Mineshaft Exploring Gone Wrong.

Geologist Jeff Williams and good friend Tony from England explore a dangerous collapsing mineshaft as rocks start falling, and a life-threatening situation unfolds. Witness the harrowing escape and survival in this intense video.
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[@Askjeffwilliams]

This is the side of underground mine exploring that most people don't talk about, This is a perfect example of what can go wrong while exploring old mines , especially vertical shafts. We are so very thankful that Tony made a full recovery and did not suffer any broken bones. Give him a shout out, we know it would make his day and for more vids of exploring deep mines just watch this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIbHln5-f92Kqac and smash that like button.....smash it HARD !!!!!!

[@michaelmyrick6973]

You forgot mechanic, engineer, electrician, framer, fabricator. 😂

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@michaelmyrick6973 hahahaha Thanks

[@michaelmyrick6973]

​@@Askjeffwilliams Thank you sir. Glad his leg didn't get too beat up. Great content brother

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@michaelmyrick6973 we are too

[@michaelfercik3691]

Today at 67 with supposed disabilities, a cable winch would have to be used to haul me in and out. That said, it would be a lot of fun to explore the mine looking for free mill gold specimens and dowsing for hidden high grade gold ore shoots.

[@silasakron4692]

Tony's a rope vet too, which only goes to show how easily this stuff can happen to anybody with no warning. Falling debris in shafts (or along any vertical length) is a massive, massive danger that has sent far too many to their maker. Glad he was alright! "MY ice cream!" lol. Stay back Burro, that man deserves his treat!

[@tonyp6626]

Too right..! That's MY ice-cream and I aint sharing! 🤣

[@bigshow5173]

You can see the red pay layer. There looks to be plenty left to mine out. JEFF LETS REOPEN THIS MINE

[@oic165]

Glad Tony is ok. Gonna have to check his channel out. Curious though, do you guys ever worry about gas, lack of oxygen? What precautions do you take? As a hiker, I've been weary of stagnant water in closed spaces, hydrogen sulfide, methane accumulation, and good ole bacteria.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and yes we use air meters ....I personally have the Altair 4XR

[@tm8747]

happy mothers day to the boss of the williams house, the woman with the BIGGER THEN LIFE GOLD NUGGET

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks .... shes the best

[@StaceNyourFace]

​@@AskjeffwilliamsYes, she is! 👍😉

[@mrhassell]

SRT - Single-rope technique is a set of methods used to descend and ascend on the same single rope. Single-rope technique is used in caving, potholing, rock climbing, canyoning, roped access for building maintenance. Or in this, to run away from cockroaches the size of your fist!

[@johngrefer9799]

Thanks for saving us a Google search

[@SirensC3]

You forgot arborist work😂😂😂

[@jamescarter3883]

You could sling a MAD on these SRT ventures as a safety precaution. Just a thought. MAD=Motorized Assention Device. It's a small motor driven portable spool/ cylinder with a locking gate. 3 to 4 raps around the horizontal spool, close the gate capturing the rope. Lock into your harness and pull the trigger. Up you go with a broken leg. Common Spelunker tool for deep cavers. It's tough jumaring up a 1500 ft cave in Mexico. You two probably have seen them already. (I've never used one, but knew about them being on a few deferent teams myself. Very cool stuff. Back in the day they used a 2 stroke small gas engine that stunk every thing up. I am "assuming," that now it's likely there might be a LiPo version. I'm glad he is okay. That was a nail biter for me. I've had a number of close calls myself, and this kinda stuff brings back the cringe.. Thanks for sharing men, now I'm going to get a shot of whisky.

[@JeffBrazeel-fe4wc]

That is the quickest way down but, without ahoist the return climb is BRUTAL!

[@user-friendlyhuman]

I love this show! I was not expecting an injury like that. Risky business. Glad he didn't need rescuing.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

exactly

[@kellymeade4587]

Wow… Tony was very lucky with that rock impact, it could have possibly broken his knee cap. This proves that safety equipment… like a hard hat, is always a complete must. You can be safe and still get injured. This is a good example , of why rookies should never attempt to enter old mine shafts. Even the best professionals like Tony can get injured with the safest practices. I’m sure Tony was very hobbled and sore the next day! Great video Job Tony, glad you’re OK!!! As always Jeff……C’mon Let’s Go!!! ⛏️⛏️⛏️💯💯💯

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes he was ....it was very close to doing that or his shoulder ....you are very right about that ....yes he was but made a full recovery and thankfully no broken bones

[@tonyp6626]

Thank you for your thoughts. I am still VERY sore and bruised but nothing permanent,.. I was lucky. You do what you can to keep safe and prepare but sometimes things happen outside of your power. 🤕

[@kellymeade4587]

@@Askjeffwilliams Yes…very fortunate!

[@kellymeade4587]

@@tonyp6626 Glad you’re doing well! You’re a brave man!

[@jimmime]

Thank you, Tony! Safe journeys, Thanks, Jeff for the Mother's Day special!

[@48thstateprospecting]

Thanks Tony for taking a rock in the leg for us hope you recovered ok. I found it very interesting with the water levels and stacks of wood it’s a shame the shaft was all plugged up it would take forever to clean that all out and get to the lower levels after it was pumped dry. Thanks for sharing see you on the next one 👍🏼👊🏼

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

As Jeff mentioned rocks falling this is a part of mine exploring most people especially on KZbin don't talk about. I went down a 80 meter shaft and rocks kept falling down from a very unstable collar. Rocks of all sizes, and when they zoom past you they actually make a noise like a woosh sound. One rock half size of a golf ball hit my arm and it hurt bad. Another similar size hit my leg and it hurt. Unless you know what you're doing stay out of mines.

[@ColAuctioneer]

Good Job Tony! Thanks for the Visit.

[@allansgoldmining]

Ouch !!!! Hope he makes a speedy recovery ! Just shows how dangerous mine exploration can be. Despite that, it doesn't look like it would much to clean and rebuild the lagging ? Pumping water from lower levels will take work, but might be worth it at over 1oz/ton. Be safe brother !

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes he did my brother ....he is a real trooper..... thats what we were thinking too

[@edgararocutipa7848]

Hi Jeff, there's nothing better than exploring old mines and even better told by a geologist! and associates. I follow you buddy.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@weedfreer]

Well done for not swearing (too much) Tony! Hope the rock was ok! 😅

[@billdgen116]

Thank you Tony an Jeff for sharing. Glad ur ok. What a mess.

[@heithdotysadventures7824]

Should have had him tie that high lift jack up . They range from 80$ 180$ up to 200 depending on the size .

[@danielparsons5519]

That was cool! Glad he's ok. He did a good job leading us to see down there. That Jack was classic! Have a great day Jeff.

[@croatiansensation6062]

Super glad that rock did not strike him on the head or shoulder. Thank you for another nice video!

[@Hairytoe1]

I'm a former tree climber for over a decade, and a 250ft descent and ascending on a rope is a serious workout. Tony is tough.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes he is ....the very best

[@davidtrzil]

Glad Tony was ok. Scary moment. Thanks for showing the inside of this mine.

[@johannesdesloper8434]

I have a tip from a miner with no expierience. If you descent in a mine with a gas meter (Oxygen, HydrogenSulfide etc) I advise not to descent too fast so the measurement device has the time to register the current value. It could be you have decended a dozen metres in to a poisonous atmosfere before you get an alarm. I guess it easily take 10 seconds, but I think you have to find out by playing with your meter.

[@scuss2]

You just had to post this sketchy (used to be called scary) video on Mother's Day. I like your drone shots of the Landscape and flowers and stay away from that cute looking cactus!

[@chasinglegends9413]

Glad to see he's ok that rock looked pretty gnarly..

[@yenoh243]

I recon I would have had the high lift jack out of there! 😂

[@jimwednt1229]

Yes sir, At least rescue the hi-lift. That's one of the genuine articles too. Aint one of them harbor freight chinesium specials.

[@Hendriknetherlands]

Common, let's go!!!!

[@SpartanONegative]

Thanks for sharing with us Jeff 🤠⛏️ Be Safe 🙏

[@michaelmyrick6973]

Its dried layers of idk what 😂😂😂☠️ i like this guy. He definitely doesn't like roaches. Thanks for the content sir. Nothing like learning a new skill

[@surelysmith]

Thanks for the great content Jeff!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@dimorvanerkel2025]

Real deadly mine shaft...lose rocks are dangerous...nice video Jeff....May the pants blown clean of👍greetings from the Netherlands 🎉🎉

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍 my brother from the Netherlands

[@glennmiller2494]

That was a good handyman jack.

[@wutafungi]

I've always called them Hi Lift ... looks like a good one ....

[@Magnificent2600]

6:28 Are you sure that wasn't Jeff Williams doing the official depth test? 🤣🤣 All Jokes aside, I am glad the man was not severally injured and on a side note. Those timbers look scary as hell.

[@mirkopg69]

I have the same problem with insects inside cavity, I don't like it. And today Tony was very Lucky... almost 👍

[@mathewsitko4765]

Glad Tony is okay. All I could think about when that rock came down and hit Tony was all of your other videos of you throwing a rock down for a depth test. Lol Another awesome video, Jeff. Thank you!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@scottrance-im7xz]

That's a Hi Lift jack . 4x4 jeepers etc carry those in there rigs and they are very useful on the trail for breakdowns flat tires and any vehical damage where getting the truck. Raised up is a must . It was thrown in , is my guess and likey helped bring down alot of timber unfortunately

[@paradigmshift2476]

Probably the FBI again...

[@johnglasgow4176]

Glad Tony didn't get hit in the shoulder or collarbone might have to have a rescue very interesting thanks for the video Jeff

[@Askjeffwilliams]

exactly

[@tonyp6626]

Thank you. Yes, we did have a discussion afterwards about how a rescue would have been made. Fortunately our close friend Joanne was with us and she has enough knowledge and experience to have been able to organise a rescue plan with the gear we always have with us. It is something to think about though if you are out and about on ropes. It's extremely easy to go down a rope, a little tricky going up a rope (you do need the correct equipment and a knowledge of how to use it), but setting up a rescue is a completely different thing. If you want to take part in this 'sport' you do need to ensure you are able to get your self out of trouble. 🤔👍😁

[@aaronyonny2139]

Wild to think how dry that place has outta be for that wood to be in such decent condition

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

That's a handy man jack.

[@LegaliseIntellect]

They all float down there...

[@josephmedina6403]

I just woke up this morning and it hit me ! I got sick again . I got the GOLD FEVER 😆

[@rickjohnson6559]

I saw the bag of lays bbq you friend is very lucky. As he ventured In deep. It's almost like the destruction was intentional. Your prologue stated the old-timer held a federal agent at bay till the sheriff showed up. Hum 🤔 one can see intentional destruction. Noway to say who did it. Interesting and the rock. Was there silver in that mine???? Another great video. Jeff next time hide your lays. Betcha can't eat just one ❤

[@Askjeffwilliams]

hahahhahahalooks like someone like BBQ chips huh ......yes he is ..... that one was close..... yes but the timbers are soft so the may have started to fall and caused a chain reaction..... it was a Gold mine my brother haahha I know...right

[@TheBrubaker2]

Great informational video again Jeff. More like this please. You can hear that rock come loose above and you hold your breath for a couple of secs till it hits 😮 Yeeeouch.

[@FiveStringCommando]

13:41 At least it’s not scorpions

[@AdventureswithSonsquatch]

Another great video. Glad your ok Tony

[@Askjeffwilliams]

we are to

[@chakrazoo]

someone dropped a "handy-man" down the shaft!

[@LivingGoodAlaska]

Thanks for the tour!

[@bilbobagginses4941]

It was gneiss of you to share this video and lesson Jeff!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha and Tony knows his schist

[@bilbobagginses4941]

@@Askjeffwilliams I don't know Jeff but we shale see

[@bilbobagginses4941]

@@Askjeffwilliams So the greatest thing happened. I was at lunch with Gram. My mine is ten feet below a culvert collar. Four feet till shale n bedrock. The collar and twenty feet to each side are getting redone. I said gram tell me when they start digging....didn't even get to finish the sentence "dont worry I'll call you so you can come pan for gold" I belly laughed so hard the whole restaurant gave me a funny look. Damn. She knows me too well....

[@CT-brook-geology-gold-gems]

Jeff has inspired me! I just started my own channel from Connecticut! Thanks Jeff!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

That is awesome! Your welcome

[@dezertraider]

GREAT JOB YOU GUYS..BEST WISHES..

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@tinadelwiche416]

Tony you need wear knee protectors when descending. Jeff and Lila very interesting exploration 😊 . Slim threw the rock down. He was jealous because he wasn’t able to participate

[@paulcondie2520]

I'd love to have one of them vehicles in that old photo! Especially that old scout!

[@duellingrecliners]

Liked this video a lot. Thanks jeff

[@raytruesdell7873]

Wow I hope he’s ok it was great seeing that mine I’m learning about SRT myself about the difference about the kinds rope be safe everyone

[@joannehart9624]

Tony and I will be releasing a SRT gear video in the near future. We filmed it while we were out with Jeff and Lila. kzbin.info/door/RKyrHIxHCu3DTWnDvGqAJg

[@hobonickel840]

I have my eye on a small narrow fast flowing creek wound up like a knot and checking all the boxes

[@harvesteasternedge]

Thanks Jeff !!

[@lisah7304]

Thank you Jeff, I’ll leave it to the professionals!! You guys are so fun. Speedy Cavers reply, yea I’m alright, Jeff extremely concerned..Joann there for backup cool! Love these professionals too ❤😮

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks Lisa

[@nathanbasel207]

The Rock identified as a sponge 😁

[@MrCCaddy]

Hard hat reminder! Ouch.

[@alexkaring]

Ouch! That hurt my knee just watching.

[@tonyp6626]

And mine,... AGAIN! 😆

[@billyazprospector]

Nice work all! My son and I are very excited for his classification soon, Dhofar (maybe 2126) 😊.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Good luck!

[@edsmachine93]

Nice adventure. Very interesting. 👍 Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@EdWeibe]

nice work as usual.

[@larryhanshew5173]

But I want one of those red worms you can keep the gold…LoL 😂

[@kosherbakin]

8:35 "That's what she said."

[@THATPROSPECTORSLIFE]

3:51 you guys are wild 💀😂😂😂😝🤣

[@davidmcnutt3926]

Tell Jeff to throw down the dynamite to open up the shaft lolol

[@briantremblay9157]

Seems to me Jeff... You have yourself a new mineshaft!!!!! Wish I was in the states, to be able participate in a chance to come out to your claims.

[@rclark128]

Glad, there were no life threatening injuries. Safety first, as always. But Murphys laws, have flaws. So come on let's go

[@richardwarnock2789]

Tony is a Tiger Took that Rock Oh Yeah!!!! And he didnt Even Get Wet!!!; )

[@tonyp6626]

Ha..! 😆 May have wet my pants a little though... 🙄🥺

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

Love the mine exploring videos especially from vertical drops. I smashed the heck outta that like button Sonny Jim ⛏⛏⛏⛏👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks my brother .... thanks .....now smash it again ...OH YEAH !!!!!

[@UncleBildo]

Wow! That old hole isn't gonna last a ton more time. Would take months for a small crew of dudes to shore that up, and a buttload of timbers. Spooky stuff, lucky rock shot, could have been so much uglier.

[@skyetaylor2200]

Awesome adventure !

[@SugarSandProspecting]

Ouch!

[@luishumbertorojascortes4002]

Hola Jeff ,creo que no vale la pena arriesgar tanto la vida..Saludos desde chile

[@benbiagioni9906]

I just saw you pan. Incredible. With your skill and knowledge it would interesting to see how much gold you could produce if you had a jet boat on the Fraser.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I know...right

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@Askjeffwilliams]

good morning SWM

[@BrandonLetgo-qc3uh]

That must have hurt like M.F.!

[@MhdkhusrinKemilauemas]

Good job

[@nerdwerx2292]

Awesomeness!

[@JeffHuntsinger]

Wait till Speedy Caver sees a Palo verde beetle!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

haahahahahha

[@tonyp6626]

Don't know what one is, and I don't think I want to either! Ha!

[@johnaussiegoldman]

no way id go down jeff

[@timmynorfolk7817]

If he would have been looking up at the time when that rock fell it would have busted his face up really bad

[@hamid30nbl]

I love your work men.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I appreciate that

[@hamid30nbl]

@@Askjeffwilliams My boy he is 11 years old. He loves gold and he watch your videos

[@davidpatriot1082]

you started posting your videos right after my dad died. he sure wouldve loved your videos. he probably wouldve been bugging ya to come join ya! Thanks for all the great content

[@Askjeffwilliams]

really sorry to hear that ....... I am sure he would have loved it

[@kennethgardzinski]

At 5:16 the whole beam moves. Yikes.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes everything is loose and collapsing

[@roadrunner4404]

Great video

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks!

[@georgelemoine7402]

As always, excellent video, Jeff hope the English chap is OK and walking better. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelkrisko1014]

Hey jeff...hello from Michigan

[@Askjeffwilliams]

hi Michael

[@ImaginationToForm]

I like your "in like Flynn" most dont know of that anymore I think.

[@johnbrownlee7623]

Sunny Jim, whos potato chip bag was that?...Who the owner of this mine?......Bloody hell, bet that hurt.....Is this mine save able?.......Enjoyed your Video.....Spot on old Son.....................JB.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

mine, private , yes , thanks

[@donaldfitzgerald8950]

Hey Tony, I didn't feel anything! Only Micking ya, ya limy! 🤣 Lol! On a serious note, you're lucky 🍀 that's one close call, hope ya woke-up with a hat on and it was hard 👷 Lol! Happy Mother's Day Jeff, ya mother....Lol! And Especially to the Mrs. Jeff 💐 lovely Lila.... another great adventure, keep it happening, nice meeting ya Tony...⚒️💪⚖️✌️⛏️🤠

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@tonyp6626]

Ha, ha, that was indeed a close one! 😝

[@miroslavzima8856]

Those two wooden beams didnt look good, either. Please, be careful, overall caving/exploring accident are nasty! I know you are skilled...but it would be shame. Good luck out (or in) there 👍

[@charlesvincent4127]

Well, on the Brightside I know where I might find water if I get lost in the deserts of the southwest...

[@jackierobertson1528]

Good morning Jeff.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

good morning

[@petepete2284]

One lucky Man.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes he is

[@user-zu5cw9to5m]

Wow that was a close call with that rock or what we call in the oil patch a near miss I would never wear a hard hat without a rim that goes all the way around the hard hat so if something falls from the dirrick that 2 inches may help deflected that rock it would definitely save the nose 👃

[@jimwednt1229]

Well that was a cool video. Say hello to your redcoat friend. He's alright man ! One of these days you should tell us what you mean when you say: " you're in like Flynn"

[@user-me6oy4er9r]

im the first comment! YAY! THANKS FOR THE VIDS JEFF!

[@ProspectorTripp]

Ouch! Thankfully, it was only an ouch. 👍 Peace Prospector Tripp