Expert Hunter Vanishes, Northern Tundra, Quebec Canada. Never to be Seen Again.

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Hello everyone, this is the first video in a 3 part series where I will be covering very experienced hunters that seemingly vanished into thin air. Most of these cases didn't get a lot of media coverage, and don't have a lot of readily available info, but after digging deeper into the archives of various newspapers, I found enough info, and I wanted to share these cases with you.
In this first video we will be discussing James P. Rambone Jr. who went missing in September of 2003 in the northern tundra of Quebec, Canada. Mr. Rambone was 51 years old at the time and had been hunting since he was a kid. He had over 40 years of experience! He was overjoyed at the opportunity to go up on this Caribou hunting excursion that was set to last 8 days... Located in a place called Camp Sardine near the Caniapiscau River. This location was almost 250 miles from the nearest village. Although Mr. Rambone was epileptic, he had not had a seizure in over two years and had seen his physician in July of that year; and was given a clean bill of health.
The trip was going great until one day he saw some Caribou and went off on his own.. This here is his story..
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[@charmaineinger344]

Very good advice Brian. I live in Spain and took my dog for what I thought was a day out but they ran after back rabbit I stayed where they ran off for 6 hours and and they didn't come back I couldn't sleep all night went out at midnight to look but it was impossible because it was to dark so went out back to the same place the next day at 8 am found them near the place we left them at 1pm they was so happy to see me and I was to see them I love my dogs soo much I never let them run free now but one got out but didn't move to fare from the gate think we all learned a lesson there

[@lindasue8719]

Thank you for sharing your experience, it’s important to know these things.

[@keastymatthew2407]

Grow up. Brian has no good advice except where to buy tampons. He's pathetic. Similar to you by the sounds

[@mariakelly1059]

With all due respect, this is the longest sentence I have ever seen in my life.

[@philipsmi-lenguyen8155]

@@mariakelly1059 English is her 2nd language as she stated,she is from Spain.

[@philipsmi-lenguyen8155]

@@mariakelly1059 but lol. I read it without pausing too. Hehe.

[@stephen-truthseeker]

One thing I picking up with most of these storys is never go off on your own.

[@missmodern]

Exactly. And never leave the house either. ;)

[@stephen-truthseeker]

@@missmodern please, you knew what I ment.

[@reesedaniel5835]

Another thing I'm picking up is that it's always the one with an underlying health issue that goes off on their own.

[@matovicmmilan]

@@reesedaniel5835 I've noticed that the underlying health issues are often reported as a possibility but I also know that in general there are very few people without at least one health issue.

[@lindasd7591]

Exactly!!!

[@Dracoool]

I'm Canadian..and a BIG KUDOS to Bryan for his great work saying those hard to say French Canadian words. 👍

[@bawattsyl]

I did live on Paris in college in 2002 and I used to speak great French..I can still read and translate for people but speaking and writing I struggle because it's the old adage..if you don't use it.. you lose it. And no one speaks French in VA. But thank you. I appreciate your kind words🙏🤗

[@isabellind1292]

OhMyGoSh and he even pronounced Quebec correctly! KA-BEC and not KWI-BEC!💓🍁💓😊

[@angelapacker816]

Very cool. I actually came here to find out from you guys to find out that I've been pronouncing it wrong for about fifty years! Thanks!!

[@isabellind1292]

@@angelapacker816 LOL!😊Bryan takes so much time in stating the proper pronunciations of places everywhere! It's always so very impressive!

[@Churromeshi]

Pam Ruzzo was my CCD teacher back when my parents would make me go to church. She was such a sweet woman and spoke very highly of James. I remember when he went missing and how devastated she was. I check up every year or so to see if there's any updates on his case, so I'm very glad to have found this video.

[@charmincat]

I live in Canada so it's always great to hear the strange stories of Canada since we never usually hear them...thank you 👍😊

[@lindasue8719]

There is a really excellent KZbin channel that covers history and stream stories, but I don’t know if I’m allowed to mention other channels here. If you look it up within KZbin I’m sure you’ll find it. The KZbinr there does an excellent job. I’ve been on KZbin for many years, Im subscribed to ‘I don’t know how many’ channels that have stories or information that interest me (it’s got to be well over 100 lol) but that channel, Bryan’s, and maybe 3 or 4others are the only ones I listen to **always**.

[@jamesmclean4033]

@@lindasue8719 you are allowed to mention other names. And I'm curious myself. I love Canadian stories too

[@lindasue8719]

@@jamesmclean4033 okay, thanks, James! The channel is called Hammerson Peters. He's an author who has created many fascinating videos! I just love his channel ♥️

[@jamesmclean4033]

@@lindasue8719 yes. I know of them. Awesome ty

[@isabellind1292]

@@lindasue8719 Me as well. YT needs more people like Bryan. He's my favorite! 💓⭐🏆👍👍

[@teresacorrigan3076]

You have a big loving heart Brian. You can hear it in your voice. Thank you for caring so deeply. 🇨🇦💕✨

[@stormsiren7207]

I think what happens sometimes with the highly experienced people who go missing in the wilderness, unfortunately, is they can get overconfident. Especially after years and decades of carrying all that safety equipment with them and never needing it. Until that one time they didn't bring it because they had never needed it before, and that's when they get caught off guard.

[@whitedragoness23]

True, but how do you prepare for a episode? Epilepsy episode?

[@mozzwigan88]

Your right. Experience can mean nothing really in consideration to the sometimes unexpected problems anyone can come accross. Experience is just another term for "time spent in the woods"

[@stormsiren7207]

@@whitedragoness23 In that case, in my opinion, he shouldn't have gone out there alone.

[@ainiel7602]

Totally agree. And it doesn't even make sense to wonder why experienced hikers find themselves in trouble. You obviously won't go missing when you are new because you are overcautious and most likely with other people around you. An experienced person is simply someone who does this often so clearly the odds of them going missing or finding themselves in trouble are higher than someone who does this once or twice in their lifetime. And anyway you could have experience in hiking but it's not necessarily experience in dealing with a difficult life threatening situation. When that happens it can unfortunately be fatal.

[@grandmakris8935]

There's more going on in these odd missing cases. Watch David Paulides missing 411. He has done amazing work on these cases and brought what's happening to the forefront!

[@janewolf4541]

This is a mystery for sure. At least James have people that love, and care about him. I hope someday the family can have some type of closure . Thank you Bryan for another great job on your channel.

[@MissNikkor]

I live in Quebec, but much further south. Northern Quebec is a very wild region. Very few inhabitants, only a few communities of natives. Very good advices Bryan, and your prononciation is very good also. Such a sad story.

[@andrewbrown6522]

Ya, solo isnt recommended regardless of experience. -Montreal boy now in alberta

[@littleredwitch]

Would you think that he would be living within a native community Mélanie?

[@MissNikkor]

​@@littleredwitch I do not believe. Unless he had memory loss, locals would most likely help this man return home or at least notify authorities that they found a man with no ID.

[@MissNikkor]

@@andrewbrown6522 Lucky you! I live in Montreal and rather be in Alberta, near the beautiful mountains

[@andrewbrown6522]

@@MissNikkor You should come out and check it out one day. Start by getting a cheap job that provides staff accommodation and then from there you can build.

[@tonicastel5933]

I’m sorry to say this but I would never go off alone. I’m Type 1 diabetic which isn’t epilepsy but in both cases, you can become very vulnerable & disoriented very suddenly, even if your chronic illness is controlled. Stress can definitely trigger an episode (seizure or low sugar drop) in both cases so it’s not a good idea to go into remote wilderness areas in my humble opinion. Condolences to his family & friends.

[@spellsforsale6871]

I agree - I've thought of the diabetes factor before (I live with a diabetic), and I know how quickly it can affect someone.

[@sammatsusaka823]

I'm Type 2, I always carry a can of COKE.

[@philipsmi-lenguyen8155]

I wouldn't even go alone. I'm scared of the woods,even during the day cause I'm a chickenshit. Lol.

[@angelapacker816]

He lived in the woods... I live in the woods (non diabetic but it's still dangerous out here). This reminds me... my mother was diabetic and she too lived in the mountains. She had a situation happen one time but it didn't happen while on foot. It happened while driving home. She drove and drove and drove. Miles to and miles she drove.... luckily a Hunter found her "resting" in her car. She had no memory of the event. It's the only time anything like this ever happened. It'd been a very stressful week...

[@bthomson]

Going off alone is suspect to me. This is true wilderness that was new to him. Taking off the vest ( if he did it himself🤔) is also weird! Might not have wanted to be found.

[@cathyburch4091]

Great story Brian. Love how you narrate your stories. Great job as always. Hope you are well. Always look forward to the next story .

[@debbieohara9240]

Thank you Bryan ... twenty years is mind boggling for no evidence to be found. 🙏🙌

[@maddmama232]

Thanks for the info. Great presentation. These stories always get me in the heart.

[@robertmassie3452]

Love your bizarre stories✌🏼Prayers for the family, hopefully he finds his way, may God be with him!

[@isabellind1292]

Got to love how he described him as having chickens, pigs, a girlfriend, lol!🐓🐷 👩

[@kampfgruppepeiper501]

Been really looking forward to your uploads, you’ve come so far and are an amazing creator now! Thanks for your hard work

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you, that is very kind of you to say.. unfortunately I was hit by a car roughly 7 weeks ago..I was a mess and embarrassed to tell Of you. It's been a long recovery and I'm doing much better and it's kind people like you that make it easier. So thank you for you kind words and being and God person 🙏🤗

[@kampfgruppepeiper501]

@@bawattsyl I had to re read that, that’s horrendous.. I’m glad you’re mending up brother. You got nothing to be embarrassed about, you’ve grown as a creator and from what I can see a person too. You’re heart and character come out so much in your videos & it’s really encouraging and refreshing to see that. I loved the content you cover and I stayed because your compassion for the people you talk about. You’re different than so many creators on this platform and I’m happy to know you and be a fan of your work. You definitely are a great person and I will show my friends and family your channel. Keep healing man, your videos have only gotten better and better. I’m going on a short hike tomorrow on bear mountain in Connecticut, will be praying for ya. Have a great night!

[@bawattsyl]

@@kampfgruppepeiper501 thank you for your kind words. 🙏 I means the world to me!

[@isabellind1292]

@@bawattsyl You have no idea how much your channel means to your viewers. You must never feel pressured to upload a new episode or feel pressured to reply so kindly to commenters. I am so lucky to have come across your channel. You're my favorite podcaster and thank you for everything you do in bringing awareness to so many missing people and for their loved ones and all your other beautifully crafted presentations that are so engaging. Please never feel pressured and only do what you want to do. And please take care of yourself. I think it's terrible you were injured. I know you love the great outdoors and I hope you are able to get out and enjoy yourself very soon and good luck to you. Thank you very much Bryan.🌎💓🏆⭐👍👍

[@bthomson]

You and Stephen King! These drivers need to slow down and take more care! Also a football star just recent!y! Crazy! 🍀🙏

[@HzPjtvHYom4991]

I don't think people understand how remote northern Quebec is. It's not like being lost in a national park, it's like being lost in a small country. Just the James Bay Road alone into Northern Quebec is a 620 km drive through taiga/boreal forest without a town on the route.

[@bernadetterose9829]

Excellent stories and story telling style. Very down to earth. Thank you!

[@mello3214]

Glad your on the mend and getting settled in Bryan 🙏😍! The Quebec incident was incredibly baffling, that nothing was found except vest and camera? Not even his gun! Such a tragedy! Hopeful his family finds the truth. 🙏❤️

[@lakesuperiorgirl17]

This is scary. My husband and 2.other guys from Minnesota went to Quebec in 2007 hunting with out a guide. They made it back safe.

[@sarahm5438]

I’d like to know if they ever come across the spent cartridges from the 2 shots that were fired and what proximity they were found in from where the orange vest was found

[@factsdontlie4342]

I was also wondering if the caribou carcass had bullet wounds. Specifically, two.

[@lindasd7591]

So sad....thk you Bryan for bringing these events to our notice. Thk you for your compassion.

[@juanaction2715]

Good one Bryan. Nice to hear you sounding hale and hearty again.

[@martymcmannis6581]

Yes it's a strange one. He had experience hunting but not there. No fire means no life. 19 years ago, I have nothing but doubts in his survival. Plus 250 miles from civilization. Something else is probably the reason why they didn't find him. Even the main guy could not explain it. Simply strange as they come. Thanks for the story

[@bobroberson9286]

WHEN challenging mother nature the odds are totally against you in every way !!

[@missmodern]

No wonder people only lived to their 40's in the olden days.

[@bobroberson9286]

@@missmodern that is certainly one of the reasons for sure 👍👍

[@cutpaperpaste]

What about papa earth

[@slinman100]

This is definitely a strange disappearance. I understand the possibility of a seizure but it still seems like someone would have found a clue somewhere. Prayers for his loved ones 🙏🏼❤️

[@spaceman5563]

When one starts to process game, they shed jackets, vests. I think he fell into the river coming back to camp to get help processing his animal. No one said how he got across the river. The cold water could have shocked him into a seizure. We all know what happens when a medical emergency happens to someone in the water, it never ends well.

[@meganbein1280]

He was a very experienced hunter. That's what's so confusing about the whole thing. He did like to walk in his woods alone on his property. So if he did have a seizure. It's very well he could have thought he was home, on his own property, an got disoriented. I'm glad to see someone brought the case back to light. He's definitely not forgotten. Thank you for doing the video on Jimmy.

[@isabellind1292]

Thank you very much Bryan's Mysteries & Adventures on Trail.🌎

[@kimberlyy.vickery7228]

I hope and pray all is well with you Bryan. I have been concerned.

[@jontooke846]

Love it thanks so much Bryan. You are one of the best you tube people I follow. I love hearing your stories

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

I would be interested in knowing how much of the caribou carcass was found near the hunter's orange vest. Did someone take the meat and abduct the hunter too? Just a thought.

[@mainemermaid6596]

Yes. That's what I was thinking. We need more info on the scene where the Caribou was. He may have shot 3 times (the hunters signal that they need help), but they only heard 2. Or, more likely, he shot the animal, then realized that it was too late, and the caribou was too big, to clean and pack out by himself, so he decided to walk back to get his friends. Unfortunately, on the way, he tripped and fell, or had a seizure (perhaps rolling down, into a hollow or boulder area), and broke a leg & sustained other injuries. He may have only had 2 bullets left, and used them to signal to his friends. Unfortunately, they didn't interpret the shots to mean that he was in trouble. The fact that they couldn't find him later, means that he wasn't on the expected route from the scene. This means that he'd either gotten lost before falling, or was taking a roundabout way back (maybe thinking it was a shortcut, but it was dangerous terrain). Then, he passed out from the pain, blood loss, and/or shock, and the fact that he was camouflaged, ensured that he wouldn't be found. To make matters worse...It gets cold at night in Canada, even in the Summer (as it does in the mountains, here in Maine), so had he still been conscious, he'd probably have covered himself in leaves to stay warm, but still died of hypothermia and his injuries that night. (And now, he'd really be hidden from view!) As an experienced woodsman, if he'd been mobile, I believe that he'd have known not to wander too far. He would've made a fire, and most likely, been found. I don't believe that he was attacked, because an animal would've been after the big, meat carcass (a natural food source), not the human. They'd have just run him off, or if they attacked him, there would've been an attack scene/blood trail nearby, and there wasn't. I really hope that his body will be found one day for his family. I can't imagine not ever knowing where my loved one was. Even after all these years, the scene might provide some answers, or perhaps he left a message somehow. I'll pray for them.

[@factsdontlie4342]

@@mainemermaid6596 Can definitely vouch for the cold. It was september, and he was in the tundra. Good chance it went below freezing at night.

[@aceofdiamonds3342]

Hey Bryan, I just wanted to say how much I love your videos even thought I just started watching. I also hope the family members find some kind of closure; even after 20 years finding anything could still be helpful.

[@teresap.5991]

That was such a scary story, especially for his family. I can't even imagine what they went through and actually still going through. I hope and pray they find him alive somewhere living with somebody. Great video Brian and looking forward to part two and three

[@lindasue8719]

Regarding your point about hikers and dogs on leash: even in the city can be a problem if it’s off leash. My coworker routinely brought her dog to work and when she walked in the park across the street she’d have it off leash, often she’d have urban coyotes following her (it’s a big city, there are a ton of coyotes) to get the dog, and one time one was only a few feet away before she picked up the dog. Retractable leashes, too, they’re no good. They seemed like a great idea when they first appeared, but I will spare you the many stories I’ve heard of dogs who came to a tragic end because they were on those. A couple of people I know, others are stories from people I know whose dog *almost* had a terrible end because of those stupid leashes. I used to own a dog walking company, and when we had quarterly meetings with other company owners,we heard all kinds of stories from people’s clients whose dogs perished because of retractable leashes. If you love your dog, protect it and keep it safe, just like you would any other friend or family.

[@factsdontlie4342]

Yes. I used to live in Edmonton AB and the coyotes would stalk me when I was out walking my dog. This was damn near downtown. They travel through the green spaces and river valley. A few years ago I almost walked into one as he was walking down my sidewalk one summer morning. Literally 2 feet from me before I noticed (was looking at my phone). The urban coyotes are not scared of humans.

[@boundsgreenboy8354]

Thanks again Brian.

[@ginarambone845]

I had to listen to this twice. I'm so sorry for him and his family. God Bless you

[@bawattsyl]

I'm sorry Gina, if you're referring to my voice. I suffered a serious accident about 6 weeks ago and still have some cognitive issues. If you're referring to the case I agree and it's unreal. I even contacted the authorities up there to try and get more info. People laughed at me for talking about his personal life but I don't understand why. I think people often forget this is someone's loved one and missed. And I try and honor them and their families as best I can. I don't understand why some people are so cruel. But🤷‍♂️thank you for watching and your kind feedback!🙏🤗

[@ginarambone845]

Omg no I love your voice!!! I wanted to make sure I heard my last name before I sent the video to my relatives. No Brian please your voice is very soothing .

[@bawattsyl]

@@ginarambone845 well thank you, that's very sweet. I'm sorry it's possibly a distant relative of yours. If you want, you can contact me directly and I can give you some more info. I know he lived in RHODE ISLAND for most of his life. Do you think it may be a distant cousin or just a coincidence? You know what they say..coincidences Are God's way of remaining anonymous.

[@ginarambone845]

@@bawattsyl yes please I would like to learn more about him. Most of my relatives are passed. I'm the youngest of 5 my dad and 2 brothers and mother are dead so I do no we have a big family so that would be great

[@bawattsyl]

@@ginarambone845 send me an email to: [e-mail] In case you're wondering about that address; there was this awesome show called serenity. That only lasted one year. But it was awesome and I've had all kinds of problems with my email. So send me an email. And I'll give you my number and we can talk..unfortunately there's a lot of weirdos out there so I can't make my number public

[@michele21auntiem]

Thank you for an excellent presentation. I hadnt heard of this case. Also great job on pronouncing those french and native proper nouns. I hope and pray answers are found.

[@MsCmeehan]

After a seizure one is often confused and disoriented for some time. Perhaps he was confused and took off his vest and walked off.

[@susanne1756]

Always carry a personal locater beacon...!!

[@ashleymolina8158]

Did they have such things during this time?

[@factsdontlie4342]

@@ashleymolina8158 Memory is foggy from 2003... But I think they were not very popular. I could be way off, 2003 seems like a lifetime ago.

[@crystalphillips696]

So sad and creepy too. Bless him and may he still be alive.

[@pattykeyes2953]

Are you ok Bryan? Haven't heard from you in awhile and thought I'd check on you since you are accident prone. Let us know how you are. Patty

[@knarftrakiul3881]

Hunters that are armed with high power rifles that come up missing is truly bizarre. Can't really say it's animal related

[@mainemermaid6596]

We need more info on the scene where the Caribou was. He may have shot 3 times (the hunters signal that they need help), but they only heard 2. Or, more likely, he shot the animal, then realized that it was too late, and the caribou was too big to dress and pack out by himself, so he decided to walk back to get his friends. Unfortunately, on the way back, he must've tripped and fell, or had a seizure and fell (perhaps rolling down, into a hollow or boulder area), and broke a leg & sustained other injuries. He may have only had 2 bullets left, and used them to signal his friends. Unfortunately, they didn't interpret the shots to mean that he was in trouble. The fact that they couldn't find him later, means that he wasn't on the expected route from the scene. This means that he'd either gotten lost before falling, or was taking a roundabout/unexpected way back (maybe thinking it was a shortcut, but it was dangerous terrain). Then, he passed out from the pain, blood loss, and/or shock, and the fact that he was camouflaged, ensured that he wouldn't be found. To make matters worse...It gets cold at night in Canada, even in the Summer (as it does in the mountains, here in Maine), so had he still been conscious, he'd probably have covered himself in leaves to stay warm, but still died of hypothermia and his injuries that night. (And now, he'd really be hidden from view!) As an experienced woodsman, if he'd been mobile, I believe that he'd have known not to wander too far. He would've made a fire, and most likely, been located. I don't believe that he was attacked, because an animal would've been after the big, meat carcass (a natural food source), not the human. They'd have just run him off, or if they attacked him, there would've been an attack scene/blood trail nearby, and there apparently wasn't. There would also be signs of the animal(s) haven eaten some of the carcass, and there wasn't. I really hope that his body will be found one day, for his family. I can't imagine not ever knowing where my loved one was. Even after all these years, it would haunt me, and the scene might provide some answers, or perhaps he left a message somehow. I'll pray for them. ❤

[@littleredwitch]

That’s the most plausible explanation so far.

[@whitedragoness23]

What about taking off the orange vest?

[@mainemermaid6596]

@@whitedragoness23 Hi. I was trying to envision what he did. When I hunt, I take off my vest while I'm dressing my deer, so I don't get bld all over it. Maybe he did the same, and forgot to put it back on before leaving. OR If he'd already gotten bld all over it (i.e. moving the Caribou to a better location for dealing with it), he may have taken it off there, so he wouldn't be bear bait while walking back to camp. I know that's what I'd do. They have Grizzlies up there.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

You are a great storyteller, sir. Thanks for sharing, appreciate it a lot. Greets from the Netherlands 🌷, T.

[@Firefy29]

Very nice presentation and pictures. Hopefully he'll be found one day.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you as always for your kind feedback🙏

[@lindasue8719]

Bless you, Bryan, I know in the past you’ve had nitpickers pestering you about pronunciation, you did fantastic. 👍🏼 Let’s face it, most people in Canada don’t pronounce Québec correctly! I’ve heard anglicizations and regional pronunciations for towns all over North America that can get really quite bizarre lol i’ve heard locals tact about very well-known towns and cities, and I don’t know where they’re referring to because of the regional pronunciation!! I’m less patient with professional broadcasters who really should know how to pronounce places in their own town. One of the newscasters here pronounces Vancouver “Vingcouver” and it makes me crazy… Or the traffic station what should know how to pronounce street names, given some of those they struggle with are words in common usage. As an aside, if only I had a dollar for every time they pronounced Helmken Street as “hem-likkin” lol No one should expect you or me or anyone else to know how to pronounce unusual or foreign names or places from far flung lands.

[@Doreana48501]

It's our many many accents don't you know. Every province and territory have somewhat different accents some light some severe..even different towns inside the provinces could differ lol ikr. But yes Bryan didn't miss pronounce Canadian words but we'd have loved him even more if he had.

[@isabellind1292]

Anyone who comes to this channel and criticizes Bryan or anything about his channel has issues. I really feel sorry for them. And yes, Bryan is better at pronouncing words than so-called seasoned journalist and he has a vocabulary I''ll never have have in my lifetime. But the worst thing I've ever heard come out of a Vancouver "professional" newscaster's mouth was the news anchor who pronounced Trafalgar Square, "Traffle Gar Square"! I couldn't believe it, haha!😃😃

[@isabellind1292]

@@Doreana48501 Dolly! How sweet!💓🐈

[@christinemeleg4535]

We disagree with the statement "very experienced hunter". He was a person who over estimated his abilities and the control of his chronic health problem. He was alone!! Alone in a hunting area, alone in an unfamiliar land. Now he is missing, no answers. But consider this, physical stress can bring on seizures and the state after the seizure is called a post ictal state. The brain is reorganizing the chaotic electrical signals it has experienced, the person is not awake nor aware and can easily wander off, remove clothing become lost. Had he gone with another person or more he could have been kept safe , then returned to his life. Not now. Your channel brigs out the importance of preplanning and staying together, never hiking/hunting alone.

[@bawattsyl]

Christine, I agree and I think that hubris is generally one of man's/ woman's biggest downfalls.. I'll make a correction in my next video but I was by no means saying that even If he was very experienced, it doesn't mean things can't happen.. In fact depending on a person's personality it can actually work against them.. it's not without a sense of irony that throughout history some of the worst disasters were due to man's/ woman's hubris. Everything from the titanic to the Challenger disaster.. thank you for watching and your feedback. I very much appreciate it🙏

[@felixcat9318]

A hunter, whom had epilepsy, travelled so far into the wilderness, where the Native population said that he should have had Guides, and he disappeared! Quelle surprise!

[@mainemermaid6596]

Yes. But, he went with a group, and we don't know who they were, or how well they may have known the area. (All we know, he may have wanted a guide, but the other guys didn't, so it's unfair to blame him for that.) Also, as an experienced hunter, he must've known how to navigate, generally (had a compass), so he must have fallen and/or broken a leg. The mistake he made was making the decision to go off on his own, and perhaps not carrying a lot of bullets. Those 2 shots were most likely his last ones. (Hunters know to shoot 3 times, wait, and repeat, when lost.) I really hope that he'll be found one day. The scene may still provide clues.

[@felixcat9318]

@@mainemermaid6596 There is absolutely no point in travelling with a group (whether for safety, companionship, or both) if you then separate from the group. It is a documented fact that once separated something occurs in which a lone individual cannot be located, and despite intensive searches, no trace of that person is ever found (certainly nothing that helps to identify what took place or where they are). Items of clothing and pieces of equipment may be discovered but these invariably raise more questions than provide insight into where the missing person may be. Personal responsibility for one's own safety and well-being requires more than just a full water bottle and a firearm. The traumatic experience of having a member of one's party disappear when they separate to go off on their own will live with them forever. Remaining in visual contact is hardly difficult. As with so many cases, the person vanishes and is never seen again, nor is anything found which provides insight into where they went. Whilst fascinating, it will devastate the people whose loved one is the person whom vanished.

[@Illtakeamoodringtogoplease]

You are so good at pronouncing those difficult names and places.

[@sheilafish2946]

Another great post 👍🏻glad t o hear your back on form

[@sewmorelove]

Wow. It’s like the earth just opens up and swallows people. Yes, keep dogs on leashes…for their own safety and yours. Great story. Tugs at the heart strings. ❤️

[@ianfisher2626]

Your spot on with your dog advice. Their curiosity puts both them and you in danger. Just read about a 42 y/o missing women case in Lee, MA worth checking out. Went missing on a short trail hike (early april).

[@mskfrutoz]

This is very sad that they didn't find him 😢

[@glynnellis6519]

I used to train dogs professionally and always train my own dogs. Untrained dogs are suitable for petting. Trained dogs are an asset and are rewarded with petting for good behavior. Sit, down, stay and heel are taught with vocal command simultaneously with a hand signal. All my dogs will always come when I call them. Start off when they are a puppy with a leash. Combine a hand signal beckoning with the command, “Come.” Work up to a horse lunge line, 30’ in length. When they will come instantly, it is now time to take them outdoors to a wooded area. I give the command they are used to, “Go Free.” They take off excitedly and I will go 30 yards or so in another direction and hide. When they come back they get worried because they can’t find me. Typically it’s the other way around and owners are worried trying to find their dog. After a few minutes, I stand up and call them with “Come.” You can see their relief. It only takes a few times of doing this. I will say, “Go Free.” Yet they won’t go too far and not out of eye sight of me. They constantly keep looking back to make sure I’m there. As the years go by it becomes a game, I hide and they seek. So much pleasure and heartwarming with mans’ and womens’ best friend. When hiking in unfamiliar terrain. Always stop every couple hundred yards or so and study your back trail. It always looks much more unfamiliar on your return. Not so if you keep looking back. Familiarize yourself with landmarks, tree stumps, a fallen tree, boulders, anything unusual or stands out that you can identify. Admiring the scenery is not enough. I’m familiar with the tread of my hiking boots and my friends also. I always have a sharp 5” blade knife that I can baton for splitting wood and shaving thin strips for kindling. A 9” folding saw, a fire starting flint and steel or ferro rod. A compass, para cord, rain poncho, space blanket/sleeping bag and Sawyer water purifier. Depending on predators, a 10mm up to a S&W 460. A Clint Eastwood line: “A man needs to know his limitations.”

[@chrisbudwiser4275]

Thank you Bryan, another great video. Keep it up.

[@lifeisshort..1685]

Great job sharing this story.

[@marthamontejano6472]

We just had a hunter go missing south from Deadhorse, AK. He’s name is Steve Keel. It’s so sad, maybe you can do a story on him. Praying he’s found. Been missing for a month.

[@rvboondocker2559]

Three? gunshots, depending on how close in succession while hunting, mean that you need help.

[@jeff4son]

Interesting I’ve always heard it was firing your rifle 3 times. Same with blowing a whistle 3 times.

[@yolandagarcia5707]

Maybe he started to do it & didn't get a chance with the third gunshot!?!? So sad! Prayers for the family!

[@jessepitt]

It’s three evenly spaced shots a few seconds apart to signal distress.

[@markwebster5749]

3 gun shots

[@wendycrawford1792]

RV Boondocker. From watching dozens upon dozens of videos on hunting and hiking videos, all I’ve heard is that people fire 3 shots when in some kind of trouble. Cheers!

[@jdr9419]

Thank you for all you do.

[@dennisconner6041]

Dave Paulides say, Don't be first in line or last in line . Unfortunately this guy was both. Check out Missing 411 The Hunter's. Great work Brian.

[@gokissasickmonkeyswetass]

Dave is a charlatan.

[@brenda9228]

Are you ok? Just checking because you haven’t posted in a few weeks. Hopefully you’re well.

[@markwebster5749]

It’s a huge area get lost and you need lots of luck to be found 👍personal locator beacon is what you need 🇬🇧

[@Raminakai]

It's too bad he went off by himself. That's very wild country. It's so difficult not to have any answers. My heart goes out to them also. (No doubt my dog would go find a bear and provoke it and then run back and try to hide behind ME. Oh boy.) I know Jim has been dearly missed and that his family appreciate your honoring him. I know this is an older video, but I miss your videos. You have a unique style that is refreshing. Pray you are well .

[@glendaharris4776]

Brian you are better at pronouncing those names than me and I am Canadian 🙂🇨🇦

[@yolyrom7233]

First time here. You have excellent audio. Scary story and very sad.

[@readdeeply9278]

I caught a glimpse of the newspaper article in the video - two shots were heard? What came of that I wonder, or did they investigate? That said it is so easy to become disoriented in the woods - and it can be terrifying. It doesn't matter how at home you are in the woods, once you become lost in them, the place you lived and breathed for suddenly becomes your worst nightmare. I am finding more and more stories about experienced hikers and woodsmen going missing, so I am beginning to think that experience sometimes will only help you so much. In cases of injury it can be devastating. Prayers for all missing and their loved ones.

[@brendagardner9536]

Prayers 🙏 for his family. I do hope they find out what happened to him.

[@heather1667]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and bringing awareness to these stories - Blessings from Sunny Florida 🌞🌞🌞

[@sandraouterbridge3236]

Wow this was a strange one! Wonder what happened to him??? 20 years gone and nothing! Think of how the girlfriend and family have missed him! How sad!

[@susansmith493]

New sub. Watching many of your vids. You do such a great job covering these cases. I like how you give life background and little details of the victim's life.

[@xeftones]

BRYAN. please cover the mystery of Ben Smart and Oliver Hope in New Zealand. They weren't hunters or hikers but it's an interesting story.

[@Timber81]

Interesting one. So much there to learn. Today we hopefully carry a PLB or other when we are able but this camp business is a personal choice. My knowledge says that if your unconscious you want to be seen. Thanks for this one!

[@jacksolomon1379]

Hehe .. I got sick and then discovered your channel! You do a great job Bryan! Thinking I’ve seen them all now. May our Lord ✝️give peace to these precious families! Proverbs 3:5! ❣️

[@yoredeerleader]

“Kay Beck.” Excellent pronunciation. Better than most English Canadians, who often say “Qwee Beck.”

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you; that was very kind of you to say🙏 I appreciate you watching and your feedback🙏

[@fetus2280]

IF you have ever been in the woods Far north in Canada ... You can have all the Skills and all the equipment, but None of that will save you when you turn around and have a Bull Moose standing beside you and isnt too happy . They will Fuck you up beyond words . Bears pfft, they can be spooked away easily, but a Rutting moose .... Youre Done for, unless you can climb a tree like a monkey, youre a goner . I frequented the woods most of my life and i can count on both hands the times ive been WAY deep in the bush and before you know it your upon a Family of bear or Moose .. Sure they make noise when walking, most times, but when they hear you they become silent and you dont even know its there until you literally walk up on it . I rem the first time it happened to me, i was like 10 or 11 years old when i ran upon my first bear family .. Scary, a little, but the chances of being attacked is pretty slim so i wasnt worried . But you need to pay attention Big Time . What you need to worry about more than Anything when out in the Bush, no matter where, is HYPOTHERMIA and knowing the Signs and Symptoms and Understand how to prevent and what to do when you find yourself in that situation . That kills more people then animals. When you become Hypo you make poor decisions, you also find yourself Overheated and strip down your clothing and end up freezing to death or succumb to the elements if you will . The smallest thing can be the Biggest issue when out in the bush . Its the Simple things you dont think about or ego stops the thought processes . Remember, You are NOT invincible and Nature isnt your buddy . Take better care when out in the woods . Cheers .

[@maggiejane6327]

Very good advice 👍

[@hayley44448]

Hey Bryan hope you are well.💜Hayley New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@Iexposeyourlies]

Bryan’s gone missing

[@shelbymorgan9484]

Look He took the Orange Vest Off To Mark The Kill so he could locate it again. Obviously due to the dense woods and few visible landmarks it would be super hard to find the deer after he went to get help packing the meat out. A grown man can pack out an Elk, Caribou are not as large as an Elk, but are much larger than typical WhiteTail. Normally you Quarter out the animal and use the hide as a pack. So he killed a deer Was The Deer Shot Twice, since they heard 2 shots off in the distance. If the deer was shot Once, which it is very easy to kill a caribou with a single shot. Also it is easy to distinguish between a Hit or Miss shot. How many holes in the deer. So after he shot the deer he took off his vest and left it to mark the spot. You're not going to leave your rifle or gear.... Must have gotten lost ... Lots of unanswered questions Lost hunters know the 3 shot distress signal.... But did he have enough ammo on him to signal. Sounds like we are not getting all the facts to contemplate what may have happened

[@y2j360]

Hundred percent agree! 👍

[@littleredwitch]

Except they said it was in the tundra...no woods in the tundra so he either fell through a spot with thin ice or walked completely off tracks and succumbed to exhaustion. One day a hunter will find his remains.

[@BrianBarrettWilson]

Hey been watching your channel for a couple months. Love your videos man. Its good to be reminded of what can happen in the wild regardless of how experienced you are. Even the strongest and heartiest of wild animals fall into peril in the wilderness. The unpredictability of the natural world is fascinating but also fearsome. Thank you for spreading these stories. They serve to remind us that the wilderness should always be respected and never be underestimated.

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate your kind words! Definitely let me know it's there's ever a case you want me to look into and I'll be driving across the US in May so I'd I'm passing your way and want to get burger or whateve.. let me know. Take care!

[@BrianBarrettWilson]

@@bawattsyl for sure! Let me know when, I'm in Fall River, MA, so of you make it out to this area, definitely let me know!

[@bawattsyl]

@@BrianBarrettWilson I definitely will and thank you for getting in touch 🙏

[@lapensulo4684]

My sense is that he had an episode which jarred his mental state. After he came out of it he was in a confused state. He took off his orange vest, left his camera and just wandered off. By the time the searches started he was long gone.

[@ashleyhockenberry2187]

Prayers for the family

[@teresacorrigan3076]

A hunter told me they leave a coat on the ground. In the morning the dog is on the coat waiting. But yes. Secure harness and leash. Even a leash around your waste.

[@bhunjiboyy]

In stockholm an elite soldier got missing in the woods, keep in mind he was heavily trained and in top physical form, he left without his phone on a long run, around 20km if i remember correctly so that says something about him. He was found below a drop after some weeks, no foul play involved, just bad luck, many of these cases it's probably the same thing, his name was deniz arda.

[@tiggercampbell6198]

the wild is so vast ..doesn't matter how skilled a person is..there's so many unknowns ..so sad for tge families loss prayers for resolution ..

[@penelopelopez8296]

This one is puzzling. Very little was found and he just disappeared. I have to think he’s alive somewhere.

[@richardevans9003]

Caniapiscau is a Cree word for Rocky Point 🙂

[@margaretreed9184]

Wherever he is God Bless Him

[@dalmaus]

as a Canadian i appreciate your effort on pronunciation of quebec

[@dalmaus]

too many ppl say coo-bek lol

[@dalmaus]

or kwa-bec lol is also wrong. you nailed it!

[@wilmetteentwistle9242]

I guess it's possible he fell through some pack ice if there were any around? I didn't hear any mention of it but I'm sure the SNR guys checked for that. It still doesn't explain why hus high vis vest was removed.

[@WLeonardAthas]

I wonder what the terrain is here he disappeared. Tundra, wooded area, mountainous or a mixture.

[@dovewhite7472]

Seems like wearing the neon orange attracts or makes us more visible to bigfoot. I bet there are caves full of shoes, guns and clothes taken by the curious hairy man.

[@PHILIPWATSON82]

The fact he was an expert makes it harder to sink in.

[@iannoone3471]

This is a real puzzle. I honestly don't understand how a shred of evidence wasn't found. He'd have to have his weapon, ammo, ID, clothes, etc. with him. Unless it was all buried or dumped in a river somewhere. You always give sound advice. I listen to it.

[@andreascala2663]

I can think of 2 possible scenarios: 1 it had a seizure going into confusion and got lost dying of starvation or predatory attack 2 after killing the caribou it was attacked by a predator or a human being and transported elsewhere

[@mjolnir9421]

Bryan, I need to know your thoughts on the work of David Paulides... There is some weird shit going on the forests, folks..

[@Stripeyperch]

Such a sad story that Jim as an experienced man disregarded all the common safe guidelines he should have followed and this has probably contributed to his death.

[@Whole180withAliyah]

Just found your channel & I'm really enjoying your content. Just FYI, our province is most easily pronounced QW-beck & you've done a great job with pronunciations overall.. Cheers!

[@m118lr]

DON’T..EVER..GO ALONE! This is SO simple, but a few don’t adhere to that detail because.. maybe, “we’re Men” by golly..and “ I can handle it”. Whatever the reason..sometimes this is where it ends.

[@jdr9419]

I hope they get answers soon. If anyone is in the area keep an eye out.

[@lannypops9393]

Hope you are ok Bryan. Not seen you for a while.