from you in the future. Your videos are always amazing and fun to watch.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Wouldn't it be flooded then?

[@tinkmarshino]

the easiest way it to just lower a camera in there.. THAT is the safer way.. once you see if it is part of a mine then you might go in.. Well there was five minutes of excitement shot to hell.. Off to the woods! I know you will find a cool hole to climb in.. I think your part Canadian hobbit.. or maybe one of those great white north dwarfs that are so famous in the mine country.. I am leaning towards the dwarf.. it's the beard that gives you away.. Man I just love this mine thing..Well thanks for the trip enjoyed the heck outta it carry on, be safe and thanks for the share..

[@l30njam3s]

Wow thats crazy, please be careful 😲😲

[@TheChicag0an]

That’s some clean looking water.

[@quadlink]

Awesome videos Frank, I used to survey sewers for a while in the early eighties and we used a lamp to detect explosive gas which also had some litmus paper attached that we coated with something, cant remember what, but we also had some electronic device i think it was called "neotronics" and that was a gas detector, anyway as a young man back then some of the post Victorian deep massive sewers were pretty scary lol... your a brave man Frank, All the best mate

[@quadlink]

PS. We also had a plastic hood attached to a small oxygen supply, so you had some air to get out if needed. ahh the scary memories, we did get danger money while down there, not much though.

[@starg8man]

Frank, you passed some viens of serious value, and I spotted at least a few gems. When are you taking me down with ya, I'll help you spot and collect valuable gems and split the profit with you!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I doubt it!

[@philwellsify]

Frank, could you get one of those oxygen tanks and masks for trapped miners and then go explore the bad air areas?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Too heavy

[@mariaasmrr]

so cool, stay safe!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@jeffd6540]

Hi there, would you go back there at a different time and try it again? Would you ever help keep the water more free flowing by helping to improve the drainage channel at all. Seems like it would help preserve the mine a bit more by preventing the water from backing up and the buildup of more bad air.

[@mimi-le3mv]

awesome explore :)

[@graygoose8938]

The name of the mine is called "Are you outta your mine?"

[@Andy-413]

Looks like you had a pleasant swim through that mine, lol. I've got an idea, next time you go through a wet mine, you could put on some waders, that'll keep your legs dry and warm for sure.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have had them, they don't last long and are a pain to carry.

[@Andy-413]

@@exploringabandonedmines Okay. Yeah, I understand why you would be dissuaded from bringing waders then.

[@dmanvlogs2916]

Love the vids and I had a thought you should make a tv series out of what you do cause it’s almost like one

[@DurpVonFronz]

Was just watching Volcanic Brown when you uploaded this!!!

[@daithi007]

23:30 Your BW Clip was chirping once per second, which means hydrogen sulphide levels had exceeded 12ppm (in your case it displayed 13ppm). You will hear two chirps per second when H2S exceeds 17ppm. Be safe.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No the 13 means it has 13 months left it is a 24 month disposable single gas monitor. I doesn't measure h2s.

[@nefariumxxx]

His model beeps when oxygen drops below 19.5 %.

[@davidsnodgrass3493]

It would have never occured to me that I could go down into a sink hole. But then, I don't have suicidal thoughts to often either. Your a brave soul frank. Or do you ever think of what could happen if the sides of a hole should decide to give way and fill in the hole around you? You should get a long extension pole to put your camera on and take a peek before you commit to danger. Be safe, you would be missed by all of us.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

it certainly was something I considered carefully before going down...the sides seemed stable enough.

[@hawaii50th]

That drop of water looked like a spark, instead of a water drip, neat.

[@akhilrajart_ist937]

Mahn awesome

[@WacKEDmaN]

cool stuff Frank! that water looked good enough to drink!.. all that rotting wood would have been releasing alot of C02.. maybe you could invest in some scuba gear for a breather..explore the parts you cannot access normally!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I don't think I will be running out of easier places to visit in my lifetime!

[@simontay4851]

Come back here again with a big fan to blow fresh air in the mine.

[@FLYIN_DAGGERZ]

Jeez Laweez thats some thick bush! Careful of a mountain cat or Sasquitch

[@GetFaithified]

The man has a train. Subbed

[@Seat1AJoe]

16:47. Sorry I had the time stamp wrong. The sparks are from above and you can hear it. 16:47

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Looks like I hit my helmet on the back and some rock came down.

[@deadmansswitch2748]

Cool!

[@joshuanorris5860]

Again, the trees always blow me away. So tall!