Claustrophobia Engaged - Return to the Infamous Hell Hole

[@SarahShamblin]

Hi everyone it’s the annoying girl from the video 👋 l really do appreciate your concern for my well being but let’s get a few things straight… Brandon and I have a very brother/sister relationship. We both equally yap at each other (daily) but we still have a sense of mutual respect. That’s the only way we remained friends for the last couple years. In fact, while we were caving he was actually very respectful, helpful, and at no point made me feel fear or pressured. Y’all are making shit up in your head 😂 The cave itself was NOT that bad (for me), the only reason I had any level of anxiety was because it’s a thrilling activity- everyone gets a little scared. Same with skydiving, or bungee jumping… it would be weird/concerning if you weren’t. I’ve done thrilling type activities before, this is not my first rodeo. I just don’t let fear consume me, nor do I let it dictate my life. Don’t get me wrong she’s important to have, but only as a consultant, not a leader. The corkscrew was actually not bad at all because I’m small. The only reason why I freaked out was because I wasn’t listening to Brandon. So many times he said “you’re ok, you already did the corkscrew…” but I was not listening to him. I thought the corkscrew was up ahead and that it was going to be a very long corridor as tight as the “hole” I just crawled through. I did not want to do what I created in my imagination. Guess what…the long tight corridor did not exist hahah. Brandon helped me out by giving me a pep talk and encouraging me to move forward because that’s what I wanted. If at any point he said, “ok let’s turn around you’re freaking out” I would have been sooooo mad at him and disappointed at how he views me. When I finally decided that I didn’t want to go further, Brandon was soooooo nice about it. Totally out of character from our brother/sister dynamic. And I actually wish he pushed me a little harder because I regret so much not going ahead with him. So Brandon if you’re reading this.. I’m mad at you for not encouraging me a little more to go further! In conclusion, 1) I’m not claustrophobic, I could do it again absolutely no problem. 2) i trust Brandon. And I get to because I’ve known him longer and more personally than anyone in this comment section 3) we’re friends with bickering personalities (check out our series where we live in my van together, you’ll understand 😆) and frankly, we didn’t even bicker in the cave like I thought we would. 4) I’m a grown woman, I make my own choices and I chose to take the opportunity to cave with Brandon when he asked me to go. He at NO POINT EVER pressured me to go. I’m actually offended anyone assumed that’s what it would have taken to get me to do something like this. Thank you Brandon for the opportunity and safely taking me through hell and back! 🫶

[@BrandonGross]

Haha thank you Sarah! You said it perfectly 🙌🏻 Now let’s go back and finish the full cave!!

[@dudders422]

SARAH!! That was awesome, great message you’re sending. I started looking up caves in CO midway through this video and I’ve never been interested before

[@Muhluri]

Thanks for making the video entertaining😂

[@Toddster11111]

You both rock. I am not really claustrophobic, but I was feeling it watching you two. Respect.

[@MyPalJimbo]

Shit I don't think you're annoying, that looks scary as hell. If you thought it was about to get much worse, I think freaking out a little bit is a totally normal response. You're brave to even try to get in there. You did a hell of a lot better than I ever could.

[@michaelduke9167]

I'm glad I quit caving since the day I was born

[@BigelowInventions]

lol Same here.

[@Labella_Vita97]

Me too!! I get sick just thinking about it!!

[@ghostridersinthesky21]

You only explored one cave when you came out of your mother, then no more cave exploring for you

[@chrisp6365]

😂

[@ghostridersinthesky21]

@@chrisp6365 Sloth, hi

[@0bm31770]

Claustrophobia is natures way of saying. "This is a bad idea."

[@gloryshadow8710]

Yes, our instincts speak truth.

[@residentpotato6023]

I would have to wear a diaper in there because that cave would make me sht myself.

[@kairi4640]

Nature really be like "you got out of this at birth, why would you go back, we don't belong in there until death." 😂

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

If we followed all of nature’s instincts, we’d be wild animals.

[@maurizzla]

​@@Pluralofvinylisvinylswould fit better than non-thinking programmed robots

[@holdenadkins8022]

My first time caving, I very distinctly remember hitting that moment at 18:40. Panicking underground is a new level of panic. And I had proper gear. And I was with a competent team. This is insanely irresponsible. No helmet, no pads, not even abrasion-resistant pants, beginner in a very technical cave, pushing someone through a panic attack. This is disgusting. Glad to see most of the comments agree.

[@ryan_spear]

Womp womp

[@40stefanie]

They wouldn’t have fit through with a helmet

[@lennartjuhh]

You need to read her pinned comment. At no point did she do anything she didn’t want. Relax.

[@holdenadkins8022]

@@lennartjuhh it doesn't matter if they were both chippy and joyful the whole time. Any experienced spelunker will tell you this is awful

[@holdenadkins8022]

@jlo7770 just replying to say your awkward style of self-censored boomer-swears is hilarious

[@brasstacks4801]

I am so happy that I am the type of person who doesn't need to test myself in this way

[@millie9814]

Hahahah, true - or, someone who does things they dont want to join a “club” or people please

[@roozief9349]

Especially with this jerk who's definitely no leader

[@40stefanie]

Me either! I’m thinking Why?!

[@40stefanie]

@jlo7770 I'm sure the ones that have died wished they could go back and be happy spending time with friends and family. Most of those that risk their lives are actually depressed and is why they do it

[@ImFiremanz]

The only time in my life I’m happy to be 240lbs. 😂

[@Zeke2575]

Right?! I thought the same thing

[@projectjster]

For real, perfect excuse to never go there.

[@quemassenburg6947]

Shit 225 for me and im claustrophobic asf

[@CF-3300]

I weigh 200 and even I’d be pretty uncomfortable.

[@THEDWARFSMASHER]

You could still try it at least

[@PaintGuy]

Imagine you’re panicking and want to get out, but there’s someone else coming in…

[@ChristopherElwell]

And there’s also someone behind you freaking out and trying to force their way past you

[@woodythebob9367]

Shiiiit 😮thats crazy

[@TonyBMW]

Just thinking about it gives me anxiety

[@WeatherHappens]

Imagine your lights go out and you start hearing odd noises. Noises that seem unnatural. Faint breathing and moaning as you're trying to figure out what you're going to do. The air is getting warmer even though it's dark outside because time is speeding up. You get wedged and can't believe you're stuck because it wasn't that hard getting through there going in but realizing the walls are slowly caving in. It's getting harder to breathe as the moisture starts turning to steam with the heat that's enveloping the space. You hear occasional pops as walls meet and crush in other areas. You just manage to squeeze through before getting crushed when you look up and see white glowing eyes staring at you. A voice says, "this is my cave and you're trespassing. The punishment is death!" The glowing eyes fade to black, and you're thinking about what to do when suddenly, it's over...........

[@JJ-ws3zn]

​@Matt2023 that was actually a scary story. GJ. I read the entire thing and my heart started racing a bit.

[@Videography815]

Sometimes, trying to go past your fears can cause death. There is a reason for fear.

[@npvuvuzela]

Sometimes there are reasons… in modern society there often are not

[@Videography815]

@npvuvuzela But to do dangerous things as a hobby Is not smart. Nothing comes out of it but possible death. Just for an adrenaline rush. It's not a good enough reason. Just to feel accomplished is not good enough reason. Just to have your name written in the books is not a good enough reason Once you die, it's forever. I rather die from something normal Like Driving in my car or or getting sick. Having an accident falling down my stairs. Once you die it's done And that is a spiritual promise that you will regret it.

[@OMGITSGB]

@@npvuvuzela with a hobby like this it definately is lol, or like climbing on skyscrapers, or wingsuit flying, like... those type of things are up to those people, its on them, if they die, they die, but there is definately fear in them.

[@zhufelix4795]

I dont really see anyone mentioning this but i feel this is quite absurd and they are very under prepared. its literally the rain season and raining outside? and the fact that she says 70% would already make me feel she is REALLY underestimating this, underestimating in this situation is something they never want due to the dangers thats involved! this entire video makes me feel quite shocked as there are so many uncertainty especially without a real professional, and this is her first time going caving. also when she wanted to go back i think it should be an immediate decision to go back, no more i go up too, i sit in there, maybe we go forward stuff

[@zeustrys2710]

Yea they are perretty ignorant was a tough watch for me I never seen their videos before and just hearing the way they talk and what they are talking about I am glad I’m watching behind a screen and don’t have to be in a room with them, let alone a cave

[@mimi7434]

I don't understand why he didn't allow her to go back. He didn't respect her feelings at all. Losing trust in your partner could be a death sentence. As soon as she said she wanted to go back that should've been it. Especially when every time she asks him a question he answers with "I don't know" and talks about injuries. They both are mildly irritating.

[@234i9]

Not to mention the dude is panicking and isnt CLOSE to being a competent caver/guide. Hes been down there before allright...with other people who knew how to keep their shit calm atleast.

[@lennartjuhh]

@@mimi7434 read. Her. Pinned. Comment. People like you who are full of assumptions without looking at the comments are just…

[@millie9814]

- no proper clothing - her hair isn’t even in a braid (a bun is ideal) - this guy communicates oddly

[@pedromota7569]

??

[@lailahepburnandmischka]

I wouldn't braid my hair... put it up, maybe, but not in a braid. her hair her choice, if she wants to go in with it down that's up to her

[@millie9814]

@@lailahepburnandmischka doing any kind of sport with the hair down like this can pose extra risks, especially longer or fuller hair :/ I was just worried

[@roozief9349]

​@millie9814 no most all sports long hair is put up!! In something like this up and in a brade is good because if you can you can just CUT it off!!! Hair done can get caught on everything thus why most all Athletes put their hair up...

[@millie9814]

@@roozief9349 Yup!! My first time doing abseiling the instructor told me to put my hair up or it could get tangled/stuck on the ropes and rip off my scalp. I think a bun is probably the safest option. But her hair totally down like that just made me nervousss! Not safe.

[@jason0615]

For future advice don’t send someone in their first time ahead of you!! You should have been going first that way incase she did start to panic she could have gotten turned around and out before you!! Because any experience I’ve had with people in tight spaces when they freak out sometimes they don’t think and start moving about frantically and just think you being in a persons way who is freaking out and their only focus is getting a past you and out of there!!

[@carlhopkinson]

The problem is NOT claustrophobia. The problem you should be worrying about is getting injured, disabled and then stuck forever.

[@TheRealTeeple]

Nutty Putty Fear, engaged!

[@The44kGaming]

I thought the biggest problem would be an earthquake? 😅

[@kain0067]

Not forever... just 3 days or so

[@migbham1]

@@carlhopkinson and EVER-and-ever!

[@Vanilla_Addict]

Omfg that was exactly what meant through my mind as well ​@@TheRealTeeple

[@yungbake2161]

All she wanted to hear was a simple “you’re doing great” or “you got this” but instead she got “I don’t know” and silence lmao

[@MichaelBFusion]

Don't call me out...dang, I fucked up so hard, so easily

[@jacktoledo8786]

That’s not what the wanted to hear but the truth is what she needed to hear.

[@lilcuriousgeorge1]

Yes! Hate that guy for that

[@lunatikaartist]

Parfois, il ne vaut mieux pas dire la vérité. ​@@jacktoledo8786

[@lennartjuhh]

You have no idea what she wanted to hear. You’re filling things in about a person you don’t know at all. Read her pinned comment.

[@duaneayers6117]

Y'all definitely should have been better prepared. Especially for her. Anything is possible.

[@jimbetche7864]

Getting through this cave is one thing it's knowing you have to go back through it to get out is mentally challenging. Not for me, but I give props to anyone who has made this trip.

[@davidh.holmes1379]

thank GOD that theres ppl that will come to your Rescue! i could ONLY pray for you! lol

[@jerryoshea3116]

I don't there's not a figure that could be produced,that would tempt me! U have to recognize ur limitations in life& we're not all built the same!

[@ronnierebel6388]

⁠@@davidh.holmes1379 pray for anyone that willing put there lives at risk

[@Irish_Georgia_Girl]

See that's EXACTLY what would give me the worst anxiety. It's bad enough to think of doing it ONCE, but then having to go BACK... NO. Just NOOOO! Of course I'm severely claustrophobic so I'd never be going there anyway!

[@AndrewBurke-zn3bg]

I bet at every constriction you get back through while heading back out. Would be an increase to your morale and enthusiasm.

[@JR-wo5pg]

I used to do cave exploration. This one is not for beginners. Believe me or not, but the girl was in danger, panic attack in such tight space can be very dangerous. Also, please wear a helmet 😮

[@Yotop-ch3wc]

I agree with the helmet thing but (in places) it looks as thought they literally can’t without getting stuck 🥲😨

[@migbham1]

The ropes are not there to serve as vertical gear. They were left there so that you can find your way out... or through. I can't even believe that I used to crawl through these muddy hell holes. I wasn't even able to watch all the way through without stopping to catch my breath, and I used to map caves back in my twenties. The last time I was in one, I very nearly made a fatal mistake and wound up sitting down in the bottom of a 7 story drop (straight down) because it is so much easier to go down a wet rope than to climb up one. Thank God one of the two of us had the sense to not go down. I sat in the bottom of that dark hole.... dark like most can't even imagine... two hours into an unmapped cave... for most of the night. I had many hours to ponder whether the only person alive who knew where I was had been able to make it back out and make the hour drive at 2:00 AM to wake members of our local NSS chapter in Birmingham. I'll never forget hearing those distant familiar voices and seeing the flicker of lights above after what wound up being six hours alone in the bowels of the earth. Kevin Mccormick, David Caudle and a few others saved my life that night. I'd still be down in that hole if one of them hadn't had a cable ladder and enough engineering savvy to find a way to secure it to the top of the crack into which I so foolishly dropped. To any young, eager spelunkers reading this - never go in further than you know you will be able to go back. Never assume that you'll be able to find the other end of an unmapped cave. And never, EVER go in without leaving someone on the surface who knows where you are and will get help if you haven't emerged by the time you should've. It's true that fears can be beaten, but it's equally true that some fears exist to prevent us from ending ourselves when bravado overrules logic and sense. EDITED ON 7/17/2024: Thank you, internet friends, for the engagement, likes and discussion! It's been like waking up an old part of me being able to engage, answer questions and chat about this experience. I genuinely appreciate you!

[@plastic9000]

My God that must have been terrifying beyond belief...how did you avoid panic to the point of a heart attack?

[@jax597]

Thats a crazy story and i can totally picture it, i could never do anything like this! 👍

[@justinbryson352]

Wow, you were so brave, going through unmapped caves, and mapping them. That sounds so amazing. I was always scared to death of caves. I was in the boyscouts, and would hear stories about them going on Cave trips, and the stories were disturbing just to hear about. Yeah, no thanks. I will be staying above ground, lol.

[@YonUndone3064]

I read all of your comment.❤

[@miketausig4205]

Similar to mountaineering, ascending is optional, descending is mandatory. But in reverse in your case.

[@meowjakx3]

Getting down is the easy part, climbing back up and out is what scares me. That takes some strength.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

Especially when you're already incredibly fatigued

[@davycrocket4858]

No kidding. What a nightmare. I bet people die in caves all the damn time. It's probably where a lot of missing hikers and kids ended up I bet. I don't understand why people would choose to put themselves in these situations.

[@razmatazz9310]

Still don't think that getting down is "easy".

[@VoidHalo]

Just keep digging stairs going up until you reach the surface.

[@westie430]

​"digging stairs"? What does that even mean? Have you been in a cave? It's rock mostly. There's no digging stairs😂🤦🏻‍♀️ ​@@VoidHalo

[@RadebeKids]

This guy endangered the poor girl’s life. She repeatedly said she’s panicking yet he pushes further. The danger of getting stuck with someone who is panicked is much higher

[@johnnydeep7]

Could cause heart attack or PTSD for someone who doesn't realize they have a condition (which most ppl dont)

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Totally agree.

[@SigmaSkibidi_Toilet]

She's the one who willingly wanted to go.

[@onepunch5015]

@@SigmaSkibidi_Toilettrue, but this guy is suppose to be her guide and he did a shit job. If he had been more competent I’m sure she wouldn’t have panicked as much (mostly bc any good guide would’ve turned back as soon as she said she wanted out) she put her trust in him

[@SigmaSkibidi_Toilet]

@@onepunch5015 she said her goal was to make it the entire way, he even said that when you get scared you won't make it anywhere in his other videos, that's why he pushed her in a good way to try and help her reach her goal, he didn't do a shit job, it just looked like it.

[@JoshHam-sj9si]

He's terrible not sticking to their agreement on turn back once she's uncomfortable

[@jamesmanolakis2420]

So say's white knight.

[@NooDLES411911]

This chick is braver than I could ever be. I wouldn't even go in the first 2 feet... it's one thing to descend the cave, but climbing back out wtffff

[@Lucitaur]

Considering she's not upset, it is safe to say there is nothing to be upset about, and that she doesn't need anyone else to be upset in her name.

[@CrAzYpotpie]

​@@LucitaurConsidering anyone can be upset over anything they want, get lost.

[@samuraijoke16]

​@@Lucitaurnothing for HER to be upset about but you can't talk for other people since everyone is different especially in a scenario like this 😂

[@MyFriendlyPup]

Internet clout is not a reason to do this.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

100% man.

[@Meowloudandproud]

It might be dude.. youtube money is very lucrative. Just do some meth before you cave and you will be chill as a cucumber and defeat the cave in record time.

[@AquaTech225]

For some it is. Shits like a drug an they cluckin for that shit. Crazy as hell to live life based on views of others. Insanity

[@cloudb.1071]

But internet clout IS his reason for doing this.

[@pasqualevalerioti3510]

​@@jlo7770Yeah some people want to experience life and be able to see their families after going through deadly caves

[@danielbarrera2566]

I have zero desire to defeat my claustrophobia.

[@laureli988]

I've never seen this channel before. This guy is no cave guide. He was too scared to go farther than the party room, but basically put the blame on her. When she officially began to give up, he acted as if he would go further. Sure, he's gone through the cave before, but probably with more knowledgeable and encouraging people. This guy shouldn't bring people with him; he can't handle the pressure.

[@noxWinter_]

He did go further . He showed us the drop off…. This isn’t easy. They did great ! I wouldn’t even be able to sit in the entrance cubby

[@jbdsatvv]

Totally agree, did the same observation. Wonder why they even went in, could have ended bad.

[@npvuvuzela]

I’m glad someone else commented this. It was the first thing that came to my mind after they got to the Corkscrew but no other comments mentioned this problem

[@loldidyoureally3246]

​@npvuvuzela but he said that's the part he becomes uncomfortable at. I wouldn't have gone with him based off that statement alone. Anything someone is leading me on, they better be confident 100% about it or I'm not going

[@npvuvuzela]

@@loldidyoureally3246 I was talking about the conversation as a whole. Also with spelunkers, saying that a section is u comfortable just means that’s it’s tight and challenging. I doesn’t mean saying “I really want to go back I’m getting panicked”, especially when you’re with a newbie who’s looking up to you for guidance and emotional stability

[@svenmammel4430]

That feeling of panic that you aren’t gonna be able to get out right away, that’s how I feel every day trying to crawl out of bed to go to work

[@shawnburns4780]

😂😂

[@felixdom9693]

U just lazy man that's it 😂

[@M.J.-Boops]

Same

[@stephenrobinson9709]

You're not alone... I haven't left my flat in 3 years😢😢

[@SuzylondonUK]

​@@stephenrobinson9709 agrophobia? Its hard work for me to even go the shop these days panic attacks and want away from people lol

[@sirtinley-knot2944]

i don't know this guy but i hate him for treating this poor woman this way

[@yousraahmed3107]

Ofc u have to make stuff up in your head 🙏 she commented in this video and they have a brother and sister like relation . Go make your research

[@txsoutherngoth]

it seemed like he was sort of trying to get a reaction out of her?? or was being inconsiderate and amplifying the situation bare minimum

[@rumi-tunes7727]

they are BOTH immature dips - not acting professionally in a dangerous situation !

[@Weebitcrazy]

If i was with a "guide" telling me they would panic going through i wouldn't want to be with them. I would want to get out instantly. This guy is infuriatingly stupid.

[@millie9814]

Yup

[@KS-yp1jl]

Not to mention his bringing up stuff like breaking a leg and other worst case scenarios... 😑 what the hell, was he trying to trigger her anxiety on purpose, for drama and views? He wasn't doing anything to reassure her, that's for sure. Worst cave guide ever!

[@Elite-Magnus]

Bros just another example of a guy who acts like he knows what he’s doing but actually doesn’t

[@Anastasia-qk2pm]

FR THO

[@hsslay3237]

Preparing for the worst is better then getting a panic attack after you are neck deep , he isn’t wrong but if she didn’t want to after hearing that why would she continue to push through?

[@MicuBamba]

It actually looks like the guy made the girl nervous all the time 🤔🤷‍♂

[@flawdaman305]

She said back out the corkscrew and he kept going for likes 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@applepollo]

@@flawdaman305I know, I felt bad for her. He was just shoving her with pressure to go onwards. The insane things people will do like putting others lives at risk for some content.

[@NofirstnameNolastname]

She made herself nervous bro

[@ugotavera4743]

@@applepollo The girl had come for an extraordinary adventure, and it was obvious that he was going to push her beyond her limits rather than let her give up at the first obstacle.

[@hsffaudioblog]

He was gambling with her life. Very unprofessional and despicable.

[@redfin382]

I love how she is saying she wants to turn back and then he starts monologuing to the camera about how if they needed search and rescue they probably wouldn't even be able to get to them.

[@lennartjuhh]

True friendship

[@flawdaman305]

She told you to back out the corkscrew so she could come out and you didn’t listen

[@xXBlossomXxo]

After he told her he could back up any time which was a lie

[@The44kGaming]

​@@xXBlossomXxo kinda selfish eh?

[@txsoutherngoth]

@@jlo7770you’re probably really fun to talk to at a party….🫠

[@TM-xz2kj]

Is that really all the gear you need for that cave? Additionally (via edit) this guy should not have been her guide. As soon as they got to the cork screw, he started getting scared and saying discouraging words. Then proceeds to get her to go first. Knowing she has never been in this cave before. Then..."Up ahead is a vertical shaft so be careful where you step". Note that they did not bring any climbing gear. I strongly believe that they were not prepared for this cave.

[@rumi-tunes7727]

NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ajporoznik3217]

I don't understand the need for people to do such dangerous things when the risk of death is well known. Why would you put yourself through it?

[@marshallore6869]

They're grifters, seeking views and hopefully money

[@insanecow24]

I hate how “uncomfortability” is slowly becoming a word. The real word is “discomfort”.

[@jegr3398]

Language changes throughout time. Always has.

[@Chef_Alpo]

​@@jegr3398so is resistance to change, which is also a valid expression and is a means to changing the course of whatever undesirable thing one wishes to avoid. If you're in the under 30 range, perhaps we could appeal to your value of protest??

[@britishbulldog8966]

I agree completely. Change that comes from ignorance is negative, lazy and a default to the lowest common denominator. The Social Contract used to ensure we tried to make each other better, not worse…because ‘individual reality’ cults are the flavour of the month. Be better, it matters, and communication through a mutual language is the cornerstone of civilization. Making a word longer is just dumb. Cheers.

[@forgotten.mystery.]

Then that's not change if you're ignorant buddy, plus you're making a big deal about a word that number one has always existed and number two different word's exist for different people who choose to learn what they mean and speak how they want to. While some are just completely useless but oh well, and society was never about what you said just now because bots like you have always been dumb and your comment is showing it right now. Plus make yourself better and stop relying on other people to do it for you, that's basically what you said and you treated it likes its normal when it's not. Plus you have short word's meaning the same thing and long word's meaning the same thing. It's not that deep it's just a language that's versatile, and you're making a big deal about it like that guy above because you hate change and you hate uniqueness. So therefore making a word longer isn't dumb unless it's being done for dumb intent, common sense ain't so common no more I clearly see. Then again you never had it because no one with actual common sense would ever stoop down to your level of stupidity.

[@forgotten.mystery.]

Different word same meaning stfu it's not that deep, other languages have versatility too. If you hate uniqueness that bad then off yourself it's that simple

[@TheNewRevolution]

One of the most vivid memories I have of my childhood was going to get water at a natural spring with my grandfather. On the way there, we passed 2 cars with some young men standing on the side of the small gravel road waving for help. My grandfather stopped(he had no fear being a WW2 vet and always armed. It was a different time anyway). One of the men told us they'd been caving and one of their friends had an accident and they couldn't get him out. My grandfather told them he would notify authorities and return(no cell phones back then). We came back, and several volunteers showed up shortly. I sat in the truck while my grandfather and the other men went in the cave to help the young man. It actually wasn't very long before they emerged with the young man carrying him on a small sled. His head was covered with blood, and unfortunately, he didn't make it. I was only 6 years old, and it was something that maybe I shouldn't have seen, but it wasn't traumatizing or anything. It did affect me. I went on countless adventures with my grandfather, even in some caves. You can bet your ass I was always weary of caves after that and made sure I was being safe no matter what we were doing. He was retired, so I spent every day with him. I didn't know it, but he was teaching me wilderness survival and how to live off the land. The education I got from the time we spent together was priceless. Although we were poor in material things, I couldn't help but think I had the childhood experience of a lifetime. But to this day, I always think about that young man before going into a cave(I've been in a lot). I actually appreciated that he never tried to suger coat things or shield me from the possibility that things could go wrong. I knew to take things seriously from a young age. He didn't need to explain it to me. He was a man of few words and actually rarely spoke unless I asked questions or wanted to talk about things. I really wish he had lived long enough to be a part of my kids' lives. Other than his friends, I've met very few men who were anything like him. They've all been gone for years now.

[@bjones8065]

Thanks for sharing those memories. You grandfather seemed like a man's man. He was definitely a part of our greatest generation of people.

[@residentpotato6023]

Gramps was based.

[@blackhawk5903]

Guys like these are the ines who beat Nazis and won WW2 and made America, tough guys living in reality , now i am worried about future with these generation that we have,

[@TheNewRevolution]

@jlo7770 you're so right. There are a ton of people out there today with no skills. I have 2 young daughters. It scares me to think about the kind of man they could end up with. Hopefully, they will marry a man who can take care of things. I'm getting old and won't be around forever. I will do anything for them as long as I can.

[@rumi-tunes7727]

@@TheNewRevolution OR ..... your daughters can first get a good education and a career of their OWN and so don't NEED to rely on the weak wimps coming along these days....... you know - just in case !!!

[@shaunasugar]

This made me think of the Nutty Putty cave tragedy. One wrong move could mean the end of your life. Spelunking is not something to take lightly and it’s not for people to just simply try out for the hell of it. It is life or death in such narrow caves.

[@brandonsavitski]

I just watched a documentary about the Nutty Putty the other day and immediately thought about it while watching this video. I have no desire whatsoever to do this.

[@dennisswinton7495]

That was horrible.

[@matthewk-nt7iw]

Dude brings his girlfriend to a literal hellhole and leaves her behind to fend for herself and traumatises her instead of supporting her through it, not the right tour guide. She mad strong for holding it down!. Warrior girl.

[@hammies.]

Agreed it almost seemed like he was antagonizing rather than supporting

[@MegaAvids]

Agreed. This guy is not a good person. He also kept planting fear in her head all throughout the video

[@808stateofmind2]

@@MegaAvidsit’s gotta be some kink, he’s taking advantage of the power dynamic since her life is in his hands.

[@DGG245cr]

@@MegaAvidsthat’s the only part I agree with, he kept planting fear in her head by saying her fears out loud but I think that was his fear talking but nothing wrong with him being real with her instead of boosting her with fake confidence then she gets hurt or stuck for real. Being real is a true form of love.

[@jamesmanolakis2420]

The only thing he did wrong was bring her in the first place. Chicks always think they can " do it". Then reality sets in and you have to help them rescue them carry them think for them etc etc etc. Just leave the chicks at home...

[@noenduringcity]

I've watched a lot of cave exploration videos and this one gave me some of the worst anxiety. I think because I can hear and feel Sarah's anxiety, which I 100% understand because I could probably never do this in the first place. She's insanely brave to push past that anxiety. The mental endurance and calm is unbelievable.

[@maemccleary3283]

Yeah....she probably should not be in there. If you start having a panic attack maybe go back out. I'm not well versed in caving but I just feel like if you are panicking the chances of getting injured are increased.

[@demarcuscarter7837]

I had to stop and start the video a couple of times 😂

[@noenduringcity]

This video made me realize I probably like watching cave exploration videos because I get to experience people being totally calm in situations where I would have a lot of anxiety. But this video has someone who is reacting closer to how I would react although still much braver than I.

[@stephenrobinson9709]

I read not long back some guy got stuck head first trapped in an upside down tunnel.. Its so tight they had to leave his body there... ❤🙏🙏🙏😞

[@noenduringcity]

@@stephenrobinson9709​​⁠Maybe you read about nutty putty cave? There are so many videos about absolutely horrifying cave tragedies. There are a lot of dangerous recreational activities out there but the consequences of failure in a cave can be some of the horrific imaginable.

[@poprocks1396]

😂😂Brandon Gross is truly a fitting name

[@2006BansheeRider]

What's your name? Danny Disgusting?

[@Eyeofdajjal]

45 years ago, we went caving in jump suits, proper shoes, white caving rope (hydrophobic) and mountaineering helmets, with carbide lamps and one electric light with a huge rechargeable battery. Some of those caves have been barred for good, others required keys you had to get from the government to keep… stupid kids out and from killing themselves and/or endangering others who had to risk their lives saving them. Caving is dangerous, especially without a professional guide. The hellhole, if you’re built for it, seems quite doable if you know what you’re doing, but at least get some proper attire…

[@234i9]

nothing about this was proper, attire being the least of it.

[@The44kGaming]

I have seen a good couple of videos with people properly equipped doing these "stunts" ... This one was really irresponsible, selfish, risking the girl's life, inexperienced. Did he try to.. impress her? 😅😂

[@BasedMarysMemoirs]

​@@The44kGaming and just when I thought this couldn't get any funnier she made a rambling paragraph on this video belittling everyone about their "brother sister relationship".. it takes a lot to make me resent strangers this much

[@stuckelectron]

This makes skydiving look like a walk in the park

[@beathive1149]

It is

[@TheTruthKiwi]

I'd say low level wingsuit flying is the most dangerous, then scuba caving, then this, then skydiving.

[@joshua7015]

​@@TheTruthKiwiAt least with wingsuit diving it's over in an instant. Not this

[@TheTruthKiwi]

@@joshua7015 That's true man

[@paulgoble5678]

​@@TheTruthKiwiscuba caving omgoodness noooo thanks!

[@sebbekartellen6493]

what scares me the most of doing this stuff is not the feeling of claustrophobia. It’s all the freaking bugs that’s probably down there. imagine crawling through a very tight spot and a bunch of ants and spiders starts walking on your face and biting you and everything. That is the real nightmare

[@snake_eater1963]

yeah all that while smashing your face agaisnt disgusting water puddles and trying not to get your leg twisted the wrong way

[@meowjakx3]

I have always wanted to try this at least once. I feel like this guy probably isn’t the best person to go with alone as your first time though. He uncomfortable and unsure himself, I would want someone who knows exactly what they’re doing and that will definitely not freak out or panic so that I can stay calm. He’s saying a lot of things in the beginning that would make me super unsure and unsettled.

[@fastfishtoo4991]

yeah he's actively undermining (pun lol) her confidence

[@fordrivingandothers]

I understand where you’re coming from and I totally agree😂 sometimes a crazy part of me thinks it’d be more fun if I went with someone at the same beginner level as me

[@ChrisRPdrummer]

survival requires honesty in these situations

[@markusaurelius777]

@@ChrisRPdrummer Big PASS

[@davycrocket4858]

​@@fastfishtoo4991And she still had the balls to go that far.

[@808stateofmind2]

At the cork screw, She said “what do you actually want to do” People pleasing can be dangerous, but he’s giving her A LOT of warning words like saying “I don’t wanna do it it’s the worst part of this, you go down first because I don’t want to be stuck there” “I’m afraid to go through the cork screw and start panicking”

[@BRedFilms]

I like the fact that he's just dropping grim facts about their odds of survival all whiles she's just trying to keep it together.

[@Megannicole-ve4qj]

Guy says he has had panic attacks himself yet has no idea how to help her when she is clearly having one.

[@davidh9354]

Sounds like that'd be pretty typical of most people

[@extremelynormalperson]

Yeah that's what being a person is like

[@Megannicole-ve4qj]

@@davidh9354 not if you’ve ever had one…

[@plantarise8284]

You can be more empathetic but I highly BUT HIGHLY doubt that automatically means you know exactly what to do if anybody else have one, doesn't work like that

[@carsondenny1986]

@@plantarise8284 sure but he would’ve been better off saying nothing. He’s saying all the worst things.

[@Wanderersea]

If just a tiny bit of that hole were to collapse, you are stuck in there for good. That is terrifying.

[@jegr3398]

That kind of stuff has happened to people too. Horrifying

[@amitprasad7113]

​@@jegr3398 Really? Link please

[@I-dont-reply]

Some idiot could just block off the entrance while people are in there lol

[@CockLobster]

​@@amitprasad7113 Look it up yourself ya lazy bum

[@CockLobster]

​@@I-dont-reply Idiot huh? Odd choice of words, I'd have said Psychopath. Oh well.

[@waynehearst317]

any basic person can easily see Brandon was completely INVOKING her fear, uncertainty and panic the ENTIRE time. What a creep. Hell no to that dude.

[@Micah_magic]

He is so manipulative and dangerous to be around in this situation. Can't be trusted at all. He loved every bit of her fear.

[@ashleys5676]

It’s so wild that they are in the cave, squeezing through tight holes and measuring their claustrophobia levels from 1/10 to 4/10….meanwhile I’m sitting on my cozy recliner, eating waffles and my claustrophobia level is at a 10/10 just watching this video 🫣😆😳

[@robertyeah2259]

You repeatedly saying “this part of the cave is easily the worst” is like me showing someone my favorite movie and I keep going “This is the best part!” 😂

[@blackvicekings8632]

Imagine being pretty deep in the cave, alone and your light goes out 💀

[@psy-bun]

That happens a lot, which is also why experienced cavers bring more than one light with them and backup stuff. Things can and will go wrong

[@Ellemenohpee677]

I like to think this is what my weenie goes thru

[@johnlocke5585]

Imagine if your lamp breaks down or you run out of batteries and you are left there in total and utter darkness! Nightmare fuel! 😢

[@Mike-es2yg]

If I had to do this I'd have a backpack with multiple flashlights, lighters, chemlights....

[@Chris-ot7lf]

Shit if I did this my flash light would have its own flash light and it would have its own flash light u get the picture 😂😂😂

[@FedkaSlovanich]

@@Mike-es2ygi like using a glow stick on my front.

[@nameismetatoo4591]

Don't go anywhere near a cave without two extra sets of batteries and at least one spare light. Personally I don't trust any of the cheap Walmart flashlights that use alkaline batteries. I only use quality lights that take 18650 batteries. One head lamp and one handheld light at a minimum.

[@miketausig4205]

Shit, if I did this, I’d start by not doing it.

[@Cxffiend]

Bro is the most discouraging person to have accompanying you doing something like this. Poor girl was freaking out and he’s just like “this is the worst part, I hate this part and was hoping we wouldn’t make it this far. You’re going to get wedged down there” like who says that in a situation like they’re in. Either have the balls to shut up and act like you know what you’re doing or don’t even bring people with you to things like this.

[@officeroinker440]

You're kind of not good at reinforcing comfort during a stressful situation. You almost induce anxiety making things worse.

[@-xirx-]

Exactly what i noticed

[@officeroinker440]

@jlo7770 did you ever leave your house to attend school? By your post, it's very hard to tell.

[@officeroinker440]

@jlo7770 You wouldn't be able to walk a mile in my shoes, kid. You're showing your childish age with the crap you keep typing out. If I have to be reassured by a stranger arguing about a comment I made KZbin about how I live my life because I choose not to cave dive, but watch the video because it's entertaining I'm definitely living wrong... 🤣 like, okay, guy!

[@richardsvensson5154]

Hell hole...hell NO!!! Maximum admiration for anyone who does these kinda adventures. Big props to Sarah for even attempting it.

[@BrandonGross]

Totally get where you're coming from! Sarah's brave spirit is what keeps us all going on these wild rides.

[@mannyrai2029]

She was freaking amazing!!!!😊

[@davestevens4263]

Thats a hell no here also !

[@markjackson3531]

@@BrandonGross i REALLY hope she got some sleep before she went in, after an 11 HOUR drive!!

[@johnhall9609]

Sarah is a beast for real, when they got to the corkscrew I would have folded lol😂😂😂 she kept her wits!! Definitely a “Hell No Cave”!! lmfao

[@ayopopoola7966]

Slipping and hitting your self, rope breaks, rains alot, light runs out, get stuck and uncontrollably panic, Going head first into a steep drop, slip and fall into a vertical hole you weren't supposed to venture into... I love hights, and any thing else other than this!

[@Anthonayofftheheezay]

As someone who suffers from a debilitating panic disorder this was excruciating to watch. It would be a disaster if I was in there.

[@jayseven5249]

Me too. My biological feedback just watching is through the roof. Who does stuff like this for the first try? How do they know where to go?

[@Anthonayofftheheezay]

@@jayseven5249I really want to talk to the person that first discovered this cave and mapped it out. Imagine going in there with zero knowledge of what to expect?

[@ParasocialCatgirl]

​​@@AnthonayofftheheezayWell, it appears that people knew about this cave since at least 1953. The map that most people use nowadays was first created in the 1980s, albeit with updates in 2018 and 2022 (the 2022 version was used in the video). And there are contact details on the 2022 map 🙃 (see 2:35)

[@BrandonGross]

I would love to meet that person!

[@ParasocialCatgirl]

@@BrandonGross You can go send the guy who made the map an email (again, his email address _is_ on the map) and see if he'd be down for that. Tracking down the people who found this cave in 1953 is likely to be a bit harder; however, they are named in the article about them in the 24th January 1954 issue of the Santa Cruz Sentinel (this article is linked in the citations of the Wilder Ranch State Park article on Wikipedia), which might be a good place to start.

[@michaeldomanski9352]

and that there is the attitude that gets people KILLED....i feel "INVINCIBLE" is actually the wrong mindset to have...you would never see me crawling around in confined spaces for pleasure but i am a firefighter and know about that feeling of accomplishment especially when i would go into a burning hot smoke & flame filled building without being able to see your hand in front of your face....not having a map to guide you ** ie: sometimes a thermal camera ** and knowing that if your SCBA mask and/or regulator were to come off you're a dead man.....but i never got that INVINCIBLE feeling.........as a matter of fact each and every time i would be a little bit scared which i believe is a good thing....i think that is what keeps you from going too far and not making it out alive....plus i just love being able to help my community....Please get that INVINCIBLE feeling out of your head before you do something that is going to kill you.

[@notasb4]

I literally cannot breathe watching you guys do this I can’t catch my breath !! I get anxiety watching these almost to panic attack so it’s very clear this ain’t never gonna be me !!!

[@v5Clone]

Bro when she said she wanted to leave, you should have left. You have no idea what you're doing, learn some empathy

[@SarahShamblin]

I didn’t actually want to leave…. I had a moment, he helped me through the moment and we moved on.

[@alexandercarder2281]

@@SarahShamblinSo glad you both made it out safely. And well done for accomplishing this amazing feat ❤

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

I agree. My brother is the same and ignores other people’s boundaries and limitations

[@mikerzisu9508]

​@@SarahShamblinhe should have turned around even if it was just a moment. He says he would, but wouldn't take no for an answer... he was kind of pushy with you honestly, not what I would have done

[@Sharletwitch]

@@SarahShamblinI think before you both went in, y’all needed to come up with a specific safe word that meant “leave 100%, no questions asked.” All that conversation made stuff confusing. I believe you now saying you didn’t actually want to leave but he had to keep asking to make sure, which came off like he wasn’t really taking you seriously.

[@benpaul5330]

Don’t unnecessarily risk your lives especially if you both have families that need you. This is plain reckless.

[@moraberrys1]

The Thing that irritates Me is when things go bad when you do something crazy to feel invincible, The invincible turns into crying like a baby when you get stuck and You want innocent First Responders to come and rescue your ass. I think everyone is entitled to do what they want, But Let if be known if you or someone else gets stuck that's it You should figure it out and if not Stay with the Ship, be a part of the Mountain , cave whatever it is.

[@Olemier]

The lack of support you gave this poor girl is egregious. I think you should feel awful about the way you treated her in this incredibly dangerous situation. Someone without caving experience shouldn’t be in this hole, especially not with someone as unaware (emotionally and spatially) and unprepared as you. Shame on you for putting her life at risk in this way.

[@akanlos99]

I was looking for this comment

[@wes.333]

totally agree, total dick move

[@Punchcones]

@@akanlos99 lol

[@SamuellaOchorios]

He shouldn’t have went with a woman to begin with. Many females aren’t cut for this type of adventurism at all.. very panicky, very scared, whiny, quit very easy etc yea he wasn’t the greatest, but he was having to practically baby sit her which I can imagine is so annoying..

[@Olemier]

@@SamuellaOchorios dude piss off. Is this satire? Her being a woman has nothing to do with it. You’re so off beat with that it’s crazy. That’s insane levels of misogyny.

[@janebeckman3431]

I nearly wrecked my shoulder getting out of Hell Hole once. It's a very technical cave. And it's especially so when it's wet. It's been over 20 years since I was last in there (no rope then), but your video really took me back.

[@BrandonGross]

wow you were there 20 ago?? would love to have seen this cave when it was first discovered

[@miketausig4205]

@@BrandonGross seriously! The amount of damage that’s been done due to human traffic is huge. As I mentioned to you in another comment, if you get to the end, you will be treated to a still-standing formation that has not been damaged. The limestone formation goes from ceiling to floor and looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. It is at the literal end of the cave, but beyond where you guys stopped there are at least 3 places where it is significantly tighter than anything you went through getting to your stoppage point. This includes an area similar to the corkscrew but that constricts tighter on all sides AND does so through a curve. Lastly, toward the end there is a large drop of greater than 10 feet. It should be done with abseiling equipment if possible, because it is just on the other side of one of the tightest squeezes in the entire system. You can’t go head first in to the drop…feet first only, and like I said…best if done on ropes and belays. There is only one super tight squeeze once the bottom of the pit is reached, but it too is tighter than anything you did up to this point. Seriously…I wouldn’t attempt it unless you have a professional guide with you. Especially since Sarah, while brave, does not have experience in cave rescue. If she got caught on the other side of you and you were trapped, she would be trapped as well. Not trying to discourage you…only encouraging you to go in prepared for areas that are much more technically difficult than what you did in any of your descents in to Hell Hope. Be safe man.

[@davycrocket4858]

​@@miketausig4205You got to the end of this cave I assume? That's pretty cool.

[@davycrocket4858]

​@@miketausig4205do you ever run into other spelunkers in caves? Have you ever thought about what if some beginners got stuck in the cave that you were already deep into and you couldn't get out since you couldn't get by them?

[@miketausig4205]

@@davycrocket4858 that’s an interesting question. I’m trying to think back, but the only times I’ve ever run in to other people is when I’ve been in large caverns. I’ve never crossed paths with anyone when in a small cave, but that is an interesting thought. I suppose it is possible, but likely improbable. I mean, when was the last time you read about someone getting stuck in a cave? I know it happens, but it’s rare. Maybe I need to start hanging a sock on the entrance of caves I visit. 😉

[@SkyHighMelody]

This gives whole new meaning to the phrase: "If you find, that you've dug yourself into a hole, stop digging"

[@Ben-qm9zq]

Just watching Sarah enter the cave has me thinking this is a bad idea!

[@indycharlie]

If you have ever done this and got stuck , it is a F'n nightmare . Happened to me once , never again . Great job Sarah !

[@davycrocket4858]

How did you get unstuck

[@Riyokintyu]

@@davycrocket4858He didn’t. He posted this from his spot in the cave.

[@mmmmmmmmmmm10]

Poor sarah, shes a lovely girl. Treated so poorly.

[@jamesmanolakis2420]

How was she treated poorly? Brothers only mistake was bringing a chick in the first place.

[@extremelynormalperson]

​@@jamesmanolakis2420a chick? Gtfo with this obvious rage bait lol

[@LNRivers]

@@jamesmanolakis2420has nothing to do with it being a woman..

[@CrAzYpotpie]

​@@LNRiversThey left this comment multiple times. This is the sign of a person that no woman could ever begin to have interest in, even as an acquaintance. They have never gotten any.

[@MORRTUK]

@@jamesmanolakis2420what a stupid fucking comment

[@sarahs5771]

I watched a horrific video about a guy who made it hours into a cave, where he sustained a bad injury and was not just weak, but he was unable fit back through those areas because of swelling. Medical teams did reach him, but there was nothing they could do and he died.

[@covidinfectedmonkeypox6775]

Bet he won't do that again

[@semcroes3455]

@@covidinfectedmonkeypox6775💀

[@Numinus_Arts]

Imagine going in, and a husky guy blocked the path. And then you go back only to see that another husky guy got stuck and now your between a meat sandwhich and also stuck between the walls of the earth

[@edspengeman6781]

Even Sarah couldn’t get me into that cave.

[@BrandonGross]

haha you sure!?

[@marckirby7356]

I would follow her anywhere 😂

[@rattlesnaxez7679]

Shoot I'd follow that sexy Thang straight down lol

[@jax597]

I would go if Sarah took me 🤣

[@_inasrt]

😂😂

[@YotaguyJosh]

She’s laughing so hard but she’s freaking out. You can see it. It’s tripping me out. 😝 so rad to see yall make it through.

[@BrandonGross]

haha it was hard to decipher when she was laughing out of nervousness and when she was laughing for real

[@CockLobster]

Rad is a stretch

[@rrksk]

​@@BrandonGrossget to know her better

[@marcholland1554]

0:28 the best way to watch this is on a 27” or larger monitor at night with the lights off in the room

[@Hollandali.genccc]

Brandon:” If we get a million views we go back all the way down” Sarah was looking to him like: “wait what” 😂😂

[@Bluntobject]

Little known fact, somebody many years ago coined the term, "f that," just outside the entrance of the hell hole.

[@Whocares158]

Agreed.

[@AquaTech225]

Dude talking about going in to the end of it over views. Shit must be like a drug cluckin for it. Couldn’t imagine living life based off views of strangers. That most in the long run could give two shits if ya made it out or not. Because it ain’t gonna affect their life. Yet like a fool you not only put yourself in the spot over views. But someone else when you yourself don’t even have the experience. Dude is going to end up deleting himself hopefully only himself chasing them useless views.

[@dmcentYT]

The underestimation and over confidence of the 70% prediction was wild

[@dawnkonen1378]

Np No No. That's a guide rope for navigation. not for repelling.. Can you imagine breaking it back 200ft back. You now want to head back and travel 15ft and no connection. That rope is your lifeline. I am glad everything went well and you both are safe. Keep up the videos.

[@rumi-tunes7727]

you mean, keep taking MORE chances ???

[@smilealways7767]

Im glad vids like this exist to quench my curiosity and not get me into the situation

[@shanebaker3404]

How enlightening of it to tell her she's probably going to get stuck in that wedge.

[@williambrooks9626]

She did great and probably would have gone even farther if he didn’t start scaring the shit out of her 😂.

[@bighossgaminghd8473]

That’s a whole lot of nope for me I freak out when a blanket gets put over my head

[@BrandonGross]

Blanket monster strikes again! 😂

[@Mike-es2yg]

​@@BrandonGrosslol

[@4IndieForever]

Well.. it doesn't much tighter then an actual blanket on your skin :D.

[@cmoore1369]

It takes a strong mind set to do this. If you freak out and think you have to get out NOW you are screwed lol. You have to go back through everything in reverse to escape. Much respect.

[@bst857]

If you were ok before you went in, you can get back to that place. You might need to sit and chill for a bit, but your mind will start to reframe the situation, and work through the fear. After feeling panic, it can take up to an hour for the nervous system to calm down, so you just have to ride it out and wait, all the while reminding yourself of truths such as, you're in no direct danger, you only have to do what you've already done to get back out, you've got as much time as you need, etc etc. A good guide should be able to help you a lot, they're not just people who know the route, but they also know what its like to be scared inside a cave and how to overcome it.

[@Labella_Vita97]

Exactly, I would lose my flippin' mind!! I get sweaty palms, racing heart, feel sick to my stomach just watching these insanely brave people push past their fears and keep going deeper and deeper. Id say it's probably THE scariest thing I can think of doing!!! The only thing scarier is if it's a cave underwater!! Hellllll to the noooooo!!!! 😭 Very interesting videos to watch though and I hope you never are truly stuck!!!!! 🥺 Bravo for being so incredibly brave! ❤️

[@Labella_Vita97]

Exactly, I would lose my flippin' mind!! I get sweaty palms, racing heart, feel sick to my stomach just watching these insanely brave people push past their fears and keep going deeper and deeper. Id say it's probably THE scariest thing I can think of doing!!! The only thing scarier is if it's a cave underwater!! Hellllll to the noooooo!!!! 😭 Very interesting videos to watch though and I hope you never are truly stuck!!!!! 🥺 Bravo for being so incredibly brave! ❤️

[@noddygirl]

24:35 has the same energy of when a girl is telling a man no to sex but he keeps pressing her. GROSS. The fact that you continuously pressured her into going further even though she was literally pleading to turn back is reprehensible.

[@SleepscapeSerenity]

the guy is a creep

[@jg6713]

Relax lol

[@luca_dierks]

textbook example of ignoring boundaries, for real

[@doubletspodcastify]

Of course because she is a girl is has to become some sort of sexual thing 🙄

[@snake_eater1963]

she's not scared because of him, it's because she's scared of getting stuck. He knows more about the cave than her, they're good friends, both had a conversation about what to do when panicking earlier and both manage it. why do you weird people try to make it out as something unrelated? if she was a guy panicking in the same way nobody would making mindless negative comments like this.

[@Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze]

This video was so nerve racking for me to watch. I wasnt even there and it gave me a bad panic attack. Kudos to you Sarah for doing what you did. Youre one brave girl...respect.

[@rogersmith434]

No this Sarah made this unbearable to watch

[@lorenzobertoldi7018]

I have a question for the cavers out there: while getting in there, how can you be sure there is enough oxygen to be safe? In CO2 is hevier than air, is there a risk to intoxicate while getting in the lower part of the cave?

[@Cherabreena]

Absolutely hate how he doesn't respect her boundaries and tries to coerce her to go further, when she said no several times. Especially the part around 23:00 and onwards, where she's clearly panicking, and told him NOT to go in there behind her, and he ignores her and tries to coerce her to go further. Absolute sh!t behaviour.

[@zGJungle]

The 1st person to explore this cave must of been one brave mofo!

[@BrandonGross]

Yeah that's a whole other level of crazy

[@Bluehouse17170]

This makes me anxious AF just watching this, I can’t even imagine how they feel. Good job to you both!!

[@myfairlahey5738]

Sarah has the nerve to say you have to build that muscle where fear is concerned yet she almost cried through the whole thing.

[@vincebarrett1399]

I adore Sarah! Sticks her foot in the hole and declares "i don't fit. I'm sorry." lol!

[@BrandonGross]

😂😂

[@miketausig4205]

@@BrandonGross btw…one thing I did in the past, before I was so claustrophobic, was take plastic siding that is durable but only like 1/16” thick. You can cut in to strips about as wide as your shoulders and in 2-3’ lengths. These make sliding through tight places much easier to do, and they can be pulled in front of you once past each section.

[@CarlsYouTube]

​@@miketausig4205That is an absolutely genius idea man, thank you for sharing. Would definitely be good to bring with you for an emergency situation if you regularly did tight caves like this.

[@WearyFeline]

One of these days blud is gonna end up in one of those "Top 10 Cave Tragedies" video

[@BrandonGross]

let's hope not!

[@jonathancoutts7775]

That's a pretty shi**y thing to say man!

[@Mike-es2yg]

​. It's exactly like Sara said; "you challenge yourself and when you come through it, you feel invincible. Then you look for another challenge". THAT is what leads to disaster, going through tougher and tougher challenges with a feeling of invincibility! Be careful Brandon.

[@mitjagrega88]

Yeah... the saddest part is IF this would happen the rescue team would be put in danger because stupidity of some people... remember puty rescue action? If you are so selfish and going into caves... just stay there do not pull other people into this... more than obvious you dont love that girl...

[@Squirrely23]

Facts! Stupid

[@cowsgrowontrees980]

I work in caves so fully understand being in wild caves. This was fantastic to watch. I disagree with…well, everyone…they were in no way ‘underprepared’. A helmet is great if it will physically fit through the holes but in this situation, it’s more annoying than anything. You rarely have loose rocks in a Karst cave and the formations don’t fall, it’s to help with bumping your head more than falling rocks. Two light sources is really all you need or usually have room to take. Rainy season doesn’t matter! Most caves don’t flood, even if it floods outside, it’s just a bit wetter. I know that seems weird but it’s true. Their communication was excellent, calm, respectful and mature. He was not a “guide”, he just happened to have been there a few times, years ago. Both decided to go as adults who are capable of making their own decisions. Wild caving is exhilarating, scary, lovely and tense,especially when you have been there before but don’t remember it super well and have someone with you. I thought they worked great together and sounded very much like we do in the wild caves, calm and sensible. I would go caving with these two anytime.

[@cowsgrowontrees980]

And you don’t need to have your hair in a damn braid if you don’t want to, I don’t give a damn what your abseiling instructor says; do you see abseiling?? God….so much nitpicking, can you just not enjoy it!?

[@cashee5260]

First few seconds into the video and already having anxiety. I’ve never tested whether I’m claustrophobic or not but I have bad dreams about being stuck and I get anxiety seeing others go through it.. and I panic if my hands get stuck when taking a shirt off (which I only wear larger shirts now because of that) but I think I’m claustrophobic.. no joke because it’s such a real panic when just thinking about getting stuck somewhere.. her crying in the beginning literally made my heart race.. I totally felt that panic 😭

[@canoticoyote]

my heart broke @ 29:08 this guys has no business taking anyone anywhere near a cave

[@SPG8989]

Why

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@SPG8989what happens if someone has a panic attack and can’t move or has a seizure

[@markusaurelius777]

@@LeighWilbraham Duh...Don't go in there maybe? lol

[@AuroraLabsScientistID12521]

@@LeighWilbraham that’s the risk you take when you sign up for this. Sarah seems like a sweet woman but if you aren’t mentally prepared for the worst, you can cause your own death

[@VitaKet]

I think she can make her own decisions.

[@MattCorkum]

The amount of times negative things were said that could easily make things worse is insane. He was unsure about everything and I have no idea how this woman had the mental fortitude to keep going. Him saying “If you get hurt, I don’t even know if you could get rescued”???? WTAF? Who says that when they have someone with them who is nervous. This is all on top of neither of them being dressed or prepared for the situation. Had something happened, I don’t think Sarah would be so flowery about her experience because someone watching this after an accident would easily see that this guy put them both in harm’s way.

[@evernight.]

Imagin being a hiker, you are passing by the literal hell hole and you hear this laughter from inside 9:19

[@Inego_Montoya]

You’re a selfish person.. She had no business there. You need to find some friends instead of strong arming someone who trusts you..

[@KausaleHeitermann]

😂😂

[@stonewolf.90]

She chose to be there

[@SarahShamblin]

I’m offended you think I don’t belong there! I had a great time experiencing this and I chose to be there. I’m not sure where you found the narrative that I was forced or was incapable. Your feelings are invalid

[@sentino68]

Darwin was right.

[@BabyBeek99]

Who da ff leaves a girl all by herself when u do sht like this?😒😮‍💨

[@GBMmom]

This whole thing firstly gave me descent vibes and secondly gave me bucket of nope vibes but mad respect to both of you because yall are two amazingly brave people. ❤

[@ctrl8337]

Lets hope that MrBallen never utters your name in a video about the strange, dark and mysterious delivered in story format.

[@brantfdavis10]

Haha nice shout out

[@RepubliKING]

Your ass is %1000000000 dead! 😵😵

[@diealysse]

😂