6 True Scary Sea & Sailing Stories

[@p.k.5455]

Story 2 was so heart wrenching and I'm so glad the OP finally found peace and the strength to move forward! That would be so incredibly hard yet they were just as incredible in taking the time needed and doing a charity swim after. That is true strength and perseverance!!!

[@nicksoley]

I can’t find any records of a category 4 hurricane in the South Pacific after August 1985 during the 1985 season. This story is almost certainly fake.

[@OceanAndIvy]

Yo I saw your comment before I got to this part of the video and it made me thinking “oh god that particular tale must be quite the scary story”…poor guy I hate what happened to him but so glad he made it out alive

[@caitcasali3207]

Ocean & open water stories creep me out the most. I’m so excited to listen this’ please do more.

[@OceanAndIvy]

I know right? Same here!

[@clintondavid525]

That first story was incredible.

[@Myrdoc]

For real. Terrifying.

[@a15an]

gonna get second hand nightmares from that as a former seafarer myself

[@Swarm561]

Thats cus its not real for several obvious reasons. No ship the size of the one described goes under that fast, never in the history of seafaring has any ship landed 100 feet onto the bottom and had air volume that would allow people to walk around the under decks, none of this is possible, and most likely made up around the story of harrison okene.

[@industrialover]

​@@Swarm561actually, something similar has happened. I don't know the details and if they line up, but it has happened. There's video from when they found the man

[@industrialover]

​@@Swarm561I realize you named the guy I was talking about. I just didn't think the story was so different.

[@slipknotmama]

These types of channels have damn near cured my insomnia and have reduced my flare-ups of other conditions as well. This chronically ill mama deeply thanks you for these bedtime stories. They help me SO MUCH 💚 Between you, Ballen, and Interscare sleep, my quality of life has noticeably improved. (My husband won't admit it, but it helps him fall asleep as well)

[@rmeredithm]

Harrison Okene survived 2.5 days after the ship he was on sank to the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Nigeria. Check out the video of his rescue if you haven’t seen it. It’s wild.

[@Tom-S1981]

Is that not story 1 ?

[@rmeredithm]

@@Tom-S1981 don’t think so… they said 14 hours. This was 2.5 days. But yeah, story 1 is what made me think of it.

[@extoyshred2957]

​@@Tom-S1981it's a plagiarized version of it yes

[@raphaelgiral1995]

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[@barbecueman6352]

Hey Let’s Read! You might not read this but I listen to you basically every night to fall asleep, fun fact 12.5% of people die in their sleep so your voice might be the last one I ever hear. Goodnight.

[@SuperWhatapain]

😂

[@MarcyHancock]

Young Sheldon Vibes here

[@Estassi55]

Sweet Jesus

[@erikaLS305]

Thanks for that...thank god its 7am and I just woke up! 😂 fun fact....geez.

[@TASmith-ou3is]

12.5% chance?! That's not bad. That's the way I prefer to leave this earth. I just hope that I won't be confused - like thinking I'm dreaming instead of dead 🥺. I already have a directional problem & worry that I can't find the light

[@VanessaCurry711]

The first story reminds me of the man that was stuck in an air pocket for like two days and everyone else died and he not only was stuck like that but he heard sharks banging around eating the deceased ppl can u even imagine the terror

[@nakitahmorris1695]

That's exactly what I was thinking too

[@furygeist]

It is that story basically word for word. 😂

[@nakitahmorris1695]

@@furygeist only no mention of sharks which would have been cool. Actually I feel like I've heard all of those stories before or read about them

[@YoutubeISPROPAGANDA]

So many of these people take real stories and make themselves the main character and it’s so cringe

[@extoyshred2957]

​@@KZbinISPROPAGANDAand then they get angry when people call them out on it 😒

[@circeowaggles]

That first story gripped my heart and did not let go until the last words

[@TDawg5402]

Who else finds it easier to fall asleep while listening to Let’s Read as opposed to being restless without the stories? Thank you for the work and consistent uploads!!

[@iheartshaneandjeffree]

I have an overwhelming fear of the ocean due to being pulled out by an undertow at only 6 years old. It was one of the scariest moments of my life. These stories will scare me more than most

[@silas3956]

always a great day when Let’s Read uploads

[@jeremyprescott2468]

I work on a tugboat and am on the water right now. Some of the stories you hear out here keep you on your toes like you wouldn't believe.

[@itsnotme533]

Wow can't imagine hearing that story whilst being on a similar boat! It was horrible to listen to from my cosy bed!!! Where are you?

[@poppybear888]

I work on a towboat too, people who’ve never worked out here wouldn’t know how crazy it gets…especially on the river

[@jeremyprescott2468]

@@poppybear888 Yeah the river can humble a person real quick... I hope to never fall overboard one night and have to crack that glowstick on my vest. I still make every hitch though and love this job. Good luck out there!

[@jeremyprescott2468]

@@itsnotme533 Gulf Of Mexico

[@poppybear888]

@@jeremyprescott2468 you stay safe too my friend

[@michelebell1997]

It’s been a rough few days but finally I’m getting back on track and this video just makes it so much better!! I pray 🙏🏽 everyone is having an amazing day and much love from Colorado!! 💜

[@jefferyhall4137]

Thank you & back at ya!🙂

[@muneca913]

I’m in Colorado too! Hope everything is getting better for you!

[@ijustchangedmyname7794]

You doing better?

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Oh to be in Colorado. I can't imagine a bad time there.

[@michelebell1997]

@@ijustchangedmyname7794 I am thank you

[@cherrymetha3185]

Trying to sleep , your soothing voice helps ! Thanks Joel 🌺

[@Northside-um1ry]

Im pretty sure the first story is the story of Harrison Okene and the sinking of the Jascon-4. It would make a great movie!

[@GunRunner47]

He wasn’t okene after that

[@problematique9389]

​@@GunRunner47TOUCHE MY FRAN

[@furygeist]

It 100% is. Like, it'salmost word for we ord his account.

[@Northside-um1ry]

@furygeist RIGHT! And if you were going to do all that, why leave out the SHARKS? Honestly, listen to Mr.Ballen's telling of the story it goes way harder than this half-hearted plagiarism!

[@Bambisgf77]

While extraordinary Mr. Okene is not the only man to find himself in this situation. Lots of boats in the Gulf, lots go down so there is no reason to expect there is only one story of survival.

[@Addygoat]

Sea and sailing stories?? Yes please

[@shay00meow]

yk its a good day when Joel posts ❤

[@withloveaurora]

i always feel like singing and dancing around the house when i get the notification Let’s Read posted

[@monarchxero1822]

Ah stories to fuel my thalassaphobia (and solidify in my mind more reasons to stay out of the water). Thanks for another banger Joel!

[@Seafowls]

Thanks Joel! Ocean and swimming scary stories are my favorite. 🌊👻

[@SarahW.-ps6id]

Ok the first story scares the living crap out of me and the fact that it came from my home state Louisiana made it even more creepy. With all the rain and storms, we've gotten down here lately I can only imagine what it must have been like back in 2009. I'm glad to hear that the poster was able to make it out. My prayers to them and thanks for sharing your heroic story.

[@Tom-S1981]

That first story "I felt a thump " That has to be anyone's worst nightmare 😮

[@edwardsanderson3021]

Heading to an internship on a commercial ship. Just what I needed.

[@Bowser14456]

That second story was really sad dang 😭

[@nicksoley]

I can’t find any records of a category 4 hurricane in the South Pacific after August 1985 during the 1985 season. This story is almost certainly fake.

[@roslynweidemann9487]

My ❤️ heart ❤️ goes out to the survivor who lost his family. From one Australian to another, I hope you're 🙏 ❤️ living in peace with your wife and children 🙏 ❤️ ❤🙏🙏❤❤🙏❤

[@karanaman68]

Likewise broke my heart to hear that.

[@ColdCityNell7777]

Haven’t even listed to the video yet but I must say that is a magnificent thumbnail

[@Shygirl2k]

I really hope the man in the second story sued the couple for letting them rent the rotten boat… could’ve been prevented.

[@nicksoley]

I can’t find any records of a category 4 hurricane in the South Pacific after August 1985 during the 1985 season. This story is almost certainly fake.

[@abdulqudz89]

joel never disappoints.

[@mj3026]

Thank you Joel brilliant as always 😊❤❤

[@Angelahoneydew]

I’m in Virginia and listening to let’s read for sooo many years! I’m about to go to sleep after eating my grilled cheese sandwich.

[@cherrymetha3185]

Can you make me one please, I’m starving ! 🌺

[@Hereandlearning]

@@cherrymetha3185lol me too🎉!!

[@Momofseven07]

!+$

[@brianforry5524]

Now I’m here making a grilled cheese

[@annelynn8708]

the grilled cheese bit... yum.

[@southernsass2937]

Thanks for the Louisiana story. Although it gave me anxiety 🙃 That guy wasn't a Louisiana born & bread, bc its Crawfish ... not crayfish 😊 Great survival story!

[@welcometooaudioland7877]

Out of all the videos within this genre this one is the best before bed that after about 10 plays now allways fall asleep perfectly by the end of the first story.

[@astridcav6524]

i hope your vacation is going well :D can't wait to watch your streams again!

[@emo7636]

Story 1 has got to be the story of Harrison Okene. He was the cook on a tug boat off the western coast of Africa. Their boat capsized and sank in a little over 100 ft of water. He spent roughly 3 days in the dark, underwater, and alone because he was the sole survivor sitting on the ocean floor. He was rescued by a group of saturation divers that only came to recover the bodies from the capsized tug boat. Harrison eventually became a diver himself I believe, he was so impressed and grateful for the divers who saved him. Ok after finishing the story it's as if someone just plagiarized Okene's entire traumatic story. He wasn't trapped for 14 hours he was trapped for about 3 days. And that tug boat sank right on the edge of a drop-off. Also, he wasn't able to 'swim from room to room' he was trapped in a tiny bathroom or closet, and made a platform to sit upon to keep him out of the water. All he had to eat the whole time was a can or 2 of Coke. It's infuriating that someone takes someone else's experience and made it 'their own'. The real person who experienced this would not have gotten so details wrong.

[@paranoiarpincess]

So I was 37 minutes into this video while playing Sudoku on my phone when I unlocked a piece of an event puzzle that was “cruise” themed, where a dood was thrown overboard the cruise ship. What are the CHANCES!?!

[@Ash-hi5hy]

The last two stories could be made into movies, but noooooooo Hollyweird is too busy doing remakes.

[@SuperWhatapain]

Fr

[@bernpri7580]

One story is a movie. The one where her fiance dies at sea and she's stuck for like 40 days alone in the pacific until the Japanese fishing ship finds her outside hawaii

[@gabeexc]

@@bernpri7580 yes it’s called ‘Adrift’ w the girl from Divergent

[@OceanAndIvy]

God Hollyweird is making some really crappy movies right now 🙄

[@indiashante1560]

The first story was detailed so well that I felt like I was actually experiencing it for a minute there. That's absolutely terrifying.

[@universalequine8800]

Wowza gonna go sailing on Wednesday in Maine on vacation! I’m from MN. Perfect timing.

[@MaletinaClarke-rq9ds]

I really enjoyed these stories. Thankyou LR.

[@MiddayEnglishman]

Lol it’s 2am, sat on my sailboat, replacing engine next week just dreaming of where I’ll end up.. think I’ll save this video for bed. The nightmares about being on a boat are always welcomed snd loved.

[@karanaman68]

The open water terrifies me. These stories don't help allay my fears

[@yennefer2774]

It's 545am and I'm just getting started ❤❤❤❤

[@TracieLayne-mj5de]

Just what I needed!!!

[@LilJollyJoker]

The last Richard Parker story was crazy!

[@elleyesssss]

Thanks Joel ♥️

[@allisondeller6330]

Addicted for sleeping and the stories are really twisted and interesting.

[@TommyCambron95]

I’m a truck driver and love listening to these stories on my routes

[@femanalang9950]

All stories are interesting ❤ thank you Joel❤

[@neo-didact9285]

Love these themed stories! Let's me step into another life!

[@eliserose9182]

Really great stories today! I'm glad to know the story about Richard Parker. Life of Pi is an incredible film.

[@PreciousXD]

Been watching your videos for a couple days now

[@MisatoBestWoman]

Lately it’s been I don’t know, difficult to get through videos maybe I’ve just been distracted but I’m doing better at trying to finish listening to an upload in a concise time. I love your narrations.

[@buffonator7858]

this stories are interesting af keep it up joel

[@robcash7532]

Always pleasure to hear ya brother

[@MisfitHorror]

Great stories as always! One of my inspirations for starting my own horror narration channel 🎤 🔥 Hope Australia is treating you well

[@TracieLayne-mj5de]

Hey y'all ❣️

[@ValerieAnnHorn-Ross-mx4cv]

🇬🇧 Here is an interesting piece of info, re; being attacked in the sea. I recently watched a Marine Biologist talking about shark attacks. The well known knowledge of sharks being able to smell a drop of blood in the Ocean, up to 3 or 4 miles away. However what most people dont know, which is, that its FISH BLOOD or Seals Blood Thats because its thick & oily & keeps together in the water & the oily salty smell is what sharks pick up. Human blood is too thin & disperses quickly in salt water & doesnt have the thick oily consistancy. This changes somewhat, if sharks are in the vicinity of an injured person, and depending on type of injury. A medium cut on the arm or leg from coral or sharp rocks doesn't produce enough blood to attract sharks. But more serious wounds with more blood, from initial shark attack or being cut on metal or machine parts can bring sharks nearer. But usually the human blood has dispersed. I was so relieved to know this, not that i swim in the sea, or live near sharks ( I live near the English/Scottish borders but on the North Sea coast) Our Sea is freezing & too turbulent for sharks, but Greenland Sharks do swim in our waters occasionally. It's just in one of those worst case senario's, being in shark waters, wounded, & terrified im on the supper menu! So! Its thick oily fish blood that sharks can detect in water from miles away! Phew! 🦈 Thanks for the video Love Sea/ocean tales. Peace 🇬🇧🙋

[@Michellee970]

I have read what I think to be the first man's story, probably 20 times, and watched countless videos of his story. That is, if it's the same man. His survival was and is miraculous regardless.

[@samanthaevans7206]

Yay! I’m so excited for this❤

[@TenaciousBrie]

Ahh sea stories, my fave. Thank you Joel 🖤

[@TylerDurden-tt1bi]

Story 1 is Excellent.! Great stories all around..

[@erikaLS305]

Some people have never spent days lost at sea and it shows.

[@CAMZART]

Yayyyy more sea stories more sea stories!!!!

[@CarlosSanchez-ip1vs]

Yes!!! He finally did it, another deep sea compilation, thank you Joel! 🙏😁

[@AngelofDarkness1978]

Awesome Stories thank you for sharing and thank you for everything you’ve done for me over the years and years of listening to your work much appreciated and big love ❤️ ❤❤❤

[@caskasburial]

THAT INTRO IS SO COOL MAN

[@yesseniamendoza6378]

The third one is so tragic, but I'm glad she or he managed to continue on.

[@rapunzel2357]

I always habe to listen twice because i fall asleep to these and missnthe stories. 😂

[@danyelgeist2089]

My great-grandmother was Lowell Thomas's cook at his estate in New York!

[@g1rl_veteran]

I love this particular subject matter.

[@Hayden-Nix03]

Thank You!

[@jennl8921]

Joel you are the best

[@CelestiasCorner]

Just in time for my night routine! 🎉

[@lovelylady81]

I’m watching this after work

[@flobrez2470]

Three things I’ve learned on this channel. I’m never going on a boat. I’m never going camping. I’m never staying in a cabin in the woods.

[@andyzachow9903]

You can't live life scared..and what should be learned here is go out and experience life and different things but do your research and ALWAYS have a way to defend yourself and always be prepared..have escape and survival plans. .

[@KirkWilson86]

I love the new intro!

[@Phoenix-mh5eo]

For anyone else curious, #3 is about Tami Lee Oldham Ashcraft. Happened in the 80s.

[@kaylenhunt3207]

The sea is terrifying

[@vash121086]

Story on I've heard before it's really crazy how he survived it. Story 2 and 3 that's really unfortunate my there loved one rest in peace.

[@alyssaburkey5415]

Damnit!! Never 1st but close 🤣

[@Ownedbycats88]

Can’t wait to see you on live again.

[@Smellyninja11]

Amazing people and stories. I feel so bad for them

[@youarebymyside]

Holy hell. The first story is truly horrifying and it's incredible that person was able to stay alive.

[@evilfreakofdesboesen]

Is Story 3 from the Movie "Adrift" which is based on a true Story? Sounded very familiar as i just watched the Movie some days ago 😅

[@jamesknapp64]

I always wonder how many of these stories are true and how many are fiction. 1st one sounds amazing but really feels like a written story.

[@ladylyndawn]

@@jamesknapp64 All of these stories could be fiction lol What does it matter? It’s entertaining and can be educational to learn about one’s experience in this world. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@maxwellbarnhart1375]

​@@jamesknapp64story 1 is probably only based on true events. Look up Harrison Okone. It's the same situation, but he survived 2 days in A tiny pitch black air pocket. He had to make a hammock to stay above water.

[@botimerLance]

Just came across let's read about a week ago. Really like this channel, thanks for all the hard work.

[@cDayz]

Listened Sat 1:50am 29/🌻/24 🇬🇧

[@susiejones3634]

8.30 am Sat 29/🌻/24 🇬🇧

[@andreastrong4635]

Hope you're being safe, joel!

[@heatherhancock2546]

Great content tonight, J.

[@ClearSolstice]

I only started the video but the 1st story is insane and so intense :0

[@ES-qu1jd]

The first story reminded me of when I was at work and I went to the bathroom and the handle of the door came off and I couldn't get out. I was yelling for help in case someone was walking by in the hallway. Finally, my boss came looking for me and he got me out after working on the door handle for a little bit.

[@MercuryXZ]

i can handle just about anything but those deep water stories genuinely terrify me.

[@y0urztru133]

I’ve never commented before but I freakin love you Joel

[@MKMcDonald287]

Just before sleep here at 4:30 am

[@goop02]

3 minutes ago? Just in time for work 😭😂

[@queenofscots839]

So so good….

[@ZepplinGirl86]

As soon as I heard Richard Parker. LIFE OF PI flooded my mind

[@jeannabean8547]

Bedtime! 😊

[@Catalinddm]

Story 1 is a rip-off of the very real and very terrifying story of Harrison Okene

[@SuperWhatapain]

Interesting new stuff!👍👍👍

[@zainsdifferent5014]

I read the title as " Scary Sea and Snail stories"

[@TheLittlemama30]

😅

[@laceybarbee5553]

🤣🤣🤣🤣