SURVIVAL WITH NO WATER? (The Mary Watson Tragedy)

Strick is back for a new Survival Challenge Series! He's re-visiting different survival stories while travelling up the remote stretches of the Great Barrier Reef. There's tales of heroic survival against all odds, and some tragic endings... Join him in the exact location of these scenarios to test his own survival skills and share their crazy stories.
In this Episode Strick is following in the wake of Mary Watson. The year is 1881 and a bit of a spoiler alert... This ends in one of the most heart breaking and tragic ways imaginable.
In order to survive on these desert islands they will need to catch Giant Mudcrabs barehanded, use bushcraft skills like desalinating salt water to drink, and creating a fire with a flint. Hope you enjoy coming along on this Survival Challenge!
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[@BacktoBasics]

G'day guys, stoked to hear you're enjoying this Series... Here's the next Ep (and maybe the best yet) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6qcg6qsjdR8f6M

[@Issyplays3742]

Ok

[@Issyplays3742]

Thanks😂😂😂

[@Austincallahan9823]

In a real survival situation, I wouldn’t care if anything is endangered I do care about preserving our natural habitats and wildlife but in reality, my survival comes first

[@user-km7fk9xl2v]

Right its called food chain

[@vogelkonigin3303]

Obviously, but this video isn’t a real survival situation. In a real survival situation, nothing matters but staying alive.

[@bonkywonky17]

why do you think they’re endangered

[@kayfrenly5460]

Thats racist

[@blessedbeauty2293]

​@@kayfrenly5460 - Huh !?

[@jerriah4983]

Ah Sam deserved/deserves more acknowledgement as he (even though he was a slave) could have left the lady and her baby to fend for themselves but instead decided (even having sustained bad injuries) stayed and protected the pair until his last breath. That island should have his name on it aswell. Ah Sam is the true hero in this story.

[@yaad2226]

colonial terrorist would never name anything after their slave

[@obsessed_angler]

Racism at its best. I doubt Mary would have survived so long without him.

[@kayfrenly5460]

Slavery was normal in china and he was likely raised as a slave. He would never have abandoned his owner. They viewed themselves as a natural part of the family and society, rather than as apart from it, needing to escape. So not really surprising at all that he didn't just run off

[@yaad2226]

@@kayfrenly5460 slavery was common in west and europe ya never mention that yo mama never told ya that colonial terrorist?

[@oynlengeymer2434]

the loyalty of that servant is admirable. I have been injured to where I lost about 2 litres of blood rapidly and I could not even stand, I passed out and when I woke hours later, I had to crawl, I could not walk. I had immense thirst, and mad it to a house, I drank from there garden hose for a good few minutes, gulping down a lot of water. And was able to stand and walk again and get myself to hospital. Even though He would have needed water badly, I somehow feel he would have given it to the lady and her baby first if finding any..

[@Aguynamedaaron]

By far my favorite episode, you can tell your level of interest, excitement and respect while telling this story I’ve never heard. Thank you and cheers!

[@stephenburrows4250]

And unsurprisingly Ah Sam appears to get not historic acknowledgment for his efforts (massive efforts) in keeping Mary & the baby safe for so long... 🙏 - great story telling Strick!

[@marcus266]

Typical, Colonialst attitude towards people they enslaved, intentionally forgetting that they were the ones who helped build their empires and blame them if anything that went wrong

[@ustaz_abu_jan]

Who's Ah Sam? he's Chinese?

[@DopeThug]

​@@ustaz_abu_janthe chinese slave/servant that had nurtured the baby and mary watson

[@PBJPRODUCTIONSTUDIOS]

you're one of the best and most underrated story tellers of all time , excellent video

[@BacktoBasics]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the Episode

[@davidrayward7533]

Of all time? Steady on… wonderful but tragic story though….

[@user-qz4zi6nk1v]

Its good . But not the best Kinda mediocre , no offense

[@douglasbrunner2834]

He should be. If you know anything about this Man. He is smarter then most people in the country.

[@douglasbrunner2834]

All and his sidekick she’s smart too.

[@rew3103]

A great combination for a presentation: a biosphere and some history of human interaction within it... along with a touch of you. Always a winning formula. Thank you :)

[@richardbell5792]

Excellent episode mate, but very sad story for about 153 innocent people. Look forward to hearing about the chap who lived with the aboriginal people - reckon that might be a happier tale!

[@paulhughes1038]

Thanks for the really accurate story, no bias. Beautiful epic places it's easy to imagine white Europeans not being able to survive. Heart breaking story of our indigenous peoples. Thanks for the honest story

[@ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb]

Wouldn't want to be shipwrecked in Australia present day nearly everything is protected 😆... Certainly one of the best and historical survival series I've watched... Only discovered your channel a day ago ✅ You're making Bear Grylls look like an amateur 😆😄 From London hope to visit Australia soon...

[@mannyPereira29]

That was the best story I’ve heard in a very long time. I wish history was told like this with real time adventures to the places it happened. And the excitement on your face is the best, really like your videos.

[@GSAirTherapy]

This was absolutely fascinating! The story, background, editing, teaching…somehow, you managed to merge it all into one cohesive video. Really well done!

[@larryseibert4102]

This was terrific! What a great adventure and history. I will be very happy to watch as many of these as you care to produce. I always enjoy your channels. Thank you.

[@Visualtreats69]

This is absolutely one of the best videos you have, well informed, you clearly did a lot of research, great job!

[@brunomerlini4248]

Wow, what a story, what an episode.. one of the best ive ever seen on youtube.. thanks Strick.. best story teller

[@smokeybarr]

What almost always sends a shiver down my spine watching survival tales like this, is while it's very much less likely now due to technology, there could be someone going through a similar survival experience as we speak, right now.

[@dingo001]

Great to have a series of these with other adventures from dies gone by.

[@timcollins5179]

Very well put together story Strick. Well done mate. Tragedy on both sides of the coin but very un-biased and respectfully told.

[@brianneary799]

I very much enjoyed your idea to follow them through their ordeal and to pay your respects to all who perished. /respect

[@jeaniewatkins9218]

Great episode! What a great story of the history from that area. Thanks for telling both sides. You do it justice! Thanks for sharing!

[@tomdruce3741]

Bloody love this. You need to do more about the history and adventures. Well done this is definitely the way forward. Massive respect ❤❤

[@wackadoodle8951]

I love these videos because not only do you get survival tips and tricks, you also get an interesting history lesson.

[@cassandrastone7297]

I didn’t expect to almost cry this morning while watching one of your videos! A tragic story, may their souls Rest In Peace. As a mother, this particular video really moved me.

[@bryanbadger6841]

Brilliant episode mate. Thank you.

[@AussieBoomer-bm5zx]

Amazing story and being told from the actual places where it all happened really brings to life the people so long ago, and what a harrowing experience and tragedy it was. Thanks for doing all the research and then making the effort to go to those remote places to tell the story . Well done bloke, top job, thank you!

[@wingnut6472]

Old mate did well to get away with seven spears in him ,lol, good stuff

[@25SriLanka]

Wow! Really enjoyed hearing that story and seeing you recreate their journey. Good stuff.

[@spoon8142]

Thanks again for another adventure and tale. Really enjoy these survival challenge episodes.

[@robertvelasco5681]

Thank you for this episode. Telling the History of your country.

[@bigboss-tl2xr]

Love these survival videos Jack! Great job!

[@corrinasaunders3877]

Fantastic vid. So sad for that family. So close to water yet so far away. Thank you for this great series.

[@saneadam3512]

great video with an interesting history lesson. loved it.

[@Dominic-oj3ok]

Thank you for your unbiased history lesson 🙏🏽

[@niallquigley8812]

What an amazing story and a beautiful reflection on history while bringing the modern twist.. Fran tea towel..classic.. Thank your jack for a great channel.

[@vestadesigns]

Incredible story, and you did an awesome job telling it and reliving the path she took and the challenges she faced. Love all your videos, thanks. JimmyD

[@eeeeee8762]

I appreciate that you really show the importance of foraging and knowing the local flora and fauna in a survival situation. Too many people underestimate just how screwed they'd be, just because they don't know what is and isn't edible

[@Jim-zs4hp]

Great episode Jack. I knew the outcome was bad but I was rooting for her. Mrs. Watson gave it the go. Can’t wait for more history from you, you do it well. New tea towel on the shopping list please. 😂

[@edwardpincus]

Brilliant! This video was amazing. Thank you.

[@grandpatzer]

This was a riveting video, captured my attention from start to finish. Amazing history as well as survival tactics

[@ricwatkins1437]

Very cool episode Strick, thank you. So close but so very far away .

[@londonviking3801]

Love these type of vids with a great story. Reminds me of the Bush Tucker Man series. More please!

[@bernardcrane750]

Fascinating story. Thanks for sharing Strick.

[@gregstarr2954]

Great sharing !! Hope who ever passed away innocently in this awful ordeal are in heaven now!😢😢

[@michelletownsley3172]

We really enjoyed this episode. Thanks for both sides of the story.

[@richard_n]

Fantastic episode, I love hearing the history of different parts of the world. A lot can be learned from the past.

[@taurbaby]

Fantastic story. All that beauty and potential, may all of them rest in peace.

[@mattmckim1633]

GREAT episode ,cant wait for more.

[@gazpearce3700]

Awesome Jacko and a well told story mate, they were so close 👍👍👍

[@laurensvanesveld1354]

Very impressive story in history, and well told . Thank you again great footage learned a lot.

[@SNORLAX25BM]

This is great storytelling and I love the telling of the aboriginal side so often overlooked Well done team 👏

[@kayfrenly5460]

They should have won, then they could tell it. This is the great game of civilizations they were isolated from for so long

[@savanatheopenmind]

wow!!! What a captivating story told by great storyteller. Thank you for sharing!

[@OTHG6v]

Wow! History is brutal

[@maxfish4770]

Yep makes me laugh when I hear how violent society has become, the further you back the more violent and savage

[@stevenhart9004]

What an awesome bit of Australian history.

[@oksooners]

Absolutely love the history behind all these videos! Id love to see a collaboration with field days! You two would be amazing together!!!!

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

What an incredible story, and so well told. Thanks!

[@flav7634]

Great episode, amazing info, you are a great story teller.

[@stellemay]

This was such a great video! And I especially enjoyed how you told this story in it! Great job!!! And wow if they had gone a little further they would have found it! Great stuff! Thank you 🤎

[@CemBalcikli]

Super video mate absolutely amazing ❤many thanks 🤩

[@ocularpressure4558]

Hey guys from San Diego California USA 🇺🇸 ❤🎉

[@garyweiss1876]

Interesting telling of the story of Mary Watson. Nicely done Strick!

[@LP-wn5wn]

Unbelievable story! You did a phenomenal job, well done

[@danvprado]

What an incredible episode! This will be studied for centuries! Thanks Strick and Fran, you guys are one of a kind!

[@BobvanT]

Thanks a million mate - interesting part of history - keep it up. !

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Les Higgins (The Bush Tucker Man) would tell yuh where ever theres Casuarina Trees growing on the Dunes, dig down cause theres water there! Right where you cooked up the salt water your standing on fresh water & at the mouth of the H2O Cave Casuarina Trees!

[@wingrovedl]

Very cool story, you told it well ! Thank You.

[@mrkekman9526]

Absolutely Incredible story mate.

[@watchingwasaga8770]

Great story, thanks!

[@robertbailey2342]

What a great story!! Love history! Much love from the coast of Maine 🤙 ❤️

[@327365hp]

Great story telling Jack!

[@dianapurdy7755]

Great idea on how to get fresh water, I wouldn't have thought to do that with the saucepan lid. Just goes to show you should never give up because salvation could be just round the corner or down the road or accross the water a bit further or the next day or whatever. Always search till you find the answer. Great video

[@nikolasstegelmann7604]

Great episode! Well done

[@stevenharper9066]

Thanks kids awesome 🐠🐟👣🌊👍🏻😎😊

[@edithchapman6651]

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE HISTORY LESSON....EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@jamesblake7338]

Wow what a story man! Amazing!

[@roypowell3450]

We loved this amazing story a shame it ended so tragically. Thanks for sharing...

[@cherylsibson2529]

to buy a crab in Canada, it's Live Local BC Dungeness Crab - Price per Crab $35.99 Interesting story there Strick, when I was in Australia, they had the Aboriginal channels full of information and stories, there was one about some young children that were to go into a foster home, and they decided to run away venturing through the desert with bare feet, and the clothes on their backs. Took them days to get back to their Aboriginal home. I think it was a famous story, can't recall the family name from the show, or the name of the show, was many years ago. Indigenous in Canada have similar stories. Very cool story, thanks for sharing.

[@davecollins6122]

Rabbit proof fence ?

[@pchinnIII]

I saw that movie also. Can't remember the name either. But it was a great story

[@jamieborge6810]

My thanks for sharing this story and adventure. Take care and stay safe.

[@cwiii3378]

What a great story, really enjoyed this video.

[@jamesbeiler6014]

Great story loved episode thanks for sharing

[@1ongava]

Circa 9:30, osprey's rather than eagles. Both are amazing birds. Great episode.

[@hunterhancock6359]

love this kind of story through history and todays world. Thank you for telling and sharing the parts that arenʻt often covered in history classes. We have similar history here in Hawaii and itʻs nice to educate people about the facts below the rugs.

[@jentx_]

Great video, keen to see more like this!

[@81clive]

This is epic 🐠🏝cheers 🍻

[@Kiwi_Fruit_Fruit]

great story mate.cheers for sharing

[@mikewild8639]

Very good episode! well done, interesting.

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Brilliant video.

[@johnyabzo6028]

We do Love your videos!! Thank you a lot for sharing. 15:24 there were birds flying away, and one of them did hit the mangrove tree and just crashed into the water haha.

[@Callaweginflyfishing]

Wonderful story and great video. Thanks

[@user-kw1lw1ey1d]

this was so fun to watch

[@GoogleUser-fw6ns]

very very good, one of the best videos and stories.

[@manlylady00]

Yo this episode was really cool!

[@RipsysGaming]

I wished this was a longer video. Man, what a story!

[@cjjohnson9413]

Doing a Brown Tail Moth survey in ‘76, with the Dept of Agriculture along the coast of Maine. ME has a shit load of islands like Australia. My boss at the time explained that on many of the islands you could dig a well and find fresh water!

[@67gunzi]

Nice one dude great storytelling.

[@komakinooo]

Amazing bicinis ❤

[@luciawepener]

Excellent video. Very interesting. Thank you. 🇳🇦

[@brigittelee9730]

Thank you for this story

[@dl9921]

You are wild sir, to drink a bottle of random liquid with floaty bits. WILD!

[@KA-pq3yz]

Very interesting video. Thanks

[@jeffreygibson8123]

Thanks!