Madagascar: Dicing With Death | Deadliest Journeys | Documentary

In Madagascar, “rosewood” is at the heart of everyone's desire. For illegal loggers, the last trees in the country are the main source of their income; coveted trees are the last on earth. In Masoala, a villager leads a team of five lumberjacks, the “festy festy”, “les petits malins”. For 5 euros a day, they have to face the torrential rains, mud, mosquitoes and oppressive heat. They have to descend from the mountain a log of nearly 500 kilos for three days. A grueling journey. To transport “the rosewood” safely, these men risk their lives in the rapids. This is the most dangerous moment in transport. Before they can use canoes, carriers must pass the rapids with rafts. The logs are then sent to China. In Madagascar, poverty drives thousands of peasants to the south of the island, "Ilakaka", the largest deposit of sapphires in the world. For ten years, this Malagasy "Eldorado" has attracted students, the unemployed, taxi drivers, a whole population of underprivileged people who come to seek their fortune. As far as the eye can see, the ocher earth has been dug by hand , a multitude of manholes approximately 1 meter in diameter. Ilakaka, anyone can try their luck, all it takes is a shovel, a pickaxe and a lot of luck. To find precious stones, a miner goes blind down the well, digs, fills buckets that another man brings to the surface by a rope. All that remains is to pass this land through a sieve to hope to find the precious stone. It’s simple, but dangerous. Problems arise as soon as the shafts are a dozen meters deep and the miners decide to dig the galleries horizontally, without shoring. In this Gruyere that the region has become, collapses are very frequent and, regularly, minors do not come to the surface!
Director: Daniel Lainé, David Geoffrion
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[@Datadog-1]

I love this narrator so much

[@Afuru1]

That 1999 Toyota Hilux engine gets completely submerged and ready to run again in a few hrs. That's impressive.

[@danielcrowley6518]

Ain't it....

[@joy7218]

To new Toyota... Is no match😔

[@TeamKilla1985]

Ever seen top gear?

[@misfit7024]

He had to drain the engine oil though to check for contamination. Oil+muddy water= brown marshmallow

[@lpe655]

Check out what Whistlin Diesel puts a Hilux through. Only a Helicopter drop could kill one!

[@subhdeepdas]

Can we all just take a moment and thank the cameramen for their hard work and brave gesture. Wow i cant even imagine how tough was to film these footages.

[@nifty3000]

No.

[@DeePunter]

is it just one dude in sitting in passenger?

[@thomasthompson8288]

No, the trees need some thought though.

[@arishroyals5036]

These type of comments we see in every next documentary.

[@russellking9762]

once again a testament to the toughness of the Toyota Hilux and to the resilience of these people who make do with what little they have…no moaning or whinging and whining …just get on with it…and keep smiling..another great doco…keep em coming

[@rdooski]

What a crazy episode. The things these people have to do for survival is unreal. And those mines were a nightmare. The cameraman and that toyota get some huge props from me.

[@PAULLONDEN]

Thumbs up for the camera man indeed , I think he was sensible enough to ask a miner to take a smartphone down in the mine.

[@ladyfame1430]

I am so claustrophobic that I couldn’t even watch the mining section of the video, As soon as he started to go down the hole in the camera give a shot of the angle looking up I struggled with my own breathing and I just am just watching! I don’t know how you guys do it my prayers for anyone who goes down any small space.

[@maxaguilar215]

Excellent documentaries, all of them. We are in our houses, with air conditioner and beers, watching the real world and the real people struggling with their enviroment to make a living.

[@psychoweasel6157]

Yeah We ought to be ashamed of our houses because they are too stupid to build a bridge 🙄

[@rupakchakrabarti112]

Toyota, sapphire, rosewood......a fabulous fusion. Videography , commentary and background score.....all are outstanding. The daily struggle of the people here is beyond any comment. Still the innocent smile in their faces is just divine. Deep respect for all of them from india. 🙏

[@NDNmixedblood]

👌👆❤️

[@goldyempiremusic]

HAVE RESPECT for TOYOTA it UNBELIEVABLE GOOD

[@Beeautifullifefarm]

That wood is beautiful, there are a few farms but the stuff they produce will never replace what was taken

[@jamesgreene4811]

I'm a 45 year old Irishman this is a picture of my son have always loved this videos

[@wasiakram225]

so cute baby

[@wasiakram225]

may he lives long stay healthy and blessed always

[@jamesgreene4811]

@@wasiakram225 many thanks and best wishes

[@sidecarural]

These are some of the very best documentaries on YT. Really first class job. Very well done video and comments. 👌👌👌👌👌

[@rexfknwetzel7162]

Preach bro,you are correct

[@PAULLONDEN]

Indeed , I keep coming back to them , don't mind seeing them three times . There's so much to take in .

[@kmuinde]

I love them, make some of us appreciate how lucky we are and never take things for granted

[@Bassmasterwitacaster]

I enjoy the atse of humane fleshy

[@Bassmasterwitacaster]

Come ans r8de with me brother

[@ryanbruckhart1284]

That Toyota truck driver needs sponsorship from Toyota, itself, because in that country, the driver must be tough, but his vehicle must be tougher

[@ekspedisimasukangin]

indah sekali alam Madagascar 😍😍😍 Salam dari Indonesia 🇲🇨

[@solohoh]

I used to own a 1972 Toyota Hilux pickup like that so when I saw his I knew he would get to where he was going

[@julietkeku3247]

Can we just give credit to the camera man...like how does he do that, wow

[@glenndallaire3449]

What a wonderful place to travel to! The accomadations look splendid and exotic! Perhaps this will be my next vacation destination.

[@johnouma8134]

The narrator's voice is legendary, like if you agree with me.

[@pixelphotographyByPrasad]

Great voice. Unfortunately they dont display his name at the end.

[@petersongolo2150]

And I want to know his Name so that I can search on net. This man's voice is so legendary indeed but recently, I hear his voice no more in these documentaries by show me the world, free documentaries, best documentaries or deadliest journeys .

[@kkproductions4774]

I have searched every where but cant find his name

[@olafjensen4508]

You did not look very far. Actor Adrian Dunbar

[@pixelphotographyByPrasad]

No... its not Adrian Dunbar

[@bobsingh7949]

I love these. I love thinking about the logistics and strategies needed to put in lasting improvements. It provides excellent thought workouts. And the infrastructural differences between my home and many other nations.

[@WalterMwambazi]

Special kudos to the camera men and crew for this amazing footage. Beyond that a special mention and thought to these men who have to make a living in such dangerous conditions. Its easy to speak about conservation if the government and environment meets the basic needs of its citizens. Here its obviously not the case...

[@muddymdigo5164]

The local get use with such kind of life ,they are happy enjoying their ride ,watching from TANZANIA daresalam

[@k.a.3247]

"The government" is just people, its not some ethereal entity able to solve all problems and provide for everyone, especially if the underlying system is broken. "The environment" is the responsibility of all native people living in the area, they must all take care of their own soil. What these men are doing is destroying their homeland by exporting rare materials to other countries so some rich guy can buy a sapphire necklace or have a rosewood dining table. I wouldn't even dream of starting a family in such conditions, they say they're doing it to provide for their family so their kids can have a better life. What exactly is their kid going to do when they remain in poverty? The cycle will just continue, their homeland will continue to deteriorate as all resources are sold off until there is nothing left. What is the solution you may ask? It's both simple in explanation but complicated in execution. There are simply far too many people trying to survive off of too few resources. The choice is this, if you cannot even provide for yourself, why would you ever bring a child into the world who will only suffer alongside you?

[@sayhellotomylittlefriend5191]

Iv seen this documentary before but can't remember where but still love the uploads 👍👍

[@OoiPaul]

Damn bloody good doc. You guys are the best.

[@salinshrestha5012]

Always great to watch these Documentary

[@juliusmcbean1611]

I missed your videos. Keep them coming

[@vangarcia419]

Thank You, Beloved Father...

[@kewsiyehboah9514]

Bravo Upload.. Kaka Ubarikiwe..

[@kamaukamau6233]

Waaoh thanks ! That's a very nice documentary I enjoyed every bit of it especially where the narrator digs deep to translate even the ludicrous statements with the deep commandingvoice..I wish it was longer than that ..anyway thumbs up. On the flipside it's sad to realize how poor the cuisine with little or no road infrastructure...just really makes one to app where they are in life.,without some challenges. Mmh this is also where you get to see or rather experience the power and agility of a 4*4..waaoh Like if you have enjoyed the Documentary let's make it go viral

[@sumakjuly16]

Surprisingly quite good docos, nice slow raw footage

[@jevaunneheadley1704]

Wow 😭 and we are in the USA complaining

[@wallerstc]

Yes, USA is the problem

[@b52goats]

@@wallerstc Hes saying: people take living in such a great nation for granted. Why dont you focus on your shit hole country of India.

[@IMPOYSJOURNEY]

Worth watching..very informative.👍😀

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

Another toyota proving itself in another country in need of a product called asphalt..yota pride

[@canadaeast8358]

Those old Toyota’s are bulletproof

[@worldstar907]

Those african documentaries are the best

[@msmayabae9943]

amazing love the documentary

[@richestben5847]

Can we chat more on ig?

[@_Dianna_]

I think the guy who narrates is great! I love how he says whats the people are saying instead of you having to read the words so quick, i wish more documentary vids do that.

[@LumocolorARTnr1319]

The narrator is great! But they do make up some translations and say completely other things sometimes. But it's almost like it's that that makes these series so good, they just wing it. xD

[@gacherumburu9958]

👍👌 great documentary!

[@wanjalaspha797]

weeh mssapere mko kila mahali

[@Therongunner]

Wow! What a documentary! I must admit that I found it hard to watch the part of the miners when they were underground. This is a bery different life from where I live so it is fascinating to see.

[@nigelvernon527]

I enjoy watching these videos 👌

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Love these.. plus the vehicles there can take a beating.

[@user-iz2rz2zy1f]

ممتاز هذا جيد تعب ممتع حياة جميله متعه ورياضيه هذا عظيم هذي السعاده الحقيقيه انها جنات شكرآ للمذيع وللجميع ممتاز هذا جميل جدآ جدآ جدآ جدآ جدآ جدآ اخي العزيز حياكم الله مشكورين والله

[@potatolew4495]

Rosewood is a prized wood in the stringed instrument industry. Some instruments especially acoustic guitars made from rosewood are 10,000 plus, US DOLLARS.

[@froogsleegs]

I love how although these journeys are full of problems, they don't complain or seem frustrated by being inconvenienced. It's just a fact of life there, so everybody gets on with clearing the way and trying again. Interesting to compare that with western drivers who can get almost anywhere with ease and still express rage/despair at the mildest unexpected holdup. This is true resilience and a can-do attitude, they'd never get anything done otherwise.

[@luismichael6828]

THIS IS REALY INTERESTING DOCUMENTARY

[@jenmb2679]

I thought this would be boring. Now bingewatching

[@bopannananjappa2553]

I like the scene in the introduction where the small plane flies over the truck.

[@anthonymohan4843]

Which country is that

[@silandulo]

@@anthonymohan4843 must be Papua New Guinea

[@bobcat_the_Lion]

It comes from this documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGK8c2iPprtjf9E

[@MrBabadino]

Waiting from Nigeria

[@phumeleledlamini2212]

Great Documentary, absolutely love it! but I don't like the fact that you use different titles with the same footage.

[@jumamuiruri6027]

Tunangojea sana.from Kenya

[@jumamuiruri6027]

@Harith 007 poa bro

[@malo_2139]

Good one

[@sangeetawesley6683]

Beautiful madagascar

[@jenmb2679]

Poor people can teach us a thing or two. Community, perserverance, caring about others

[@n1ghtcrawler216]

I ❤️ U

[@abdulfarah2415]

It's a long way to go in Africa but I have faith next generation to come will see the light.

[@coditechtv5939]

thanks for your video I hope this road can be repaired by the Congo government as soon as possible

[@onesiogomes1431]

Em todos os vídeos com estradas ruins , a Toyota está presente, prova de que é um carro muito resistente

[@talonhector2074]

Waiting..

[@blackthunder7342]

Keep them coming in Black Thunder will always approve

[@kaweah01]

The tree thing was amazing AF.

[@carolthompson4612]

I wonder if my heart has come down from my mouth?

[@hydroponicsguy9310]

Toyota,best pickup for 2020

[@pro_noob_8767]

From way in jamaica

[@kylewebster469]

Straight up g

[@rashiedhyatt8954]

MI too mi deh

[@pro_noob_8767]

good to know I'm not the only one who finds these things interesting lol

[@enjelinasavista9734]

Sedih sekali melihat pohon kecil ikut ditebang

[@pixelphotographyByPrasad]

Waiting... It will be great if Voice over artist is same from "Deadliest journeys-Congo" video.

[@sjshwgwgwh2192]

Yes brother

[@pixelphotographyByPrasad]

Name of this narrator/Voice over artist please ..

[@kkproductions4774]

I want to know aslo

[@yoursbrutal]

Agree with you bro✌🏻✌🏻

[@perantauhepi8151]

Just imagine if voice narrator is Morgan Freeman..

[@akshayrao9483]

Waiting from India

[@horrormovies-rj7vx]

Okay keep waiting the rest of us will keep watching

[@akosiraulo1433]

That toyota can be everything. You can off road and on road. 👍

[@oun.sokbona]

good.

[@muhammaddjufri4789]

Nice bro 🤝💖💖⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖👍

[@user-pt3xs8ex3l]

Salam dari banjar dan ma’anyan

[@alimurtaza9621]

That 99s Toyota's superiority made me to accept that old is definitely g(old). 🔥

[@jimmiehamilton7741]

That Toyota truck is the most impressive thing about this documentary.

[@donwilliamson9516]

I need those Madagascar ancestors to come through there and wreck havoc on those people who my people slaving

[@sumakjuly16]

Holy shit when the tunnel almost caved in was terrifying

[@atort]

why oh why does humanity feel the need to keep populating when they can't feed the family they have??????

[@chip_stack]

Can't afford condoms . Plus the animal desire to have sex

[@heavenbound9144]

I'll Never Complain About another Dang Thang... God Bless America

[@whycantusubscribemychannel6904]

Forest ranger is playing smart huh he said give up but I bet he will be back to get that rosewood😄

[@depressedglub32]

Wow they're soooo lucky! They've got chocolate milk rivers!

[@joy7218]

Races why you say that?

[@borderreiver90]

Why not fix the bridge so it is safe or are they too idle….

[@poriruafordeva300]

Good old lux

[@danieldorkin2656]

Claustrophobia going crazy here, seeing that mine. I got anxiety from it

[@koustavchowdhury1034]

👍👍

[@guillezorro]

13.00: "It's not safe". Meanwhile in the background another 4WD safely crosses it.

[@TheYah00netstar]

*Around 3.000 rosewood trees are seized by the authorities every year...so I wonder what do they do with it...*

[@nuttynut722]

it will be out of the country one way or the other

[@theflanman420420]

I work for a big guitar company in California... we buy a ton of rosewood and I’m sure it’s not all legally exported.

[@nuttynut722]

@@theflanman420420 even most gibson's stock are unlikely legal

[@theflanman420420]

nutty nut I work for fender... we have a small contingent of Gibson at our facility but they only do about 20 guitars a day while we do 450. Some custom shop guitars cost more than 10,000 dollars. Mostly rosewood and ebony

[@gabrielpaulus8799]

Again...a toyota hilux. Now that why it is the favourite vehicle here in Namibia.

[@darrenriccs]

Are these men doing the actual chanting/singing, or is it just background music? They have good voices lol

[@davehightower1851]

These folks are not the brightest bulbs in the forest.

[@babu-ks6hv]

U ll never complain of anything in ur life after watching madagascar related videos

[@pietrojenkins6901]

The poverty you mean ?

[@babu-ks6hv]

@@pietrojenkins6901 wat is shown in the video i was saying about dat

[@andysaunders3708]

I always thought that sapphires were "semi-precious". Bloody hell. Life-threatening. That makes them precious...

[@Jessicahurst1]

Nope. Precious. I have one on my finger and I wonder where it came from, and how people likely struggled to get it. Sad.

[@Visionery1]

Same MO as in Borneo, pillage until it's all gone, then make another plan. Why not save the forest and make another plan now.

[@longlee1100]

When you have to choose between death due to poverty, and destruction of forest . 90% will choose destruction of forest

[@Visionery1]

@@longlee1100 and what do they do once the forest has been destroyed? At this point the forest can still draw tourists etc. and offer residents an alternative way to make a living , nobody will come to a country reduced to a desert. Cutting down the forest is a narrow minded, short term 'solution'.

[@longlee1100]

@@Visionery1 The higher ranking government in that country for sure couldn't in their wildest dream think of that solution. even if there is tourism, the question is the pay. to you on the internet, getting paid is enough to stop them from stealing wood. in reality though, it involves so much more. When you are poor (I was almost homeless once but thank god, my mom educate me good) , all you can think about is money to make your lives better, to save up money for when sht happens to you. While I agree that cutting forest is shortsighted, you have to pay attention to how much education is being offered to them by government....to get education to see the shortsightedness of cutting forest, you need education. to get education, you need money to pay tuition if government doesn't help you. to get money? you guess it, cutting down forest.

[@todeotodeo140]

If you listened closely enough, you would know that the rose wood tree is like finding a needle in a haystack. The forest is not made up of rosewood. They are not eliminating the forest. By the way...... Is the house you are in right now as you posted your comment framed with wood???? ..... Yes I thought so.

[@Visionery1]

@@todeotodeo140 no, you thought wrong, it's not, don't automatically make assumptions! It's concrete and brick throughout, I'm not in the US or Canada where timber is the norm. By the way, US and Canadian houses are built with commercially grown timber from managed plantations, forests are not cut down indiscriminately.

[@Dmitry7928]

Where can I watch the documentary about Central African Republic?

[@danrook5757]

Those rapids look fun, Niagara Falls would be fun, someone should start a business

[@jayarebrado2961]

🙋

[@aarongondwe7367]

The mines are so dangerous 😭😭😭

[@Bassmasterwitacaster]

I had a dream about this

[@clearout5032]

If you need to honk up, use this Pink G string that will catch it! 4:13!

[@aarongondwe7367]

God bless Toyota

[@aquariusjones9741]

Damn too late

[@borderreiver90]

Once they take all the trees then what will they take next

[@H4TTOR1_H4NZO]

40 degrees is cold... wonder if he meant celsius. In the mine. Toyota hilux=bulletproof 👍💯

[@alexandruelenaruxandra2720]

It is in Celsius.

[@treerat7631]

Yep

[@danrook5757]

That wasn’t frost on their bodies it was sweat

[@nuriqbal5163]

Toyota survived this condition

[@porkandbeans4815]

Toyota pride

[@azlanameer4912]

The ppl are sturdy and of steel bodied but have no sense of paving the tracks on self help basis. it seems everybody is in a kind of hurry and government is totally indifferent to ppls' plights. Feeling sorry for the ppl after watching this video.

[@edwinwalong]

Hilux, what a car