INSANE survival stories | Part 1

[@911axe]

Imagine all the boats that have sank in history that has had pockets of people like this who lasted days and nobody came. That's a scarier thought.

[@jayy2949]

Thanks . thanks for that. As bleak as my mind is...that never crossed it. Now I'm .....done. Just done. How terrifying.

[@jennytalbert5547]

He has another video about that if you can find it. It was about one of the ships at the Pearl Harbor attack.

[@thelovelylottie]

@@jennytalbert5547 that one broke my heart, i can’t even imagine how terrible that was for them. RIP

[@assassinsa1]

That's great, man. 😕

[@Takuda_king]

@@jennytalbert5547 they shut the hatch

[@sena6453]

Gosh, Harrison is literally the most badass and luckiest man in the world.....

[@your_dad_on_vacation]

What a madlad

[@katybug6572]

DEF a lucky guy! Jeeeezzzz sooo crazy!

[@Rqptor_omega]

If he was lucky he wouldn't even be in that situation but yeah, definitely at least lucky enough to survive it

[@summer53782]

But now sadly he’s going to suffer from the trauma of this horrible event for the rest of his life ):

[@Xerdar36]

@@summer53782 yes but he has his life!!!

[@jeffgarrison7056]

The look on his face when he was rescued made me cry. Stories like this make me grateful to be alive and well!

[@wasilaify]

And on dry ground

[@Silver-Sliver]

My throat got tight and I teared up seeing his expression. So intense, his experience.

[@arlandoamb6754]

Me2 that was crazy

[@catervin9307]

My heart broke for him and all the others that weren't as lucky as him.

[@susieblanco2722]

🥺 exactly

[@ed8329]

I love Harrison's story. He is now a rescue diver!! Insane how if he had escaped the sinking ship, he probably would have been lost at sea and drowned. No way would they have found him swimming in the high seas.

[@meeka_lauren]

Sorry I know this comment is a year old but I just have to ask- are you serious?! He’s a rescue diver now?!? Omg that is incredible. If I were him, I think I’d be too scared of water to take a bath yet alone become a rescue diver. Wow. Talk about resilient.

[@ed8329]

@@meeka_lauren Yes! He is a rescue diver. What an amazing man. Theres some videos out there on him if you do some searching.

[@sarahpeyton5431]

The Harrison O’Kene story is literally the craziest, most terrifying shit I’ve ever heard.

[@boddahif6967]

It’s close, but the John Jones nutty putty cave story is by far the worst, most horrible story I’ve ever heard about

[@sarahpeyton5431]

@@boddahif6967 that ones horrifying too- I have a phobia of swimming in the open ocean so Harrison’s story just really got to me.

[@TheAshleighash]

Sarah Peyton same

[@debradowner8761]

@@boddahif6967 I was just thinking these are now my top two absolute worst nightmares and totally insane way to die

[@harekrishna1264]

The prayer saved him. It's a miracle.😀

[@autumnrose6389]

Harrison has lived an actual nightmare. The clip when he was found was hard to watch without getting emotional.

[@vanhattfield8292]

His nightmare didnt end there, actually. Because he survived like this and the others perished he was looked at in Nigeria as possibly being an evil entity and looked down on in a major way. I read that he also suffers from "survivor syndrome", troubles sleeping and still has a very hard go of things. I hope he finds peace someday soon...

[@Necronaut]

@@vanhattfield8292 The guy survived impossible odds, someone thinking he is a "bad entitiy" is literally nothing to him.

[@HELLRZR-nm3vv]

@@Necronaut Unless of course it's his whole culture and community.

[@suzannenichols6900]

Well I'm just reading comments. I haven't even gotten there yet and I'm already freaked out. Lol

[@trick351]

Link it please

[@chipsthedog1]

I bet even being stuck in that pressure chamber for 60 hours felt like absolute heaven after what he had been through, the will to survive is so strong. I pray this man has a completely boring life from now on he deserves a quiet life if anybody does.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Right on there! He needs some real peace.

[@redhotheath712]

Yes yes I soooooo agree with you

[@chipsthedog1]

@Killua Zoldyck that's what my comment says 60 hrs in the chamber? Unless that was aimed at someone else? Not that it matters either way. At the end of the day it's just comments under a video we all enjoyed, peace out

[@stephanaeon]

As a widowed mom I can honestly say I truly appreciate what a blessing having the rest of my life being boring would be

[@theyoyoyo7833]

F*ck boring, life can be peaceful and still interesting

[@MissGumShoeMeg]

The look we first see on Harrison’s face (first story) broke my heart & made me tear up. I’ve never seen someone look so scared. God bless him, his rescuers and everyone that perished in the sinking ship. I never could’ve been so strong.

[@BeeWhistler]

@Facts Verse You never know until you have to. I think the statement I'd make is that I can't imagine ever being so strong, and that I hope I never have to be so strong.

[@AnnaPxx]

Same... the sheer horror of his situation, poor man.

[@gillymac9363]

@Facts Verse this. Amen

[@JacquelineHoman]

I'm old enough to totally be your mom (I'm 53) and let me tell you: you've got a real gift as a spoken word artist. You know how to paint a picture with words. My husband (who won't watch any scary movies at all because he hates disturbing graphics as they give him nightmares) loves listening to your stories. You've completely captivated the both of us with your stories!

[@MrBallen]

thats really flattering thank you!!

[@mksouthon9508]

@@provost5752 that's uncalled for, he literally comes across as being anything BUT a narcissist.

[@waitaminute6396]

@@provost5752 explain how he’s narcissistic

[@missrebeccay]

I’m the same as your husband haha I hate horror and thriller but I can’t stop listening to these stories... only to be terrified to sleep later on 😂 and yet I STILL listen!

[@honeydew-ii2fq]

@@waitaminute6396 out of curiosity, what was the comment? I assume it got deleted

[@smirks1014]

Watching Harrison when he was found, you can see the fear in his eyes and body, but, still see a massive relief that he is found. I can't imagine something like that.

[@kylekissack4633]

Yeah no joke man..just terrifying he used up all of his bad and good luck in one event! I'm happy he survived

[@amyfay5791]

Can you imagine the diver when "a body" suddenly grabs your hand. I bet that diver has a new sense of urgency when he dives at scenes like that now

[@smirks1014]

@@amyfay5791 oh definitely. Especially thinking no one survived.

[@janicesullivan8942]

God was with Harrison, it’s an absolute miracle he was found.

[@smirks1014]

@@janicesullivan8942 oh 100% your right.

[@13Badseed]

Holy shit! I can't believe you are covering Harrison's story! Harrison actually became a commercial diver after this experience, and I did my training at the same school where he did his! I have met him and have him on Facebook. Great guy!

[@MrBallen]

He’s a legend!!

[@13Badseed]

@@MrBallen he is! One of the bravest people I have ever met for sure!

[@Nothingatall1984]

I’m so shocked he went back down there, I guess he really had to face his fear... wow

[@MT-if1jr]

@@Nothingatall1984 now he has oxygen :-)

[@mouthymunchkin2243]

Bikkies that's amazing, I bet he has some stories to tell. I'd reckon anyone would feel safe in any situation with him by their side 👍👍👍👍

[@FlaggWoW]

One of the craziest parts about Harrisons story, is that someone calculated how much air was in that pocket, and they estimated it would be enough for a human to survive approximately 60 hours in... almost exactly at the point that they located him. So not only was he freezing, starving, dehydrated, and possibly hallucinating he was on the brink of death from CO2 not to mention the immense fear and trauma in that situation.

[@lovinglife4327]

Thank you, I was wondering how much air was in there. That's absolutely insane.

[@jillthompson1248]

Another bit of proof that you die when god says not a minute before or after

[@Izzyfoshizzy710]

Probably didn’t get panicked either because had he been breathing heavy I don’t think it’d last that long

[@vivianlunsford4052]

I would have never made it that long I have severe claustrophobia so I might have lasted a few hours but that would have been it especially down there in the dark what a horrible horrible way to die

[@brandtgill2601]

@@jillthompson1248 tell that to the family of the rest if the crew. It was luck, and good for him.

[@emilydotbug]

The story of the guy surviving in the air pocket of the sunken ship has always baffled me the footage of him being found is so crazy. That man is truly blessed

[@noomoon2833]

The background has water shimmering, but the waves aren't moving...

[@sewcat6486]

He had a very strong guardian angel

[@jumpingmoose5554]

Thank God for his rescue and survival

[@Anthony-dl2qu]

@Poppa Perc God is a good God

[@lindanichole290]

I remember when his story first aired. The news didn’t describe the details quite as well but i have always been in awe of him, snd whoever kept him safe those 3 days

[@QuestionThings123]

Harrison is without a doubt THE most grateful-to-be-alive person anyone would probably ever meet in their lifetime

[@Cxnsiderate_]

Bruh he is a fucking fighter dude props to him

[@astro-thegod4797]

@Jack Arnsick He’s Inferring are you Sorta dumb?

[@mdperson988]

@Jack Arnsick is dumb

[@mdperson988]

@@Cxnsiderate_ no swear

[@pumpiati9536]

No doubt that story was fucking insane the power of a Bible verse man.

[@emilykate4109]

You can definitely tell you have a passion for this when you tell your stories!! I can’t stop watching them!

[@MrBallen]

I LOVE telling these!!! Thanks!

[@rektuofficial1267]

Emily Kate is right

[@igor.R84]

MrBallen what camera do u have?

[@Cheyenne07]

Probably the best story teller on You Tube. I could listen to them all day

[@laurenlemon]

Same dude its amazing

[@tbuckyfilms]

The fact that Harrison was in desperate need of rescue but he still managed to consider not wanting to scare the diver just blows my mind. Had I been in that situation k would have FREAKED out and grabbed on to the guy probably scaring the hell out of him. But no, he kept his composure and took into consideration the diver's reaction to finding him. What an absolute Chad. What an absolute HARRISON!

[@agdoren]

Really smart on Harrison's part. I've watched enough of cave diving gone wrong to know that if Harrison had panicked the diver he might have killed them both.

[@Zyryne1]

That's not something folx would immediately think of. Harrison is a champion for sure. 😊❤

[@kimberlyshryack]

That video fotage of Harrison being found made me cry. His face... Bless that man.

[@yumyum1002]

Same

[@angiekalas-caldwell8825]

Same here. Incredible

[@Oona707]

Omg me too! Wow

[@KitKatWiffleBallBat]

I was visualizing the exact image of the same poor, afraid, and confused man...I remember seeing this footage a while back. I truly understand the hate for the ocean and it's deep, inky black depths. An unfathomable and vast abyss where "nightmares" swim. The mysterious nature, the lack of control one feels while swimming below intense pressures the soft, supple human body can hardly handle. The fact that your vision is obscured and your imagination takes hold, also adds to its intensity. Many who have been lost at sea have never been found. Terrifying can be perceived as an understatement. Octopuses are cool though! The "Vampire Squid" is dope as frick! 🐙🦑

[@TheTonya409]

I seen this on Mysteries at the Museum. They weren't equipped to bring him up because they didn't think anyone would have survived it. They had to bring him warm bottles of water to raise his body temperature. You can find the video of the rescue on KZbin. I agree the look on his face. Its like hes in utter disbelief.

[@loganogden3603]

That look on Harrison's face when he's unbelievably, inconceivably, somehow.... rescued... It makes you want to weep with both joy and sadness. Joy that this poor man was saved, sadness that anybody should have to go through something like that. I really hope that incredible man has found happiness and fulfillment in his life. He deserves it.

[@yamkaw346]

Apparently he is now a commercial diver, in hopes of rescuing someone like he was

[@J.C.73]

Yea I teared up a bit on that one...I guess it was more personal actually seeing that exact moment he realized he was going to be safe

[@Kenneth3161]

One hell of a story to tell his grandkids how he got to school

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

I bet he was like: How did you find me, I though I was going to win this hide and seek for sure.

[@blc28x]

I definitely cried!

[@Alteori]

Oh Harrison needs his story told as a movie

[@breakit46]

The odds of both surviving and then being rescued, that footage is very moving.

[@Zillzbillz]

The story is incredible and moveing, however I think it would make a better book than movie. I think it would be hard to make an entertaining movie out of 60 hours of sitting underwater. It would definitely make a better book.

[@schmeegil2240]

@@Zillzbillz I thought exactly the same thing!

[@Mammo_NZ]

@@Zillzbillz I think it would be easy. Some of the time would be pre storm set up, then the storm, then the rogue wave and sinking, then getting to safety in the air pocket, then building up the courage to make the swim to get him higher in the water, then plenty of time with the sea creatures/sharks, then the rescue etc. Google say the rights at least a one stage were bought by castlight, and they even said at the time the story was even more interesting than had been reported by 2013 when that article was written.

[@joserios6270]

Hi didn't expect to see you here

[@MaternalUnit]

The story of Harrison will stay with me for a long time. It's so remarkable that there is actual footage of him in his small airspace. I'm so glad he had a loving wife to go home to. I'm sure he continued to suffer from the trauma, but it sounds like she is the type of person who would do all she could to help him. I hope they have found comfort. 🙏

[@brettpearce8843]

Yeah his wife is a real one because it clearly can't be easy on either of them. I've been through night terrors myself from personal stuff but that is next level. He clearly and rightly so has severe ptsd most people suffer in most cases a couple minutes or even seconds of the emotion he did but experiencing that level of emotional trauma for days is pretty unbelievable. Not a religious person but he for sure had someone or thing looking down on him during that time.

[@jooyoonchung3593]

There’s actually an entire video of the rescue. It’s awesome.

[@Scoat]

@@brettpearce8843 You know who was looking down on him? Harrison. He survived, he had the survival instinct to make a raft, and after his PTSD emotional Trauma and who knows what. You know what he does? He becomes a certified Dive Team member and was handed the certificate by the same man that saved him and took care of him. That's pure iron will. to survive and push forward.

[@honestinsincerity2270]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate this man endangering his own life by standing on a beach in the middle of a thunderstorm just to tell us stories with some ambience? What a devoted raconteur.

[@captainhonest3113]

ikr

[@kimberlyshryack]

Lol

[@eyeamthesolesbee4998]

Respect

[@alyssamurphy2002]

🤣

[@sharonruff3837]

O...m....g

[@Xerdar36]

Harrison finding that soda... it must’ve been the best tasting soda in his life...

[@manofbeans.2176]

‘Same great coke taste but with less added air’

[@joshsecter6720]

Could have been his last

[@Kinky_Devil]

I would have preferred water. I don't drink much soda.

[@Goldaverage]

sponsored by sprite cranberry

[@rtardbuttcheks9513]

Lol what type of Soda do you think he found

[@mark9404]

The look on Harrison’s face when the diver reached him was emotional to watch, cannot even imagine the relief he must of felt at that moment

[@ashleynagy3617]

I saw an episode of "I Survived" that talked about Deborah and brads being lost at sea story. It had to have been so agonizingly painful to watch your friends be eaten by sharks right underneath you. I couldn't even imagine the fear

[@laylaperez2507]

I seen that episode I love watching that show and “I survived beyond and back” the stories I have listened to has made more aware of my surroundings and how quick we could lose our life. Watching Harrison face as he sees the diver is a priceless look is like he was surprised and wanted to cry all at once, God blessed him and God bless every diver or public services that risk themselves to help those in need.

[@justicesmith-stevenson9920]

I cried a bit when he said "he gently grabbed his had and squeezed" Like he's right no one lives for 3 days under water. I was expecting that dude to be shark food.

[@angrydingus5256]

That diver almost certainly pooped his wet suit

[@krisdiane]

I made it through that, but the shock and relief on his face finally made me tear up. 🥺

[@zachkennedy9282]

That's the most pathetic crap I've ever heard. Sharks swimming down the hallways eating bodies. Whata garbage story. Only a jackass would believe this story

[@Lazamarie]

@@zachkennedy9282 what DO you think happens to bodies under water? I’m honestly very curious.

[@zachkennedy9282]

@Lazamarie they decompose. They don't just get eaten by sharks. Sharks have attacked people but they don't go slamming their heads into the ship to get after humans and then go swimming down the hallways. Only a jackass would believe that

[@peregrinec5477]

MrBallen: "Now, I want you to think about this..." Me: "I have literally not stopped thinking about a single thing you have said for like 2 months now."

[@itsalexiamelody]

This is what happens..?! I’m only on week 1 and I can’t stop. Save me

[@scheilarosa3060]

I mean I almost drowned when I was a kid so it wasn't that hard

[@JuniperWhiskeytart]

@@itsalexiamelody same here 😃

[@truelovezhayte6486]

Been about 6 months for me.. kinda wish I had just found him tho cause I’ve watched everything & impatiently wait for every new video ❤️❤️❤️ lol

[@fjosephgonzales6870]

"Literally" used out of context yet again on social media.

[@andrewmiller4573]

This is literally the most addictive KZbin channel that I've ever (accidentally) discovered! Ballen could tell a story about a woman eating a tuna sandwich and it would probably be RIVETING!!!!

[@melanielanphier]

It would be strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format.

[@trashq.basket2718]

@@melanielanphier 🤣 perfect

[@dyslexicboogaloo]

Or a shark eating a human rib cage sandwich and it would be the same. Oh wait, he just did that. But it was riveting wasn’t it?

[@timmel5691]

I found this comment hilarious. I think cause i totally would listen to him telling it knowing the final outcome but still listening with awe. 😅

[@truartist5379]

Do they pay y’all to say this

[@alyssagillespie8333]

I can’t even imagine how terrifying this must have been for Harrison. The darkness, the cold, the noises, the predators.

[@michaeldoran4367]

BUTT PIRATES BOARD THE SHIP

[@789genie]

This one made me cry when I saw the real footage

[@reneyoung8708]

“So I want you to think about this...you’re at the bottom of the ocean...” DUDE I’m already terrified

[@pennybreedon1706]

Ya i had to stop the video right when he said "i want you to think about this" i was already thinking about it and was already terrified. Thats it that is as far as i can go right now. I dont want to picture anything further. I know the guy lives but the terror he must have felt stops me from even listening.

[@Cedd2times]

🤣🤣

[@kelseyraehartzellXO]

Lmfao

[@704simracing2]

Update: Harrison is now a certified rescue diver and the guy who gave him his certificate was the diver who rescued him

[@caylinbeukes9947]

Aww 😭.

[@MaxPower-ke5rq]

That. Is. Crazy!

[@Tumi_2000]

Amazing😭😭😭

[@AshCupric]

Awww that’s so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@wesevans2591]

That's great that he was able to get over his fear and help others ...that's amazing

[@mackenzybarry6625]

The man being trapped at the bottom of the ocean is the most terrifying yet amazing story! He was SO lucky

[@Cedwards3]

I think he is the most unlucky and lucky man ever

[@doomeddoggo7580]

Ikr

[@amyfay5791]

@Miss Maddie same lol I ran to my bed and cried

[@Isoldijw79]

The human body and our will to survive are amazing things

[@dagnabbitt1158]

60 hours in the decompression chamber would have been the sweetest, most calming, peaceful time, to reflect, and give many thankful prayers.

[@leahfernandezdejauregui2076]

The Deborah Kiley story was actually told by her on a video of “I survived” and it’s insane to hear it from her view. The pain in her voice and you can see her reliving it in her eyes as she tells the stories.

[@Gawlakman]

It was on I shouldn’t be alive as well. I’ll have to watch the I survived one for it, didn’t know that.

[@crumpledstars9757]

I knew I’d seen something about Deborah, and it was .. I Survived, which is such a great show

[@Epos2578]

This is honestly one of the best channels I've come across in the past few years.

[@orionfree5609]

Ya because KZbin has come to try and hide paranormal/ conspiracy type of videos. Lucky his hasn’t been messed with. That and he’s been working extremely diligent, hard and consistently just pumping out these little videos really fast.

[@TriplAAABattery]

Agreed

[@idlewild073]

@@orionfree5609 so people have free will you watch what you want and plus there's tons of conspiracy stuff everywhere this is a mystery and paranormal chanel this is what he's interested in? sounds like your creating an conspiracy?

[@timesfly1081]

Me Ballen has become my favorite channel. I can genuinely say I haven’t missed a single video of his yet. Great storyteller

[@TriplAAABattery]

Supreme Reader easily agreed

[@pan1884]

"There is never a day where you are more thankful for life than the day you almost die." Very powerful and very, very true words.

[@meh6953]

Oh so true. On one of my tours in Iraq back in 05-06 I can truly say Life and death are two of the most non-descriminetive forces.

[@thomasholland4313]

I didn't go to war and thank you for your service but I did almost drown and I'll tell you that the beer and burger I had later that day was something special😁 thanks again have a good one

[@avakat7233]

100%, even the day you get sick, or hurt, is the day that you appreciate your health more :)

[@whereisCarmenSandiego]

Nothing makes you feel as tiny and helpless as the ocean does....that feeling of being at the mercy of the vast open water is truly a humbling experience 🌊

[@r.w.3378]

The wave emoji makes this so much less serious

[@citizenjane3648]

When he first saw the divers lights, he said he thought they were angels coming for him and he was about to die! How terrifying, how claustrophobic! I would go insane.

[@whereisCarmenSandiego]

@@r.w.3378 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@YACHIHANNAH]

See when you don’t go to the ocean.. you won’t have to be humbled by it😉

[@VideoDotGoogleDotCom]

Nothing - except for outer space.

[@williamsweet7511]

3 days on the bottom of the ocean trapped in a boat, Harrison is a stud and the people who rescued him, awesome story. Never give up!!!

[@katielynch9740]

I was on a cruise 2 years ago around Italy and Spain. It’s mind blowing- you go below deck and it feels HUGE. Nightclubs, restaurants, cinemas, casinos. You go up on deck and look out and you’ve never felt so small in your life. The ocean is incredibly fascinating and terrifying.

[@bradbengel917]

That face of Harrison when he sees that diver come up, wow. He couldn’t have been more thankful to see another person in his life.

[@joshuapendleton2391]

If u disliked this video you dont deserve disturbing stories delivered in story format

[@clydeclyde4941]

Preach

[@maggsbufton1969]

Why even watch these vids if you don’t want to see them?

[@Derek-Barbosa]

Honestly! Who ARE these people?

[@Adizzle235]

Bots

[@Adizzle235]

@William Davis wtf?

[@SM-McKraken]

I watched the video of the divers who entered the sunken ship Harrison was in, they were there to locate bodies and no one was expecting to find a survivor. It's really amazing footage and found here on youtube. It's such a happy moment when they pop up into an air bubble in the ship to find Harrison, who thought he was hallucinating when he first saw them.

[@debradowner8761]

What an absolute wave of emotion when I saw Harrison's face, I cannot begin to even imagine what he experienced.

[@gh0st_t3arss]

Harrison wrote a book about his experience, its called "sixty hours underwater"

[@joeszilagyi3486]

He must have thought long and hard to come up with that title

[@gingersmith2888]

@@joeszilagyi3486 lol! Creativity at it's best!

[@jerulew3547]

@@joeszilagyi3486 It is what it is..could u do it, 60hrs under water?

[@NothingIsWrongToday]

When you showed the video of Harrison and how he had reacted to being saved by that diver I just started crying. Actually seeing him just overcame me with emotion. Im so glad he made it

[@sherrijean03]

Yep! Me too!

[@angrydingus5256]

So hard to watch. There's so much emotion on his face, and it almost seems like he doesn't even believe he's actually being saved.

[@GY4R4DOS]

did you actually cry?

[@PhoenixForceTravelAgency]

Me too

[@gilberthavens8041]

he looked pretty chunky that probably helped him out a lot I bet a lot a skinnier dude would have most likely succumbed to hypothermia

[@stacieburke3530]

It's amazing how humble he has remain even after how big he made it on KZbin. It goes to show what a kind person mrballen is.

[@Sterilite101]

No, Mr ballens head got bigger.

[@caden9094]

The only KZbinr that deserves notifications has me on the edge of my seat every time

[@doctorsprok]

Init

[@garythompson5316]

Absolutely. And glory glory Man United!!!

[@caden9094]

Gary Thompson ole at the wheel

[@caden9094]

Randy HUTCHINSON can safely say never watch KZbin on the shittet

[@garythompson5316]

Caden Worrall 👍

[@thebestcat9601]

Poor Harrison. I can’t imagine the fear he went through. It’s amazing he made it out alive.

[@kimber9711]

dude harrison’s story makes me so scared. this is why i’m TERRIFIED of the ocean.

[@supergeeky7529]

same

[@jayleneholton4247]

I don't care for the ocean either it is scary to me as well. I was born and raised in Colorado surrounded by the rocky mountains I love the mountains but can do without the ocean lol

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate that Mr. Ballen was on the shore with a terrific thunderstorm all around him to bring us this video?? Respect.

[@Jerryfir]

My god Harrison's story has to be one of the most harrowing I've ever heard. I cant fathom how he must have felt

[@spiritmatter1553]

"I can’t *FATHOM* …." I see what you did there.

[@Cheepchipsable]

He was under enormous pressure...

[@acecool72]

Makes me never wanna go on a boat lol

[@supertramp6011]

@@Cheepchipsable that was deep bro…..🤣🤣

[@reallyitsbrit]

Saw Harrison’s rescue footage about a year ago and couldn’t believe how calm he was. He was the cook and the guy guiding the divers said “The cook, they always live.” 😂

[@chadmartin3423]

LL Cool J in Deep Blue Sea

[@psycronizer]

Same ! I almost did flips in the lounge when I saw that ! the horror, being trapped in the dark with those sharks, how that guy doesn't have an alcohol problem or an addiction to tranquillizers...

[@rowanmelton7643]

He would've been in shock. That's why he appeared calm

[@vanhattfield8292]

Steven Seagal in Under Siege, lol.

[@brittanyrose6388]

@@chadmartin3423 literally this first thing I thought 🤣🤣

[@erins.3593]

You’ve made me very okay with never going on a cruise

[@valdivia1234567]

And this story is just one of dozens of reasons to not go on a cruise.

[@rykersmimi]

abbey lunden it is really scary!! I went on just a little cruise from Florida to the Bahamas it was only 6 hours but it turned into the longest 6 hours on my life!! The waves were enormous and the boat kept rocking from side to side. I had been drinking before we set sail and had fallen asleep in a lounge chair by the pool. Next thing I know I’m being thrown from my chair by the boat rocking so hard and water, ocean water not pool water, hitting me in the face! I had to crawl to an interior door to get actually inside the ship to “safety”. They had us all in the dining room sitting along the walls and I was literally watching tables and chairs slide/fly from one side of the room to the other side! When we finally docked I the Bahamas I was frozen in fear and had to be carried by my husband and 1 of our friends off the ship. We even extended our vacation by 4 days because I was so terrified of getting back on that cruise ship. My husband had to eventually buy us plane tickets to fly back to the states because there was no way I was stepping foot back onto any ship ever again. To this day I still wake up with nightmares about that cruise ship! I’m like you and WILL NEVER AGAIN TAKE A CRUISE! I don’t care how short or long the trip is, I’m not getting onto another ship! I don’t even go out on our boat anymore and that is only on a little lake...the fear never goes away. Drowning is by far the worst way to go imo and try acts only because I have actually been in the situation to drown. Anyway, I’m sorry you had to experience something so traumatic and life changing. Much love & respect to you 💜

[@erins.3593]

@abbey lunden @Rykers Mimi that sounds horrifying. My sister told me how they were at dinner on her cruise and she looked down at her glass on the table and the water inside of it was tilted because of the ship. That was enough for me. Add in stories like this and it's just a no all around. Every now and then when I talk with my mom and sister about going on a girls trip, my mom will bring up how great it would be if we went on a cruise. Hard no. I'll take a plane, zipline, white water raft, sky dive, go on all the rollercoasters, I'll try just about anything once. But this is the line. We can stay in sight of shore but venturing out into the deep where nature can decide to send a massive wall of water that's able to topple pretty much anything in its way leaving you stranded and helpless is my boundary.

[@thedarkestnight9600]

Ive been on a cruise. Its actually pretty awesome nothing like having free food all day. And you can have anything

[@ajcook7777]

You can watch his rescue on KZbin, it's insane...go watch it! Type in Harrison Okene sunken ship rescue and it'll pop up!

[@kairakatniss]

I remember when that shipwreck happened and when it was announced they had found a survivor. Harrison's story never fails to choke me up.

[@shes_a_pearl]

Remember to say a prayer of peace and comfort for Harrison, for his every day life. May he be blessed and have no more fear. 💔

[@moisesmuniz25]

Yessss hes really humble harry el duro

[@bloodstain1000]

I'm a huge huge Horror fanatic, books/movies/games anything i can get my hands on basically. Harrison's story will forever be the scariest thing ever to me! Imagine how that guy felt seeing those lights etc coming through the pitch blackness of the ocean... Apparently he still feels like he's underwater when its dark at night, i really hope the poor guy gets the help he needs to get through that ordeal :(

[@brianfitch5469]

There are something's when someone experiences there isn't a way to heal it. Try to get on with life ya. Take the Marines for example. Smallest branch by far averaging 200,000 at any given time. But do some of the fierciest fighting and have to go places first others don't. They can be deployed for 6 months without Congress declaring war. They have the highest suicide rate of all the other branches combined numbers. The brain literally rewires itself to survive and deal with the trauma. If you've ever been in the military or even prison you'll know your surprised at how you can live while you have to. You can come back from both a straight primal animal. Ive seen some truly horrible things people can't imagine. Like New Orleans streets during Mardi gras and seen machine guns open fire into them. So packed people can't move up and down the street barely. No one tells you of the 1.5 million Iraqis civilians we killed. In the first 72 hours of the invasion we went through 100,000 .50 machine gun rounds. And in the first year over 100,000 civilians had been killed. You only have a split second to decide to pull that trigger or not. And I'd rather do it and be a mistake then not do it and have another of my men go home in a box because I hesitated going house to house day after day and you know the people in the streets know but won't help. Because Everytime a major ambush would happen no kids would be in the street houses and shops would be empty and you knew a ied and machine guns and RPGs are about to kick off to the point your just ready for them to start shooting at you. Whatever the survival experience, as long as you remember it you'll never fully be healed always will have triggers and ticks but you can get to a point you can manage. If you didn't have the memory of the event it wouldn't make you into the survivor these people are today. Good can come from some of the most horrific acts. That's why for some traumatic experiences the brain blocks out what really happened and you may remember just bits and pieces of it. Your brain trys to protect you. whether on the ocean a mountain a desert, jungle, war whatever you do whatever it takes to survive

[@citizenjane3648]

I read that at first he thought angels were coming to get him!

[@lp1043]

Same

[@TooLegit2Quit84]

That second story was also crazy... Hearing your friends being eaten by sharks? What a nightmare...

[@codyboie5436]

There's actually a show called "I shouldn't have survived" which tells this story on the first episode, crazy stuff

[@kiiingst0n]

@@codyboie5436 Good series, remember this episode well. Though it's called "I shouldn't be Alive"

[@haydenoberg6807]

They also made a movie about the second story during shark week

[@fishnutz5196]

@@haydenoberg6807 i was gonna say im sure there is a movie about it

[@HotrockRN]

Teared up at Harrison’s footage. My heart just exploded ❤️

[@FrequencyORD]

Bless Harrison man, he probably has the best survival story of all time.

[@spiritmatter1553]

I would NEVER have gone back into the water after that experience. Amazing. 🌊

[@camrnlve]

Wow this was an incredible example of an iron will to live. God bless Harrison, that diver that found him, & all the fallen crew mates. 🖤

[@O_Ciel_Phant0mhive]

And the others as well

[@jonathanrampengan249]

L pp l pp pp

[@PraiseTheFSMonster]

What's a blessing going to do

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

I like how MrBallen had this epiphany about how freaking dangerous the ocean is and then *went and became a Navy SEAL* because yes.

[@adamr9215]

It probably happened in the opposite order. He became a SEAL, then later, started learning about how dangerous it was.

[@XLindsLuvsPinkX]

He may have thought about it a few times, but he was definitely a SEAL first. He has said after 3 years of service, this is kinda what he fell into. Apparently he was on Tic Toc first, but I just came across him randomly. It’s wonderful I did!

[@BlessedTruly2014]

@@XLindsLuvsPinkX he has a video explaining his past & SEALS. I fell across his page too!

[@BipoIarbear]

I don't even like my bath too deep

[@thefisherking78]

@@XLindsLuvsPinkX (and Adam R) the experience he's talking about in the intro was in his college years

[@Lauren-se5bu]

Harrison's story is legitimately the most terrifying situation I've ever heard about

[@kristinwojtowich8902]

Seriously, fr. I'm just now seeing this video. I'M scared and I wasn't even there 😱 I cannot even imagine one of those circumstances, nevermind all together! It's very accurate when MrBallen says the fear must have been unfathomable.

[@hollywoodpineapple8337]

You mean that someone's survived, cause you have worse that people didn't make it out of.

[@steelwubbs1927]

"He literally is just waiting to die, he just doesn't know how he will die." Good ole relatable Harrison

[@lilsloth2269]

I'm to Afriad to be in water...I can't swim I would sink. I would rather drown than be eaten alive🙂

[@davidkuzur5186]

@@lilsloth2269 oh man, that's a tough call there! I'm terrified of drowning though so...idk. Eaten would probably be quicker but, lol uugh. Running out of air like in Harrison's case (if he wasn't rescued in time) would be the best I think since I believe you just pass out 1st.

[@Lex41710]

I'm six minutes in and I all most can't listen to anymore...this is one of my worst fears. I'm going to force my way through because I love your story but just know this is taking some serious effort.

[@MrBallen]

proud of you

[@amyfay5791]

I used to have nightmares of underwater shipwrecks after watching a titanic documentary. Something about deep water that is eerie

[@Cardgames4children]

@@amyfay5791 that one pokemon episode as a kid was really scary.... the ss anne

[@Dodobirderr]

Literally, have it paused on the 6:00 mark and I came across this.... and this is my biggest fear.

[@roxannrios2078]

You are like a hero

[@Indian_Ringneck]

I started crying when I saw Harrison's footage 😔😔

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

You're not alone. That poor man.

[@annelee8397]

Me too. I can’t even imagine the fear that he must have felt when he was stuck the alone, just waiting for death

[@ShesAkira]

It was just sad. He was SO surprised bc he knew he was going to die and then his eye had lit up like “wow am I really being rescued”

[@your_dad_on_vacation]

The part when he was holding the divers hand got me choked up

[@mhplayer1330]

lol baby

[@Prof.Tarfeather]

I cried when I saw his face! Lovely, lovely man! His prayers were heard!That man has Courage and guts!

[@sethwikle7840]

harrisons story gave me goosebumps. I just cant imagine being in such a dire completely hopeless lonely situation, being kept alive by merely an air pocket for several days, then having somebody come and save you. Absolutely nobody is as lucky as that man. I watched the short little clip of his rescue and the look on his face is priceless. Hes completely astonished that there's suddenly a live person floating in front of him. cant imagine.

[@lisagoff2033]

Omg I'm crying my eyes out. I can't imagine how that poor man felt. His reaction to being rescued just broke me.

[@chrishansen4688]

This reminds me of when I read “unbroken” that story was insane. Crashes his bomber, almost drowns, lives on a raft for 47 days with nearly nothing to eat, actually started trying to catch the sharks that would not stop circling the boat to eat and succeeded, shot off a flare hoping a plane would see them ( turns out it was a Japanese plane) the Japanese start firing at them with machine guns, he has to jump into the water and fight a shark, has to then get back on the raft and try to repair it, finally reach an island, the island is controlled by the Japanese, he becomes a POW and gets sent to a camp, is forced to deal with an extremely brutal man, is beaten and starved and forced into labor, the atomic bomb is dropped, Japan surrenders, miraculously the pows in his camp were not executed, they then have to wait for help, it finally comes, he has horrible ptsd that he would take years to recover from.

[@suzannenichols6900]

Woah!😳

[@kellydedman1720]

A true story so unbelievable yet true! Amazing compassionate strong man 👍🏼 good film as well!

[@xXxRockkettPower012]

Wtf

[@Alwayzblessed36]

Wow

[@cheyennejackson3612]

Thank you now I have a new book to read ❤️

[@CynicalEmpath]

I'm honestly shocked that the tiger sharks didn't bite the boat. I remember this story. It was sincerely disturbed by it. I believe the water in the bottom of the boat became so disgusting w urine, feces and her festering leg.. they were so disoriented that they didn't even realize they were next to eachother or there was another person in the life raft, according to what I heard and read. This story is sincerely disturbing in detail.

[@JTB-THFC]

I was also thinking the sharks would bite their raft! Especially knowing the bleeding woman had climbed inside it and the 2 men had climbed out of it

[@jaynicolas3430]

@@JTB-THFC 1a

[@slickchick8292]

Oddly enough I needed to hear that second story today. It immediately snapped me out of a mentally and physically down day in an instant. It’s amazing how powerful our minds are. When you shift your perspective you’re instantly able to see how important your mind set really is.

[@dreesemo3323]

Guuurl pls

[@hansvonmannschaft9062]

You're talking about the guy who swam towards the land his mind showed him, and the other guy who, at the very moment it crossed his mind, he simply jumped off to go to the store, right? Because the ones who survived are those who simply kept their mind from interfering.

[@ryanlesner4716]

How old is you son?

[@ChellyWelly420]

Point one: The only fear I've ever had is a fear of being trapped under the water and ultimately drowning, the "being trapped" part being what I fear the most. Point two: There is seemingly nothing that can keep me from watching or pull me away from Mr. Ballen's story time Final point: I was having a panic attack listening to this story but at the same time completely unable to turn it, there are not too many other things in this world that are so enjoyable and so anxiety inducing at the same time lol

[@deirdrebrydon5077]

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@BennysGamingAttic]

I've been in "total darkness" before. Only a few seconds in a controlled environment. I started freaking out. Add being under the ocean, alone, losing air, for 60 hours...I couldn't handle it.

[@jamesallen5591]

That story freaked me out, and was hard to listen to.

[@nvmffs]

Don't forget the sharks

[@jamesallen5591]

@@nvmffs Hell of a way to go. I would rather die quickly.

[@leoarmitage908]

nvmffs imagine that pitch black hearing sharks cutting through the water looking for food I get a sense of dread thinking about it

[@person8443]

Wait were you in that cave where they turn off all the lights for a few seconds and you are in total darkness? I can't remember what the cave was called, but was it in a cave?

[@robbiesantana6143]

This channel is stopping my addictions! Not all hero’s wear capes!! Thank you BALLEN!! ❤️

[@Sh3ba5843]

That man had someone watching over him, it’s not your time Harrison.

[@vpeterson806]

Yes he was a Christian and said he prayed to Jesus the whole time

[@SkittleBurstsxoxo]

I don't think dead bodies can really watch anyone

[@inlandbhsk8r]

@@SkittleBurstsxoxo there’s always one

[@garrettwalker1068]

@@vpeterson806 why didn't jesus help his other creations on that ship?

[@jrurbbehdidiwdnndjduw85eos73]

@@garrettwalker1068 what the fuck man. I know atheists love to complain about religious people, but leave the dead out of it

[@Maryland101]

This is literally my absolute worst nightmare 😨

[@lostinthewoods9199]

same

[@riverriver-hg7on]

I had a near death experience (NDE.) I was not a swimmer, the tide kept taking us further out, the younger friend kept hugging me and pulling me under. I was exhausted and decided to stop trying and just let go. I prayed when I went under and stayed. Long story short, it just wasn't my time. Not as bad as you think, actually pretty painless. I know there is a better place, a home we return to and earth is not it.

[@noah5524]

4river8 4river8 my friend got stuck under the current of a waterfall so his brother jumped in to help him but he got stuck to. I slipped in trying to save them and got sucked under. We got dragged to the outside current cause of me falling in lol. My friend wouldn’t have lasted another 10 seconds

[@riverriver-hg7on]

@@noah5524 That sounds very scary. I was in very calm waters or so it seemed. I was truly concerned for a younger friend's safety but neither of us knew how to swim. Apparently we moved enough to stay afloat. She kept calling to me for help but then she would hold me, hug me and I would go under, I drank water like a fish and got so tired. Glad to hear you and your friends survived.

[@noah5524]

James G. Me?

[@your_dad_on_vacation]

MrBallens's fanbase is so nice and supportive of MrBallen and I'm proud to be* a part of such a kind, supportive fanbase

[@leanngriswold2944]

Can someone give this man a tv show. Next unsolved mysteries forensic files or 48 hrs narrator

[@NightBlossomFae]

Friends: ”Why are you scared of the ocean?” Me: *This video*

[@anneristeyn5256]

Now I understand why my one friend refuses to go out to sea on a cruise ship.

[@katelamb4073]

I actually heard both these stories. The last story was on that show “I Shouldn’t Be Alive” The perception was truly terrifying.

[@oliviafigueras8513]

I watched the second story on "I shouldn't be alive" as a kid, not super young but young enough to terrify me of water even as I got older.

[@Anzner1993]

I think she either ate the others or drank their blood

[@ameliashostak4764]

yeah i saw that episode too, man it was crazy. the way they describe how her infection mixed with all their peed smelled, i'll never forget that in my life.

[@damnchyna7164]

I watched that episode too of the friend being eaten during the shark frenzy while the remaining crew mates suffered on the raft. It was awful because I was putting myself in their shoes lmao I was horrified

[@amandamoon9772]

Yesss. I watched it on there too. Insane story. Her and Brad were both speaking on it.

[@cobymichaels7863]

I couldn't even imagine. Seriously enjoying your content. Engaging, thought provoking and you talk like a regular person, not a narrator. Thank you.

[@eldemente5900]

Best story teller ever! Your the man MrBallen.

[@batemanx4240]

The Harrison story gave me anxiety, can’t imagine

[@MsTemptation]

That first story was really interesting. He was the only survivor and his need to go to the bathroom saved him. I've heard of dumb luck but that was more than luck. He was meant to live. Hopefully he has since sought therapy to help him. Those three days had to have felt like an eternity when you're just waiting to die.

[@Cheepchipsable]

No, it was luck, and the fact he kept his head.

[@CottonCxndy]

@@Cheepchipsable no such thing as luck it’s jus a phrase everything happens for a reason and is all controlled by God

[@ethanbrock5453]

He actually became a commercial diver afterwards! Amazing man

[@ethanbrock5453]

@@CottonCxndy no such thing as god either

[@sonalsharma5855]

@@ethanbrock5453 wrong, i’ve experienced God and he’s 100% real

[@Kempster55555]

my grandad was in the navy in the second world war......he told me once.... The worse things happen at sea.......after hearing stories like these i never doubted him....

[@thatcherthomas5113]

My great-grandfather was in the Norwegian Navy in WW2 and the Japanese sunk his ship and only 2 men and the dog survived

[@Kempster55555]

@@thatcherthomas5113 sounds like another great survival story...me personally i reckon the strongest will we all have is the will to live.. : ]

[@marcoslaureano5562]

The USS Indianapolis......my absolute worst nightmare.

[@sabrinaismine]

I’ve watched your videos in reverse chronological order, and it’s amazing how far you’ve improved in your storytelling and presentation (NOT that you were ever bad! But as a testament to your commitment to your craft). From adding the Mr Ballen intro theme that is now synonymous with your videos, to dropping the “very, very bad” from your intro descriptors 😅 keep going from strength to strength! 🎉

[@gregh7400]

"You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who have fought for it, life has a flavor the protected shall never know" - Guy de Maupassant

[@deleteunitiftaken3946]

Or just ptsd or in some cases c-ptsd

[@TheShadowBannedBandit]

So many near death experiences including near drowning yet, not only has death yet to claim me that’s all I really want... to know the answer to that question. Life has a flavor for sure, unfortunately it tastes bitter.

[@tomaims]

@@TheShadowBannedBandit only until you (we) all really know. " death is a bitter taste, sweeter than wine". I heard it from a marine coming back from Pliaku (spelling) he and 10 of his buddies, one was my cousin, one of the few surviving marines out 60, weird place to meet a relative and one of his surviving buddies saying that, so I get your comment. I was in an air rescue team out trying to find a stray jarhead pilot shot down trying to help his marine buddies on the ground!- very trippy in a non drug way. We never got him he found his way home he got a medal. I got my 2nd almost fatal bout of malaria- ticket home.

[@TheShadowBannedBandit]

OPEN YOUR MIND B4 UR MOUTH Once one opens there eyes they can’t be shut, there’s much to learn in this horrid world; bitterness is the taste I’ve found, and until somebody discovers sugar, we can’t bake a tasty cake... unfortunately few people are interested in knowledge; and many that are can be easily swayed.

[@TheShadowBannedBandit]

Thomas Aims Thats a whole different level of tenacity, thought for me knowledge is more important than life itself, in that respect death would be sweet while at the same time robbing my hopes of learning more in life. Both are equally impressive and horrid.

[@jasonthomas9729]

great way to start the day, being terrified asf.

[@daithi8306]

@Kyle O'Connor early morning

[@imanrich800gaming]

Lmao

[@-your_local_goblin-5768]

Hello people with aquaphobia. Here’s some land to make you feel better🌿🌱🌳🌼🍄🌾🌲

[@nightswolvves]

__🌳🌳 🏡🏘🏠🌳_🚋_🏫🏣🏬🏢🌳🏥🏢🏣_

[@ashleyvancleave6026]

Thank yall :)

[@monolithicphoenix987]

-Your_local_goblin - thank you

[@monolithicphoenix987]

bystreetlights thank you

[@Duval-Unc]

There's a plant that'll make them feel even better.

[@JDoe001]

I NEED THE WORDS OF THAT PRAYER!!! 😁❤️

[@Left4Coragem]

I'm not a fan of the ghost and demon stories, but the real ones about people surviving or dying in this hostile envinroments are surely one of your best.

[@knightlife98]

Drinking Sea water in large quantities like that, will do you in faster than exposure. I'm not judging, because I don't know if my knowledge, or my sanity(or insanity) would win the day.

[@bailyslife9923]

Hard to say isn't it? I warn my kids all the time not to judge people because we don't know what we will do until we are actually in the position ourselves. My kids always know what they would do- the smart thing, the brave thing, the honest thing, the best thing. Of course in reality so often we choose some other thing.

[@teirdalin]

I heard of Harrisons story before, he was so amazingly lucky and it must have been a horrifying experience being trapped in a sunken ship having your friends being eaten right next to you.

[@carldrogo9492]

....Divine intervention son...no one is that lucky.

[@321scully]

@@carldrogo9492 b8ll8cks

[@CareenasAdventures]

@@carldrogo9492 I agree, God was looking out for him. I know not everyone believes in divine intervention, but I don't think anyone is foolish for believing that Jesus miraculously protected Harrison's life. I don't know how or why, but I'm not ashamed to call events like this a wonderful miracle.

[@MickyTubbs1985]

@@CareenasAdventures Amen.

[@MikeyJebediah]

Luck had nothing to do with it. He was praying for 60 hours and the Lord heard him. Praise the Lord for His wonderful mercy!

[@hufflepuff_mdbld8054]

Wow! That story about Harrison, I couldn't stop thinking how lonely and scary it must've been for him! His willingness to fight to live and be in survival mode in that situation (no matter how long it could take) makes him a really tough guy! I'm so glad he was able to be found!

[@lauragriffin7971]

Been watching you for a couple of weeks now ..... I’m hooked!! I’m looking for your videos every day lol 😂

[@MrBallen]

thank you!

[@elizabethdixon9928]

@MRballen me too I binge watch every one of your videos but I have never gotten on time for a live video please help me figure it out please and thank you for all the work you put into each video

[@elizabethdixon9928]

@MRballen I am always binge watching you constantly and even at work I get in trouble for watching you lol 😝 but I can’t help I love your videos and also your personality as well

[@Superficial-Intellectual]

Same! I just came across his content the other day and have been watching ever since. Currently binging tf out of his vids, haha.

[@emmafoster9290]

@@MrBallen same, I’ve been doing that too!

[@highaltitude420]

I met one of the divers that saved this dude, saw the raw footage. Unbelievable story! Tbh you told it better than the actual diver.

[@benhicks9481]

got the raw footage anywhere

[@ngaturegoulton945]

I never get why people dislike these type of stories.... This is one of the most harrowing stories I've ever heard in my entire life simply unbelievable!!!!

[@robinglass7743]

Absolutely 2 of the best ones yet!!! Loved it!!

[@guest3015]

Harrison's story and real footage brought tears to my eyes 🥺😢 what a terrifying experience

[@americarocks9137]

Harrison is awesome! I am so glad that he was rescued. With that being said, Bless his heart for going through this horrible event, and I am so very sorry that he has residual effects and nightmares. Keep up the good content, MrBallen.

[@3PostmanPat]

I cannot even imagine being in Harrison’s situation. You’re inside of a boat that has sunk and is sitting at the bottom of the ocean... complete darkness around you & sounds of water flapping from sea-creatures entering around you. Holy shit! His real life encounter is far worse than any nightmare I’ve ever had!!

[@manifestwithbabs]

Harrison’s survival story made me cry. I’m so glad he survived but I’m so sad he is having a hard time with the trauma. What an incredible survival story ❤