Alone in Abandoned Secret Military Base in Puerto Rico

[@alyrios]

Okay, this brings back a lot of memories. The navy base in Sabana Seca was small, compared to Roosevelt Roads and smaller than Fort Buchanan, because it had a specific mission, and I found out what it was years after I left PR. It used to be known as a "Naval Radio Station." I used to go a lot to the navy exchange in Sabana Seca with my father because I was a military brat, (and we used to live in Levittown, so it was closer to our house than Fort Buchannan) and then I got to go by myself when I was a reservist. If I am not mistaken, where you are at used to be the radar facility which was a few miles away from the base. It was basically a place where the navy would gather intelligence (on the airwaves) and I met someone who actually worked there as a linguist with the Navy (this dude used to work with me in my last job where I used to be a language instructor for the military). Another former co-worker, who was Army, also worked there as a linguist with the navy when he was stationed in Fort Buchanan. In 1979 sailors coming back from the radar were actually attacked around that area. Two sailors got killed. I do remember my dad having to go to work and do guard duty at Muñiz Air Base because of being on alert after the attack. If you know anything about Barrio Ingenio/Sabana Seca or whereabouts, you'd recall that area gets flooded like crazy. I am not sure if that was the reason for closing the radar, because Barrio Ingenio got flooded really bad after Hurricane Hugo, and then after Hurricane Georges (I was still living in PR for those). I do know the radar got damaged after Hurricane Georges. My two former co-workers told me they used to work in shifts surveilling the airwaves. The radar was dismantled and removed in 1999 (according to what I found online). The base was deactivated in 2003, the same year as Roosevelt Roads. Google Navy base Sabana Seca and you will find some of the history of what it was. In all my years as a military brat first and then as a reservist, I was never able to get close to where the antenna was because it was heavily guarded. See if you can go inside the actual base in Sabana Seca, but I'd not go alone to that one. The base has the barrio around. Be careful if you do decide to go to the actual base.

[@alangentry6295]

Good luck and be looking forward to you coming back and make it more videos

[@JohnRosado-n8t]

I've once witnessed a shape shifting ufo over power lines in the small town of cupey bajo Puerto Rico in broad daylight way back in the year 1977....I was 11 year's old....but I have never forgotten that experience! It was greyish black in appearance with white and green lights around it....the shape of the thing was that left me in awe for all of these decades....it seemed like it was trying to morph into itself, but couldn't....the only sound it made was like bees buzzing....like a very low hum...as it passed overhead of the power lines....

[@angelflores-201]

The most interesting people for some odd reason are considered weirdo’s ,Please continue to uniquely be you ✌️LAU!

[@Thetravlingteacher]

OMG tell me this is not Sabana Seca. I will cry right now. I spent one of the happiest times in my life there. There was SO much life and energy there. Back in the day, the Marines and Navy guys would party non stop and us college girls would join them. The air was electric because youth was everywhere. I wonder if our crazy singing stuck to the atmosphere there somehow and you heard us in some point of the ether.

[@iannumanfanwright1743]

Thank you Laura...always love your videos so that's my next 40 minutes sorted! Love from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤️

[@LauWasHere]

That means so much 🥺 I really hope you enjoyed!

[@iannumanfanwright1743]

​@@LauWasHere very much so...thank you ❤

[@lsarlls3049]

I am not surprised that the military did not leave anything behind from a secret base. But I did get a surprise at the part where you stepped on an unstable piece of flooring and suddenly, my computer went down and gave me a note that said "Gah! This tab has crashed" . I wondered if the military had shut down your exploration video! LOL But, it prompted me to reload the page, and I did, and it all started back up again. Keep up the interesting exploration videos! I really enjoy them. I have to admit, I get excited, or more like nervous, when you go out alone into deserted places. Be careful, girl! Have a good vacation, where ever you are going. And take care.

[@LauWasHere]

That’s so funny 😂 the military be watching me I guess 👀 I’m borderline glad my videos make you nervous, it means I do a good job at creating thrilling adventures hehe. Thank you so much, I really appreciate your well wishes, and watching my video!

[@patrickskelly7520]

I was stationed on Roosevelt Road base. I really miss Puerto Rico.

[@FazeCyborg2024]

Minute 8:07 dont leave bink in yhe open hide it just in case you need to run they wont steal your bike ok

[@elhippieboricua]

Awesome as always!! hope to see you soon, gurl!

[@LauWasHere]

Gracias hippieeee 🫶🏼 ya estoy casi recovered xD llamameeee

[@DavidFortman-et2jj]

Do what makes you happy and stronger Laura! Just remember we all love you! ❤❤❤

[@maris7236]

Fairly new to your channel. Good luck on this new chapter in life! Many blessings

[@eddiebruce2961]

And yes thank you for posting these videos

[@theroving1]

I work alone every day, wouldn't have it any other way! Thanks for continuing to share your adventures Lau.

[@LauWasHere]

The best way to work sometimes honestly, thanks for joining the adventures ❤️

[@lonewolf33396]

Glad you are back!!! We missed you!

[@LauWasHere]

I ammm, I missed y’all too

[@SwanbiffGaming]

9:09 I don't know if its nothing but, i see like a black shadow quickly move in the top right area 🤔 probably just from camera movement or something 16:20 Good to know the wildlife alarm system is still working at least 20:25 This lol. If there was any adventure that needed the mask, this was it

[@Michele-z6r]

All right man,reflection . Sounds like your at the age where,your . Oh I don't know! Take care of yourself and stay safe! God bless you! Peace.

[@amablemoya5869]

Hola.Ovni en el tiempo 0:52 cuando comienza a caminar 4:55 cuando cruza el puerton y el puente minuto 3:19 la cámara mira al cielo y más 2:21a la derecha 3:57 en la nubes como aves, 6:40 Ellas son la protección máxima que usted tiene. Tratas de no sentirte nerviosa,no estás sola, había un hombre cuidando te y Ellas o yo , porque Ellas están Gracias por tu video. 7:15 cuando pita

[@amablemoya5869]

Gracias

[@LebronPhoto1]

Secret mission for sure, not so secret base. I also remember the attack by the Macheteros in 1979. Puerto Rican Nationalists (including my grandfather), were released by Jimmy Carter that year and the pro independence movement became invigorated for a while.

[@JoseRodriguez-wz1th]

Welcome back Lau congratulations yo lo sabía que todo iba a salir bien I'll be in Puerto Rico end of June beginning of July saludo de Joe y wandy DTB

[@lourdesvalentin7705]

Thank you laura for sharing godbless you always 🙏 💖🥰

[@LauWasHere]

Thank you for always watching them ❤️

[@ferdisonperez6831]

Gracias por compartir de verdad! 🙏🏼🇵🇷❤

[@EricRosado-p8i]

Hey girl, really enjoyed your adventures… I guess we’ll see you in about a month…. Have fun…. One of your viewers from Biloxi, Mississippi, Eric Rosado….

[@Precide]

Hey, I've been there! Me and my dad explored it about a year and a half ago. We didn't have time to explore it all, so it's really cool to see the rest. I plan on going back this winter

[@calintravel]

Girl, you are amazing!

[@LauWasHere]

You are too 🥺❤️

[@robertoacevedo6247]

Lau saludos desde Los Angeles California, en mi experiencia cuando vivía yo en la isla muchos lugares militares pequeños el resto de los lugares secretos estaban bajo tierra, y muchos lugares (( abandonados)) no están (( abandonados)), en el yunque hay muchos lugares así, buen cuando menos cuando yo vivía allá, el 1ro de Mayo cumplí 37 años de estar viviendo acá en los Ángeles, me vine para acá en 1987.

[@bengallett620]

Hey are you ever going to make new videos because I love watching all of your videos

[@creepynesschannel2636]

Great video please be safe.

[@AdonCaceres]

Girl you have big ones, cuz to get in that place alone is crazy and need to have a lot of courage, q Dios te bendiga siempre y t proteja x q entrar a sites asi y con Tanta maldad enEste Mundo necesitas cuidado

[@Mariposa-w2u]

Hi lau loved the video today very calm o thought those rooms where dark you still did it I was in peace my self thank you again mami for the new adventure 😊hast la proxima lots of love ❤from Brooklyn New York 🙏PS glad you back we miss you 🥰

[@AngelOrtiz-y8z]

Saluditos LAU PARA MÍ ERES UNA DE LAS JÓVENES MAS VALIENTE Y CON AGALLAS QUE HE VISTO DTBS ADONDE QUIRA QUE VALLAS BORICUA 🇵🇷

[@kevinhayes1656]

I believe the last solo trip you did was the abandoned airstrip

[@LauWasHere]

I think so too! It’s been a long long while 👀 just been enjoying spending time with friends

[@irisgmc8543]

Like always I enjoy all that u do on your channel, meanwhile I will be missing u while your gone.. sending blessings on your new journey and may you continue to inspire me to go out and adventure ❤😊

[@Michele-z6r]

Hey,Lau, how's it going man? Wow,those buildings r dark and creepy! I'm enjoying this video!:) I apologize,but I haven't tuned in/ watched ur videos in a while .. but let's continue on ur journey, shall we?:)

[@StephenBishopNOMAD]

Absolutely great to see you back Hun 💓😘 loving your vids hi from the UK 😁✌️🚐

[@LauWasHere]

Thank you!! I love that you watched me all the way from the UK 🙏🏻🥺

[@LiveAndDirectOnTheAir]

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[@margiesthisthatandbeyond..6694]

Thank God you got through another adventure safely blessings my dear Laura ❤ xoxo and hugs… from margarita 😊

[@LauWasHere]

Thank you Margarita! I too think the same after every adventure, survived another day xD

[@patrickbrown551]

That would be a great place too go fishing

[@JJ-bg4yx]

Well the Naval Transmitter was in Aguada and the receivers were located in Isabela and Sabana Seca, they were used for submarine broadcast VLF very low frequency, the main hardware was located at Roosevelt Roads named ISBPS integratted submarine broadcast system and i used to program it every wednesday, mainly used also for submarine telegrams between sailors and their families, to my understanding Sabana Seca was also used as a Cryptology Intelligence and it was the spot were two sailors were killed back in 1979, RIP : CTO1 John Ball and RM3 Emil E White by the macheteros. Theres also a secret navy base located somewhere in El Yunque before reaching the second spanish tower, it is to my understanding that it also should be abandoned it was the naval radar site you should go there and make a video of it.

[@alyrios]

I had a former co-worker who was a navy linguist and worked in Sabana Seca, so yeah, part of their job was intelligence.

[@donrainwater2979]

Where is it located?

[@davidpieretti]

You are a champion! 💪👑

[@mariaapcolon2203]

El pájaro subiendo las escaleras me dió un susto 😳🤦🤣

[@alzapua92]

I was stationed at the Naval base in Sabana Seca (U.S. Naval Security Group Activity) from 1979-1981. I worked at the base Post Office. The swimming pool was just behind the Post Office. I enjoyed my time being there. Met and became friends with the locals in Sabana Seca. Visited relatives and toured the island. I was actually there when the "Macheteros" a small group of "Independendistas" for the independence of Puerto Rico, ambushed the bus the Navy personnel (Cryptological technicians) were being transported to there job site at the Radio Station less than a mile away. I knew the two Navy personnel who was killed during that brazen ordeal. My room mate was on the bus that morning, then told me he was sitting towards the rear of the bus and ducked down. Speculations have it that the closings of the Naval bases in Puerto Rico was do to an accidental death of a security guard (Puerto Rican national) by a practice bombing from the U.S. Navy in Viequez island. Protesters uprised and demanded the removal of the U.S. Navy from Viequez. Also for reasons toxins and contaminants were creating during the practice bombings of the U.S. Navy along the shores, marine wild life and the corals. I never went to the Radio station job site while stationed on base there. My job was mainly moving mail and provide service to the base personnel. But, I never thought I'd ever see the Radio station from someone's else's camera lenses point of view. Thanks Laura, you kind of took me back in time to where I was associated with Navy people like myself and stationed with. The videos you posted of this abandoned base is like going down to the depths of the "Titanic" from when it once was to what it is now. Laura, stay safe and enjoy the adventures in Puerto Rico. I have seen many secret hideout of Puerto Rico had not been for your adventures and posting them. Makes me want to go back with different goals and highlights. If you ever get a chance, try to go to the main base in Sabana Seca. Just off highway "2" on to "866."

[@leticiasingleton4186]

Lau that was so awesome I enjoyed it very much thank u you amaze me with ur adventurous videos❤️❤️❤️🚴 love it✌️👍

[@LauWasHere]

Thank you! It means a lot ❤️

[@SLITTHROAT13]

I tried to go there once, but I was a bit scared, thanks!

[@LauWasHere]

It’s not so bad once you’re in xD

[@handyadvice]

Missed watching your adventures. I should be in PR in November. Want to show you the fountain of youth in quebrada honda,Guayanilla.

[@FazeCyborg2024]

I love you im a latino babyove your solor but at lest carry agun or eye spray for protection

[@Speedrchaser_Express_LLC]

Lau, Glad to see your back with another interesting location.. I am still 🤔 what could that location have been for the US Navy? Anywayzzz I will be on the island next couple of days, lets see where I can venture and explore.. Take care, stay safe and I will be waiting to see where you are headed to next. Kelvin ❤

[@LauWasHere]

Same ish, lots of mystery but also no, that’s the beauty of urbex hehe. The adventures continue anyways! Thank you so much for joining them Kelvin 🙏🏻

[@youknowkotube]

I just came back home from exploring a state forest I’ve been living next to all this time, and best part about it - we were alone! Also booked a trip to PR in July to maybe check out some of these places 👀👀 peace from another Bori from Boston 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@LauWasHere]

AWESOME love to see y’all embarking on your own adventures, I bet you found things never thought were so close to you 😁 saluditosss hope you have fun over here!

[@southwestdetroitchronicles752]

@@LauWasHere your in my hometown ingenio ToaBaja. All my family is still there. On calle amapola.Hey a long time ago there was something behind my grandmother house. It had a big round fence around it. It was huge .I thought it was a prison. UT I was told it was a military base. That was in 1987

[@joej6985]

Hi Lau how are you second video i am watching and a good one too just want to let you know at the minute 21:45 of the video when passed by a room what looks like a basement as soon as you panned the camera you can see what looks like either someone in black hiding behind a column or a shadow entity is to the left.

[@snakeboren4814]

Another Awesome Video..Goddess Laura !!!

[@LauWasHere]

Thank you!

[@snakeboren4814]

@@LauWasHere UR Welcome...!!!!

[@Josebarbertito2025]

Hola corazón como está mera cuando baya ala base en ceiba me avisa porque tengo que grabar un vídeo en la escuela de ceiba Roosevelt road

[@Precide]

36:18 back in February 2023 when i went that staircase was still there. That could have been me collapsing if i decided to go down them 😱

[@mariaestronza-flores375]

I've missed your solo trips also!!

[@aleblunt]

En momentos solos en sitios solitarios Es un buen momento para relajarse mental reliever ✌️.me gustas lo ke haces 👍. I like what you do Keep exploring ,hope you find the answers you looking for in life.😊

[@LauWasHere]

Amen, exacto. El view y el silencio fue lo que mas me gusto de este sitio. Gracias por ver el vid 🙏🏻

[@keaka560]

Help me understand what is the purpose of Fort Buchanan? It has a golf course? Why?

[@LebronPhoto1]

Fort Buchanan supports the military that remains in PR including Reserves, National Guard, recruiting as well as military retirees. It has a golf course because military personnel live on the base and morale, welfare and recreation facilities are provided for them like bowling alleys, swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, gyms, and yes golf courses. The base is currently much smaller than it was in it’s heyday.

[@keaka560]

@@LebronPhoto1 Well i thought my tax money paid them to defend not to improve their handicap

[@emeroldocruz6679]

Hi Laura wow that was an odd base.I wonder what their assignment was? There has to some info somewhere.The roof part I thought was a helipad.Enjoy your time getting ready for the next adventure 👍. This was very 😎. Take care and God Bless 👍🙏✝️

[@alyrios]

Google navy base Sabana Seca and you will find info. If I am not mistaken where Lau was in the video was the antenna radar in Barrio Ingenio or Campanilla, I can't remember which. That antenna was a few miles away from the actual base in Sabana Seca. It was basically radio surveillance.

[@Michele-z6r]

Oh,and ur making me want to get out on that bike! Live in Colorado!:)

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

Go go go get our fast run

[@FazeCyborg2024]

Also carry an radiation hazard equip mente just in case

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

Hayyy its me Mario aaaaa fire

[@mariaapcolon2203]

Siiii let go. Time to seat.... Were is Lau!???? Saludos. ❤❤

[@RayCamacho-m2e]

Too bad you couldn't explore more of it. Apparently, there are some old barracks somewhere at that station. I wonder if they got torn down, though. If I had to guess, then I think you spent the majority of your time exploring what used to be the main place, or headquarters, where Sailors performed their watch standing duties regarding cryptology.

[@LauWasHere]

Perhaps I would’ve found them, but this adventure was less about curiosity and more just me clearing my head hahahaha

[@luisoropr]

Use a mold mask it’s you enter a lot of places with mold is a salient killer

[@JohnRosado-n8t]

Hi lau, you have a resemblance to the actress, Judy Garland.......my compliments to you...😊 .

[@martinmalave7569]

Hi be careful Cuídate mucho. God bless you.

[@LauWasHere]

Blessings thank you 🙏🏻

[@SquillzWasHere]

A *cough* at 20:20 - Right before noticing footprints.

[@Jaywashere255]

The fact that the timestamp perfectly matches with the year 2020

[@LauWasHere]

Whaaaaat

[@MARISOLSHARMA]

Hi Laura … stay strength and stay strong enjoyed …… she stay powerful enjoyed travel trips any place for safe 👏🏻👏🏻💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏻.. God take care all of her Laura…….God bless with you 🙏🏻😇💪🏼….. We loved to see best Amazing and so Beautiful Your Video 💗👌🏻💐🎊

[@anitarivera6188]

Stay safe 🙏 God bless u

[@donrainwater2979]

Is that Sabana Seca?

[@77elbori]

Ahora me caes muy BIEN😁😁 concealed weapon 🙌

[@LauWasHere]

Eyyyy

[@davidvalle8488]

I enjoy your videos/ I usually pray for GODS protection over you/ be safe always

[@richardsimonetti4995]

Be careful out there mama

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

Ooooo nooo

[@hobbiespr]

I enjoyed this adventure. If you were my girlfriend I'd let you make the videos alone because that's you. Thank you new Lau;) and proud of you, sweetheart.

[@Son0fJosephGrandson0fJoseph]

@8:40 see that lil black spider on that lil piece of concrete just disappear?

[@cgtatted4145]

The interweb has missed ya! 😂

[@LauWasHere]

I have missed the inter web 👀

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

It was raining

[@TordaiJenoArthurJenci]

keep it up

[@LauWasHere]

Always, sorry for the lack of uploads in May but I’m baaack

[@TordaiJenoArthurJenci]

@@LauWasHere it's ok dw

[@patrickbrown551]

Good girl

[@rogelrivera135]

muchachita de Dios, corazon de melon, esconde la bici siempre para que no dejes huellas para alguien mas y que puedas escapar rapido, tambien te pueden llevar la bici. tienes que cuidarte mas. estas en puerto rico. me encantan tus videos, pero no puedo verlos por tu falta de cuidado para contigo misma, no es para ofenderte, no hacerte sentir mal, me agradas y quiero que te protejas bien por favor. un abrazo.

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

Ok

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

You there hahahah

[@seanlautenbach7621]

HI MY NAME IS SEAN I noticed you been Getting Sick a little when your Going through the places .Should have a covid-19 mask on for your Safety and Health

[@rogelrivera135]

what is this? wow

[@vladimirrechin]

🙃

[@mennoboon8037]

Youre way too scared nobody has been living there for years😂 A miliatry style flashlight is good to have, like from wish or whatever they light up really far.

[@snakeboren4814]

I HATE PEOPLE ...Love...Bein Tough Loner !!!!

[@edwinnegron8861]

You should have a 😷 mask going into places like that

[@LauWasHere]

I do but always forget it lol

[@chelacastro2856]

You should hide your bike

[@natecoons9790]

You need a machete ❗🤣

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

Naaaa

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

You crazy

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

Whatttt

[@jimmybrownett5983]

🚶🏿🚶🏿🚶🏿🚶🏿& 🚴🏿🚴🏿🚴🏿🚴🏿🚩

[@MarioLopez-tg3iw]

Fooo

[@jimmybrownett5983]

🍕🍕🍕🍕☕☕☕

[@snakeboren4814]

Girl UR Shoes Ain't That Small...Either...

[@SincerelyAlexandra]

Omg girl please get a mask for next time!!

[@hmmfat]

Yo how the U.S. gonna talk about protecting the sovereignty of the Philippines and Taiwan from China and yet continue to keep Puerto Rico as a colony? Free Puerto Rico! Tired of your business policies crippling this beautiful nation. Where's our big protector against our big bully?