# Accidental Gold #

I ventured out to the creek again to follow on from where i left off the last time i was still getting gold and had to leave . So later in the day i heard some noises down stream and went to check it out , There was another prospector turned up , and that was fine , so we talked a bit for a while , and then i left him be . But later in the day he was heading up to where i was in the creek when disaster struck . So , in this video i'll tell you how things turned out , to the best of my knowledge . Cheers Ned .

[@garrettmillsap]

Wow ned. Sorry to hear about the old gentleman, hope he heals up well. Its a good thing you were there to help him. You're a good man ned. And glad you found some good gold as well.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Garrett , thanks mate , yes i was very upset and really disappointed for the old fella , considering he hadn't long arrived and it was a bad way to end his prospecting trip . I still don't know if he went home or stayed on , i was glad that i was there at least to help him up out of the crevice that he fell into otherwise he may have laid there on his back for days and no one would have found him . It certainly can be a dangerous hobby , and that's why i carry a rescue beacon just in case . Anyway thanks for watching and commenting mate . Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@FlourgoldWizards]

What a day, I hope someone is there to help you if you need it too !! Gold was real good !😃✅✌️🍻

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Jason , yes mate , so do i . it certainly can be disastrous if you fall as he did and my greatest fears were if he'd broken an arm or leg what do you do in those cicumstances , i'm no Doctor and we are miles from any hospitals , so at least i had my rescue beacon with me , but this time i didn't need to use it thankfully . I just hope he come good and stuck around and got some gold . he was a fit tough old bugger , lol . Thanks for watching mate , take care . Cheers Nev . 👍✌

[@GSProspecting]

Great job all around fam. What a blast. Nice Au indeed. Keep on having fun and living the dream. Gold Squad Out 🤠

[@GrooberNedJardine]

Thanks Jason , it pays to be safe out there and your lucky to have a friend along with you most times , it can make the difference between life and death . Stay safe out there , take care . Cheers Ned . 👍

[@AMProspecting]

That was an interesting day for you, hopefully it all turned out well for our fellow miner. Great footage and gold my friend. The slippery rocks are no joke and it happens in a snap. You did a good deed and we thank you for that. Take care Ned and thank you for sharing your story.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

Thanks Mark , i'm sure you would have done the same thing in that situation , it is instinctive to help an injured person no matter , come what may . I felt so bad that it was very upsetting for him apart from his injuries i think he actually came to a realization that maybe his lone prospecting days might be coming to an end . Sad really sad mate . Anyway , stay safe and be very careful around the rocks Buddy . Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@Ltn.Immelmann]

I am now 64 years old. I still feel sprightly, but I always go looking for gold with a friend. The case you described gives me pause. Nice video Ned. Your help honors you ⚒👍🤠

[@GrooberNedJardine]

Thankyou Peter for your kind words mate . I too feel confident when out prospecting in the creek , but many times i have fallen probably 3 times pretty hard but no serious injuries , thankfully , and multiple little stumbles and slips that catch you unawares , and that's what makes it dangerous when you're out there alone . I try not to think about it too much and just get about my business for the day . But this time it sort of hammered it home a bit just how vulnerable you really are out there when you're alone . I think Graham was fortunate that at least someone was there to help him . Anyway , stay safe my friend , and thanks for watching . Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@Smithsgold]

not bad take on the Gold I hope the old guy is doing better and is ok

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Jeff , yes , all was going well till that happened , and i too hope things turned out OK for him . Thanks for watching . Cheers Ned . 👍👍

[@ProspectorTripp]

You’re a 💎 Ned! I had to laugh a bit because I say the same thing.. there’s some Old Guy? 😂 As I get older and see a older man, I think.. he’s a old dude. Then I see my reflection in a mirror or window and see a “Old Crusty Man” 😳 At 65 I’m not sure if I will be alive at 77 let alone tromping up the river. This guy is a “Gold Warrior” being out and about up the river at 77. You did good my friend.. you got some beautiful shiny and a special blessing helping this Old AU Warrior! Thanks sir enjoyed.. yep that’s Super Golden! Peace Prospector Tripp

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Matt , yeah , it's funny alright ,lol , anyone older than me is an old bloke , but you are correct , he was a tough old bugger for sure , an AU Warrior indeed , and anyone who can even be alive at that age demands respect , let alone prospecting out in a creek alone . I have a little ritual i perform before i commence the day out there , i'm sure you know what i mean 🙏, and it's interesting to note i have only ever been prospecting on that day of the week twice in my life , so if i had not been there i shudder to think what could have happened to him if there was no one around to assist . It makes you realize just how vulnerable we really are when out in the bush alone . Among other things i am always concerned about snake bite , because in that case i don't think you make it out alive . Anyway , take care , Cheers Matt . Nev out . 👍✌

[@VendettaProspecting]

Old boy is lucky you were around Ned. Everything happens for a reason! The ground your working had some nice gold buddy! Thanks for sharing

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Mike , yes , everything does happen for a reason , iv'e only ever gone prospecting on that particular day of the week twice in my lifetime . So if i had not been there he might not have been able to get up of his back for a very long time , or if at all , so in that regard it appears there was a purpose for me that day that was perhaps a bit more than just finding some gold . Stay safe out there buddy , and be careful . Cheers Ned . 👌👍✌

[@VendettaProspecting]

@@GrooberNedJardine amen brother

[@josephknowlton7246]

Liked, shared and commenting. Although I could have seen the positive, I found that a very sad story. That may well have been that old feller’s end of his prospecting career. He (or his loved ones) may have decided “that’s it!” No more prospecting. N that’s sad. I assume we’ll all give it up someday. But what catalyst will make that occur in each of our lives. 77 n trying to open rocks with the side of his head. Absoflippinlutely, might end ones prospecting forever. 😢 Glad he made it out alive. But he obviously loved prospecting. Marching up n down a rocky rolly krik at 77. I didn’t have to meet the guy to know he loved it.😢 Great video n tyvm 4 being a good man n assisting the ole’ fella.🍻🗽🤴🏻cobbles 21:42

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Joseph , yes we talked a bit before he had his accident and he told me his wife was in a Nursing home and his family said he shouldn't go alone . Which made me feel sad for him . I do believe he possibly goes prospecting for peace of mind , it really is a great feeling when your out there but it is definitely dangerous . I suppose we will all have to come to the reality that the day will come when it's time to hang up the pan for good . Thanks for watching mate it is appreciated . Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@josephknowlton7246]

@@GrooberNedJardine I don’t have much gold here (I don’t think). But I just stay home n work what I got. I’m mid 50s but I started doing all the bad things about 8 yrs old. The cigarettes n pot n in young teens I was drinking too. By the time I was a young adult all were addictions. So I lived fast n hard life especially with the cigarettes. So I’m not apt to reach that age. But by staying home to prospect. I’ll b able to do it longer than I would if I traveled to unfamiliar places n placed myself where I wasn’t as safe n used to being. Like cliffs, mountains, rocky kriks or waterfalls ect. I can go a football field away n get a cooler or wheelbarrow full of dirt n have plenty to work for a long time the way I prospect. Then I can work in my own driveway or barns or porch and house. Now something can happen right here anytime . But it’s familiar. I know every rock n hole on this 19 acres. It’s familiar n doesn’t change unless I change it. That gives me stability. I know what I’m stepping on. I know who I’ll run into for the most part. I’m at ease here. I’m not in some slot canyon that can flood. I’m not on a mountain to slip off of. I’m not out where I could run into an undesired person intending someone harm. I’m not in some old mine that could collapse or cave in. I’m not even out where I can crash a car or have car trouble n freeze to death. I’m home semi safe n sound. That’s my life n I love it. That ole fella, or u, or Wayne ect. Might not have that. Or may not b satisfied with that. Maybe there’s a need or urge to travel. Or get away. I don’t have that. I’m super happy panning on the porch or washing con’s in my bed lol. But I really do feel bad when things happen like what happened to the ole’ feller. Makes me wonder if he had to travel to prospect. N if it’s over now because of an accident. Life is finite. We all know it. But sometimes we see or read or experience something to remind us. 🍻🗽🤴🏻cobbles buddy. N I hope u get some great karma or whatever for being there that day n time so an old guy can go home n think about prospecting again.🍺

[@GrooberNedJardine]

@@josephknowlton7246 You are fortunate Joseph to have a property like that , i looked many years ago to purchase an old mine and property but let it slip through my fingers and regret it very much these days . Now those ambitions are out of reach for me , so i do love prospecting and if i could find anything closer to home that i could work i would , but unfortunately i cannot , so i must drive a long way to prospect and the older i get the more it wears thin on me i am losing my enthusiasm and when that day finally comes it will be a sad day for me also . So Buddy you are very fortunate indeed to have a hobby on your own land , i am envious , lol . And as for the younger years of abusing our bodies , i can tell you , i have been there and done that sort of thing too , so in that regard , is the prospecting really so dangerous , lol , ? well perhaps that's just a matter of opinion , we did more dangerous things when we were young i guess . Anyway , stay safe keep at it , and enjoy life , because it's far too short . Cheers Mate , Ned . 👍👍

[@dropbearprospecting1117]

Another great video mate. Those rocks are crazy ive gone ass up before taken some bark of the shin. Im heading down next week from Friday till Sunday if your in the area pop in and say hi. Stay safe mate

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Dropbear , yep same here , i've had about three good falls , or i suppose i should say bad falls , but i wasn't seriously hurt on those occasions , only some bruises and aching bones , lol . but that's not to say it can't happen big time . I've had lots of close calls stumbles n slips , it becomes more likely to happen if you're physically tired , i think in my case anyway . And Yeah , if i go out and see you there i will call in mate . Take care , and watch those rocks especially if it's raining they become deadly . Cheers Buddy . 👌👍

[@hardrockuniversity7283]

Round, wet rocks are tough. Hope he gets well. That is why Eva always covers my back.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Keith . Yes i hope he was alright also , although after when i saw him in his vehicle we spoke for a while and he said he felt sick like he wanted to vomit . He had a nasty egg on his Temple area with bleeding which made me think he may have had concussion , i put some cold water on it to try and take the swelling down . I stayed around as long as i could to keep an eye on him , so after i left i don't know what eventuated . I Think i know now why at the end of your videos you always say , ( Happy Prospecting and keep it safe out there ) That is certainly good advise .👍✌ Cheers Ned .

[@hardrockuniversity7283]

Definitely should have called it a day and gone someplace he could be watched. Did you check his pupils?

[@GrooberNedJardine]

@@hardrockuniversity7283 Yes , that probably would have been a good idea Keith , and No , silly me i definitely should have checked his pupils , considering he said he felt sick like he wanted to vomit , but i hung around a while and eventually i had to leave . I thought about all the things i should have done the next day , Ahhh Hindsight is a wonderful thing , i think !!!! .

[@hardrockuniversity7283]

I took Emergency medical technician training years ago while working at a mine that was a bit remote. They paid for it. Gives me a bit of an advantage at times. Good thing. Eva has had to check my pupils a time or two also, but for possible stroke (had one years ago). Yep, wondering what you should have/could have can be bad. Luckily (for me) the two SERIOUS times I had to use my knowledge any errors were inconsequential as both patients were fatally injured. Both were sad things, but not heart breaking.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

@@hardrockuniversity7283 The medical training is definitely a good idea , i wish sometimes i had learned the correct procedures in the event of accidents , because even though things like that may only happen a few times in life , it's good to know how to handle it and what to do . I suppose it's never too late to learn . Cheers . 👍

[@buscandooroartesanalmentes3823]

Hello brother Ned, I see that the hunt was great brother, 3.5 tenths for me is very good, greetings from Colombia to my brothers in Australia 😊

[@GrooberNedJardine]

Hello my friend in COLOMBIA , yes i found a little bit of gold but never as much as you do my friend , i can't work as hard as i used too . So you must also be careful out there in the creek among those big boulders and rocks you move around , so please stay safe out there . Many Hugs from Australia to you . Cheers Ned . 👍👍✌🙏

[@enjoyingnorthwoods4041]

What a bummer to hear about the old fella! I can only hope I’ll be knee deep at his age. Nice gold as usual you get Ned. Nice day out and good as well that your paths crossed! Keep at it✌🏻⛏️✨

[@GrooberNedJardine]

Thanks Jim , yeah i hope i'm even alive at 77 let alone trying to gold prospect , lol . but yes i guess he was lucky i was there cause he might still be on his back in the creek water , or even worse . Thanks for watching mate , Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@sleepysopalsandprospecting6170]

Nice spot, and I reckon that's a bolder, not bedrock, and it would be awesome if you could move it. Hopefully, the old guy recovered and had a play before he went home. You will keep chasing gold whenever it is until you lose motility.

[@Goldhunter7769]

Great gold, thanks for sharing your experience. And That older guy could have easily died out there, so thanks for being there for him! River rocks are super dangerous and it’s a bad idea to go out alone but I do it all the time. Heavy Pans Gold Hunter 😉

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Gold Hunter , Yeah , you are right about that , those rocks are deadly and i too go out alone , not because i want to , i would be happy if i had a Buddy who could go with me , but i don't , so for now i must take my chances and hope that if i am ever in that situation there will be someone that comes along to help , otherwise i gotta flick the beacon for help , lol and hope the rescue squad turns up . Anyway , Thanks for watching and commenting it is appreciated . Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@getdownanddirtyprospecting]

Nice outing sad for the old bloke though . Glenraigh has some slippery creeks but that area your in is the worst place I have been to for slipping even Donna fell there and we left .

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Glenno , yeah things were going great until that happened so yeah , i felt sad and upset for him . But yes it is a very dangerous spot for falling over even if there's some loose sand or gravels on the exposed bedrock will bring you undone . Anyway i hope he come good and stayed around and got some gold after all . Thanks for watching matey, Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@bradwelch7425]

Well done Ned, Just turned 60 on the weekend and even now you get a bit wary walking over rocks and stuff. Hopefully I will get down to the Bulldog area soon, got a mate that has a bush humpy up in the back blocks and has good gold on it, might even see you out there one day. Be safe and Heavy Pans

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Brad , yes walking over those slippery creek rocks is super dangerous and it will catch you off guard mate . Bulldog aye , i 've been to Bulldog a few times and i keep wanting to go back to check it out again . You are really lucky to have a place out there to stay and find some good gold , that is Awesome mate , Thanks for watching Bro . Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@tonysfossickingadventure.8124]

nice bit of gold. yeah the rocks can be treacherous in the creek but the river is worse, i've fallen a few times in the river, hurt my pride and my arse, i'm starting to think i'll just take someone with me just in case, it's a long way out to get phone reception.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Tony , yes mate we definitely all take a chance on our luck when we're out there , especially if something bad happens and it sure can . I also worry about snakes now summers coming . Stay safe and thanks for watching mate . Cheers Ned . 👌👍

[@flatlineracer3207]

Nice video Ned. Looks like a lot of time and effort went into making this video. Keep up the great work my friend.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day John . Well , just a little time and effort Brother , it was an enjoyable day out which ended on a sad note unfortunately . But never mind , it's still great to be alive . Thanks for watching and commenting 👍, take care my friend . cheers Ned .

[@manangsaringtv3564]

Good job my friend and God bless

[@GrooberNedJardine]

Hello my friend , thankyou for your kind words 👍, God bless you also 🙏 , Cheers Ned

[@brushitoff503]

Awesome video mate, Hope old mate is going ok man but bloody good on ya for being there to help!

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Leo , yes mate , i hate to think what might have happened if i wasn't there . Because he was on his back sort of jammed into a huge crevice which was about 15 foot long and about 3 foot deep , it was like a huge v shape and couldn't get up and the crevice had water flowing through it but only about 6 inches deep . If he was knocked out with no one around he might have drowned or died in it . I shudder to think what could have happened . It shook me up a bit too , and what worried me was he said at the car he felt like vomiting which is a sign of concussion . I hope he was alright . Anyway thanks for watching matey . Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@brushitoff503]

@@GrooberNedJardine Fricken hell mate! Properly glad you were there! Yeah I bet it did & No wukkas, I do enjoy honest video's & yours are awesome. Cheers, Leo.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

@@brushitoff503 Thanks mate .

[@48thstateprospecting]

I’d bet 100% he had a concussion with a bloody ear and big goose egg on the side of the head it’s a bad spot front or back is better than side just good you were there to help hopefully he made it out ok and you don’t find him there next time.. great gold for sure🤩 .35 is great thanks for sharing see you on the next one👍🏼👊🏼

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day 48th state prospecting , yeah , i think he might have had concussion too , because he had a big egg on his Temple area and that was a worry for me . I put some cold water on it to try and take down some swelling , but i'm no Doctor , but in Hindsight i should have checked his eyes for dilation and such , When i spoke to him again in his vehicle he said he felt sick like he wanted to vomit , and i hung around talking to him for a while but you don't know really what to do , you want to help but you also don't want to interfere to much . I finally had to leave , and i only hope he was OK , Anyway , thanks for watching and commenting mate 👍 . cheers Ned . ✌

[@johnjacobs1625]

.35 Not to shabbY NeD! I hope the old Guy is Ok, Mate! Cheers JJ

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day John , yeah , i hope he was alright too mate . Yes , 0.35 i was OK with that , not complaining , it's always a bonus getting anything at all . Cheers mate . Ned out 👍✌

[@TheSmokie55]

Ned, i am going to be frank with you. I can't hunt for gold where I live because no Gold in Texas. but I can appreciate those who find it in their area. However. Your Channel and your videos make me calm and relaxed. So I chose to subscribe. Find gold Good on ya Mate. if you don't I still like the adventure. New subscriber here. GLTY

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day TheSmokie55 , WELCOME ABOARD MATE !!!!!!! Glad you came along for the ride . Well , that's sad there's no gold in Texas and i feel for ya mate , but i'm glad you find my Adventures relaxing , I hope you check out some of my earlier videos too , good onya Buddy 👍, Cheers Ned . ✌

[@tazyt3388]

Hope the ol boys ok mate your getting onto some lovely bits we gotta take care of each other out there it is dangerous at times one slip and your stuffed take care bro cheers

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Taz , yes i hope he's OK too mate , Yeah i used to worry when motorbike riding out bush with my two young boys , My best mate worked as a Fireman and he said to me , you know you only gotta have a stick penetrate your leg and go through your Femoral artery and you've got about five minutes to live , that worried me a bit . But aye lifes a dangerous thing , and we gotta do the things we love to do , can't be wrapped in cotton wool forever . Hell , it's more dangerous out there on the roads ,lol . not kidding . Anyway , be safe out there Buddy , take care , and enjoy life , because it's way too short . Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@tazyt3388]

@@GrooberNedJardine 100% mate christ just breathings dangerous these days look after yourself bro cheers

[@mickellis8747]

That's the risk you take when you're out there alone. Imagine if he had knocked himself out and fell into the water, you wouldn't have heard him and he was a goner. Stay safe out there people.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Mick , yep , that's right . if he was knocked out he could have drowned , he was on his back in the crevice with water flowing through it , but it was only about 6 inches deep , but nevertheless if your unconscious and face down i wouldn't have heard him moaning and it's as easy as that to die . So yeah , it's a bit of a wakeup call , and it makes you think how easy it can happen . Cheers Buddy . 👌👍

[@davevanderwall7644]

When i go out alone i do my very best to avoid any situation where it can get ugly. I save those adventures for when somebody is with me. I alway take a GPS reading and give it to that person. At very least they can go to a place and call for help. Yes just like Mr kieth says keep it safe out there

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Dave , yes good thinking mate , it always pays to let someone else know where you are going and if you're not home by sunset , then they can send out the Cavalry to look for you , lol . 😂 Good onya Buddy 👍. Cheers Ned . ✌

[@glassontherocks]

Oregon USA here. That looks like the flower gold here.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day mate , i have no doubt about that , i watch a few Prospecting channels based in Oregon , and it appears that there is plenty of flour gold there . Where i prospect the the maximum size piece you could hope to find is around 0.35 of a gram if you are lucky . Greeting to all the OREGONIANS from Australia my friend . Cheers Ned . 👍✌

[@thesurfingprospector6345]

Geez he was just lucky you were there mate ay When was this date as we were there on the 20th I sent a message on your last vid We got 0.22 in one ft crack for two hours You got me by 0.13 lol nice bits mate cool Cheers 🍻 CrouchOz

[@GrooberNedJardine]

G'day Crouch , yeah mate it was the Friday one week before you went out , and i've only ever been out on a Friday twice in my lifetime , So sometimes i think these things have a purpose for happening that way . Maybe if i had not been there he might have still been laying on his back in the creek , or even worse , he might have drowned . Yeah , i was having a great day out there until that happened , but it gave me some food for thought about being out there alone , which is always a risk . Anyway , take care , be safe . Cheers Nev . 👌👍✌

[@davedavis5809]

I guess youre in New Zealand. Or Australia , if you see a rock that has a groove behind it but not in front, you may wannt to have close look at the boulder...which is what i would be doing with that orange stained one ... Calif has gold in a 50 mile section the think is barren because geology is too complicated for many folks lol