Inside His Amazing Home in the Tunnels Beneath New York - Mole People

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thank you to all who want to donate to the Gofundme for Carlos. The goal was met, and he is very appreciative. Another Friend of Carlos' has started a new Gofundme. www.gofundme.com/f/help-carlos-the-homeless-man-who-lived-in-a-tunne?qid=92c5cf9ff949ecf9440334e27605eae0 Here is my newest video of Carlos giving more info about his life since we first met kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHnJaYh3ZrZ4rNE Support my gofundme for a documentary about the Anchor-outs in San Francisco Bay www.gofundme.com/f/help-eriks-documentary-on-evictions-of-sf-boating-community I will be working on the follow up video of Carlos in the coming weeks, and aim to release it late February/Early March UPDATE: 12/9/22 I visited Carlos again the other day. He is doing well, and appreciative of all the kind words and support. I will be posting a follow up video sometime in January. UPDATE: 9/22/22 I saw Carlos again two days ago. We had a nice talk, which lasted longer than the previous time. He remembered me, and even where I lived in 2007. I gave him some help, and told him of all the nice comments and offers to help from this video. We coordinated to meet again in about a month, and have tentatively planned a follow up video about him. He said the tunnel was cleared out about 10 years ago, but didn't remember the exact year. He thinks it had to do with Amtrak cleaning up all the graffiti, as well as all the construction and other activity right at the entrance to the tunnel. _________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE to address some recurring comments: I saw Carlos a few weeks ago - it had been a while since I last saw him, so it was a pleasant surprise. He didn't remember me, but seemed to be doing ok. He was listening to the scripture, and wouldn't talk too much, but he confirmed some things others have told me about the tunnel. I don't know where he lives now, but I have an idea of the general neighborhood he is in (I won't share that info). He does seem to be "homeless" still. I hope to find him again in a month or so to check in on him. There was at least one other video of Carlos (unrelated to mine) that came out about 2008 -ish. This video was a co-production between a French company and the Sundance Channel. Sundance released the segment with Carlos on their show "Full Frontal Fashion." In that video Carlos repeated a prediction made by Harold Camping (a Christian radio personality) that the world would end in 2011. The start of this judgement day was supposed to start on May 21, 2011 and culminate on October 21, 2011. In that other video, Carlos said "May twenty-one" instead of "May twenty first," so viewers thought he was referring to May 2021. It appears that video blew up in popularity during 2020, and the person who posted it has since made it private. A copy has been uploaded, and can be found on youtube. If you listen closely he does say "2011" at one point, but it is hard to understand. The French documentary about the freedom tunnel is called "dans les entrailles de new york" and is also on youtube. Carlos spoke about this prediction/prophecy when I filmed him also - I didn't include it, because as far as I can tell, it didn't happen. If you listen closely, during some sections of my video you can hear the radio show in the background - he listened to "Family Radio" pretty much all the time. I saw another documentary from around 2013? that briefly showed the opening to Carlos' home - his voice can be heard coming from inside declining to be on camera. He says that the cops had already come through that day. It is certainly possible that those videos, and others, plus articles and blog posts about the Freedom tunnel got Carlos and the others removed. This tunnel and it's residents have been in the news since the 1990s - there was even a Jerry Springer episode about it. I think it is also possible that gentrification contributed. There has been a ton of money put into that neighborhood, from both developers and the city. The whole area is much more active than it used to be. Plus the area where Carlos lived, and entered the tunnel is actually being used now. Amtrak has maintenance trains, extra track and other equipment right there. They installed lights, so the whole area is much brighter. The park maintenance crews are also right near the entrance, storing their lawn mowers, etc. It would be much more difficult to go unnoticed now than it would have in 2007-2008 when I first visited the tunnel. I also heard that the people were cleared out of the tunnel due to flooding from hurricanes in recent years. Unfortunately without finding the person who gave the order to remove everyone, there is no way to know the why people were removed.

[@moridin462]

how do you not the remember the viking dude with a camera you had around a and in your house? lol

[@savy789]

@@johnsnow4916 MOOOAARRR

[@marklugario8806]

Not to be negative but by my pure intuition he may be under the assumption you had a dealing with why he was thrown out EXE your video taping, obviously it wasn't you, but why would he act as if he dosent know you.....He knows you he just sees you potently as a negative force since hes heavily religeous may want to clear it up with him if you ever the chance

[@scottfree6288]

@@marklugario8806 drug induced psychosis and disassociative disorder.

[@markholmes5695]

@@marklugario8806 yeah maybe, or he is under the influence of something. I mean he did say it was hard for him to hold down a job. He’s likely an addict. Many homeless get there due to mental illness and or addiction. It doesn’t make them bad people at all, in fact he seems very pleasant. It does make leading a ‘normal’ life impossible, however.

[@SeanRambo]

Living in a tunnel but more polite and better manners than most people living comfortably

[@80sbaby90]

💯

[@Texas_Cody]

That's facts

[@sqlevolicious]

TBF, you don't get to be rich by being nice. You need to be cutthroat and outsmart the law as well as rules of business. You need to pay for a good lawyer and listen to every word they say. You need to diversify your investments and never trade on emotion. You need to be able to make others poor in order to benefit yourself. You need to be able to walk over others to get them out of the way for the road you pave to wealth. You need to be able to drop friends and family just so that you can make money. You have to make your life all about making more money, or you lose it all. Then when you are wealthy enough to live comfortably and maintain that wealth off dividends, then MAYBE you might have an ounce of peace like many people that live in poverty get. Though that almost never happens, and I mean by being rich and then just retiring/stopping. Making money is just as addictive as any illicit drug. There's no remorse, if only that you wish you should have screwed over more people to get more money. The kind of people that get to be rich, don't know how to stop, and will never stop. The kinds of people that see what they have become and want out, end up losing it all, or more often, never making it in the first place. Life is unfair and you only get one shot at it.

[@SMKNGRL420]

Facts 💯

[@maddie6720]

Homeless due to circumstance, vs homeless from drugs.

[@jackknifer1]

When a man prefers to live in a literal sewer instead of a shelter provided by the city because is too "wicked", that definitely tells you something about the city's shelter management.

[@gfuentes8449]

you don't have the absolute right to live in the US's most expensive city for free.

[@justsomeguy6746]

@@gfuentes8449 just don't live in the US.

[@fumanpoo4725]

Or, it tells you the guy is off.

[@hihihi1q23]

The guy basically had his own room, computer, and private space. Also, no one checking if he's staying off drugs. Not a lot of shelters can provide that.

[@firstname405]

@@gfuentes8449 cry about it

[@jaymorris11]

“God provides food” the humbleness is beautiful

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

True, but obviously. It wasn't a god at all, but the waste of America. Revealing how wasteful we really are as a society and how much bounty we actually have.

[@J_a_s_o_n]

​@@DrReginaldFinleySr God owns everything.. Dummy 😂😂😂

[@AndyMeza07]

Best part! GOD IS GOOD AMEN

[@Coincidence_Theorist]

He never should have allowed his home to be filmed😢. The news/noose man got him caught.

[@tilly6973]

@@Coincidence_TheoristThe media are none too bright in these instances...🙄

[@wbpoole3]

You know that is sad, Carlos was not hurting no one, and used a space that no one was using to make a home. You can tell he was proud of it as if it were a million dollar home. It's people like him we need.

[@missyjohnson6944]

I’ve almost been homeless before; all it takes is a perfect storm: A illness turns into missed work, turns into loss of job, turns into loss of benefits, turns into blowing through your savings to stay alive; mix in the fact that you have no living family to help except for your two daughters that are in elementary school, and before you know it, you’re destitute with little to no options. It’s easier than you think to one day wake up in Carlos’ situation. I hope he continues to do well for himself.

[@HannesDroid]

I really hope you're doing good and you're healthy again. As a German it really blows my mind to read your comment. That wouldn't happen here, because we have healthcare for everybody and when you get sick, your employer has to continue to pay you for six weeks and after that, the insurance will pay you two thirds of your regular income.

[@Red_1976]

That is a scary concept but yes I agree so easy to happen. And, it can happen to anyone.

[@nahhhhhbruhhhhhhhh]

Where's their dad/his fam?

[@danielpedersen1688]

that's true but depends on the illness right? not saying i disagree just saying people can still have an illness and still be able to go to work, for example me i've had 5 surgeries (got an infection in my leg when i was born and due to that i was born 2 months early was supposed to be born in april but was born in february instead) and i can still go to work. Like i say depends on the illness how bad it is, i understand some are worse than others, but it's not impossible

[@jameskurth3560]

​@@danielpedersen1688I am one of the people who never misses work. But it'd be nice to be able to when I've got a 103 fever.

[@huntakilla1234]

Heart wrenching ending. Dude didn't bother a single soul. He didn't steal. He scavengend trash and ate expired or discarded food. He lived in a hole in the ground, but even that was taken from him. Hope he's doing alright, wherever he is.

[@rvnmedic1968]

He stole electricity from Con Edison. LOL

[@spooders8424]

@@rvnmedic1968 who the hell cares it’s not like you’re paying for the energy he uses

[@spooders8424]

Exactly when I heard they cleared him out that’s so sad. He didn’t deserve that

[@smith077906]

Grow up & have some compassion man. It's not a competition

[@codyt8541]

@@smith077906 A lot of Muricans lack compassion

[@amythus6139]

Carlos is happier and more grateful than most people I've ever met. Bless his soul.

[@cscs9192]

He have the Lord with him.

[@TimSzabo]

@@cscs9192 amen

[@BeantownToBigD]

He's neater too. Only slobs wear shoes in a home.

[@glowiever]

@@BeantownToBigD yeah like in those american movies lol

[@BeantownToBigD]

@@glowiever slobbery knows no national borders

[@dylanaustin4340]

He's working so he is active, his own little home. And you can see his happiness and healthiness. I feel so happy for that man.

[@alexanderh8129]

they cleared him out and filled up his home sadly :/

[@einfachetem]

@@alexanderh8129where did you get this info? Would be horrible if it’s true

[@nerfrdude]

​@@einfachetem the end of the video. It's very sad and I hope that he is doing better elsewhere.

[@sumper_man]

People like Carlos are the ones who will survive the apocalypse. He’s a pretty smart guy and I hope he’s doing better.

[@rubygreby1473]

He probably didn't even know the covid plandemic happened.

[@sarah-beruriahbattzion28]

He was killed 😢😢😢

[@vduk]

@@sarah-beruriahbattzion28 what?

[@DiamondsRexpensive]

​@@sarah-beruriahbattzion28prove it

[@Jules-740]

Yes. Carlos is smart and he also looks healthier than many people who have jobs and houses as their homes. Carlos is not homeless. He has more than one home.

[@mujtaba8302]

he may be living in a tunnel but he's got manners and decency.... What an amazing educated man... I wish his life would chamge somehow and he moves to a better and cozy house...

[@someone-ji2zb]

That usually requires working

[@jeffburnham6611]

Still here illegally. Send him back home with all the money from the gofundme. I'm not heartless, I just don't think we should be giving handouts to those that have been for so long illegally.

[@catsrcool9746]

Who cares. The people who come here illegally are what make up NYC’s economy. They are hard workers. Maybe we should stop giving money away to poor whites who are perfectly capable of working but are lazy.

[@catsrcool9746]

Annoying conservatives

[@someone-ji2zb]

@@catsrcool9746 Such a great argument, such effort, such intelligence.

[@freda2758]

They're not bothering anyone. They're just trying to survive. Let them live.

[@joshr3501]

@Chungus Han If the homeless leave the shelters they’ll defund the governors children and friend’s “non profit” businesses running them

[@daphnedevine]

i totally agree! Sad realization is, they don't want to 'let them live'. Just look at what's happening after the Vid years!

[@massimocrimi5796]

Yes agreed with you 💯 !!

[@joshr3501]

@TheRumpys if you see the end of the video explains that he was kicked out in this video was filmed years ago

[@skylerchildforever3644]

The Government doesnt like "Free"

[@annespry7588]

What a remarkable man. I wish the world was like Carlos. A religious man, thoughtful, joyful and thankful even though he has so little. He’s obviously very smart someone should give him a job and bring him out into the world to shine

[@sumcrazychic2832]

I was homeless for about 2 years. Thank you for showing him respect. Being poor is not a crime. Thank you so much for other gratitude and helping him. I love if you were able to find Carlos and get an update.

[@frankkrouth8426]

unfortunetly vagrancy is a crime. its horrible that they refuse to help these people and would rather criminalize the homless and take away what little they can get

[@irfanbilir7807]

Glad you made it through and good luck moving forward!

[@lakshaythapliyal7982]

@@cr4ckrocksteady he is a poor man who is living in a city with very bad government facilities for the weaker section of the society and u are saying just stealing little electricity for his survival is bad .why are people becoming so selfish these days . U literally ignore the fact that governments around the world spend millions of dollars just to make weapons of mass destruction and u say just stealing little electricity is a crime . What is this hypocrisy.

[@juliagoetia]

@@lakshaythapliyal7982 These people will always find ways to condemn the poor just trying to survive, while excusing the mass atrocities of the rich and powerful.

[@rachaddle6581]

Poor not a crime. Society frowns on it YET WE'RE ALL POOR. Too ridiculous the blindness people have..mind blowing that no thought process operates in brain. Only parrot what they hear & learn..mostly lies. There are some who have more money but still poor. Middle class & upper class is fancier way to live poor.

[@d.c.1706]

This video was filmed when I was around two years old, I’m now 18. The fact that Erik waited all this time to release the footage really shows how much he respects Carlos and his privacy, I can’t wait to see the follow up video

[@harleyhendrix8467]

So how is he just now setting up a go fund me for Carlos if it was filmed 16 years ago??

[@viewerssejati8940]

He still meet Carlos regularly i suppose

[@harleyhendrix8467]

@@darkbozo11 facts are not judgmental. .... Dude actually said that he went to Carlos home and found that he had been forced out 2 years earlier..... Then there isn't any follow up video to this that says he found Carlos and got him a apartment and helped him out in any way .... He then even says in the video that he doesn't know where Carlos is... So if it's been 16 years since he's seen Carlos then why the go FUND ME now??? I mean he can't find him so what's he's going to do with the go fund me money?

[@harleyhendrix8467]

@@darkbozo11 LIKE IM A LITTLE CONFUSED ON THE TIME LINE HERE SO EXCUSE THE FUCK OUT OR ME FOR ASKING THE SAME FUCKING QUESTIONS A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS. IM JUST TRYING TO DO IT LIKE A DETECTIVE DOES IT TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS "GO FUND ME FOR CARLOS" OR THIS "GO FUND ME FOR A GUY I TOOK A VIDEO ABOUT 16 YEARS AGO AND EVEN THO I CANT FIND HIM AND HAVE NO CLUE AS TO WHERE HE IS I STILL WANT TO RAISE MONEY JUST FOR HIM".... SEE HOW FUCKED UP THAT SOUNDS ?? DOES THAT SOUND WEIED TO YOU? BCNIT DOES ME

[@d.c.1706]

@@harleyhendrix8467 dude, there is literally a recent photo of Erik and Carlos on the community tab, Erik also frequently states that he found Carlos a few weeks back and that the go fund me donations, and the ad revenue from this video is all going towards Carlos. Why wait all this time to release the footage, because if he released the footage back in 2008, that would further help the authorities clear everyone out in the tunnel. There was a documentary or some shit that exposed Carlos and the people in the tunnel and that’s what got them removed. When he met Carlos again, that’s when he probably thought it was the right time to release the footage. He did the exact same thing with another person living in the tunnel who has since passed away. Also, he plans to meet up with Carlos again to give him the money

[@wr9209]

In a post-apocalyptic world scenario, Carlos seems like a pretty resourceful and useful guy to have around.

[@marisolcruz3002]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Off-with-a-bang]

I mean the guy successfully did electrical work and has a functioning computer in his hole. That's pretty useful not to mention he has a working refrigerator and microwave.

[@isaakiloureiro]

With all my respect, those cubans are some resilient mf

[@YTPEXPERT]

It's coming. I'm glad such a seemingly good man will still be here

[@luriddream]

Well not really. He was just stealing resources that are fuctional thanks to the intact society and its infrastructure and working economy.

[@pcoco2296]

God bless the homeless around the world and keep them safe Amen.

[@klauskleber4001]

Are u doing something to help? or are u just writing this kind of bullshit to make yourself feel better? god bless the homeless? as if they could buy something with your wannabe kind words. i hope u are doing something to help them actually.

[@appalachianfamilyrecipes4647]

Carlos is an engineer, what a resourceful and nice man.

[@JoePreaux]

For real

[@mr.slater4577]

His eyes show nothing but warmth and peace, but also tell a story of what he has gone through.

[@chefgiovanni]

I am Giovanni and I do not go into the tunnels. I do admire his set up and he has the best landlord, rent free. I bet he eats KaChava.

[@smartyjonez5470]

Guy in the video “I used to be homeless” Also guy in the video “I live in an actual sewer” 🤔

[@MrHotguy034]

@@chefgiovanni OFF TOPIC , BUT IS KaChava GOOD?

[@thomasbrunn4182]

yea he live free and they want a go fund me page have him get a job live normal like everbody else

[@yourresume373]

@@thomasbrunn4182 he got evicted dude, did you even watch the video?

[@droneexplorer]

I was concerned that this video could endanger Carlos at first, it's a relief that you waited so many years after filming this to protect him.

[@leroybrown505]

I was thinking the same thing. Vloggers piss me off sometimes. Glad this wasnt the case of his removal.

[@tzep3256]

I was about to comment here that you had something to do with his removal but you didn't. You are a very nice human being.

[@Urko2005]

I thought the same at first.

[@Remy-today]

Carlos said he arrived in 1980 and was in the US for 27 years so this was filmed around 2007.

[@fALSE.fLAGGOT]

@@leroybrown505 so he claims as @4:29 the milk expiration dates states it expires at 6/6/2022. So either Carlos is a time traveler or *HE'S LYING*

[@andrebetita]

People like Carlos prove that joblessness doesn't mean laziness; people just can't stand to be controlled, especially by entities with societal impacts that they don't agree with. People choose to work, and work hard, for goals they find meaningful.

[@HaydenCourtney]

❤

[@Brey]

I didn't realize until finishing the video that it was recorded in 2007 because of how high quality the recording was. Carlos must be 62 or 63 now. Hope he's doing great.

[@HarrySheeh]

2007 was before the great recession. Inequality and quality of life for the poor and middle-class have been downhill since then. I doubt he is better now than 16 years ago

[@eustacemcgoodboy9702]

@@HarrySheeh Yea, uh.....you don't have a good ending when you're living in a sewer tunnel at age 47. Sorry.

[@LilBafta]

@@eustacemcgoodboy9702 Even the Ninja Turtles end the same way. Dark humour but yeah tough life.

[@VITAS874]

​@@LilBaftain 2003 series they change living place many times😂

[@thisisgettingold]

@@eustacemcgoodboy9702 arguably about the same fulfilment as working a job nowadays, 50% of full time workers can't afford fucking rent so you live in a sewer free food free water free power just need to gather some resources, about the same as a daily work grind, most studio apartments aren't that much nicer than this

[@river9118]

if a landlord got a hold of his place, it would easily be $1800 a month. No pets.

[@BeastmodeLLC.]

LMAO!🤣

[@vivie04]

So greedy

[@mynameismarko]

With the exception of rats.

[@dylgaarthecarpathian4019]

That’s a lowball offer tbh

[@treeman1forman]

The government filled it up so nobody can live there it's sad places just left him alone

[@amandlaa8516]

I’m sad for Carlos. He is so resilient and was happy. The authorities should have left him alone. We could learn a thing or two from Carlos. Prayers for him.

[@cybercheese3]

Yeah why don't we all just steal electricity?

[@jackkawf4449]

I pray for his safety and that he stays provided for, however God has rewards for such a man that we can't even comprehend. The man has nothing (by the worldly standards), but he has everything in spirit and the Lord! How can a man that has so little still be so appreciative of God? That's what he will be blessed for

[@MonsterrMaxx]

What ive learned is that he is cant quite fit into society and thinks things like housing and electricity are free things because he doesnt want to put the work in to own his own things. I work 2 days a week to hvae the few things i have. Man still needs to contribute.

[@jackkawf4449]

@@MonsterrMaxx to whom is he contributing to? Lol what the hell does he owe you? Or the rest of the world for that matter... Whoopie doo! You sacrifice your time, life, family, and well being for a bigger company that finds you replaceable and does everything they can to give you the least while demanding the most. Even if you tolerate your job or actually like it, you're not doing anyone any favors, if you stopped working, either someone would take your place, or (in a hypothetical world) if everyone stopped working, the stronger and self sufficient would prevail (nobody is going to cry, where's Steve??! He didn't come in today, now we're doomed), while you'd be stuck waiting for friggin Walmart to reopen.

[@jackkawf4449]

@@MonsterrMaxx I work too, but let's not sit here and pretend we're all doing the world favors inventing new games and Tvs.....

[@glennknauer2696]

He is a survivor, never too old to turn your life around.

[@Pixiee_Stardust]

I hope Carlos is safe, happy and warm.. wherever he is. I really wish I could talk to him and take him out to a nice restaurant. He’s a kind soul and deserves so much more. I’m sending you blessings and love Carlos ❤

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

what does a homeless man need a printer for? lol i hope he has welfare. he's one of those people who actually needs it. he can get 200+ dollars for food monthly he can buy some actual sanitary food and water and not rely on the stuff restaurants throw out

[@abstractfactory8068]

That would be amazing, as long as you're not an "influencer" or "content creator" scum that wants to make a quick buck with that kind of content.

[@Skateborder1]

He’s back already. Got his old spot back

[@ΕΒΟΝΥ]

@@Skateborder1 PROOF

[@Skateborder1]

@@ΕΒΟΝΥ look for the update part 2,

[@peepsicle]

It’s amazing that he has a complete set up down there, with computer and printer, and cooking area. This man is extremely resilient and it’s very sad that the city kicked them out. I hope he’s been given a place to live as he seems like a gentle spirit who may just be too sensitive for the cutthroat and harsh world of most job environments - a challenging environment for even the toughest of people. Thank you for showing us his life.

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

Soviet Union give 36 m² home for free

[@patrick5034]

This was 15 years ago

[@catrinahartz944]

@@patrick5034 . I pray Carlos is ok🥺

[@jamie.777]

It's horrible 😞, the city should have left him alone. Carlos had a great set up, I hope he was able to connect to a wifi and maybe stream some.movies?

[@jamie.777]

@@catrinahartz944 same here 😮‍💨🥺

[@XaetaCore]

This is the kind of guy that will thrive when society falls apart, because for him it already did

[@ZettyLad]

Now I’m thinking of these people starting a thriving community of survivors in New York after a nuclear war,

[@Daniel.mp4.]

man shut up

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

Not exactly off grid... he eats from the grocery store and uses mains electricity and water. No different than other New Yorkers.

[@StoneTheCr0w]

@@RebeccaTreeseed Janet you're a white female you're speaking from a place of ignorant privilege

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

@@StoneTheCr0w I m a Chiricahua Apache and Irish blend with portion of rape genes from an invading Viking in Ireland. I am now Forced Birth Cattle courtesy of White MALE Supremacists on the Supreme Court of Perjurers. Some privilege. The man SAID he eats from the grocery store, drinks from water mains, and pirates mains electricity. None of that would be available after nuclear war, ya twit. His tunnel might still be there, but might be over run by NY rats or flattened by the blast. He has an upbeat attitude, but unlikely to survive a nuclear war in the middle of NYC. I grew up in the backwoods of Oregon, foraged food, hunted, fished, gardened, made home repairs, and survived one of those privileges reserved for women... rape (while living in Dallas, Texas). I live in the western mountains now, have a small income, no debt, and a 5 acre native edible food forest for my family and local wildlife. You think women are privileged because you are an INCEL or what? Not many men or women in the United States are privileged what with our extreme income inequality, and our government gifting about 85 percent of US assets to morons like Eeyore Musk while he whines as he pizd off $100 billion over Twitter. Meanwhile we have over a million schoolchildren attending schools while living in cars with mum and dad. Since 2008, banks have been bulldozing repossessed housing cuz they rather get the tax writeoff than sell to human beings... keep prices inflated, right? Your INCEL is showing, Bubba

[@Livewell-xgi]

Behind my place of work is a homeless community of migrants. Started making friends with the community a few years ago. The kindness I’ve received from them has been life changing. They take care of each other and share everything. Listening as they are sitting and sharing stories by a fire is always a reminder that nobody wants to be poor. I wish that suffering on nobody.

[@joshuabergin3087]

I can't help but admire the ingenuity of the living space Carlos made for himself in the tunnel. It is sad to know that they were pushed out of their homes that they worked hard to make for themselves. I have heard many stories myself in regards to the terrible living conditions found in some homeless shelters. I can't say I blame the guy for wanting to get out and live on his own.

[@brian2100]

You should visit him for company

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@brian2100 Find something better to do. If you're so miserable ...do something about it.

[@brian2100]

@@Sunny-jz3dy 💩

[@MyFriendlyPup]

Babylon. Enough land and food for everyone.

[@royalkutun5699]

Ask family court why this man have to live in tunnel.over 70 percent men living in such conditions due to family court systems

[@MrSpocksMomma]

He's intelligent and quite the handyman. It is so sad to hear his story ended sadly and losing his home he was so proud of. Prayers for Carlos 🙏

[@sungodjrspot]

He lost it bc of the videos this guy made of him.

[@Ztertis]

Hopefully it's not ended yet.

[@MrSpocksMomma]

@@sungodjrspot That is not true, read the pinned comment in full.

[@MrSpocksMomma]

@@edmundroth6337 Strange thing to ask ?

[@nckidlynch]

Seems like he should be able to get a job somewhere.

[@jessicathomas73]

Oh man, Carlos seems like a really decent guy and he was working so hard to make some kind of a life for himself. My heart breaks for him.

[@e2dwf976]

Carlos seems like one of them good homeless people out there..hope him well..

[@naveelafaiz8403]

I wish he is ok and better place to live

[@philippusviridi6527]

Yes I bet your heart breaks so much you would let him move into your house. Martha Vineyard much?

[@soepsoep6445]

you don't know him or his past. homeless men can be despicable

[@Protitoiy]

Yes and there are people who earn 10-20 million in a month…its so sad how the world treat some people.

[@virtualistrust2335]

Carlos is beautiful. His lifestyle is awesome. And his faith and devotion are inspiring.

[@thefinalrestoration]

What an angel. To be in such a miserable situation, but still be kind and happy. An example to us all. I hope he is well wherever he is. God bless Carlos.

[@samuelwinter2554]

Honestly the place looked cozy. Nobody to harass you, he gets his food, water, heating, electricity and most importantly he's away from humanity. I kind of envy the man in some ways.

[@Daniel_0778]

That country management just suck as F!!! Where us human right?!! Or no one will question it because it not in middle east?🤣🤣 definition of hypocrisy!!

[@Vividlyforgotten]

@@samuelwinter2554 cozy for a homeless person at the very least

[@Golstar406]

Being homeless sounds bad, but it can be a very smart decision for some people. I am currently and have many times before chose to be homeless. All the while, I still maintained employment. I don't need luxuries that come with a home. I shower at a fitness center and charge up my batteries there and that's about all I need extra. I save a lot of money not paying rent. The only way I would ever move into a home is if i got a girlfriend.

[@Vividlyforgotten]

@@Golstar406 How is being homeless a good thing lol

[@ugopiccardougopiccardo9273]

The guy seemed organized, clean, focused and oriented. Fast thinker and learner. People like this, are not the same kind of addicts that are already lost their mind to substances and violence. He had hope. I don't know what happened to him, but it was the kind of guy that with a small push and help. could have make it.

[@NeonNijahn]

He seems to think he has made it.

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

I dont think he is an addict, or was one. He could have some sort of milder autism, making him "feel" strange, but he is a very intelligent guy, and you can see he is a hard worker in what he does in his daily life, not a lazy person.

[@xfilesseasonteneponeandsix8346]

He has God.. he has everything. Jesus still saves.

[@ivanvukovic3990]

He has predictions of doomsday,obviously mental patient who lives without treatment.........feel sorry for the guy,with right medication and little help he could have normal life.

[@michaelbruso1884]

@3g0st the people who will take advantages of the opportunities deserve it most

[@aminor22688]

He seems like such a kind soul. Definitely hasn’t let his situation impact his hope and willingness to thrive. Hopefully wherever he is today, he’s found a new home and a better place for himself.

[@craiied]

Cause he has god

[@thingfish000]

New York is a vile city. I hope he's well.

[@link27823]

May God send blessings to him!

[@yamck4215]

@Ben Dover Exactly what i thought, I hope and pray he is ok.

[@Opin10n]

Exactly because he has God

[@sjmartin27]

So glad I came across this video. Thank you for producing this, Erik. And God bless you Carlos. My heart is full.

[@TheCosmicBusker]

I have been homeless for 5 years straight. Carlos is right...shelters are wicked places. I have been in a shelter for 6 months and seen 2 murders in that time (one stabbing and one shooting). Infuriating that they sealed up his home.

[@wf6951]

Gov. shelters for homeless are ran like the rest of the country.

[@rollthedice5682]

Yeah I lived in a church shelter and even the church volunteers were vial. Called themselves godly yet if you were not there at 7 pm even 2 mins late they would happily watch you sleep at the church door in freezing cold

[@PeterBalssuweit]

Freedom is dead mate. I lived on the streets for a year, swapping from one squad to the next. Good times! Now they all get eighter commercialized or closed.

[@marcsmith6638]

He was stealing electricity and food.

[@Inego_Montoya]

Lol, Get off the comment page and go get a job or stop pissing your money away. Should be looking to Replace the phrase “homeless for 5 years straight” with “employed for 5 years.”

[@shannonwilliams7404]

He takes nothing for granted and takes pride it what he has. A lesson for us who are considered more fortunate. I'm happy I came across this. A true reality check. We've become so desensitized in this world. Less complaining and more gratitude is needed.

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Dont worry you'll get your chance..., at the rate our Masters are importing the third world, we are quickly becoming the third world ourselves

[@avinashyadav9833]

True

[@mozart8059]

💯

[@chiefstain]

I agree. In a blink of an eye, we will re-tune into the thoughts we're accustom too

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

Right

[@clendaba]

A man who lives in a sewer tunnel still made effort and time to pray? Wow... am deeply touched. It's time to count my blessings

[@smartyjonez5470]

Guy in the video “I used to be homeless” Also guy in the video “I live in an actual sewer” 🤔

[@reggaemortis4117]

@@smartyjonez5470 home is where the heart is 🤷‍♂️

[@smartyjonez5470]

@@reggaemortis4117 I have nothing against him, quite to the contrary, he seems like an awesome guy - but technically he’s still homeless lol

[@voidremoved]

@@smartyjonez5470 Good thing nobody asked for your opinion and nobody cares what you think 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@voidremoved]

@@reggaemortis4117 Store up your treasures in Heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also

[@pablo6305]

My man ,your who I hope to become. Your outlook on others is epic. Your a Empath for the good of us all. Humanity has a chance . Thank you. Sincerly.

[@Henry-ir3fq]

Carlos seems like a kind soul.. my heart goes out to him. Life is difficult and unfortunately people make it difficult for others.

[@gs-nq6mw]

That made me remember that Futurama episode where they show the poor people living underground, and to think that we already have enouvh resources to guarantee a house to everyone

[@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653]

Exactly They weren’t hurting anyone down there

[@pkeelan56]

@@ruthanneluvsvacuuming6653 Absolutely! Hurts my heart.

[@kamranmisri2366]

Carlos is a good hearted man. But i think it is good that authorities closed that sewers because those are dangerous and can harm their Life. The best thing is to make shelters Peaceful so that people like Carlos and Others may have good time. And as Pakistani 🇵🇰 i Thank To Allah that We live in Peaceful And Better Life. And I am sure almost 90 percent of the Pakistanis might not have heard about people living in sewers or sanitary tunnels.

[@SAUNITRIES]

You know what has always amazed me? How the cops and citizens are always so quick to tell the homeless where they can't live while never lending a helping hand. I have been homeless before. This is no joke. God bless him.

[@someone-ji2zb]

They all got kicked out of there because of the electricity usage. If it wasn't for that, they would not have been relocated.

[@Animerulespeople]

@@someone-ji2zb honestly...I went into an abandoned station, and the lights were on. The city didn't bother shutting them off, since it's too much of a hassle. Why not let them use their tiny bit of electricity?

[@someone-ji2zb]

@@Animerulespeople Because someone else is paying for it. No matter how you slice it, this comes back to bite everyone in the butt if many people siphon free electricity across the city... the city has money from tax payers lol

[@Animerulespeople]

@@someone-ji2zb I know. It’s just that I know the city wastes plenty of electricity, and I have to wonder if a pardon of sympathy can be made (like as long as you use x small amount of electricity) for these homeless people.

[@missthang4982]

I watch quite a few programs about homelessness. The one constant amongst them all? Is how evil they say the homeless shelters are. How f**n sad is that? My heart to Carlos, his friends and his future.

[@ErikKSwanson]

Within the past few years there have been some news reports detailing some of the corruption and abuse in the shelter system. It really is sad

[@KASeltzer]

It's safer on the streets. Was for me anyway.

[@AlphaQHard]

@@ErikKSwanson Its less about the corruption and more about unhinged junkies

[@davidschmidt270]

​@@missthang4982dear miss thang ... I've lived in a few homeless shelter/ halfway houses .....yeah they're not for everyone, and fyi I'm not a hardcore guy....I really liked them at first because it let me somewhere to go to get away from a family who would throw buss fair to go my job or school in my face....but there are some dark stories I could tell you, mostly for other homeless guy's..... I'll never forget hanging out in the common area one night and somebody can running out of one of the rooms screaming "Kevin's dead Kevin's dead" ....like an idiot I walked into the room....it was long and narrow with Bunk beds all lined up to the side....as I walked down the row all I saw was this arm hanging over the side....I walked right up to it and grabbed it,...the arm was cold as ice! ...this was a Christian halfway house. Then brad Simpson one of the main leaders rushed in and told me to go.....I wanted to pray...pray the LORD to bring him back ...but brad told me to go to my room...... I went in my room ....then I started to hyperventilate ....I was scared, also 21 ....the halfway house under state law was not allowed to hold onto pain meds....this was in 2005 mind you, and Kevin got so use to being in pain that he'd just pop a pill whenever and well I guess he did that too much...... Absent from the body, present with the LORD-kevin brake ❤️🙏

[@thedevilsadvocate3710]

If you make a business out of misery, you'll only get more misery. Expecting anything different is simply insane...

[@Casinogamer790]

8:30 I've been in similar situations myself. It wasn't drug or alcohol related either. I just had a hard time keeping my feet planted anywhere for very long. I was homeless for a while. I've stayed in old vacant buildings abandoned houses in cars in tents you name it. I didn't call my family for the longest time right up until there were absolutely no options left. I didn't want them to know what I was going through. I finally broke down and called my brother who was actually in the process of remodeling an old house and the woman who owns it is like his best friend of over ten years now. She agreed to let me stay in the house until I could get back on my feet. It isn't much it is old and a little ran down but I now have a roof over my head, running water, and electricity and a full time job close enough that I can just walk there everyday. I am currently living rent free which was her decision due to the condition of the house as the owner with the option to rent it out when it is fully remodeled at a very reasonable rate. It is a pretty small town much smaller than where I was living so rent will be relatively cheap. I actually look forward to getting off work at the end of the day now because I have a place to relax and watch movies or whatever and I don't have to sit in public and use the internet and listen to other people making rude comments about it. So things are starting to look up for me.

[@TheShift_OfEnergy]

this man builded his only tiny home. and they took even that away.. that little home meant a lot to him it was his comfort. i.hope carlos is ok today. God bless him

[@Whatcomics420]

Fuck are government only they deserve to live comfortably. Unlike us peon’s

[@theoldpokemonsage3067]

This is a great example of what it means to be a human being. Carlos shows us the resourcefulness and spirit that we are all capable of, and the camera man shows the side of us that all seeks to understand one another. Truly a fascinating video.

[@YSleepish]

and yet he was driven out from his home just because they cant have a homeless person not struggling to survive.

[@gtguy181]

​@@YSleepish Is that what "they" said? Or is that what "they" said in your own head?

[@YSleepish]

@@gtguy181 obviously thats not the exact reason, its called sarcasm. they were making good use of the abandonded space and werent hurting anyone, yet got kicked out. they are trying to kick homeless people out and not actually solve the issue.

[@lippydalips4537]

@@YSleepish completely AGREE he wasn't hurting anyone down there and showed his resourcefulness.

[@theoldpokemonsage3067]

Was he kicked out or did he move? Does anyone know what really happened to him?

[@Boeknows_]

I’m not going to lie I busted a tear, Carlos is so inspirational. To be living the way he do & shine bright like a beacon of hope

[@YearsOVDecay1]

He's definitely a nice guy, but what's stopping him from working? He seems quite able, he just doesn't wanna work and assimilate. Which I guess he doesn't have too.... He's certainly not bothering anyone

[@sabrinalopez9647]

I pray Carlos and his friend are safe and healthy. Carlos is one of the most humble people I’ve seen videos about Mole People. I love that he praises God! I’ll definitely be 🙏 for him!! Great interview!!!

[@Moon-li9ki]

Carlos is a very nice and polite man, hope things will get better for him

[@IvanXman]

NO

[@moss_cat13]

@@IvanXman why no?

[@JoHn-if6wy]

tapping electricity is highly illegal. I made a report about it to the city, nypd and fbi. Glad i was able to catch it on video.

[@OJMak]

God always punished someone who is very nice and polite, like Carlos.

[@jellyrollderp3193]

@@JoHn-if6wy Seriously tho, you ain’t got nothing better to do? What’s wrong with you

[@gracebose2538]

God bless you Carlos wherever you are now. You have shown us that we don't have to be a millionaire to be happy. All we need is the willingness to make the best of what we have and be grateful. Thanks for posting this inspiring story.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

I have a feeling we will al be tested on that soon.

[@aybeem]

@@Sunny-jz3dy Simpsons Did It... they already made an episode predicting everything that is happening, has happened, and will happen. 2022 will be known as the Abortion Political Hot Topic

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@aybeem I didnt mean just that...we have worse things coming than the abortion issue!

[@chocol8dread1]

When Carlos said God provides the food, I knew then that his belief will carry him 🙏🏾God Bless ❤

[@corypruitt9534]

Money can’t buy personality. Carlos seems like an easy person to talk to.

[@anonanomalli]

Carlos also seems to lack certain manners. I think I would get tired of him easily, he is surely homeless for a reason

[@honorousjorg7200]

Still has better manners than you.​@@anonanomalli

[@RithanVijay]

This video made me feel grateful. Carlos’s energy is phenomenal. For him to do what he does and still persevere is mind-blowing. I pray that he is safe and has all that he needs. This man is a superhero; much respect and love to you, Carlos. Thank you for the video 🙏🏾

[@RithanVijay]

@Gwendolyn Gholson Watching this made me feel grateful, and I felt like sharing/commenting on how I truly felt. It did not mean any disrespect or impose any self-righteous values on anyone. I am sorry it made you angry. I wish you well :) Take Care.

[@daphnedevine]

@@RithanVijay I so wish KZbin did not remove the amount of disagrees a person's post received. I did not find your post had any self righteous or condescending tones whatsoever. You posted YOUR opinions and YOUR feelings. Just what this comment board is made for. Thanks for sharing!

[@jayking2698]

I Watch videos like this, once in a while to remind myself of how blessed I’m, not to be a complainer. I recommend you to watch videos about Philippians eating págpag; it’ll make you cringe just to think how much we have and sometimes we reject meals because we don’t like it.

[@RithanVijay]

@@daphnedevine Thank you for your kind comment; I didn't mean any disrespect was stating how I truly feel, genuinely grateful. Sending you my best 🙌🏾 be safe and take care.

[@RithanVijay]

@@jayking2698 We are truly blessed; I've seen it, breaks my heart. I just saw another docu on how families live in cemeteries in the Philipines. I hope one day we eradicate poverty and everyone will be given the necessities to live 🤲🏾

[@xenithfreelancer]

I clicked on the go fund me to see if it was doing well and saw the thank you video Carlos made! I'm glad he's still holding strong. Blessings to you both

[@rehab4everybody]

where is Carlos now?

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

@@rehab4everybody Theres a follow up video from about a year ago, posted by this same channel. He is on the streets but seems like he is doing okay, plus the gofundme collected about 40,000$ for him.

[@markpoland5748]

What a lovely guy.. So humble and respectfully. Lord pray for Carlos. Beautiful story...

[@Tyler-rf6im]

Your production and film quality is really good for over 10 years ago, I didn't realize until I read the comments. I admire you for respecting Carlos and others by not releasing this video until now. Thank you

[@shub07s]

😊

[@4g3nt69]

what year is this video?

[@user_abcxyzz]

@@4g3nt69 math is hard

[@kennyboy3057]

I was upset until I read your post. I thought Carlos got kicked out because of this video. Thanks for the post

[@brianholland2916]

I love how the story is told and shared without exploiting Carlos. Very humbling.

[@PrezPoet]

Likewise. Very well made.

[@Suitswonderland]

The dude has been exploited and will have lost his home he kept hiding because someone wanted to make a youtube video.

[@fran2911]

@@Suitswonderland He literally said it's been years since he moved, and this video was uploaded this month.

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

@Entertaining Black Man Videos he said in the year 2007 not 7years ago

[@fran2911]

@Entertaining Black Man Videos No

[@ronque23]

The city’s war on the homeless but not what causes homelessness continues. Thanks for the stories.

[@gabrielalvarado1504]

Mans fit to work I’m sure there’s opportunities in one of the biggest cities in the world

[@gblargg]

City: we want to find out what causes homelessness. City finds out it's the cause. ...

[@jackblevins1201]

Not all, but most of the homeless in my area have chosen that life for themselves. My city has many people that are more than willing to help anyone in need.

[@kayleebri8802]

theres no solution for these people sadly.

[@omeee]

@@kayleebri8802 there is. There are countries with basically no homeless people. USA is a great country if you are really rich. For all the others it is a shitty country. I would never live there even if I would been a billionaire

[@montezleal6502]

Carlos seems like he was a very respectful and well mannered kept himself clean and also looks like he was very intelligent

[@legoqueen2445]

This is so sad yet so impressive. Sad because Carlos deserves decent accomodation, access to water, electricity and food, just like every human on Earth! Impressive because his spirit is strong and willing to do what it takes to survive.

[@currnhyde3123]

Deserving access to something is morally different than deserving that something. Everything that requires human labor no one has a right to. Otherwise that would necessitate slaves to produce that something to provide it as the right. Slavery is immoral.

[@zoidsfan12]

@@currnhyde3123 I'd like to ask this. What is the difference between being forced to work for a stable wage due to having to pay off a house and slavery? It's really just indentured service under another name. Indentured service is paying back ones debt with their service. If slavery is immoral, then the modern debt slave model is immoral. The trick in this modern society is that you are only in said indentured service if you allow yourself to accrue such debt. Only those without debt are not slaves, as they truly have freedom and won't face legal repercussions for defaulting on payments.

[@zw3565]

Nothing is stopping him but himself from having access to anything he needs to serve. I am sure he can walk down any street and see places that are hiring get a job and then be able to pay for electricity and food and water like everyone else does.

[@cowboysvstheworld3879]

@@currnhyde3123 slavery is the norm and is everywhere you look. Do you work for you're home and food?

[@mirrta4598]

Ok so u agree billionaires shouldn't exist

[@stephaniefogg4088]

I hope that Carlos wherever he is, is living comfortably and is happy. Such an awesome man, with an amazing, kind and gentle attitude. He didn't deserve being evicted from his home in the sewer.

[@jeniadiwiguna5161]

Ameen

[@cworgi]

there is an update video

[@vickylopez2843]

​@@cworgiwhere? I would like to see it, thanks

[@cworgi]

@@vickylopez2843 actually on this same youtube channel!! its from 6 months ago titled "10 Years After He Lived in a Tunnel - Mole People"

[@tracyboen3493]

evicted????

[@demijour1234]

For people who wanted to know what happened to Carlos, he has done a followup 10 years later. He is still living on the streets and the gofundme that was set up for him has helped him. He was given a debit card so he can withdraw money whenever he needs it. He still has a positive outlook on life. The followup video is called, 10 Years After He Lived in a Tunnel - Mole People: Carlos Update

[@luulluul3215]

@A B what a HEARTLESS comment 😢

[@atlantic_love]

@A B You have no way of knowing whether he actually "has no obvious disabilities". A person can appear on the straight and narrow, for short periods of time, but if one LISTENS WITH HIS EYES AND SEES WITH HIS EARS, then a person's makeup tends to manifest itself.

[@littledudefromacrossthestr5755]

@A B OK troll

[@youhdumbasf5862]

​@A B lol blah blah contribute to society stfu😂 he doesn't have to 😂😂😂😂😂

[@what.the...]

​@@atlantic_love Thank you. Its interesting how quickly some people will give an opinion, in their mind they are right, unbeknown to them, a whole world exists outside of that mind of theirs. You tried to help them understand...🤷🏻‍♀️🤞

[@Cece-cares]

Oh no I was so happy for Carlos! 😢 He seemed to have shivering o live for like a second chance at life and ofc the gov’t snatched it away from themhim. I pray that wherever Carlos and his roommate are that they are safe and doing ok! Beautiful story❤

[@Wingpad]

I literally cried when you gave him the printer cable. He seems like such a warm soul, someone I could've been friends with in another time. Blown away.

[@rustyshackleford6789]

You can tell he really does have a good heart. Something about him

[@TheTruthKiwi]

I noticed he didn't seem to say thankyou or anything though. I think he's quite selfish and will go to extremes to have everything his own way.

[@BoogieBubble]

@@TheTruthKiwi I noticed that too. But don't forget that this is edited. He might have thanked him off camera and we will never know it. Or in another bit that got cut out on editing. Just a thought.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

@@BoogieBubble That's true Tam, you're probably right.

[@diamondgold5277]

Yeah that's different to talk somebody that doesn't like Drugs or Evil

[@naefaren3515]

As someone else has said, thank you for not releasing this footage when it could have cost Carlos his home and maybe even life. What a wonderful home he had, it's a shame that everyone in the world can't just enjoy what little bit they have and be happy with it.

[@sickna-sty3244]

For real, imagine kicking someone out the sewer... next level petty. The argument could be "oh but hes stealing electricity"... bruh on one wire, oh no the mastermind is gonna shut the city down with his power consumption... like man leave the homeless in peace.

[@mattc9598]

@@sickna-sty3244 i agree but the moment the video shows his power supply it's pretty clear they couldn't be left there. A fire could have killed all of the mole people and perhaps others.

[@sickna-sty3244]

@@mattc9598 Yes that would make sense. However, you can't just evict people for their safety when you have no safe institutions in place to house them. If you stay alive for long with a small chance of an electrical fire its better than going on the streets (especially in the US) or to a shelter (as he described) and potentially starve/get killed*. Both solutions suck but again, the root of the problem needs to be solved not the approach of the people trying to manage that problem.

[@Spongequan69]

@@sickna-sty3244 the root of the problem is people like you. Found the root. There now fix it. He’s stealing. It’s his own fault that he can’t hold a job. He said it. If you want everything for free then go to prison. Are taxes already pay everything for you if you go

[@thegrandnil764]

@@mattc9598 How can you light a fucking sewer on fire bro.

[@dune7824]

As someone who lived in a van for a couple years and now owns a house and all the modern conveniences, I have to say I miss the simple life I had at that time. The way Carlos lives the simple life and is so content makes me smile and brings back memories. I have a dog which is getting older and needs to be near a vet for pain management and monitoring. Love him to bits but when some day he goes I'll certainly sell up and get back to that van life again.

[@gem2148]

His "make the best out of it" mentality is so admirable.. I hope he is doing well wherever he is now!

[@peter58peter]

he's out of Cuba. Must be doing all right?!

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

*The way Eric interacts with these people he’s doing videos about is different from others. He talks to them like they’re human. He doesn’t look down on them or talk down to them in the slightest. The way he went in that wee hole and did his very best to help with Carlos’ computer problem really warmed my heart. He was patient and kind, and showed total respect*

[@OutragedPufferfish]

Have you ever seen a video where the interviewer is not respectful to the homeless people?

[@ProMode2007x]

How would he proceed to make a documentary if he annoyed him the first second?

[@kushhabits4223]

I’m 24 and homeless in Charlotte NC, this inspired me to keep going. It’s hard, especially because it’s cold. I currently sleep in a tent behind my job. I’m trying to save up for my own car so I can sleep in there. Honestly at times I don’t see a end to this and it’s hard on my mental health because I have no support. I just hope it gets better

[@frankenjstein9371]

I pray it will get better.

[@kushhabits4223]

@@frankenjstein9371 thank you man, really. Much love

[@Andy_1777]

I couldn’t imagine being homeless in the winter, I’m not sure how cold it gets in NC. I am wishing you the absolute best in finding a car. You have a long life ahead of you and this is only a very small portion of it so don’t give up.

[@marli269]

I send love and peace your way. May you get your car soon.

[@jasons1769]

Keep your head up, man. Shit sounds hard asf! That fact that your working means you're trying. You get there on your goals, it jus takes time an effort..

[@alphamf0]

What amazes me is the self respect and the dignity and pride he shows, in how much he cares for the tidiness of his house, in the request for taking off your shoes before going in, and in all the things he made himself to have a decent and respectable (given the conditions) accomodation. This one is a true gentleman, no matter the absence of a suit or a tie

[@JavierPerez-ns8wo]

I learned something very important from Carlos: your attitude defines your whole life. He lived in a sewer but kept it cool and had friends and was living a normal life without complaining of not having money or not having a conventional house to sleep. Thanks to him for that, I'm sure we all can improve our attitude towards something right now :)

[@Reeeeeee12345]

Does it? I've seen a lot of people with bad attitudes and crappy personalities who came from well off families and had everything.

[@wr1120]

@@Reeeeeee12345 That's exactly his point. Your attitude defines your life, your life doesn't define your attitude.

[@nathanmurphy6607]

100th like

[@juliagoetia]

@@wr1120 Your life 100% defines your attitude, just not in the way you seem to think.

[@albertrodriguez4190]

That's it. It's what we are remembered for

[@stevi6236]

Definitely a heart warming story….. Carlos was so interesting,smart & polite. I saw his update & felt so happy for him. As a journalist you were & are so respectful ….. there was something so pure about this story & Carlos❣️health & peace❣️

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'll be sure to pass your sentiments on to Carlos

[@Iva.the.Southern.Appalachian]

Where can I find the update on Carlos? I can't find the video. 😭

[@Jabx84]

@@ErikKSwansonis there an update on Carlos?

[@stevi6236]

Maybe go under the journalist & see if you find it ….. the update just came up . Also try tunnel people Carlos Such an interesting man…… the journalist is a fantastic story teller & seems to relax people & in their comfort become an open book

[@Ultamami]

*heartwarming

[@araj60667]

Thank you so much for these mini documentaries, and even moreso for having the discipline and respect to not release the footage until it poses no threat to folks like Carlos.

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thanks for watching, and your kind words

[@Stu_DLNGR]

Great point!!!

[@MsHGH1]

Yes I was thinking that too.

[@ooMike22oo]

The entire time I was watching the video I was concerned for Carlo's home being found based on this being posted. Thank you for mentioning at the end that this has been closed off for some time now.

[@notsoberoveranalyzer8264]

@@ErikKSwanson What OP said is so valuable. I’ve always found that to be the hardest aspect of writing, or getting into ones past/documentary style things, it’s so hard to actually be careful and respectable to not negatively impact others. Thanks for doing this .

[@belindadavies6847]

This was a much different video than I thought I’d see. Very touching, thank you.

[@tvwizard369]

Guy is unironically more free than 99% of Americans, no taxes, no house payments, no wasting our bodies away for the next paycheck, Carlos is blessed and I wish him luck

[@KB-kp2oz]

Ok, so go live in the sewer, if he's so blessed.

[@yournewcat..person4349]

Carlos is a rich man by heart ❤️ he doesn’t know that many people loveee him for his politeness and manners,I hope he lives much happier and get what he wants in life

[@Dankshin0bi]

He should just get a job

[@TingTingalingy]

​@@Dankshin0bi he's likely unable to keep a job due to have social problems. He has somewhat of a priest's dedication to God. In the actual original video, he comes out of the man hole asking if Swanson believes in Jesus as his savior and that he will return. That was before even saying hello.

[@Dankshin0bi]

@@TingTingalingy then he should ask god to get him a job in a church.

[@TingTingalingy]

@@Dankshin0bi look, you just come off as someone I wouldn't save if you were dying. Don't be a trash person

[@yin6287]

@@Dankshin0bi "Homeless people should buy a house"

[@thezachxfamily9084]

I did not expect that ending. We live in such a cruel world. They don’t bother anyone and they are trying to survive like the rest of us. It’s sad that they would force them out this way. The fact that this bothered them is beyond me. I hope that they are both doing well ❤

[@speaktruth9631]

Cruelty is allowing someone to live this way. I'm sure you wouldn't have your Mother in a sewer.

[@Lilian040210]

The dudes lived in literal fucking sewers. To still kick them out is just pure fascist hatred, can't even make an excuse for that

[@speaktruth9631]

@@Lilian040210 Yes, we kick people out of living in sewers. What is wrong with you? Plus, he is a thief. The man has zero character.

[@C18H19NaO5S]

Oh I knew it would end this way

[@bennettsmith136]

Carlos seems like a real genuine guy. God bless him and keep him safe and healthy.

[@tatsujoestar7497]

Bro the ending really upset me, he was completely content with his situation and they took that from him. Can we please have an update video on carlos? I want to know that he's safe, and I hope he's living a good life. Unlike many homeless people who are addicts and turn to crime, Carlos seemed to be a man with a kind heart, who chose to scavenge everything, even the food he eats, from the trash, instead of stealing/robbing to get by. If you are able to locate him or contact him we should try and raise some money to help him out!

[@MasDouc]

Hey may not be alive any longer, this was 15 years ago now

[@hatemostofyou574]

Read the description/bio of the video

[@hatemostofyou574]

wow actually nvm its the first comment. i wanna assume you made the comment before it got liked/stickied buuut. lol

[@unixtreme]

Same the ending was heartbreaking they are good people minding their own business.

[@Junlt0]

Agreed. I enjoyed the video and the ending made me emotional

[@deanybott]

What an amazing man Carlos is, what a sad way to treat him. God bless Carlos

[@WilliamsPinch]

“God provides”… His sincerity is really sweet. 🖤

[@randylewis1779]

God bless this man he's a warrior I'm glad he found good things in life

[@jennyhughes7991]

Losing a home is more than a heartbreak. The sewer was his only home and losing it is like losing a part of him and half his life. 🥺

[@someone-ji2zb]

Perhaps, but he is choosing not to work anymore as well. He looks fairly clean, what has kept him from holding down basic work? There are jobs where you could just show up looking like a bum and still get paid (on site construction work as a big example where they just want cheap labor).

[@maxman177]

He don’t work and that’s the problem. Emotion should be shown but to the right person.

[@Bone_Thug_Weedman]

Working is not all. Money fill my pocket, THC my soul. In Germany, I don't have to work and I have my pot. Cheers.

[@davecfishing7907]

@@Bone_Thug_Weedman Facts, the smart work smarter, the dumb work harder. jobs dont defy people. idc what career youve had doesnt speak to a character of the person

[@randyreal5871]

They were stealing electricity

[@biggoss99]

I don't know how I ended up on this video but I'm glad I did. Such a great story and video. Carlos seems amazing. He made such an amazing little home. Love how much pride he took in his place. I was definitely shocked when I saw the computer. So cool that he had all that stuff all without being a thief. A man of God. Totally sucks they kicked them out. The shelters need to change and actually help these people. He obviously could use it.

[@rebekahboyer4519]

I'd think one would be beset by Rats

[@anncoffey8375]

They could help a lot by just leaving people like Carlos alone, unless they have something better to offer, which clearly they do not.

[@benjones3639]

I did not search for this video. It was on my home video list. I decided to watch it and I’m glad I did. To see the way Carlos was living and the way he made his home was Incredible. It’s a shame that it was taken away from him. I Pray that he’s doing good now wherever he is.

[@obscurelyvague]

"Ben Jones" What I wonder is how he lost everything and has no home, money, job or family. I think he escaped Cuba but that was years ago. He seems healthy and capable to have some employment. I did not see the entire video yet but has he ever tried to find a job and a more normal life ?

[@Jaebler]

Same here.

[@shachede6828]

OP said it’s due to hurricane.

[@sunnyadams5842]

Wwow. That was A Very Special way to start off This day. Thank you so much. God Bless you And all who's lives you touch ❤️ .

[@Zenithxblack]

He seems like a sweet, kind person. I hope he's doing well today.

[@ruthtate1816]

Me too!

[@vinstriker5984]

i have his number, ill sent them to you

[@gigachadisim]

He’s dead I’m sorry

[@dogeshiba3518]

@@gigachadisim how

[@Ctssss]

@@dogeshiba3518 bs

[@thiagosoares6526]

I've rewatched this part 6:15 several times just to see Carlos expression when he walked and said he was going to pray , than he turned back adn wished a good day showing that he started to give importance to that new friendship between you.

[@tinalongietti4676]

How horrible that these ppl , who were not bothering anyone, just living their lives as best as they could, yet they had to be moved. I think that’s horrible. I’d like to know where he is now and how he is doing. This video was so heartwarming until the last few minutes. Now I am sad because I don’t know what happened to this guy or the other people. Godspeed to this gentle human being.

[@smallberrystyle4607]

it is but i can also understand it on the other hand. the city is potentially responsible/liable for anything that happens in those unmanaged, unmonitored sewers. there is potential for poor air quality, or if there was serious flooding like there was a few years back that killed a bunch of people living in NY living in non-permitted/illegal apartments - the city could potentially have huge lawsuits on their hands for allowing the opportunity for people to stay there if something went wrong. I do hope he found somewhere safe.

[@kolemarren8211]

I hope he just said that so no one would go down there and bother them.

[@bikeman5]

@ton-618 oh ya the government fixes everything they touch, great idea.

[@5thElement0560]

@ton-618 male shelters are horrible places as he mentioned, that's why so many choose to live on the streets instead, seeing as how men are expendable, even by family, it's tough, especially since people are now killing the homeless indiscriminately

[@someone-ji2zb]

At the end of the day, we all need to work to live. We make choices. Many homeless people were/are drug addicts and while still quite bad, is understandable why they will be unlikely to ever get back on their feet. Then you have people like this man. Yes, a nice guy and respectful. However, he still choosing not to work and is content getting free, nearly expired food out of dumpsters to stay alive. All the while living off of free electricity the rest of the city is paying for; full of people who are working day in and day out to afford said electricity.

[@jgreelis]

I am always amazed at people who are willing to get to know and help the homeless. I know its content but your respect for Carlos is evident in the video.

[@thebronzeage23]

This is like a video stuck in time. I was blown away when I read that this was 15 years ago. I was just starting Kindergarten. It’s almost sad to think about how long ago this was. How good Carlos probably felt about living there. I hope he’s doing well.

[@devankey8498]

This guy was doing this while you where learning colors… literally

[@denine5232]

Carlos seems like a good guy and it's a shame he lost his home. He was so proud of his place and it looks like he worked really hard on it. I hope he's ok and I would love to see an update on him if possible

[@bilbobaggins5962]

its not his home. its the citys property. he was not only illegal but trespassing. you are part of the problem

[@jacksonherzog6429]

@@bilbobaggins5962 i know women dont talk to you

[@billukhan2954]

@@bilbobaggins5962 lmfao shut up

[@swiftie6839]

@@bilbobaggins5962 yeah it's not his home but atleast consider him as human who were in need, The bad thing about people like you is having no empathy 💁‍♀️

[@ericmoore9024]

@@bilbobaggins5962 people like you is what’s wrong with America

[@davidmel2158]

As a former shelter monitor (Grasslands in Valhalla NY) I can attest that there are very few Carlos’. Humble & genuine & thankful just for life itself.

[@rstet1]

Praying for people who have to go thru such situations. When you think you have it bad, others have it worse.

[@Stu_DLNGR]

Algorithm brought me to your channel and I couldn't be more thrilled!! I've had spats of homelessness, myself, and these mini docs are super touching. Ppl fail to realize that homeless ppl are ACTUAL ppl. Sons, daughters, etc, sometimes with sons and daughters with them! Thank you for documenting these folks!

[@michelleper5065]

beautiful timeline you got.... just beautiful 🙄

[@jazzfeline5970]

It's a shame how many homeless are liars and scammers. I've tried to help the homeless, but I've lost count of the number of "I'm a diabetic, my wife just died" type stories. I simply cannot trust them in my city anymore and it's a shame. I even tried letting a homeless person stay in my guest room for a couple nights. He went from a calm, reasonable person, to a psychopathic stalker who refused to leave. Started claiming he was an IRA commander and would have me killed for kicking out a "grieving, diabetic man." I'm glad you're out of you situation, but the fact of the matter is that the vast majority of homeless people brought it on themselves.

[@christopherchapman9505]

I am not one of those people and I look at EVERY SINGLE GUY/GAL had a Human, Son, Daughter, Father, Mother, Aunt, Uncle and so on….. I do my best to look beyond them and see life through there eyes, although I know it is impossible, I do my best to do so. And I do wanna say although it’s a good video you jeopardize this person’s life, he’s happy he’s content and 100% some Brown Noser is going to go to his boss and say look at this guy let’s get them out!

[@isaiahc8390]

This world is rapidly passing away and I hope that you repent and take time to change before all out disaster occurs! Belief in messiah alone is not enough to grant you salvation - Matthew 7:21-23, John 3:3, John 3:36 (ESV is the best translation for John 3:36) if you believed in Messiah you would be following His commands as best as you could. If you are not a follower of Messiah I would highly recommend becoming one. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life - Revelation 3:20. Contemplate how the Roman Empire fulfilled the role of the beast from the sea in Revelation 13 over the course of 1260+ years. Revelation 17 confirms that the beast is in fact Rome. From this we can conclude that A) Jesus is the Son of God and can predict the future or make it happen, B) The world leaders/nations/governments etc have been conspiring together for the last 3000+ years going back to Babylon and before, C) History as we know it is fake. You don't really need to speculate once you start a relationship with God. Can't get a response from God? Fasting can help increase your perception and prayer can help initiate events. God will ignore you if your prayer does not align with His purpose (James 4:3) or if you are approaching Him when "unclean" (Isaiah 1:15, Isaiah 59:2, Micah 3:4). Stop eating food sacrificed to idols (McDonald's, Wendy's etc) stop glorifying yourself on social media or making other images of yourself (Second Commandment), stop gossiping about other people, stop watching obscene content etc. Have a blessed day!

[@frustratedalien666]

The fact that this dude had built a PC from discarded computer parts and knew how to work on it just blows my damn mind. I was a teenager back in 2007 and I had a computer for nearly 6 years at that point and I barely knew how to add a second hard drive.

[@whimsical6]

i was making computers at 10 it’s really easy to understand :)

[@BreeziDeezi]

@frustratedalien , love your username. This guy is certainly a savant , I hope he aspires to better

[@scintillam_dei]

What's a hard drive? Just kidding. I have a vague idea of what it is. LOL

[@scintillam_dei]

@@whimsical6 There are Asian kids who do it better than you.

[@whimsical6]

well yeah but they still in third world

[@frenchy8th]

Carlos’s story was so meaningful. What a dear and kind man. Thank you for helping to share his story!

[@staciehaneline9533]

Thank you for helping Carlos and thank you for this video.

[@megaphish]

He and his clothes actually look really clean. Than makes me happy that he is able to have a shelter like that. Homeless people do not receive the respect and sympathy I feel they absolutely deserve. I used to be a homeless junkie and let me tell you, surviving that in Wisconsin, during the winter is something ONLY God could have gotten me through. Today, I just started my sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin Stout with a 3.65 GPA. I won 3 scholarships and I'm a mentor for freshman students. But that was only because the right people were there to help me just enough for me to get to where I am now. Something most homeless people just don't have whatsoever. It needs to change.

[@rubynoils2872]

👏👏 👏 stay the course! ✨⭐️

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thank you for sharing. Stay strong, and keep mentoring - you're paying it forward

[@squizzydelmar]

how did you get where you are now? crazy respect!

[@James.G.S]

Glad to hear and wish you all the best.

[@KommissarBanx]

Hey man, those last couple sentences hit really deep but in a good way. I think it's really badass of you to recognize the help you got from the right people, and how you still want much better for others. Thanks, homie. Keep killing it out there