5 True Scary Search & Rescue Horror Stories From Reddit

5 True Scary Search & Rescue Horror Stories From Reddit includes harrowing tales of those who provide aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger...
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[@AihtnycCyN]

One second: "The dead man inviting us to join him..." The next one : "Hello friends! Thanks for..."

[@janea5898]

I’m in Arizona ...My uncle went to Thailand with Hamilton from Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson!! (He was an aircraft mechanic and an airman first class at the time). I played the story for him. He remembers the incident! It’s true! 😱

[@michelewalburn4376]

Wow

[@fuckinpandemic25]

@@michelewalburn4376 please stop

[@brocowsci]

@@fuckinpandemic25 go sell some crack

[@pamelameckley1160]

That story gave me chills. Hamilton went through a lot, and many lives were lost attempting to save him. I hope the souls of those service men that lost their lives are at (or able to find) peace. Idk if Hamilton is still alive but I hope he has had a good life. I imagine your uncle found it a bit surreal to hear a story from many decades ago that he was actually *there* to witness from his time in Vietnam being read by Joel, of the KZbin channel "Let's Read." Would you please thank your uncle for me - for his service? He was one of many who went through hell to insure our freedom. I can't begin to imagine all that your uncle had to experience and endure during his time there. i'm very grateful to him, and all of those men, they sacrificed *everything* for our continued freedom.

[@janea5898]

Pamela Meckley - He chuckled and said it was great to know others that were there at the time are still around. He wondered who wrote the story most of all. I’ll tell him you said thank you. ✌🏻

[@michelewalburn4376]

Since I started listening to these stories I've had not one nightmare and no sleep paralysis. That is how weird my brain is.

[@jinellkanach174]

I am so happy for you! You really get to relax and sleep 👏

[@SCUMMY4205]

@@Novaa011 same thing with me, these kinds of stories helped me overcome my night terrors. Not exactly sure what it is about them that helped.

[@mikayla3785]

SCUMMY 420 I think it could have something to do with the fact that when you hear the stories your brain feels it doesn’t need to give you the scary stories idk if that made sense

[@Anita-k]

That's the affect of the soothing, calming voice of "Let's Read" aka Joel, I guess. - Dealing with insomnia myself, it has also helped me falling asleep quickly a lot.

[@Nastuf]

You: nah that isn't real at all Preternatural entities: *FREEZES YOUR BODY* AM I JOKE TO YOU!

[@shiluvsmuffinz3345]

So this just started playing on my Bluetooth headphones overlapping with another KZbin video I was watching and didn’t click this yet and I have no idea what’s happening but I think it’s a sign

[@michelewalburn4376]

Oh that's eerie.

[@CoDNaMoPRaTioNBLuDRaoN]

It can only mean one thing, you have 49 hours left until slenderman gets you... and takes you away FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jameswesten2018]

What the ? U cant even play 2 videos at once

[@myahl8742]

ShiLuvsMuffinz just checking to see if you are still alive

[@HD_rat]

Lol my phone does that sometimes

[@MiseryAvenue]

Goodnight friends I've never met before.

[@_.BlackArmor._]

Goodnight

[@MistressHorrors]

Just wanted to say that I've been in a Lupus flare the last few days. It's been so bad that I can't bend most of my fingers. It's been so hard to sleep and I have insomnia on top of that. Your voice is the only one that calmed me down enough to get a few hours of sleep. Your voice also gives me nice nostalgia feelings from good times in my life when I was listening to you over the years. Just wanted to say thank you for everything, LR ❤

[@CoDNaMoPRaTioNBLuDRaoN]

The tone of your voice is a temporary cure for my insomnia

[@brentalbrecht4275]

My family is actually friends with Tommy Norris. He is a great guy and it was a nice surprise to be casually listening and hear his name and to get to know more about one of his rescue missions.

[@C6Wolves]

Nicee

[@jaeelise9369]

If the first story is really true then someone should send it to that poor Robert guy's mother. She's apparently still desperate for any news about her missing son

[@-Nibbles-]

I’m so glad Gene was successfully rescued. It would’ve been even more tragic to lose all those people trying to rescue him only for the mission to fail.

[@bu55c]

My dad was US Navy Air Sea Search and Rescue in the Vietnam war, HC-1 Det 1 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron. Initially trained with SEALS. Non-com but true hero none the less.

[@Bobby-mg1uj]

Clayton Blackwell : Pass him a spiffy Navy salute and Bravo Zulu, from this random old swabbie.

[@klblythe]

Holy damn! I just refreshed and it said this uploaded 14 seconds ago! Never been that early

[@edwardurbanowski137]

DUDE I lived in prince Rupert for 12 years! I now live in terrace bc an hour and 45 minutes drive from Rupert. I’ve driven the stretch of road from prince Rupert to Prince George many times, it’s truly tragic and terrifying. Walking around at night on the road in this place is one of the most dangerous things you can do here. The highway of tears is truly heartbreaking. Which is one of the reasons that the missing indigenous women movement is so important where I live.

[@stookinthemiddle]

I love your animated intros, they are really amazing quality! They must've taken ages.

[@lildemonshannon5202]

Search up umami for art style like that, it's phenomenal

[@stookinthemiddle]

@@lildemonshannon5202 thanks for the tip off! Just had.a glance and wow, they look amazing!!

[@lildemonshannon5202]

Monsieur Mittens yes dude! And the story that comes with it is so great and interesting, give it a watch if you havent already

[@stookinthemiddle]

@@lildemonshannon5202 Oooo! What's the story called?

[@lildemonshannon5202]

Monsieur Mittens interface, it's a playlist on the umami channel, it's very immersive imo lol

[@carressa]

That last story was intense. Could be made into a movie scene of some sort!

[@doctor_decay2296]

Omg that first story we get it, you're a glory seeking volunteer. Get on with the story

[@Goddessvenom]

No, Rick is right, that went on forever 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@internetpotato6734]

Yeah, but better doing good (volunteer!) work seeking glory than not doing it at all. If I did sth that hard and dangerous I would definitely want people to cut me some slacks.

[@mikabae]

I love watching your videos every night before sleeping to get spooked. No nightmares whatsoever though. Thanks for posting so often LetsRead 💕

[@tablescissors]

So, with Mackie, we are left wondering 1. Why did she attend THIS house party? 2. Why did she agree to be driven instead of driving? Her cousins were thoroughly interviewed, so assume those answers were there somewhere. We are also left with that she either WANTED to disappear or that she was disappeared. Attending a party, it’s possible that someone there knew she was being driven and where she would be later (her home). They then could’ve laid in wait. Who left the party before her - how well were they looked into? Forgive me, that’s the best thinking I can do at the moment with information given.

[@Brad-ly2wl]

These are my favorite kind of stories

[@DanielDanger420]

Let's Read: "Vietnamese" Swamp Dweller: "Vietmanese"

[@MrSpanks]

J. Mascis Let's Read: "Vietnamese" Swamp Dweller: "Vietmanese'' Top 5's: veten... Vietten....Chinese

[@Rainy..Day.]

God, I can't stand Swamp Dweller. The guy has no clue what a period is.

[@DanielDanger420]

@@MrSpanks why does this not have a thousands thumbs up? Lmao!!!!!!!!

[@MrSpanks]

@@Rainy..Day. I know right? All that great content wasted and ruined by terrible narration! No offence meant - its nothing personal!😜

[@MrSpanks]

Do you guys know of Natures Temper? He's a great narrator with some brilliant stories - recommend!

[@victoriathesuspense]

My grandfather has the heart of a lion and a lifetime ban from the Tampa Zoo

[@ky6180]

egg

[@fuckinpandemic25]

@@ky6180 no

[@DeerCop]

Y’all like jazz?

[@marandahartley]

💔

[@thepurpleman119]

Y’all like jizz?

[@CoDNaMoPRaTioNBLuDRaoN]

Wtf? 🤔

[@RuToob]

There is a great book called "BAT-21" by William C. Anderson that is about story 3. I had a teacher in high school who would assign each of us books she thought we would never choose to read, but that she knew we would like. She was right, I never would have chosen it, but it is really good!

[@naraynahqarshy3608]

This was really intense. I have always been a loyal litsener of yours. Thank you Lets Read! For always making my days bearable 💕

[@galeighlea2528]

Take a shot every time he’s says “strategic” in story #3

[@aaliyaqureshi9851]

Thanks my liver hates you

[@galeighlea2528]

Aaliya Qureshi your welcome lollllll ;)

[@C6Wolves]

How many u had so far lol?

[@Lilly18ish]

The Highway of Tears is such an insane mystery that seems to swallow up young native ladies taking them to no one knows where

[@ThisAlphaWolf]

Thank you Let's Read. I seriously need this right now. It keeps me from thinking about how my life is disintegrating as I type this. This is also the perfect topic for an escape. Of course, I feel terrible for the parties that go missing, as well as their families, but I choose to see it as keeping the cases alive. Spreading the word, just in case. At least for the stories that are true. Anyway, I find your voice soothing and this topic really does grab and hold my interest. This video is like a big old triple shot cocktail for me, since I don't drink anymore. Smooth and relaxing. Once again, thank you. This was much needed.

[@moali705]

Alpha Wolf I hope you’re okay bro

[@ThisAlphaWolf]

@@moali705 I'm good. Just going down a little bit of that rocky road in life. Thanks for the kindness, though. It's good to see.

[@moali705]

Alpha Wolf god bless you bro. Anything you need I’m here.

[@Bobby-mg1uj]

Here if you need to talk... I’m old but have good stories. Hope that path you walk holds an unexpected joy or two.

[@ThisAlphaWolf]

@@Bobby-mg1uj Thanks for the offer. I noticed your profile picture. The man that raised me was a Vietnam veteran. Lost him a few years back. Honestly, if he was still around, that's where I would be right now. Just being around him, I know that I'd have some of this stuff sorted out by now. He was a wise old man. I have often found that older people have some of the best stories and that goes doubly for veterans. Once again, I appreciate the offer. I may just take you up on that.

[@flxwercxrpse1871]

National parks are beautiful but so dangerous

[@aprilh7547]

Yass! Great way to end my Monday. 👌🏼

[@exk5843]

Thank you so much for this podcast!

[@IZM3R]

Been listening to search and rescue stories on other channels with robot narrators, glad you chose this topic.

[@tjbrown1979]

Good stuff to hear, hell to live. Man, real intense stories. Thanks bud for another good morning

[@lenny877]

It wouldn't be awesome if you could put a rainy night time video in these

[@Rainy..Day.]

I take care of disabled veterans and their stories always amaze me. The crap they have seen and gone through, are straight out of my night mares.

[@Bobby-mg1uj]

Rainy Day : Thank you for all your work and your sacrifices on behalf of fellow veterans. You are appreciated.

[@Rainy..Day.]

@@Bobby-mg1uj thank you Sweetheart and thank you for your service. It truly means so much to me.

[@jamie-fm6mx]

As someone who lives in the Merthyr Tydfil area, and who has walked in the Brecon Beacons mountains, its really an odd experience hearing my home area of Wales mentioned in one of these creepy stories....

[@garethsunboxings]

same

[@jessetorres8738]

If you haven't already, check out Corpse Husband's 2 hour long video about Search And Rescue Officer Stories.

[@jameswesten2018]

Those r maybe the best stories ive ever heard on youtube, and corpse husband did it best

[@jaredlittlejohn6883]

@MrWereverForever same can you suggest more like corpse husbands video I just finished his video and I NEED more the one with 20 year with down syndrome got to me it wasnt what happened to him so much as his final words to the ranger in the childlike way of momma wont see me again I'm working the nightshift and bawled my eyes out, I have a son and to know he thought he would never get to see me or his mother again would absolutely ruin me mentally

[@Mia_Mina]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you for these wonderful stories of how hard and wonderful our search and rescue teams are! Wonderful job! Be Safe Buttersock Cult Leader don't forget to eat your Pizza!

[@Alvityl]

Just dropping by to let you know that I’m thankful for your videos cuz it always keep me focused on my work and I’m usually very easily distracted hehe thank you.

[@tricebreanne9131]

My son likes to fall asleep to your stories now too. Thank you for helping us sleep peacefully.

[@JayJonesPT]

Yall need to do more ghost stories

[@Boosted403]

Can we get another 2-3 hour horror story ? Those are the best to fall asleep to

[@lancerevo9553]

These are great stories love the search and rescue theme

[@sammywilliams9310]

The guys in search & rescue they don't really get the credit they deserve these brave souls my 💓 goes out to them amazing work these guys do it's just amazing 💖💜💙💖💜💜💜💖💜💙💜💖💜💜💙💖💜💜

[@purplelullabies3098]

That story about Mackie: Her son Jameson was 5 years old and she still usually traveled with a spare bag of diapers? 🤔

[@Richard-vu7kh]

Lara Naomi - those were for her...IBS ! 😫

[@purplelullabies]

@@Richard-vu7kh This made me laugh louder than I should have 😆😆

[@anb3rlyn]

Search & Rescue stories are absolutely AMAZING! These people are Brilliant!💯WOW!!!

[@bretttooley1340]

blessed, just what I needed to make my day better! Thank you Lets Read :)

[@mustafazamari]

lots of love 👍👍👍 lets read

[@monicar31]

Thank you for posting this

[@Rainy..Day.]

Wow, what an awesome video. Thanks LR

[@johnbennett8087]

I love your channel. Your the most dedicated creator I've seen yet! Thank you for posting!

[@Moln0015]

Another great day

[@chelseakayyy]

my favorite part of the day is listening to daddy read me stories before bed ❤️

[@GraphicDesigner4Free]

Your voice !! Best voice for scary stories , Thanks for all THE nighty story @letsRead

[@MissingMysteries]

Omg the first story is about a guy from Brecon. This is so close to home.. I live just a few miles away from there. 😊

[@garethsunboxings]

same and i was at nevill hall the otherday

[@thatorganisedmama7937]

Missing Mysteries me too I barely ever here something about wales on here. We’re close to Abergavenny and looking to do a beacon waterfall hike as soon as this awful weather breaks!

[@MissingMysteries]

It is nice to hear of a local story.. you always imagine that these kind of things never happen near where we live, but actually when it is close to home it's even more creepy. I love it! X

[@jadoreux]

Wow I'm from Brecon and that first story has truly rattled me, actually insane that that went on under all our noses!

[@ZeeLeeful]

I remember the story of Robert Williams going missing in 2002. I think there was something in the past 2 years in the news about his mum appealing for information on his whereabouts.

[@jadoreux]

@@ZeeLeeful I moved to brecon in about 2005 so I initially missed that. Crazy

[@ZeeLeeful]

@@jadoreux I lived in Scotland at the time but i remember it being on the national news, he was only a kid like 14 or 15. It's scary to think what's out there and what is being hidden.

[@GmaT1776]

I'm pretty sure I recognize your voice I've always enjoyed your storytelling and thoughts🙏🏼 I'm glad l have found a new Series of stories😁 I really enjoy your storytelling🌹

[@fuckinpandemic25]

I would like to be a search and rescue officer I asked my school cop about it but he doesn't like talking about it

[@rockstarphantom8112]

@@bigsticksbananaclips4575 Actually there are many agencies that utilize SaR officers. Coast Guard, National Guard, yeah, but also Navy, police, and (I'm guessing this is what Jev meant) national parks, like the SaR from that one epic creepypasta.

[@jameswesten2018]

Well if you ever work in a national park, dont go up them...dont touch them...dont talk about them....if you dont know now u know,

[@fuckinpandemic25]

@@jameswesten2018 why

[@earndoggy]

Good stuff Joel! No annoyingly weak victims, fascinating history, no freedom of the press in Wales, LOL I enjoyed this a lot.

[@railroad13]

DAMN Honestly I usually always enjoy the reading... but that first story my gosh could you have gotten on with it? all the stupid details were unnecessary

[@destiny6949]

Mitch Jolly but that’s what makes you really understand it

[@jessyp6596]

SHUT UP. thanks

[@melodiechartier5173]

Sam Riding He is too stupid to understand details... he's a simpleton

[@derekmcalister929]

Ikr when he had to say that the wind could lower the temperature by half but could’ve just said it was cold

[@destinyhalmon1676]

Listen to stories from my favorite boi 🖤🥰

[@Maria-tl9lw]

The first one creeped me tf out

[@dumpc]

Dang I don't live too far from Brecon, was a pleasant surprise to hear a story from Wales from the get go!

[@Robsadventures06]

soggy socks ye same I always go snowdonia it’s so nice

[@garethsunboxings]

same

[@skrimpy71]

Story #3 My dad was stationed at Clark AFB, met my mom in the PI.

[@melindaschluter8977]

The last story shows how cruel some people can be.

[@annie_xo]

Perfect timing ✌🏼

[@jubemiah7933]

Honestly love sleeping to these stories

[@kerryjanemcnab4048]

These guys are so brave! Love that the first story is in the U.K. 😊

[@CoDNaMoPRaTioNBLuDRaoN]

It helps me sleep

[@banjoadventures9315]

The one story w all the technical military terms in Vietnam , was brutal. I might as well been reading a text book. I couldn't get through it w out skipping. Its just too much information, and I lost interest.

[@Bobby-mg1uj]

Jnet 32: Read synopsis of book ‘BAT-21’ ...Hambleton was rescued because of his passion for golf. He knew every major course by heart, like distance of Hole 6 at Pebble Beach or 3rd Hole at Augusta. His friends devised a plan to use distances on those courses to map out an exit. There was a brave man risking his life to get that info to Colonel Hambleton... flying a small unarmed aircraft through enemy territory and relaying map distances and coordinates that were from many different golf courses: Augusta 6 might mean go 200 yards and dogleg left 300 yards. Vietcong would not be familiar with those courses, so they would not understand the path Hambleton was taking. This story is captivating, and the bravery of that pilot should not be forgotten. His name is Captain Bartholomew Clark.

[@tsukarikaoru]

"And remember- always date a gamer"

[@beastkiwis6952]

Thank you.👍

[@rachel_Cochran]

Man... Vietnam war/pow stories would be amazing to listen to

[@Mr.SisterFister859]

Fuckin brutal and by far my favorite one of your S&R compilations yet. 10/10

[@horror_queen9185]

Right on time ❤️

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

Omg, story 5 show just how evil and cruel humans can be! Imagine the kind of twisted mind that came up with the idea to pack the dead body with explosives and use it as a trap! That person’s punishment was to live with a vile, sick mind like that for the entirety of his life!

[@tooth2887]

as soon as i heard your voice i subbed lol

[@anisforeveryoung1382]

Damn dude those were some damn good stories!!!! Makes u think how or if you could handle.

[@MistressMillion]

That stone-cold calculation that went into creating a trap in the last story makes me nauseous.

[@ellesandralady8596]

Love the video ready 😍😍💜💜💜

[@stephwilliams9351]

Amazing heroic stories god bless all

[@breezybabe7867]

How cool that I just went to merthyr tydfil and found this video! No one I know in America had ever even heard of wales lol

[@fuzzyronin]

Miss listening to these stories

[@marissamate]

Oh my God!! These ones were so gooooood!! 😵

[@jeannewoods3940]

I really like your channel. Your voice is sooo soothing

[@dinosaurlady2]

HELL. YES.

[@dorthy79]

I heard "rural Wales" as "rural whales" and it really threw me.

[@thatorganisedmama7937]

dorthy79 I’m from rural wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 our flag is a dragon I always thought it should be whales 😂

[@thebatzinator]

There's a wonderful book and movie of Hambletons rescue called Bat 21 if anyone is interested.

[@Bobby-mg1uj]

The Batzinator : Yes! Happy to see his story is known by others. I heard him tell the story in person. Spellbinding.

[@thebatzinator]

@@Bobby-mg1uj I happened upon the book about 15 years ago, not knowing there was a movie. What an amazing and horrifying story.

[@thebatzinator]

@@Bobby-mg1uj I could not imagine hearing it in person!!!!

[@Bobby-mg1uj]

The Batzinator : Their experiences helped new aircrews understand the process of survival. Beyond the physical torture, there is psychological torture and that is hardest to conquer. That story about the latrine? It taught humor as shield, but also communication, planning, patience, creativity because the glass had to be hidden and passed between prisoners while the wood scratched discreetly over weeks. Every man had created unique ways to survive, and those were analyzed, dissected, understood, and passed to the next generation. Hopefully the day will come where we evolve beyond war.

[@theshyguy4932]

Wow my favorite

[@MrSpanks]

Story 4 - Spare diapers for her 5 year old child?!

[@micheIIe7]

I missed this intro so muchhh

[@ollie_in_alaska]

I remember my search and rescue horror story. Still so recent!! September 28, 2019 was the day it all started like any other day....

[@dustin4747]

Lol I like how Lets Read ends this one with "always date a gamer" did not expect.

[@jameswesten2018]

Girls dont wanna date a gamer, while youre lost in your video game for endless hours shes f**king your buddy that doesnt play vidro games

[@dustin4747]

@@jameswesten2018 lol okay buddy, calm down for second. Firstly, Im quoting Lets Read in the video. Secondly, Im sorry if thats been your experience, but that sounds like a pretty limited experience as not all women are like that. Third(ly?), it was just funny to note, no need to be a debbie downer.

[@Comrade_Nils]

23:19 _strategic_

[@dahliacheung6020]

Whoa that last story was scary af. I expected some sort of trick to be pulled but not that one for some reason. Damn.

[@jacobminges790]

Why does his voice remind me of Kakashi Hatake like the way he speaks certain things he says personally love it lol

[@williesimpson6757]

What an articulate resonate voice

[@thechickener7786]

On the 3rd story, what are the chances she disappeared on her own?

[@TattooedPink]

Cheers ♡

[@Elemarth]

The first one reminds me of the Dyatlov Pass... though it sounds like something more sketchy was going on. I mean, the best way to know that they aren't coming back is to know that they're already dead and be lying about it.

[@randyisftw]

wtf! the decommissioned el toro marine air base is right next to where I live!