Ligertown

Season 01 : Pacific Northwest
Episode 04 : Ligertown : Lava Hot Springs, ID
A couple decided to open and exotic animal farm in a rural town in Idaho, but when they collected more animals than they could handle, things started getting WILD...
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[@mobiusstripper7279]

This story absolutely infuriated me. I was really hoping Bob and Dottie would be eaten by that last rogue lion. Selfish, careless idiots.

[@daleslover2771]

Haaaaa😂

[@beckygreene5553]

Me too 😂

[@natashapeeters988]

That was my hope for a good ending story. The other one is that both "humans" ending up in a cage.

[@randynesbit4497]

I was hoping bob would have got eaten myself but i knew it wouldnt happen cause i heard this story somewhere else once before lol

[@Libbathegreat]

This is a perfect illustration of why "animal hoarders" can't claim to be "animal lovers". No animal lover would ever keep an animal in such appalling conditions, all while going out of their way to acquire *more* animals. To animal hoarders, an animal is just another thing to fill whatever hole it is they're trying to fill. Loving this channel, btw! Keep it up!

[@truth4004]

They're sick selfish people.

[@RM-mm4jr]

You are absolutely correct! It seriously p*** me off that these animal hoarders call themselves "animal lovers" Animal hoarders should face very serious charges. ❤From Australia

[@Survivor58]

Great point! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@theangriestcatintheworld]

Oh, don't even get me started. I agree.

[@tinyGrim1]

So true !

[@kssteph1]

Can't believe they got away with that much animal cruelty for so long

[@fate_clotho9596]

Animal cruelty is now a felony. It wasn't back then. They'd have received a much, much harsher sentencing if they were sentenced by today's standards.

[@montanamangum4026]

Welcome to Idaho. Had some atrocious cases come out while growing up there. As an adult, I found a pile of dead dogs with a live puppy sitting on top. When I called it in, I was informed it was not illegal to dump animals and they (the sheriff) would NOT be coming out. WOW. I was shocked!

[@ControlNumber]

@@montanamangum4026 What happened to the puppy?

[@montanamangum4026]

@@ControlNumber he was named Lucky and lived out his life with me and my kids! 15 years! Great dog but terrified of loud snapping noises!

[@ControlNumber]

@@montanamangum4026 That's awesome! Good on ya. Thanks for the reply, haha.

[@leonie8999]

This story just broke my heart I am from South Africa and have seen prides of wild lions in the Kruger National Park on numerous occasions. They are such majestic animals and should never ever be caged The poor animals had to die because some idiot decided he had the right to hoard wild animals

[@jjdelft3216]

Kruger National Park is beautiful

[@sarahzamora6875]

omg..exactly said perfect..my thoughts to the tee..

[@victoriawilliams2786]

None of those poor animals deserved any of that horrific treatment. I remember when all this happened. Quite frankly I'm still pissed.

[@peaceworld5393]

I totally agree with you I can’t watch this video, I tried but is so upsetting!

[@tinyGrim1]

Yeah, me too. It was bad.

[@tredjesongen]

@@tinyGrim1 exactly, wtf! The ligers lions the villains here? Sick bastards shooting like they were some sort of heros. Heard of tranqualizer guns?🙄 This episode can go down the toilet. Just disturbing and abusing.

[@tinyGrim1]

@@tredjesongen well the teller in not being abusive . The story is upsetting , yes. But the owner did this not the channel. Some storyline I have come across I can't watch & are borderline on KZbin, not so much here. There's far worse. What the owner did was.sinister , Hench the outcome is his point. I totally agree dart guns, but highly risky to wait for them. He didn't release goats & sheep . But I here you . And one did get away .....

[@tinyGrim1]

ATTENTION: THE CREATOR IS NOT BAD , THIS MAN WHO DID THIS IS. AND QUITE SINISTER. JUST BECAUSE HARD TO WATCH , I EAS NOT IMPLYING KZbinR BAD. JUST SO YOU GUYS KNOW. IF I GOT SOMETHING TO SAY TO HIM, I JUST SAY IT TO HIM.

[@ZombieSazza]

Makes me sad hearing how these beautiful animals were abused and lived in such horrible conditions, it’s just beyond cruel

[@fate_clotho9596]

I thoroughly agree. Broke my heart and made me sick to my stomach. I do remember when this all happened, too. I also remember right around then was when the petitions to make animal cruelty a felony started going around. I know that both myself and my then husband signed. Thankfully the laws changed to have it be a felony.

[@racheledwards3651]

The last lion crouching by a tree scared to death... made me sick to think he maybe thought he was getting help. nope !!! Shot dead.

[@thinktinkful]

Back in 2003, I lived just a short distance away from a so called big cat sanctuary in the smallest county in rural IL. Literally no one was shocked when the man in charge was mauled to death by one of the cats, and two tigers ended up being shot by law enforcement. As with any of these cases, my sympathy goes to the animals, and not the people who make a hobby out of keeping them in completely inadequate and often cruel conditions.

[@evamajok07]

Yup

[@meese9140]

Personally I think if an animal kills someone who is illegally keeping animals/climbs into a zoo enclosure, they should not be punished. Natural selection is simply taking its course.

[@hycoperosity5843]

There's a tiger sanctuary in Cave Junction Oregon my parents used to live there, is a small town, and you could hear them doing their tiger yells all night, that was 2005 I wonder if it's still there.

[@ericastapleton7042]

What a sad story. Animal Welfare should have been on his back from day one. It's amazing how much he was allowed to get away with over the years. Wild animals belong in the wild ☆

[@mentosfairy]

I wish it was illegal to own big cats in the US. It makes me so sad to hear about the awful fates of all those poor animals that deserved so much better.

[@truth4004]

Support the Big cat act in congress please. Tell your congress people.

[@asha4736]

Absolutely. These aren't like domestic cats and dogs, and 'owning' them is nothing but an ego trip for people.

[@mikefitzpatrick43]

I agree but this mite be the only way to keep tigers and lions around because in the wild the're not safe

[@mikefitzpatrick43]

@Barbarossa people are the things nowadays

[@mikefitzpatrick43]

@Barbarossa you watch to much MSM I'm guessing. I've been to Russia and the're good people and they are more free then we are. By the way Russia is just defending themselves from us and NATO. Are government is the main cause of what's going on the're

[@frienjie7148]

2:21 “… because it’s a lion. unless you’re also going to _detooth_ the lion, what’s the point?” 😂😂 i choked!

[@kaylee8421]

It is spell chocked like. choked but you spelled choked wrong. Read a discount dictionary before comment on ither person wedding

[@frienjie7148]

@@kaylee8421 dude, wtf are you talking about?! get out of here with that rubbish. *choke* _verb (used without object)_ *choked, cho•king* to stop the breath by or as if by strangling or stifling; to become obstructed, clogged, or otherwise stopped. as in i laughed so hard at jiles’ sarcasm, i coughed and *_choked._* i don’t do discount store, that’s your MO. also, i have no clue what an “ither person wedding” is, as you so eloquently put it.

[@kaylee8421]

Racial injustice for one? It is not fair how your treating these black folks. Karen’s like you should be punished it is really unfair. I am not or but i am actually glad I’m not because of how people like you treat them. Stop trolling

[@kaylee8421]

Stop being a Karen

[@1purple.unicorn]

Wow ! Just wow, the production and narrations of your videos is impeccable. Keep up the great work and we will continue watching.

[@jahempress26]

He is on it ,I listen to anything he post a real journalist

[@laleona776]

​@@jahempress26EXACTLY! Much better than the FAKE press we have! 😂 I love Jiles well researched, informative & interesting stories.

[@jjprince6539]

I know I can always count on your classy sarcasm to make my day ☺️

[@catastrophe8509]

Asshole humans claiming they love animals but making them live in abject misery. So sad. I wouldn't object if these two were accidentally fed to the gators. As usual a great video, thank you

[@michaelmelton999]

This should've been stopped after the first few incidents. That must've been quite a rush spotting a lion on their property. Also, great story telling, it was a good listen

[@bigredswife4646]

I grew up mostly in Hawaii but my dad owned a few companies here in Ontario Canada and as such at age 10 so about 1991 give or take a man named Dan moved into the house next door and he had a Siberian Tiger named Lucian … once my mom got over her panic I was allowed to meet Lucian and up until I was almost 19 he was just like having an extra large dog living next door … he’d come swim in our pool sometimes … he’d hop the fence and come sunbathe on our patio lol … as it turned out tho in 2008 the laws changed and he had to relocate Lucian which proved to be difficult because he had been “too domesticated” and wouldn’t survive with other tigers they said … ultimately Lucian was put down but to this day when I look at the pics of him and I together I’m always transformed back to a place in time where I can still smell the faint sour odour in his fur… As a realist I completely understand and agree that certain animals (lions and tigers and bears (oh my! Haha) etc) are just not meant to be living in homes with humans but I will fully admit that living next to one for almost 10yrs was beyond hella cool ANNNNND it makes for some fkng awesome stories 👍🏻😛

[@michaelmelton999]

@@bigredswife4646 I appreciate that story that must've been an amazing experience, and how tragic that due to the laws they couldn't allow the animal to go on doing it's thing unharmed, wow that's crazy though having a big beast baby hanging around like that. Lucky for them you were the cool neighbors

[@ambrr_lily]

@@bigredswife4646 That's the memory and experience of a child. Now imagine you have your own kids and the neighbor's tiger keeps jumping the fence into your yard. I don't imagine that's nearly as warm and fuzzy.

[@bigredswife4646]

@@ambrr_lilyI hear what you’re saying but no ma’am I wouldn’t freak out or spaz and panic I’ve grown up around wild animals my whole life and worked at Marineland for many years … I don’t think we’ll agree on this one hon 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@laleona776]

​@@bigredswife4646it's so sad he wasn't 'grandfathered' in. Since Lucien hadn't ever harmed anyone he should've been able to live out the rest of his days with his owner, esp. being as domesticated as he was! So sad they euthanized him.😢

[@walterviggiano3363]

An interesting story, I'm surprised they were allowed to keep so many, and got away with how they handled things for so long. It also gets me as their allowed to have 3 alligators 🐊🐊🐊

[@jenniferlonnes7420]

They're *

[@destinysdesire2536]

Giles you deserve an award for your outstanding work and dedication to providing content to your subscribers.

[@SomewhereSinister]

This channel is not only me. I do the audio, but Erik does the video.

[@destinysdesire2536]

@@SomewhereSinister Thank you for clarifying! Kudos to you both!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@catatonia2001]

Owning “wild” animal as a private person is illegal in my country. I wish it was in the rest of the world too. We have very strict animal laws here which is good. Animal hoarding is rare because by law, you have to register every animal you own.

[@LosianOne]

In most cases it is illegal in the US as well. Wolves fall under a weird sub category which I believe it depends state to state and lions are deemed an exotic animal not a "wild" animal as they are not indigenous.

[@janicesmith2475]

In what country do you live? (America here)

[@janicesmith2475]

@The-Truth-About-Rabbits 💨 🦥 💨 😂

[@reginagilby1101]

Including zoos

[@sineadcampbell5147]

which country do you live in? I'm in Australia and we aren't allowed to own the native animals that are from here. let alone keeping a bloody lion or grizzly bear. i love our native animals, in fact most farmers shoot the roo's as they see them as a nuisance. I love them personally.

[@bobbiedangette7649]

Little disappointed the male lion wasn't named Bear. "These are my lions - Tiger, and Bear."

[@barbaratreadway3993]

You should be a famous director. I mean wow, very impressive. Love it..

[@KyleCotton1]

I can't imagine the fear of knowing there are full grown lions lurking in the woods around me and my family!!

[@bonnylouwho76]

I remember hearing about this, I lived in another part of Idaho then, and did not have television, I did not know how bad this was. I am glad that this was broken up. How awful for the animals wild and domestic.

[@angelamercedes5136]

We had a giant African crested porcupine loose in the woods for over a year before wildlife officials were able to catch it here in Pierce County Washington. He is now at the Portland Zoo. Not aggressive but a BIG boy!

[@madmachinist2.o]

I love how you deliver the content! You are, by far, my favorite channel!

[@andykohler2167]

My Grandpa new the people who ran ligertown. I remember being a little kid walking past the chicken wire cages filled with ligers. Even as a little kid it didn't seem safe lol.

[@andresgarcia-eh6oj]

I know I'm not the only one who's waiting for him to say "this is monsters" during the intro.

[@retard_activated]

🤣🤣🤣 Someone said below "This isn't Monsters" and I lost my shit, lol That would be pretty funny for an intro here, at least once 🤣🤣🤣

[@BucketHeadianHagg]

The production vale of your work is absolutely top notch!

[@amberk7888]

Tiger king? Now Lion king?!?!?! Awesome telling 👏

[@jenniferbrown8314]

Awwww, I remember when this story first came out, so sad how those poor animals were treated 💔 EXCELLENT VIDEO JILES!!

[@dobermommartha]

I live in Boise, Idaho and I remember this all too well. I've always been a person who takes the animals side and I remember how I felt when I read about all those big cats getting killed. Ligertown was always going to fail because they started it for all the wrong reasons and always flew by the seat of their pants.

[@cdes1776]

So many instances and situations like this ongoing... it's infuriating how often the animal is put down because of human stupidity.

[@jeremybucy3796]

Awesome! I grew up in Siletz, Oregon, back on the rez, and this story really touched close to home. My babysitter after kindergarten lived about a mile or two down the highway from Bob's property. We used to hear the Big Cats roar's echoing down the Siletz river Vally all the time. Pretty cool fuel for our imaginations to run wild.

[@SomewhereSinister]

Yeah it is amazing the strange stories and people that are right next door.

[@alimccreery755]

So sad, those animals didn’t deserve a life like that they were too beautiful.

[@kittikat2318]

No federal laws exist in the US for pets like these, but each state is different:Nevada, Wisconsin, Alabama, and N Carolina have barely any, or no regulations at all, on owning exotic pets/wildlife. Idaho, Montana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Maine Texas, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Indiana, both Dakotas require permits or licenses of some kind. Exotic animals are completely banned in California, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon,, New Mexico, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, S. Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Utah, Colorado. Canada, except Ontario, bans the ownership of exotic wildlife as pets in all other provinces.

[@lazylion2253]

Interesting story, I've never heard about that. I could not even imagine such thing could be possible. I feel extremely bad when it comes to animal harming. This was awfull. No one should ever be able to have children or pets with such low skills regarding caring about another. That was such a huge loss. Those animals never asked to get encaged and treated that way... Here is Japan, we do have a lot of "scary" spots. It seems all bridges here are haunted or have some really creepy background stories if you want to dig in one day! Thanks as always, I had a 1h30 commute time today, it kept me quite busy 😃

[@missymarie2698]

I rather humans harmed than our big wildlife. It breaks my heart when humans get them killed. I don’t consider all of them equal in value as far as life is concerned. We need some of these wild animals which are going extinct. We don’t have a shortage of idiotic people.

[@lazylion2253]

@@missymarie2698 totally agree. Sadly this world is really unfair. When money comes around, selfish people do stupid things. Our greatest example at the moment is with one stupid person eating an endangered species, we end up all wearing a mask. This is unfortunately not the first time some selfish behavior provokes such a disaster. Raising awareness really matters.

[@truth4004]

Will you please look into supporting anti whaling. And the capture and killing of dolphins in Japan? they kidnap dolphins from their pods and sell them to aquariums etc. Killing loads of them in the process. Also #DontBuyaTicket

[@truth4004]

@@missymarie2698 Yeah I agree. I can't stand the arrogance of most humans thinking they are better or more valuable than animals.Most re POS's lol

[@lazylion2253]

@@truth4004 not only dolphins. Japanese are slaughtering tuna, and many other endangered marine species. The same goes with cats. It may be considered the land of cuteness and everything people want but there is a reason why you can barely see wild cats. If you go to Okinawa, you will see plenty of hungry cats begging for food and plenty of signs that depict cats as dangerous and not to feed them. There is also a huge problem of pollution but we are getting off topic. Japan is ranked number 2 worldwide regarding plastic pollution. For such a small country it is just crazy. I hate that culture of packing EVERY SINGLE biscuit into a plastic wrap. Fruits and vegs are plastified. Then you get a plastic bag and some tape to cover those and then another bigger plastic bag to carry those, that is nuts 😅

[@toniremer1594]

What these two had done was absolutely diabolical! I'm sorry, but they should have been sentenced to 2 years of living like how they made those big cats live. That would have been the perfect punishment for those two, in my own personal opinion.

[@crazycatladyoftullamore5176]

I absolutely agree with you 100%!

[@sherristrain1835]

I agree they should have been forced to live the lives they made those poor animals live, they still should be forced to do this. But not for 2 years. For the rest of their lives. Just my opinion.

[@dolinaj1]

Bravo! Just the first moments alone deserve accolades from your peers, your subscribers, and major streaming platforms. Brilliant!

[@MusicLeeSarah]

Hey Jiles thanks for the upload! I live close to a woman that had a business that rented out chimpanzees for birthday parties commercials things like that. Then as public perception of her changed and people saw these things as animal abuse she changed her business to be the Missouri primate foundation to make it come off better. She would breed chimpanzees and they would get loose all the time one of them even being shot and killed by a neighbor who felt his life was in danger. Peta got a judge to order her to hand over all the chimpanzees so they could go to an actual rescue and with the help of US Marshals that finally happened recently. But there's nothing like getting a robocall from the police department warning residence that there are chimpanzees on the loose and to stay inside until they're caught...

[@cdes1776]

Wow... I hope the chimpanzees are fairing well.

[@audreymuzingo933]

This is why we can't have nice things. Or rather, this is why nice people and nice animals can't have each other, no matter how ideal the circumstances. My aunt and uncle raised a red fox kit they found in a den near their rural home, barely old enough to have her eyes open and barely alive. Her two siblings were dead, so apparently something happened to their mother and their father obviously couldn't lactate nor feed them meat they were too young to eat. My aunt cared for little Vicki day and night, trying out various milk concoctions until she found one that didn't cause diarrhea and promoted steady growth. Vicki even slept with them the first few weeks. They couldn't have children of their own so of course they fell completely in love with the tiny vixen. She grew up to be a wonderful family member, along with the dog and cat already there. There was concern about her going outside unsupervised, because if she ran off she wouldn't know how to survive in the wild, so my uncle built a huge and luxurious enclosure that all 3 animals could go out to any time they wanted, through the doggie door flap (yes he put the bottom foot of chicken wire in the ground and bent inward because Vicki was a digger like any fox). And they all lived happily ever after ......or a few years anyway ...... when a busybody neighbor heard about Vicki. She lived almost a mile down the road and had nothing whatsoever to fear, but she called the police, freaking out about rabies and what-not. Long story short, Vicki was injected with pentobarbital less than 48 hours later, by a county animal control vet who didn't even want to do it, said Vicki was friendlier and healthier than a lot of dogs he had to give back to their terrible owners, because they had a "right" to keep their "property." No, people should NOT be able to BUY AND SELL undomesticated and potentially dangerous animals, or even ones that are likely to be more unpleasant than buyers expect (like foxes because they really stink, and yes, love to dig). Yes, some places in America are way too lenient with things like jumbo-size carnivores. It's horrific. It's also just so sad that some places over-correct to the point that there are no exceptions possible, not even for the most suitable caregivers.

[@scottmiller6270]

I just watched the Doc on this 2 days ago. That man was disturbed!

[@theangriestcatintheworld]

What an infuriating story. Poor animals. Here's hoping the alligators bring Bob and Dotty to a gruesome end, lol.

[@natalie9884]

Amazed how you find some of the most unheard of stories. Your research is unmatchable.

[@natalie9884]

(And creativity)

[@arkjag2991]

Enjoying the new channel, Jiles ✌️

[@jannythewonderwomen2215]

My husband, his cat, a Maine Coon called Bandit spent alot of time there on short vacations. Spooky in places but so beautiful. Hey I love all the towns you mentioned ❤. Been there, done that.

[@menufrog]

Out of all of the animals to escape, it was the three legged bear who evaded recapture 🤭

[@audreyd2799]

This is an interesting but extremely sad story. Those poor animals!

[@mrsj951]

You never ceased to amaze me with your excellent narration 😀 good work and wow never heard of this story🙃

[@jkhtravelrn]

We call Milton Freewater “MuDdy Fr0gwATeR”. We live in the Lewiston Idaho-Clarkston Washington area, about 3 hours from there. I’ve seen lions near here but they were Cougars. Crazy story this one was. It’s amazing how much trouble the couple didn’t get in when compared to the troubles they caused. They should have faced high fines amd more actual jail time.

[@Jeremy-DiXX]

As always top notch delivery and your research is next level! Don’t think there’s one I haven’t watched (also This is Monsters) keep up the amazing work!

[@audreymuzingo933]

7:43 That looks like a nightmare shanty town designed by M.C. Escher and then left to rot for 50 years.

[@versedapologue]

Loving the new stuff! Please, keep it coming

[@germyw]

One of those female lions have my name, which is unique. Wow

[@CanadianGay95]

I started watching this guy a few months ago, and it's been a wonderful part of my day since. Thanks for the good quality content buddy! Much love from the #EastCost of Canada 🇨🇦

[@vondawooden5553]

I am never disappointed nor bored when listening to your podcasts. And if I am interrupted while listening I am not happy. Keep up the awesome work!

[@deathbyligers5246]

Great job researching Ligertown. We are originally from southeast Idaho and gave our band a tongue-in-cheek name, referencing the event and our hometown. The story behind this, however, is very tragic. Thanks for a great documentary.

[@milknhoneyhoney]

LOVING the new graphics!! Absolutely loving this series as well

[@SomewhereSinister]

Thanks! Putting lots of love into it.

[@Joffar]

I can't help but be infuriated on behalf of these unfortunate animals.

[@andrewknaff9220]

I was just about to go and play Elden Ring and then this video came up. Elden Ring can wait.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Someone else down below already said as much, but just to reiterate, the intro on this video is amazing. Really gets the anticipation to peak levels.

[@empressbeaded]

Wow! This was interesting. Thank you!

[@darawinebarger7800]

I am completely hooked already! Great channel 😀

[@jadewooding9886]

Thank you Jiles and Erik!! This was an awesome story!! Thank you both for all your hard work 💜💜💜

[@subrosa4792]

Love the new channel, my man! Great stuff, as always! I’m excited for the Portland, Oregon episode!!!

[@tinykillx2432]

I love the aesthetics of this channel and you have an amazing gift of story telling. thank you

[@cherrrybracelets]

this came up on my recommendations and i was pleasantly surprised to hear one of my favorite voices! i’ve definitely found another favorite channels.

[@leahlemonovich19XX]

Your voice is so soothing to me 😌

[@justinbentz1229]

I live about 80 mi south of lava Hot springs. I've always wondered about ligertown thanks for your reporting on that. Love the new channel

[@kerryadams9100]

It is heart breaking that these beautiful majestic animals had to suffer and face death because of one man. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@SomewhereSinister]

Yeah, it seemed that it was all doomed from the start.

[@lucymoreno902]

You’re doing amazing I look forward to your videos!

[@joyburton3967]

This story left me terribly sad. Humans destroy so many things.

[@AlanSpenceAlanGCCMSpence]

Bob needs his Frank an Beans put in a vise!!

[@johncox2865]

Ha ha ha 👍

[@malcdogg412]

Sheriff: you can't be here doing that Bob: walks out with Liger

[@sharedaccount..5600]

I love your voice and I love how you tell your stories. I think you should be up there next to Mr.Ballen. I hope you find the audience you deserve x ❤

[@cornkobmansanto17]

Something very similar to this happened near where I live a few years back. This guy In Zanesville OH had all these exotic animals. He let them all loose and killed him self one day. The cops had fun that day as an African safari was brought straight to them. It was tragic.

[@samanthadreiling5699]

It's disgusting how they were able to get away with so much pain and destruction.

[@michellebaker8994]

Quality video. Great job w/ 2nd channel. TY 😀

[@marcj4788]

I love this page and the professional way you do it, I wish you had 2 videos a week, but I know it takes time to make them, this page it's amazing, this case is probably were the tiger king got his idea from LOL,thank you from Ireland 💚💚🇮🇪🍀🇺🇸👍🏻

[@jenford7078]

Great stories on your channel so far and really covered and presented well This was so crazy.

[@gangstagarf]

What a fantastically interesting story

[@QuestForDetails]

1977 I was born into a home in Toledo . didn't know there was lions in them there woods. another awesome vid !

[@47dmt]

i love this concept, you guys are so good at this

[@coltonward8373]

“Keep watching the tree line” 😂😂😂 that one got me

[@whitneymitchell1217]

I have lived in Idaho all of my 31 years and about 45 minutes from Lava... I had no idea this ever happened.

[@SomewhereSinister]

Just goes to show how there can be somewhere sinister just around the corner.

[@tashuntka]

"Evil is as Evil does..." Forrest Grump.... Great videos. I hope they get their deserts, or end up desert...

[@play_n_trix5654]

Thanks for your continuous work 👊

[@baallux]

Theme music and visuals are on point. Your narration brings it all together. Good stuff.

[@vermasean]

As soon as he said free running ‘Big Cats’, all I could think of was ‘F’n’ Carol Baskins! 🦁 🐯

[@antekatetaketna]

Very good, smooth voice and fine diction, easy listening, you've made an excellent video. Please make more, thumbs up and I plan to subscribe...... All You-tube video composers are not created equal, you tell a marvelous story...

[@randilowery9669]

It is utterly DISGUSTING that these poor animals were allowed to stay with their abusers and eventually forced to succumb to the absolutely blatant inability these people had to properly care for & provide for these beautiful, innocent creatures!!! Shameful, just shameful and heartbreaking!!!

[@gailkelly4651]

Loooove you and your channel ❣️

[@jamesreynolds427]

An April fools joke!? I thought I was bad. That is one of the most ridiculous and funny things I have ever heard of.

[@jannisares]

It breaks my heart that something like this happened.

[@ruththompson9369]

Glad I found this, I love you on Monsters and when I found out about this one I had to come and enjoy another one of your own podcast..

[@babesmagee1]

It's sad that this area is known for such a tragedy because it's beautiful. A few months before this happened my boyfriend and I took a trip to Lava Hot Springs on the recommendation of a friend. The town is full of natural hot springs that have been directed into pools where you can go and soak. In the basement of our hotel there were private rooms where the hot springs ran into private rooms with hot tubs in them. It was an amazing and relaxing weekend and the local area shops and restaurants were really quaint. There were signs for the animal compound but I've never been a fan of zoos so we had no interest in that. I was very sad to hear what happened there a few months later and the town got a bad rap because people were afraid to go there. Horrific that these animals lived and died the way they did.

[@RM-mm4jr]

That's amazing. Words fail me. ANOTHER video of perfect, excellent n hard work. Well done my friend. ❤ From Australia

[@anghellicamakes2792]

I really like the intro sting on these vids, man

[@TheElbowMerchant]

I was just about to comment something similar. The intro's on this channel are outstanding.

[@thisfatgirlruns6710]

Wow, I've never heard of this. Absolutely insane how they got away with it for so long! Those poor animals, deserved to be roaming the African wilds, not deformed and caged and mistreated. Their punishment was too light!

[@larae6885]

I'm just finding this channel!! Heard the voice and recognized immediately from Monsters!! Awesome, thanks for this!!

[@novembershanghai]

Just starting these episodes. Great intro!! Wonderful story telling! Thank you for all the research & top notch narration! 👌🏽 ❤

[@xXKeeks09Xx]

Hard to like this as I’m an animal lover and owner. Those poor fur babies 🥺 I agree with what’s already been said though, I’ve heard about this case but feel like you had more details or maybe it’s just your impeccable narrative skills. Very tastefully done Sir. As usual lol

[@ammie8659]

If I hear animals called "fur babies" one more time I'm going to puke.

[@xXKeeks09Xx]

@@ammie8659 fur babies lol

[@ammie8659]

@@xXKeeks09Xx 😵 I puked.

[@xXKeeks09Xx]

@@ammie8659 😂.. couldn’t refrain

[@HOPEisforEVERYONE]

Omg. I have been watching or listening to this is monsters for sometime and just found this..... another great one!!! Keep it up.

[@hatuletoh]

I live in Salt Lake City, and make the two hr or so drive up to Lava Hot Springs every so often, esp in the winter. I'd never heard this story, but knowing what a weird little place Lava Hot Springs is--and all of Idaho, in a way--I'm not all that surprised.