Divers React to Tight Cave Flooding and Alone

[@MrJacobrezac]

The great thing about being claustrophobic is that you never find yourself in these situations.

[@jadeblack7979]

second that :

[@flourishingfloridian0007]

Amen

[@jadeblack7979]

@@flourishingfloridian0007 second that :

[@kristinesmart3134]

Unless by some terrible tragedy like 911 or any building collapse during a natural disaster, you have floors of the building on top of you, or mass of debris, you survived, and must seek help. Not trying to argue, but for instance, my Sister has MS and she has acute claustrophobia, she has to go in an MRI machine. They are incredibly tight-fitting around human body. She's in there for 45 minutes. She has to take Valuum. You never know. 😔 😢

[@HesBack420]

Very true 😂

[@evolutionsfake]

I got Open Water Certified this week because of this channel! When I went to my first open water dive my instructor asked me "what made you want to get certified to dive?" I responded "I started watching KZbin videos about people dying while cave diving." *frozen stare* *long pause* He responded, "Alrighty then."

[@likethecolorgreen]

🤣

[@tonyvelasquez6776]

I love it 🤣

[@stephenlamley541]

Congrats at lmao. It's peaked my interest.

[@Arthur-eg7uy]

lmaoo

[@melissadinapoli7253]

🤣🤣🤩that’s awesome 👏🏻 please be safe and have a blast 💥!

[@DiogenesNephew]

"This does not look good." *Proceeds to go another 10 miles into the cave*

[@SlimeBallFiskeR]

@@DiogenesNephew 😂😂

[@informitas0117]

"Hello, I seem to be lost. What's your name?" "Ah, I didn't expect you so soon. I'm Satan."

[@sancho13sn1]

I like the idea of the crawfish thinking "Im going to go caving today.. Woah, a Human.. How did he get in here??"

[@falseking989]

I don’t think he realized how much danger he was in. It’s disturbing how many things could have gone wrong in his situation.

[@kaledon6]

He risked horrible death, but the typical life in modern civilization provides a sense of secutity that people cant imagine such bad things actually happening to them Now adding to that sense of security is every young men's desire to show how tuff and brave they can be, and they create the perfect scenario for ultimate disaster

[@BearsLOLOLOL]

OH he knows Adventure Twins cave all of the time. They are amazing. Woody would be so envious

[@az9az9az9]

If this was in a mountains, the flash flood may have killed him.

[@treali]

I think he realizes. The difference is, most people who don't make it out are the ones that panics.

[@GriddleMeThis]

He knew exactly what He was getting into. The action adventure twins probably go into more caves then any other cave related youtubers and they push em all till they literally can't fit

[@HRM.H]

The roof was so smooth in this cave , definitely alot of water flow.

[@zoyalis1487]

I'm with Gus 100% on this one. I see zero fun, all danger in this video. The insanity of it all made it impossible to even appreciate it a tiny bit. The video should've ended as soon as he saw the water. Not to mention he's alone. Smh just senseless.

[@DarkSideDiving]

Could not agree more. This is bonkers.

[@hrodebrt]

I do caving and i agree with you fully, never in my wildest dreams would i see myself going into a cave with that much water and alone. I very much follow the same rule Gus and Woody have about not diving alone.

[@tylergable2445]

But “men want to explore” as woody would say. Such a dumb reason.

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

it's type 2 fun like on the mountains. you only enjoy it once it is over

[@misterwabo]

To be fair with the guy, the same could be said about any other activity. What might seem boring to someone can be a hell lot of fun for somebody else

[@joshjohnston2065]

I’ve been dry caving for over 17 years now. The idea of going through these water crawls alone doesn’t sit well with me. The water in our local caves is always a cool 52f. I always do my best to keep from entering the water anywhere possible. Only a handful of times have I actually had to submerge completely to get through a passage, and it always made the remaining sections uncomfortable at best. The fact that this guy is crawling through snowmelt is pretty intense. That walk to the car had to be brutal.

[@chronicawareness9986]

thats because these twins are sociopath's, who dont care about their own mortality. they care about fame, attention, likes, views.

[@ActionAdventureTwins]

It was a 30 minute walk to my car. My feet were completely frozen lol

[@Lizzard2060]

Would have needed to have clean dry clothes ready to change into immediately at the mouth of the cave and/or proper caving equipment. Clean dry clothes including shoes and in an insulated bag that he put them in right out of the dryer at home + extra layers to warm up after that. Dry gloves, etc.

[@draculastraphouse7915]

This guy is going to end up dying one day and he'll end up right back on a channel like this with a disaster story

[@drdre4397]

@@ActionAdventureTwins haha awesome that you responded!

[@Dysturbed-00]

I like to imagine he only had a single light source, a t-shirt in ice water, no previous experience in this cave and nearly forgot the way out while it was flooding and he's alone under the forest. This guy is a runner up to the Darwin awards. If his light went out I would have probably died watching his video. lol

[@er4din903]

… if his light went he’d likely die and the video wouldn’t be posted

[@pauldavis5665]

He almost couldn't find his way out even when he could see. If his light went out and it was pitch-black he would have never found his way out and his family would have received his Darwin Award in the mail.

[@DHworldwide185]

You like to imagine? Okay chief.

[@88balloonsonthewall70]

Lol you can imagine all you want but this man is an experienced cave diver. He produces cave diving videos on the regular.

[@ImpreccablePony]

@@88balloonsonthewall70 He does until he doesn't. But it's his life, who am I to judge.

[@seanspartan2023]

My claustrophobia kicked in so bad I started having a panic attack just watching this footage.

[@MarioRacer1]

Mee too!!

[@bak1875]

I thought I was the only one that this happens to. I actually start freaking out in the comfort of my room... I couldn't imagine being trapped like this.. The one part in the movie "as above so below" made me almost pass out, and it's just a movie... why does that happen?

[@jimjohnson6944]

Cut down on the soy beans maybe

[@theKashConnoisseur]

I'm not one to suffer from much anxiety, but the combination of the freezing water, the confined space, and the fact that this guy went in completely alone had me literally walking away from my screen because I couldn't watch and had to just listen.

[@Bella.216]

OMG me too, I'm usually pretty chill as I climb mountains ⛰️ but damn, just watching how confined and in freezing 🥶 cold water all alone, I was nope!!

[@DrJD123]

Not to mention the water level rising on top of all that....

[@SamanthaD89]

A lot of these cave diving videos give me anxiety just watching which is rare for me. I have social anxiety but never from just watching something. I see no fun in this at all but I’m glad he made it out. I imagine it takes alot to stop yourself from completely panicking

[@amandabrown5096]

this was hard to watch! Scary

[@jhcvb1]

Y’all some scary cats

[@lsewell95]

I have no problems with dry caving. However, I WILL NOT put myself through tight restrictions. Being a firefighter, we have had to crawl through some pretty gnarly stuff in training but these are all places that you can extricate yourself from. Tight restrictions in caves is where I draw the line. It is very difficult to extricate yourself from rock.

[@aldinsadic6453]

You just have to vibrate your atoms rapidly into a state of superposition and then you can no clip into the next level.

[@cheddarbeansoup]

​@@aldinsadic6453 this comment made me wheeze

[@montanamike7948]

most firefighters I know take pride in being able to go into small places. one in particularly led me to a new hole I opened in a cave to a treasure trove of crystals.

[@drumloverable]

@@aldinsadic6453 this comment made me vibrate

[@ryanmelnick8793]

@@montanamike7948 Magical crystals or just regular ones?

[@Tbone272]

this dude could have straight up died - and getting away with it only further increases the likelihood that he'll continue to push himself in situations he shouldnt be messing with. 'Hardcore' is interchangeable with 'reckless' or just 'dumb' in this situation.

[@Dfthg-bz3hp]

Anything for content to look like a pro on youtube 🤣

[@martinvickers7349]

Very lucky to not die of hypothermia

[@waughstreetglass5202]

There's a fine line between bravery and stupidity.

[@mariandevotee]

I mean, not getting away with it really only has one outcome.

[@oldironsides4107]

Who cares. Let him live his life as he wants to You’re a psycho worrying about a guy doing something he lives. As you eat a hoagie indoors 24/7.

[@don7294]

I have watched over a dozen cave exploring videos from this guy and his brother-AdventureTwins. They break just about every safety rule in the book. This video is a perfect example of what NOT to do. They also treat their ropes as badly as anyone I have seen in my over 30 years of mountaineering and caving and it is a miracle they are alive. Oh to be be young lucky and invincible. I made plenty of mistakes along the way but, I always treated my ropes like my life and those around me, depended on them, because they did!! Thanks guys.

[@annab746]

This is bananas! I was feeling claustrophobic and I could feel my anxiety rising up watching this guy... and he's by himself...

[@marcgeh5465]

Gus reactions to the animals are hilarious. The one at 4:24 really cracked me up.... "the hell is that" "it's a bat" "oh my gaawd"

[@Nefville]

I love hearing Woody's plans for Gus when they go dry caving. Its like that scene in a movie where the torturer is showing all the implements and telling the hero all the bad things that are about to happen to him 😂😂🤣🤣

[@HS2103]

You know you’ve watched too much dive talk when you hear ‘looks like someone’s been sifting rocks’ and immediately know Woody’s reaction 💰😂

[@hollyandstelladoodle8748]

There’s no such thing as too much Dive Talk! Lol

[@richardlong4076]

@@hollyandstelladoodle8748 nods wildly

[@chantzmoore781]

Arrowheads!

[@FlyfishermanMike]

Gold! There's gold in dem dar hills!

[@richardlong4076]

@@hollyandstelladoodle8748 there is a such thing as NOT ENOUGH DIVE TALK... Lol

[@yamihikarilightdark9]

Despite everything, and how concerned I was that he was alone, I do love how honestly enthusiastic he is in his reactions to these formation. When someone is so happy and excited about something, it also makes me interested. :D (Though i kept hoping he’d turn back) These caves aren’t just rocks and water in lifeless dark. The bat, insects, the crawfish along with all of these neat varying rock formations carved out by the running water… This is the first time I’ve seen a caving video and been like, ohhhh I see why! That’s cool! Too bad I’m kind of claustrophobic, but a more open version would be nice :’)

[@yamihikarilightdark9]

Aaaaand then the sick feeling when the water was starting to rise AND when he wasn’t 100% sure which direction was the right way, oooof. D: I really hope he never caves like this alone… but the triumphet “i made it” makes me a bit worried

[@Michaelroni-n-cheese]

Theres a cave I avsolutely love in missouri thats basicall one huge corridor that ends with a massive round room called the "Ball Room". There are a few small tunnels along the way to the back room for the younger guys and enthusiasts who need a little more action, but for the most part its a very open and easily navigated formation. Its usually very clean and trash free because its spent the last 2 decades fully gated to prevent the spread of White Nose syndrome in bats. A disease that has dessimated bat populations in the US and is spread by humans. There was also an influx in human cruelty against bats (a random guy went into several midwest caves with a shotgun and killed millions of bats himself) as well as vandalism by random passerbys who came upon the cave. If you ever have interest in learning about caving, finding info and guides for beginner level caves deemed very safe, and potential buddies for a safer experience, look into joing a "Grotto" which is just the term coined by enthusiasts for caving/spelunking networking groups.

[@hgg13]

@@Michaelroni-n-cheese Humans have no respect for wildlife nor their habitats. What a cruel man who murdered those innocent bats. They are beautiful and nonviolent. Thank you for your advice on beginner caving.

[@yojayoung]

I felt so anxious when he was going in, but there was something amazing above the feeling of coming out into the light from the cave! Gus's face through this whole video was hilarious

[@robrob7937]

Used to do some dry cave guiding in parts of Virginia. Getting this wet without gear and being alone is a HUGE no no. If you stop moving AND you get wet it can be very easy to get hypothermia and all it takes can be a wet butt or belly you don't have to get soaked for it to be an issue. Just like you comment in other videos, it's not usually one thing that goes wrong, but a series of things that can compound into one big problem. If moving is the only thing keeping you warm anyone can imagine what happens when you need to stop, for say an injury. To go in a wet cave like this you would definitely need to have a base layer, dry suit and then a harder protective layer on top to protect the dry suit. Checkout Keith Edwards on KZbin he has some hilarious caving content that could sway Gus. Caving in the UK can be a lot like this and he makes it look super fun. There is a really funny series on his channel called "The Dudley - Caving and Cakes".

[@jhtsurvival]

When I was a kid I camped out with some buddies... didn't bring barely anything. Just had a few trash bags between me and the ground. Happened to roll onto a rotting wet log under the leaves in the night and got my back wet. It was summer but I got so fuckin cold even with a fire

[@MrDmadness]

This guy in the video is just a matter of time till he doesn't return. Solo caving like this WILL eventually end in loss of life

[@MrDmadness]

@Dan Trebune first off, you've no idea my experience.. secondly, solo caving generally ends up badly statistically speaking.

[@HoleyMoleyAlex]

I guess it's just people who put you-tube vids in the US who don't wear the proper gear, it seems to be pretty common though? In the UK/EU most people seem to wear the right gear (including myself). But yeh what he was wearing was definitely not appropriate and I have no idea how he stuck it out so long in the stuff he was wearing.

[@rhouser1280]

Man that was intense! I’m confined space rescue certified & on a team, but the whole time I’m thinking, “No way, no way, & no way!” I was wondering if he was going to make it out or if someone found his camera months later.

[@Novitiate001]

Honestly, when I first saw the Crawfish I would’ve turned back. For a living creature to supposedly stay within a small pool for its entire life without any new water, I would’ve assumed that the cave periodically filled with water. I’m not sure if this would be a completely falsified theory, but it would have been helpful either way.

[@rhouser1280]

@@Novitiate001 I’m with ya, Idk if it’s correct or not either but it sure is a good point

[@josh34578]

I wonder if he learned from this experience. You've mentioned before when people do unsafe things and get away with it, they can start to think that their unsafe habits are okay. Safety is about minimizing the risks and being prepared if things do go wrong, which they eventually will. Also, don't be afraid to turn around! No shame in calling it. Go explore that cave later, with a buddy, in better conditions, and properly prepared.

[@TenebrusI07]

This channel has done loads of dangerous things like entering caverns without cert, exploring a mostly submerged mine while it was raining and with spare air as their scuba gear...

[@margraveofgadsden8997]

People get really used to not dying, so they assume that they will continue to not die indefinitely.

[@Blox117]

@@margraveofgadsden8997 well no one ever played around with high voltage lines and accidentally lived

[@zGJungle]

His channel is full of very risky stuff, they seem to love going to river caves during storms.

[@faithinhumanity3390]

I just adore your channel I used to dive all the time . I had a stroke a year ago and can’t get back out in the water but your channel makes me so happy

[@frankstone8930]

Action adventure twins are plain madness, most of the time 😂

[@jaredkilgore7194]

@25:12 The look on their faces right before when you know something is being thought of to say, in an almost unspeakable space after watching this guy...I must say, it was at this moment when a big smile crept up my face and laughter just couldn't be held back anymore! 🤣 Another great video from you both! Thanks for keeping us interested and entertained. Take care Woody and Gus ✌️

[@TheRealTomLauda]

This video made me REALLY uncomfortable. Looking at the walls and the ceiling, this cave looks like it is completely flooded on a regular basis. When he was crawling in spaces where there's only a few centimeters between the water and the ceiling, i was really scared for him. He could have been under water in a heartbeat ! That was reckless, and stupid.

[@MoonHowlerGaming]

The whole time he is going deeper and deeper, I keep seeing the water rushing in and thinking to myself, dude... the cave is flooding! And by the looks of it, he only has one light source... what the heck? If that light dies.... you're screwed. Nope, no way, huh-uh. You can't pay me enough to do that.

[@jeski82]

this was terrifying from start to finish but wow, those rock formations... I thought I saw a big crystal chunk at one point 🤩

[@QualityQuad]

I feel like you two in a dry cave would be very fun to watch. Because normally in water caves we don’t hear you guys talking while exploring 😂

[@losroacho]

I love how Gus already knows he is going dry caving with Woody but hasn't come to terms with it

[@palatina6626]

The bat and the crawfish are twice as intelligent as the human visitor of their cave.

[@protocolsavage8506]

The phrog too

[@chicken4090]

No

[@MikeH44]

...not even close. I mean they live in a cave for f*ck sake. Rofl. Bless your heart. The capabilites of a human brain and you compare it to a crayfish. Let's go Brandon!

[@ccollalto]

Hey guys, just wanted to take a moment and share something really special here. I've been delaying my dream on becoming a diver for 15 years for various reasons, and although the pandemics made me rethink some priorities in my life, discovering your channel, watching your videos and seeing how special you guys are and everything you do was all the moving force I needed to finally make my dream come true. I'm proud to say that I am now a fully certified diver! And loving it! Even tho cave diving is very prohibitive in my country, this is my first step in eventually becoming a cave diver too and being a part of this amazing group of people that appreciate our planet in a very special, singular form. My most sincere thanks to you Woody and Gus, you guys have changed my life, and I'm pretty sure that, like myself, many people are and will be touched by the amazing work you guys do! Keep it up!

[@DIVETALK]

Amazing! Congratulations!

[@pastrie42]

Congrats man! I want to do this so bad so it's great to hear of others doing it. I don't think I can afford it, but I'm working my ass off to get there.

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

@Pat Luxor oh yeah Hal is great!

[@WestHaddnin]

Careful bro

[@cmap1503]

Why did you postpone it

[@jsbzoh6]

“I’m still waiting for the part that makes this fun and worth it” is exactly what I think about cave diving as someone with zero interest to go into caves and especially cave diving. I stumbled across your channel and I love the videos and commentary but holy crap I just can’t wrap my head around the allure.

[@ram_bam]

I feel like these two brothers were inspired by the Jones brothers from the nutty putty cave incident. They would get amped up to get into difficult, tight, unexplored sections while caving, and would feed off of each other's excitement. It ended very tragically. I hope these two brothers don't end up in a similar sort of tragic circumstances. They seem to push the envelope on a regular basis.

[@Skyflarie]

Watching this makes me shiver - and not just because its ice melt! I'd never do this, especially not solo! Also the fact you were both silent after he ended the video made me laugh! This guy is insane!

[@TheRealKurt051]

I would have stopped when I saw the cave flooding outside a lot of people have died from ignoring warning signs like that.

[@OkamiToge]

This guy is nuts doing this, I live in Georgia idk when this was recorded but last year it rained A LOT during Winter. I would never have risked it seeing flash floods all the time living near a small creek/river. It's times I like this I thank God that I'm a big husky guy that isn't made for things like this.

[@chronicawareness9986]

sociopath's dont care about their own mortality... these guys are crazy...i was watching a thing about if jake paul and logan paul are sociopath's .. in the video they where describing the behavior of sociopath's and they said they dont care about getting hurt / their own mortality like normal people do... they dont care about hurting regular people etc... while these twins are not so sociopathic they do show qualities they are with these videos... making these videos for views putting themselves in danger...

[@bltn7469]

@@chronicawareness9986 what twins ?

[@fostermomjudy6962]

@@bltn7469 The YT channel is Action Adventure Twins, featuring twin brothers who explore caves. In the video reviewed here, the brother James wasn’t able to join, so the brother Edward opted to go alone (mentioned at the very beginning 0:50).

[@bltn7469]

@@fostermomjudy6962 ah ok ... it is such a modern day thing ( or internet/youtube thing) to feel inttiled enough to diagnose someone as a "sociopath" based on watching a few of there cave exploring videos . Without having a degree, or sitting down and even speaking to them. The internet is a strange place .

[@RolaiEckolo]

@@bltn7469 It's basic human pattern recognition gone unchecked. Some people think whatever dots they snap together in their heads just MUST be, most times a split-second judgment they hold super hard to.

[@tbars1]

Absolutely guys that guy is super hardcore!!! 💯Thanks again it was an amazing watch😅

[@deltablue6618]

I'll go into caves but I will not go through restrictions like this. Gus is killing me 😂 Woody is the perfect antagonist to get a Gus reaction. You two are perfect.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

This guy was LUCKY. Woody says follow the water to get out. But taking a route you've never been before is not the best idea. What happens if you follow the water, only to find an impassable point - then you have to go back ... if you can. Thanks for posting and am on Gus' side for this one.

[@eve_squared]

I think the idea is that you're already completely lost and can't find your way back. Which would mean the only direction you might be able to trust is where the water is coming from.

[@adrianjames4447]

I suppose even dry caving especially alone it wouldn't hurt to take a line in just to be on safe side especially if your a novice

[@michaelholt8590]

Biggest safety difference between dry and wet caving is any idiot can just walk into a cave. To go cave diving you need some type of scuba gear and usually the people with that have some sort of training. I agree with Gus that what this guy is doing in this cave is insane.

[@HoleyMoleyAlex]

true, but normally passages like that put off most people without proper gear. Most caves where I am need rope to access, but it don't stop the local sheep from doing some pot-holing, they're our idiots lol.

[@Blox117]

there's literally been airline pilots that bet each other they can land the plane blindfolded. with passengers. i dont think qualifications make any difference

[@beanj580]

Training equals qualification. They have neither. They seem to break all safety protocols. They are just lucky so far. Please share pilots landing their oland blindfolded. That's a bunch of malarchy

[@JustJaneOYVEY]

Okay this is the first video you guys ever posted where I actually feel claustrophobia. This is definitely a lot different than diving.

[@jazzysmovies]

Omggg I have to say I was almost crying laughing at Gus’s little reactions to the crickets on the ceiling and the frog on the way out lolllll 💀 I know this is an older vid but it’s my day off so I’m binging 😂❤ Love your vids, you guys!

[@matumbimonkey]

11:05 lmao Gus just can't help himself. This and the Donald cerrone reference always make me giggle

[@MissMalikaA]

Honestly love how smiley Woody is in every video when he says "Hi I'm Woody!"

[@danielleknudsen2831]

I have healthy crushes on them both for different reasons 😂😂😂

[@Jimmy_CV]

When you go cave diving the cave is already flooded. When you go Dry caving it could become flooded and then you drown, or you could slip and break something. I'm with Gus on this one...

[@jegr3398]

Yeah? Well what if you went cave diving and the cave drained out while you were in there so you had to crawl back out with all your diving gear? 🤔

[@Jimmy_CV]

@@jegr3398 that would suck lol

[@Squeakycroccdocs]

@@jegr3398 better than drowning unexpectedly I guess

[@wmeuse2375]

Or you tear a hose and your drown a couple minutes later.

[@papalegba4449]

This was insane, I'm glad he made it out alive.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

25:47 “That guy’s super hard core” I’m new to this caving thing. What’s the difference between being super hard core and utterly foolish?

[@invaderaidyn335]

Im the opposite of claustrophobic, I enjoy tight spaces and find them comforting, like a hug. That being said, i don't want to be in a confined space thats mostly water, quite frankly i enjoy breathing 😂 but I do enjoy watching videos like these, I like to hope that one day i can go cave exploring in a safe, beginner friendly cave!

[@connie7128]

I live vicariously through videos like this. I'm terrified of open water - don't even go into a lake swimming. I'm also so claustrophobic that I have negative physical reactions to videos about it. My heart was racing and my breathing was shallow watching some of this. I could never dive or go into any caves, but I wish I could. So here I am watching!

[@laynecross2583]

Seriously! Me as well on all the above! It's like watching a scarey movie for me! Ocean and tight spaces are my nighmare!

[@miskatonic6210]

I'd say that's quite a healthy reaction in this case.

[@matthewmosier8439]

A dislike for open water isn't really a bad thing. It's natural to be cautious about mystery which is what open water is. If you could see all around and under yourself while out in it it would actually be easier for you to be comfortable because the unknown is what makes it unpleasant.

[@sonyadempsey5154]

Connie......Im the exact same way.... and here I am watching cave videos and diving videos and free diving for 4 yrs... watch Dave Shaw last dive and NO Limits the Audrey Mestre Documentary.

[@CaptainRiftPants]

never dived once in my life and I still find myself coming back to this channel. Gus and Woody have excellent banter and provide fantastic insight in their areas of expertise. Thanks for this lovely entertainment Gus and Woody and be safe in your travels!

[@backpackingcarlie1487]

I grew up dry caving and since watching this channel, I SORT of agree with Gus that this is more dangerous than cave diving- only because there aren't the same precautions like tying a line, cookies, etc. At least, as far as I know. Growing up, my dad let us pet the bats in the caves! So obviously he didn't know much about cave safety 🙃😖 but since finding this channel a few months ago, I have a lot more respect (a healthy fear) of caves.

[@securatyyy]

I feel like in an underwater cave at least you can swim out. In a dry cave you could potentially break an ankle or something and become stuck. I feel like every cave disaster video I see someone gets stuck and never leaves.

[@kirkcobain4112]

Ah your pops sounds like a nice man! And don’t fault him, touch any animals you want, we’re only on this earth for a short time. experience, and enjoy. Don’t always have to listen to others weird rules, god bless!!

[@benjie128]

🦇🦇🦇

[@ithomas7788]

@@kirkcobain4112 terrible advice...would you like it if some giant stranger started man handling you while youre sleeping! Appreciate wildlife don't stress it out.

[@johnsutcliffe3965]

One of the things people dont think about is the amout of breathable oxygen in the cave. You can suffocate rather quickly when your exerting force and moving around and before you know it you pass out and die. Not to mention the water could be toxic and even harmful based on the ph! Could even be acidic or corrosive too. So be very careful and do your research before just entering any cave. You should take serious safety precautions too!!

[@capisenior]

23:24 - so, let's say the water splashes in those guys and they decide to drop into your back for their ride out... Sounds fun...

[@youtubedeletedmynamewhybother]

Man, Caver's are just built different. I have both respect.. And the ever looming question of WHY???

[@bend185ont]

To Gus’s point. I have never had this much anxiety watching a cave diving video. I don’t even need coffee this morning after watching this. lol

[@trip2belize]

absolutely panic inducing, their channel is wild lol

[@bellag6287]

All I can think is, STOP, PLEASE STOP, JUST TURN AROUND PLEASE

[@Thehatedartist]

Omg!!!! Why did I click on this. He's not even in the cave yet and I'm freaking out. Being Solo... freaks me out. ALL YOUR VIDEOS GIVE ME ANXIETY!!! Love it!😄

[@cryb0rg]

I love how Gus is more concerned with the confined space while all Woody keeps mentioning is the water. Gus speaking for the audience lol

[@joshdimpley1698]

@ 22:35 I felt that water in my ear sensation because I’ve got on headphones haha. Great video! Situation got tense for a second but I’m a new fan and this was great commentary. Cheers!

[@JossWhittle]

"Probably not a good idea to go caving alone..." ** Gus face **

[@sudokode]

Excellent question, Gus, how long can you survive in snow melt? I'm not a caver, but I found out an interesting factoid about dry caving that I never thought of before. The most dangerous part of a cave is water. You never know where it'll be, how cold it'll be, or how deep it'll be. Because of accidents in the past, many dry cavers switched from basic clothes and wool/cotton outer garments to something warm underneath and something waterproof on the outside like gortex. Still if you're fully immersed in water, you're going to get wet, and it's gonna take you a while to dry. Snow melt is just that, and it's usually under 40 degrees, but let's say 50F to be as generous as possible. At that temperature, you could go as far as losing consciousness in under an hour and die within 2 hours. Going caving, getting that cold, and then having to walk back to your car alone? Probably not the greatest idea, especially considering what happens in this particular video, i.e. the unexpected. His luck didn't run out that day 🤷

[@FlyfishermanMike]

Agreed. This guy was super lucky. If he was forced to stop for any reason, like an injury or getting stuck, he'd quickly get hypothermia and die in an hour or two.

[@Galvaxatron]

As a "dry" caver and a former volunteer SAR Technician the first things I run through if I want to go explore a cave is has it been raining within the past 24 hours in the area and is there any source of water within the region which may be coming down into the cave. I am incredibly paranoid about being stuck in a situation where a cave floods while I am in it.

[@ENikolaev]

For good reason!

[@MoSco5000]

There’s a video of this same guy and he legit came very close to drowning because of sudden flooding in a cave he was in.

[@darkcarolineriddle]

It's not paranoia if it is out to get you, and water in a cave certainly does.

[@justinkase1360]

@@MoSco5000 Where can I find that video?

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

​@@darkcarolineriddleWell, that feeling isn't always correct, hence a feeling.

[@lisaherrick2610]

Hold your position on dry caving Gus! If your reaction is that strong not to go there is a reason and we need you here. Whenever I have not followed my inner voice and gut it has never been good. You are already braver than most by wet caving why push it??? I love this channel and learn so much from you both. Thank you for bringing me a world I would NEVER have the guts to explore for myself wet or dry!!!! You are both very brave.

[@ChadNelson-v7v]

This guy deserves to be awarded the prestigious Darwin Award. Exploring is one thing but this is certifiably crazy.

[@Trentcast]

I’m not even a cave diver but I literally wait to get notified about your new uploads. Keep up the amazing and humble work you guys do on KZbin. Y’all are genuinely good people 🙏🏼

[@noahbuesser6343]

Another great video from my two favorite divers, I’m finally starting my open water classes and I’m officially starting my journey too become open water certified, great video guys.

[@megami.x]

Aside from hypothermia, one unexpected rainstorm and he’s possibly done for!? Any tiny or restricted dry cave or dry anything with existing snow melt runoff where flash flooding is possible is a huge NOPE for me Edit: Woody just said the same thing 😂 I wasn’t finished with the video yet

[@ayajade6683]

Considering the time of year flash floods are super common especially as snow melts

[@warrenburke4241]

I've been dry cave diving once. We were in a narrow portion worming our way through an opening and there was a puddle... just a puddle, it was the scariest puddle of my life I was convinced I would find a way to drown or get stuck i cant imagine going down an ice cold stream hellllllll no

[@hamsters7760]

it's cool how stoked Gus is to try caving.

[@_Kayla_]

I've only been dry caving a couple of times but my rule will always be if I can't fit with my helmet on, I'm not going any further. Never alone, never taking off my helmet and I'm sure as heck not squeezing through restrictions going head on into a stream.

[@CaseyWeaver22]

If I can’t stand upright and walk through the cave I’m not going in lol

[@_Kayla_]

@@CaseyWeaver22 I'm happy to lay down to go through as long as it's not into water, I have plenty of room to turn around and the cave isn't making contact with my front and back at the same time.

[@CaseyWeaver22]

@@_Kayla_ I still think that’s wild! I’d be more willing to try and scale Mount Everest rather than go down the deepest cave 😬

[@_Kayla_]

@@CaseyWeaver22 fair call 😂 The thought of the cave collapsing is my main fear.

[@CaseyWeaver22]

@@_Kayla_ have you ever seen the Nutty Putty Cave disaster documentary? That guy thought he was in a different part of the cave so he pushed forward to be able to turn around. Got himself stuck. Poor guy is still down there.. 😳🥶 that’s enough anxiety for me. I don’t need to experience that myself 😂

[@seanpittenger2429]

Here for the facial expressions of Gus and the excellent reactions of Woody.

[@D_Trade]

I've done some dry caving, never cave diving, but in all honesty, I think both are crazy. Also, this definitely had a Mystery Science Theater 3000 vibe lol

[@K9River]

I was in a cave that had a raging river. The opening was a spring where it boiled out. The cave part was separate from where the river ran although they still shared a connection. Near Virgil, Utah.

[@MrXshot]

That was a damn experience just watching it. This guy is beyond hardcore...

[@Celisar1]

He is insane and completely irresponsible.

[@Jason-er8mf]

I’m only 3 minutes in with zero experience and only been watching you guys for a couple of weeks and I can safely say this is crazy. Enter Water that cold and hypothermia can set in real quick

[@Sakura_Yuki_NC]

Honestly, wouldn't be surprised if he scouted this before and is wearing a wetsuit under his clothes, he had too much time in freezing water to not get affected by it

[@XenOng3n]

That’s just insane with or without a line. And that water rising 🫣🫣

[@GuentherVanRaven]

I‘ve zero experience in either dry caving or cave diving and to me this looked damn dangerous. Any moment the water could‘ve risen and it would‘ve been the end for him, no chances. I don‘t know how popular cave diving is here in switzerland but I will have a look into it👍🏻

[@noillusions8734]

I'm sitting here holding my breath and covering my eyes!! This is crazy being alone!!

[@yomama269378]

24:18 dude was just chillin on the ledge like "hello Good sir yes this indeed is the exit"

[@potatoandpumpkin5589]

The kind of Friday content I live for 😍 good job guys! Getting me through the last few hours of work 👊😊

[@jordansmith1563]

To be fair to the action adventure twins I feel this is the only solo crawl of its kind on their channel. Usually there's at least three or four of them and they have the equipment needed. Highly recommend their recent stairway to hell videos to show much larger caves and formations!

[@DeuceGenius]

They seem to know what they are doing and are good with the gear but man I worry about them

[@DarenMiller-qj7bu]

​@@DeuceGenius they make me nervous as well. Like you said they're good and have the gear, but man they love pushing their luck lol.

[@alexandralily]

I did a tiny bit of dry caving as a child and let me tell you it is scary. I don’t think I would do it now as an adult since I’m no longer so tiny. Squeezing through those tiny holes is just so anxiety inducing. It is really cool though if you keep yourself calm and collected. Sometimes I miss it.

[@Pghmama2231]

When he turned the camera around to show just how small it was my Heart dropped and I thanked my inner self for never putting myself in these situations bc I would be freaking out & would die from a heart attack lol

[@XEZGOLDZ]

“And if your in a dry cave” “knife to the heart” haha Gus, that joke never gets old

[@jsomebody2289]

I used to give cave tours and also been able to go off trail caving. The first three rules I have are, don't go alone, wear helmet, don't get in water (unless have proper equipment and experience). It's really easy to get hurt and a buddy system is the best way to access help if that happens. But if you are wet without proper equipment, then hypothermia could set in before they can get help. We did carry the instant hand warmers which would help temporarily if need be and buddy could give you his as well. The significant safety differences with this and cave diving is equipment failure does not mean loss of oxygen, and you aren't going to silt out the cave and lose visual (assuming you have spare lights on you). It's important to remember formations as you explore since you don't have lines to follow out. It can help to name them in your head. Or if there's a split you can stack pebbles or make arrows with them. And obviously, always always let someone know which entrance you are taking, how long you expect to be gone, if there's a map include the route you expect to take, and what time and who they should call if you haven't checked in when you were supposed to.

[@raysavestheworld]

"Man wants to explore." Thank you Woody. What a descent. This was dangerousss. Hope he never tried this again.

[@mehdisahraoui4708]

When I watch cave diving videos I usually have a very peaceful feeling. This one did not give me that nice feeling honestly. The only thing that I really don't get is why do this cave exploration on your own. I feel like you should have a buddy with you just in case something goes wrong.

[@awKtn32-_-]

This particular guy almost always goes dry caving with his twin brother why he decided to go alone in freezing water is beyond me it’s never a good idea to do these things alone

[@robokid20001]

I've done a couple caving trips alone through PettyJohn's and I can confirm it's definitely a bit nerve racking.

[@RavenousMedicine]

Saw the original video a week or so ago and man, even knowing that he must have made it out in the end made it a really stressful watch. I really like the ActionAdventureTwins. They're just so chill and they go to really cool places but sometimes, I do worry a little bit for their safety. There's one video where they go to an old abandoned/flooded power plant or something of some kind. They take rafts into it and paddle through the halls. It's really neat! but at one point, one of them takes a mini tank that's almost empty and goes down a fooded manhole. Right after he comes back up and gets out of it, the whole platform at the hole shakes violently then settles. I read the comments and found out that this was likely from a negative pressure reaction far down the tube that occured when he came back up the tube. I thought to myself "Woody and Gus would not have approved of this" lol. How terrifying!

[@warrenburke4241]

My favorite part is that if Woody and Gus were in half of these videos they would all be 2 minutes long, "HELL NAW WE GOING BACK YOU F-ING CRAZY!"

[@clairequinlan]

I felt claustrophobic watching this & then no line - no!! I thought there would of been the same basic rules as it's cave exploring wet or dry? I was really worried for him. Thank you for sharing this 👍 Sending love from Yorkshire UK ❤️ 🇬🇧

[@patriciamcgrath2067]

It seems like this would be really damaging to the cave. Wouldn't those small stalactites be easily broken?

[@Spencer-vq7se]

Yes, but if he never climbed through the passage than they would never be seen by anybody, therefore it wouldnt matter if they were preserved.

[@sumpyori]

He does a very good job at preserving the cave

[@jackswanson8096]

I don’t think that’s a very productive thought… only preserving nature so that we can see it, otherwise there is no point.

[@miashinbrot8388]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@Spencer-vq7se]

@@jackswanson8096 I get what you mean, but these formations aren't very rare or unique. Woody and Gus just released a video today showing some extremely beautiful and 1 of a kind caves in Mexico that are being destroyed to build a railroad, now THAT is upsetting.

[@NikkiDoesStufff]

There’s a clear difference between something dangerous and reckless. I believe that Woody’s version of caving has far more forethought and planning involved to mitigate the risks. But the dude in this video was pure reckless. Just gambling eith his life for a few thousand clicks on a video. He got so lucky that he made it out of there.

[@gordonulrich3028]

I love watching the action adventure twins, and the caves they go to are local in my area, like pettyjohns cave in Northwest Georgia. I love going into the caves around the area and exploring. Great content as always

[@MaterLacrymarum]

These cave people are a different breed. I'd lose my mind down there.

[@shadowsfive32]

Y'know that scene in Jim Carrey's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" where he's talking to his echo and even his echo calls him an idiot? That just repeated in my mind for 27 minutes. Glad that guy made it out safe but damn that was a series of bad ideas.

[@rowindownstream]

Oh look, something else I won’t be doing, ever. I don’t even go into the water at all anymore, let alone cave dive, but I arrived due to Cerrone’s story and stayed for Woody.

[@Celisar1]

11:47 halfway through and I’m already feeling not only exhausted but completely hopelessly lost by just watching this video. He has no idea how long it takes to get out again unless he’s going the exact same way back, which is already a long way

[@janetrobersonsmith]

I love this KZbinr he goes in some cool caves

[@paulplatt5074]

Woody, you are the "MAN"! I am a dry caver and have been there done that SOOOOO many times. You are correct. I could give a full speech on this. Just for a little info. That is a bedding plane cave. He was crawling over "Rimstone'. He should have NOT gone alone as that is a no! no! Thanks for the post. Really enjoyed this. He should have worn a wetsuit for this. Woody I can tell you are a caver or have done some of this before. Gus, this is more fun than you think. God Bless!