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[@ingasmith8148]

Frank, Dad always admired your determination and courage. I certainly worry about your safety exploring these mines with the risks involved ...but you are right....we should be free to make our own choices, in life and death. You only live once, enjoy what makes you happy. It's not time to join him Bro. Stay safe!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

thanks Sis!

[@ingasmith8148]

@@exploringabandonedmines Thanks for the tour of this beautiful mine. It is as colorful as you are, LOL. Love you, take care.

[@rogieru8796]

Best wishes for you and family dealing with the loss of your father. My father died of cancer also and refused treatment from the doctor, passing at home where he was most comfortable at . Love Your videos, God bless

[@xrogaan]

Me while watching: **Remember, somebody posted the video. He's okay. He made it back and posted the video.**

[@justintime753]

I'm so very sorry to hear the loss of your father. My heart goes out to you.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Justin!

[@deanscott1856]

Nice to see there are some decent companies out there that will work with you. As always a great explore , sad to hear about your father , best wishes .

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yeah thanks Dean!

[@matthewtracy8744]

That's an amazingly colorful mine! Cant wait to see what the owner has to show. Cool vid man!

[@yadong8037]

Awesome video again. Its sad to hear that your Dad passed away, he was a realy nice guy and once i chattet with him. May he rest in peace, without any pain and suffer. My condolences, Frank.

[@gimiesome]

Thanks for sharing Frank...Glad you made it back out. Sorry to hear about your fathers passing.

[@TheSWolfe]

Re yr loss, Frank: my condolences. C took my daddy (shortly after his 68th bday) awa his folks. Sadly, our end-of-life laws are far from enlightened; therefore, he suffered, wishing for death, before his Rest came. I'm a firm proponent for Freedom of Choice -- may we someday have it. That said, thx 4 a peek inside a corner of this colorful, hazardous mountain-range, & a glimpse of the gorgeous surrounding landscape as well. Stay safe & take care. SRW.

[@Stimy42069]

Damn near shat myself when he untied from his rope and continued down the mine. This man has boulders for balls.

[@MrMitchB]

That's awesome to be invited into a mine. I can imagine there's about 10 or 15 men crowded around a big monitor watching this vid Frank. You saved them a lot work. hahaha you must keep the package dry at all times Frank.

[@aprilgoetz9590]

I like wet Frank 😏

[@trulyinfamous]

I started watching at about 1k subs and now you're at 75k. I hope you get even more popular, and the up in quality of content has been awesome.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes I had more than 1,000 subs in just one day last week!

[@grandprismatic]

Frank that was really cool of them to invite you into their mine. Videos like this brings mine exploration into a positive light. Props to them. Really glad you had the chance too take your pops into a mine and share it with us. You’re o’l man and Max are watching & always be around R.I.P guys. Some awesome footage from them. Thanks Frank much luv & respect ✊

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@gfunk4014]

Another great mine. It’s awesome that the owners are allowing us to see there claim. Can’t wait for prt2

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is a nice change!

[@DaleDuffy]

Beautiful mineralized rock. Fantastic video Frank..!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeremydiamond8824]

Love you vlogs with your son and friends !So sorry for the loss of your father and hope you get some time for healing of your fathers passing wishing all the best to you and your family 🇺🇸

[@keithcookman2918]

Frank, so sad. It was lovely to hear your Dad came with you down the mines. It’s also Great to see a mine with lots of interesting ore and deposits. Not your normal stripped caverns. So colorful. Love your videos

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Keith.

[@nathanmoore2687]

"It will be okay" ladder falling to pieces as he descends 😱

[@Jennralize]

I really envy your adventures and the amazing scenery you find yourself in! Incredible! Thank you Frank!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Jenna..... I figured might as well have a little fun before I die!

[@Jennralize]

@@exploringabandonedmines Aiming for similar adventures myself, after I've paid my debts! Building a home on wheels, then off around the UK and Europe, maybe further afield. You're an inspiration and your fearlessness certainly makes for some incredible finds and heart-pounding scary moments! Stick around a while, won't you?! Vicarious living at it's best! 😊

[@randomoldguy3967]

I stopped the video after you were talking about your dad to make this comment, then I will finish watching. My mother was diagnosed with rapid onset dementia when she was only 53 ( her mother had it and died at 36). After just a couple of years, she went from a highly intelligent special education teacher of 23 years, to pretty much an invalid. Even though she couldn’t speak anymore at this point, I could see in her eyes all the pain and torment she was enduring. I would have helped her end her life if she could have expressed that wish, and if I am ever diagnosed with that horrible condition, I won’t hesitate to end mine before I am unable to. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad, I’m sure he was a great man.

[@barbararobinson7980]

I guess the company will find this footage quite helpful Frank especially as you explore every area, even those places that are not as stable. I always appreciate seeing those scenic shots. It was scary watching you make your way down with the rope, having to shove all the old wood from the ladders down ahead of you; and even more nerve-wracking when you ran out of rope but continued making your way down using the stulls. There were some lovely rock formations and colours. What you poured out of your boots didn’t look too good though. Thank you for sharing what you do, it is amazing. Sending you and your family deepest condolences on the passing of your dad, I agree that a person should have the right to choose how their life ends under such circumstances. It was amazing to learn his age when he went with you on an explore and wasn’t bothered a bit by going into the mine even though he had to manage with your boots it didn’t faze him at all. Take care and be safe. ❤️❤️

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The boots were a little big on him.......complained about that!

[@srv212]

Frank, as someone who works in healthcare, I think your comments on assisted dying hit the nail on the head and were beautiful. I work in the UK, where we don’t have these laws, and the amount of unnecessary suffering can be unbearable. Sorry for your loss man and thank you for all the wonderful content you send our way - it honestly has an antidepressant effect on me!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Jacob I appreciate your support. Frankly I think it is the church that keeps us from doing the right thing.

[@srv212]

I couldn’t agree more. Their whole debate revolves around the sanctity of life but they completely deny there being such a thing as the sanctity of death. At the end of the day, we’re just walking chemical reactions that have gained the ability to perceive the world and self. The chemical reactions in all of us stop some day, so I truly believe that people should have the right to decide how they ride out of this world - they’re the ones actually perceiving it.

[@twinturbohenry]

Thrilling and emotional video Frank. You're the coolest!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@hillsidehillside3095]

!!!!!! THANK U !!! again Frank !!!!! Sorry to hear about your fathers passing !!!! THANK U !!!!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are welcome!

[@djones450]

Sorry for your loss friend. Great video, your much braver than I, keep them coming.

[@thatgirlcourtney85]

What a beautiful mine. Whoever owns this is real lucky. Also I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I don't blame him for the assisted suicide. I had cancer back in 2008 and the treatments were hell to go through. So my thoughts are with you. Love your videos, just spent half my day watching them!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Cancer is easier to beat when you are still young and good looking!

[@raydowley1038]

Sorry for your loss Frank all the best to you and your family. cant wait to see and hear what the new owners have planned for the mine, some of the colours where amazing. waders required Frank lol

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes I had to break some rules regarding the package!

[@Mike-xt2ot]

I'm very sorry for your loss brother. I lost my dad at a young age. Young or old it is just as hard on one's heart. God bless

[@johnrobinson357]

Sorry to hear about your father Frank. I've known several people that have gone the whole route with treatments. Did not get them very far. When it's time you go, not drag it out for months. I would like to think that i know what i would do when faced with a choice like that. Don't know until you get there, i'm in no hurry to get. My condolences Frank. Very nice mine thank you for showing it to us all.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is hard to say what anyone would do if you had that choice. I do admire his courage.

[@GreatNorthernTech]

So sorry to hear about your Dad. My condolences. I really enjoyed the video with your Dad. Best wishes in the days and weeks to come.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Kevin.

[@illeodavinci]

Amazing mine, incredible colors!

[@budinfield9064]

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Rest in eternal peace.....

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

The drone footage always adds each mine you do. Good colors. Now, that baby rat is real cute. Praying that the stulls are safe enough on your way down, so that answers my question about being safe. Leave a card, maybe someone will find it. If it gets deeper, like over your boots again and there is still mine left. How further would you go. And now we know.

[@aprilgoetz9590]

The colours in this were phenomenal! Such an amazing mine 😍 can’t wait for part 2!

[@waynebussey5521]

Great video Frank. 👍

[@thorphinnskull-splitter7602]

So very sorry to hear about your father. Mine passed away two years ago. A reminder to everyone to enjoy family while you can. Great video as always. Surprised to see the mine is big enough to fit your massive balls.

[@skookumchuckreefer978]

👋 thanks Frank Every week i look forward to watching your channel 👍. Always informative entertaining and interesting sorry to hear about your dad.

[@redlinemando]

Awesome mine Frank!!!!!!! Sorry to hear about your father. Condolences from KY. We'll keep you & your family in our thoughts & prayers.

[@stevetabor4447]

Awesome video so sorry for the news of your dad truly sorry to hear much respect to him an you

[@alurquhart701]

Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing, best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Al!

[@zouhairsuleiman209]

Sorry for your loss, keep up the good work you’re doing an awesome job, love watching your videos cause I don’t have the courage to do it

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Thanks for showing us around another very cool mine. Looking forward to seeing more of it. Sorry for your loss, take care and be safe.

[@Derivity]

To be honest, I was expecting a radioactive hillbilly to jump scare me at any point through this vid. Glad you made it out! Beautiful cavern.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Lots of color!

[@mlgauss60435]

Again, so sorry for the loss of your father. Amazing mine, thanks for sharing again! 😘

[@williamwintemberg]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. Cool Mine! Love the old IR 2 stage compressor! Guess it was located in a building that's long gone.

[@ddubsvideos3433]

Hell yea Frank . Ball's you have is insane . Hope when you do go out its by Choice .

[@bh3556]

My most heartfelt wishes for you and your family. Your father must have been quite the guy to have created someone as unique as you. Thank you for all the explorations and subsequent videos. I love them! Again, I wish your family a bit of peace during these sad times. Peace and love, B. Hawk, Tucson, AZ

[@boognow6728]

beautiful area a lot of tall conifer trees and wide vast mt ranges just a gorgeous area to appreciate and the mine was awesome.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Quite a few more to see next week!

[@schleycreations]

LOVE your channel Frank...THANK YOU for doing everything you do..Would LOVE to go into a mine while i still can. Im in South East Michigan.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Frank, wow those minerals there and the beautiful colours too. I think they may have a lot of clearing up and making good before they mine in there again, I can't wait for part 2. All my love to you and your Family, hugs

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Sue!

[@loyalkuhn5778]

Great Video !! Lots of mineralization there with iron and pyrites, quartz and some interesting contact zones. There some indicators they might find it could be profitable. Thank you for an awesome tour on this level and I'm holding my breath waiting to see the next adventure. My deepest condolences, but I'm glad you could tell us a bit more about your dad and his decision to go out before he was in horrible pain and just a skeleton hanging on to existence. That's too nasty to contemplate for me also. I like the idea of being able to chose the manner and the time at which I decide to go. As miserable as my mom was when she was getting eaten up by cancer and spent her time in bed just wasting away while being in horrible pain, I know I don't want that for myself. I'd rather sit down with some spiked ice cold beer and fade off into the sunset. I apologize if this is upsetting, and I wish you many long years exploring. Take Care Frank, God Bless and keep smiling - people will wonder what you are up to !!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Not upsetting at all .....I agree 100%

[@jimjenkins673]

Sorry for your loss Frank. Awesome work in every way as usual sir.

[@rdamp2374]

Sorry for lose Frank see that you are taking it very will best wishes to our family. Keep up the great videos. I did not know your farther but in the video with you in a mine he must been the best person to be with all the time you had together when he was alive.

[@todloeffelholz5815]

Your braver than me, especially going in there by yourself. When I saw that timber that was bowed I would have turned around there. Kudos!

[@robdedrick2052]

Sorry I Haven't been able to get up there yet Frank . I will visit . Love These Explores . Thks.

[@augydraenor1598]

Condolences on your families loss Frank. What a beautifully coloured mine in there. I live in the SW of the UK where we have plenty of beaches and rolling green fields, but I do envy your part of the country with those awesome mountains, Would love to win the lottery and move to Canada :) Great video thanks Frank.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I guess I have already won the lottery then!

[@leejamestheliar2085]

Fantastic colors, yer dad raised a good man. Lost mine decades ago, am headed for the same as your father. You certainly are making the best out of your life. Carry on smartly....

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I m doing my best!

[@RailPreserver2K]

I'm glad the owners of the mine let you come up there and to be honest your videos could help the owners survey all the mine tunnels and decide which tunnels to reopen and which ones to either seal off or keep abandoned

[@lucianarangel2740]

OMG this is amazing and scary!!

[@andiamocclash397]

so sorry to hear of your loss, i love this channel and hope it grows, you got my support bud! best wishes from Arizona!

[@Lookinglost]

My condolences to you and your family.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

my father died from cancer also many years ago, and wasted away like a concentration camp victim till not much left. I may also do like your dad if I am hurting too much with no repreive. beautiful mine for the day after. also the view outside is spectacular.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is nice to have the choice!

[@bobcalgarycanada8582]

Sad to hear about your Dad. Thanks for the tour of the mine Frank

[@johnharrop5530]

Sorry to hear about your dad , you are so lucky to have had him in your life for so long

[@MrDutchman100]

Your father will always live in your heart, he is with you always..

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Especially when I am flying!

[@fredfarquar6709]

Frank, whether you're deep in a mine or outside enjoying the scenery, you a always a big breath of fresh air! You cause all the troubles in the world drop into the background. Somehow you make your viewers (or at least me!) feel like you're a buddy traveling along with you! Thank you sooo much for showing us all these cool mines!👍👍❤️ Question: Have you ever suffered any skin corrosion from the acidic water in these mines? If it's ever a problem, Dow Chemical has a silicone cream that can protect the skin on your feet and calves (can't remember what the name is, but I'm sure it's in the catalog). Stay safe, dude!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No the the water isn't a problem. I get banged up from the climbing on ropes a little.

[@fredfarquar6709]

Exploring Abandoned Mines Occupational hazard for sure! Can't wait for your next ones. 👍❤️

[@Plastic_Ivory]

Beautiful stuff!

[@nikolaisikes6245]

Famous last words "Eh should be fine!"

[@joohop]

Damn Bro Don't Push Your Luck Just For The Sake Of A KZbin Video

[@edchester1773]

sorry for your loss.................May your dad RIP

[@paigelee6321]

Beautiful scenery, wow that’s steep be safe on those ladders holy smokes, beautiful blue minerals in that mine I see black sand and quartz meaning gold nice

[@Zvalgryn]

Finally found a legitimate exploration video that want a clickbait half-assed fake "gone wrong" video. Good video crazy man!

[@davec5153]

Taranis, the Celtic God of thunder.

[@paulsimos6427]

Sorry about your dad, bro. I watch every video. Love the content.

[@jakeblaze6118]

Always enjoy the videjas. It’s crazy to imagine these mines in operation. Don’t get to confident, that’s when you make mistakes, but I ain’t no tunnel rat. Stay safe.

[@robertbilbey1200]

I'm sorry for your loss Frank

[@joshuanorris5860]

Part 1, nice. I was just thinking that you should go there some more :)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You bet next week

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Sorry to hear about your dad passing, May he rest in peace, hope you had a easy climb out of there it did not look that easy too me :-)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It wasn't too far!

[@davebeckley2584]

My condolences, Frank. I just watched you and your dad in the City of Paris mine, I think. I hope I get around as well as he did. I couldn't hear him very well but did he have an accent? It's good he had the option to do what he wanted. Thank you for sharing.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes he had a German accent.

[@IcybernateCaptCliff]

I have been watching your videos for a couple weeks now and I told my wife that the next time we go to rapid city, SD I want to drive up and see your museum. My wife has herd you talking as I have been watching the videos and she asks "he sounds Canadian are you sure he lives in Grand Forks?" I checked your FB page and shoot - I thought you were in Grand Forks North Dakota LMAO.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Can't fool her.........your wife is pretty smart eh?

[@IcybernateCaptCliff]

@@exploringabandonedmines Yeah, lack of mountains should have been my first clue but that's ok I always wanted to travel to the far northwest and up to Alaska so that's when I'll make the visit.

[@BitMcByte]

thank you for showing us this lost places

[@xxchugchugxx420]

Love old mines and your vids buddy Ty

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Jason!

[@jeffreynehls3634]

Fantastic !

[@joshmcgarvey1805]

Why don't you have more subs this channels awesome man

[@andrewbarker9773]

sorry to hear about your dad, good that he was able to choose his time though and not prolong the pain and suffering, thoughts are with you and your family mate, thanks for bringing us along with you again Frank, great work, catch you next week hey.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks you bet!

[@evanscreekbrahman7511]

As mines go, this one ☝️ is mighty miney!!!

[@quest2outdoors]

Man it sure would be fun to go with you Underground some of the places you go I'm so cool well most of the places LOL always enjoy watching your videos keep it up be safe look forward to the next one :-) peace

[@drekor72]

Very sorry to hear about your dad mate. My condolences. Are you wearing a GoPro on your helmet? Also I'm loving the new headlamp. Thanks for the upload Frank. 😎🥃👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes the Hero 7

[@billyproctor9714]

Thank you Frank for all your great videos. I'm 70 + and been an outdoors man and worked outdoors most of my time. I've most always had a great scenes of direction. I've played a little around caves and mines but was wondering in your time have you been able to retain that sense underground or develop it? Thanks again, Billy in Ladysmith

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I really don't know what direction I am facing underground but have developed a system that allows me to know where I have been and where I am going.......the right hand rule!

[@billyproctor9714]

@@exploringabandonedmines Thanks for the reply. If anybody had developed a sixth sense about direction I figured it would have been you. Cheers, Billy

[@andybobandy641]

This would be a perfect moment to utter the immortal phrase of "I'm getting too old for this S@&T, man!

[@gingerbread6614]

We will follow along. Thank you

[@ros7924]

Next you should checkout the superstition mines in AZ or at least the older mines in AZ there's quite a few. Awesome channel thx

[@rfbftp123]

Sorry to hear about your dad, Wish you the best!

[@jeffreyroman9732]

Another great video.

[@TheMrShinagami]

I'm so sorry for your loss,

[@IcybernateCaptCliff]

sorry to hear about your dad, I totally agree.

[@justintime753]

I'm not gonna lie that's a cute little rat baby lol

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Eyes weren't even open yet!

[@purplehazel2323]

Sorry for your loss

[@deathk26]

I've always remembered it by: stalactites with a c for ceiling and stalagmites with a g for ground.

[@rosewhite---]

staLAC because it drips like milk. staLAG because it builds up like lagging.

[@deathk26]

Dripping milk and building up lagging? What a goofy mnemonic device. Never heard that one. Gotta keep it simpler :)

[@Aethgeir]

This one was actually quite beautiful! Sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my own just last year. Heart attack at 79, pretty instantaneous really. Definitely better to go out quickly than slowly wasting away from something like cancer. (Edit) I was kind of hoping to see the part went you went back up that shaft.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes going in your sleep would be the best!