Missing Hiker Kokee State Park, The Disappearance of Samuel J Martinez 5/25/21

[@franspiker6797]

Bryan, thank you for your post. I am Samuel’s aunt. Many for your facts are correct, however the huge air and land search occurred in late May and June, for three or so weeks. Once the backpack was found there were a couple of days of searching, by official. A private party continues to search weekly, with their search dog. The individual that gave Samuel a ride, has spoke with the police, very early in the search. There is no evidence of fowl play, at this time. His backpack contained most all he belongings, except for what he would have taken, on a short day hike. Many commenters ask if the campsite pictured was Samuel’s, no it is not. The cell reception, in Kokee is limited to near the lodge. Our family is beyond grateful to all that have and continue to search, for Samuel. Thank you for spreading the information about Samuel’s disappearance. May God lead those who continue to selflessly search for Samuel, safely to him. May they continue to be safe, while they search. God we thank you! Amen 🙏🏼💛🙏🏼 #BSH #SearcherSearch

[@Firefy29]

I'm so sorry for your loss:( my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.!

[@eringemini7091]

Aloha from Kauai! I lived there in one of the remote cabins for almost 20 yrs. Sadly people do go missing there , I used to help/give rides out, quite often when out hiking or 4-wheeling to many of them, some people just got really,, tired on the hike out. Its a very dense,, tropical forest,, & very easy to get lost in. My Dad, who grew up hiking the trails of Kokee (pronounced like saying "okay" with a "K"), was lost almost 4 entire days with his two dogs. Luckily, searchers found him, but they were in bad shape; dehydrated, tired & hungry. My Dad said he wasn't lost, just "forging a new trail."🤔 I was glad to hear that a Hunter found Samuel's backpack, I'm sure that helps to narrow down the search area. I hope with this backpack search area, they will be able to find him soon.🙏 I hope that in the future, that warning notifications are printed in our visitor publications like the airline magazines & on visitor websites, & at trail heads, as the Kokee/Waimea area can look very misleading as far as difficulty of hikes, & the constantly changing weather situations at that elevation. The Alakai swamp is another place people should stick to the trail, as the mud is very deep. Great video!

[@sammatsusaka823]

You are making me excited, I like to get lost and play survivor. (Not too wild) Go early morning hike maybe 2 hours and try finding my way back. But what type of Wild Animals you guys have there besides RUSSIAN BOARS? Snakes? Come to Oahu, you better at minimum carry a sharp object.

[@littlejack6123]

It is a worry with the great popularity of hiking adventures persons without adequate experience and knowledge may take on more than they are prepared to handle.

[@eringemini7091]

@Keith Riter Aloha Ohio! sending warm Hawaiian Tradewinds to your Winter landscape! 🏝👍🏖🌅

[@annegallagher7558]

I am so glad you have focused on this missing persons case. I was in Kauai when this happened and I always keep checking to see any updates. My thoughts and prayers go our to his family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💜

[@marilynwallace1050]

I live on Hawaii Island and we have followed this sad story with a heavy heart. We send much aloha to his kuleana and mahalo featuring this loss.

[@shelnkarriefernandez1377]

I was born and raised on this island and lived on the West side, kekaha right below Kokee .I was an avid Hunter in these mountains when I was younger,(63 now) . Its easy too get lost in the forest up there AND the terrain can be very treacherous ,sheer cliffs that are covered in shrubs,cat claws lantana and all kinds of vines, One wrong move and you'll find yourself falling too your death! A lot of Old time hunter's have past away already WHO really knows these hills who could have been a big help to the search. Condolences too The family.

[@sammatsusaka823]

I love to get lost in the woods. But nowadays you gotta have some sort of weapon. KAUAI I hear has RUSSIAN BOAR. What else can I find there that the State not telling the public? On Oahu, you can find (I heard we too have Russian Boar) Poison Dart Frog, Iguana, Night Anole which State Ag knew about it but didn't warn the public, Boa Constrictors, a Hunter told me they caught an Anaconda (but I doubt it) but you never know. I personally saw a Black Bear and I've heard stories of Hunter's coming across Mountain Lion. Black Widow (used to come in the Grapes at Costco/my friend says you can find them downtown under the wooden picnic tables. I know I left out a bunch more.

[@IanP1963]

@@sammatsusaka823 Why should the state tell the public about all the critters in the forest dude? I thought going into forests meant adventure too🤔

[@chrisemerson515]

@@sammatsusaka823 Hawaii does not have Boas or anacondas or any snakes for that matter. They sure as hell don’t have black bears and mountain lions! That’s actually one of the things I love the most about Hawaii is that there are no snakes!

[@Thurston.Howell.the.3rd]

@@chrisemerson515 only snakes you'll find are in the lineup and luckily most of the chickens stay on shore

[@Za7a7aZ]

@@Thurston.Howell.the.3rd I was told you can find snakes among the people too..

[@MrGarthHardin]

What Mr Fernandez said is ALWAYS a relevant factor with missing persons who disappeared in the bush here. I'm from Oahu, the adjacent island and spent a bit of time in the bush and surfing Kauai. To be clear, 'bush' is really really dense jungle. You could be 5 feet from someone passing you on foot and they will absolutely NOT see you. Especially when one is in an area with certain flora present like Hapu fern. More than likely he took a fall, as the terrain is really acute and overhangs can frequently be disguised with overhanging foliage, causing one to step where they think there is solid ground, and succumed to his injuries. Prayers for the family-ohana. Aloha and peace ..

[@bawattsyl]

Thank you garth for sharing your personal insight🙏 i really appreciate your feedback!

[@Firefy29]

I'm so sorry for this family, I read his aunt's comment and tears came to my eyes. Thoughts and prayers to their family and thank you for sharing this case on your channel.

[@bawattsyl]

Yes very tragic and I agree:( thank you for watching and your feedback🙏

[@missadel20]

Hoping and praying for all of these people that you have featured on your videos, once again have to come inside of your compassion! Definitely the best of KZbin right here on this channel!!! Thanks again Brian

[@WinterWitch01]

If you’re going to travel alone you must have a contact person you’re checking in with daily and make sure someone you trust knows your itinerary. Let the front desk at the hotel know you’re going out and when you’re planning on being back, precious time is lost if nobody knows you’re missing. This is such a tragic case, my heart aches for his loved ones not knowing where Samuel is.

[@johnlabry325]

Yeh. Anything can happen.

[@susanbrown2909]

Even if the6 know where ur going,not gonna save u in time.

[@pinkrose5796]

If you EVER get lost, STOP and stay where you are!! PLEASE carry a whistle as noise carries further than a human voice! Let the front desk at your hotel know your itinerary, make sure to also inform a manager and have them pass it on to the next shift. Ask for names of the managers so that you're able to text it to family, friends,etc. Leave specific information as to what and when you want them to do something!!! Specify time by adding AM and PM, date, etc. Leave a letter also with the information. Put a letter with your itinerary on the hotel bed also, and tell housekeeping to contact manager and police that since you didn't return to the hotel you're missing!!!!!!!!!!!! Never assume that the people you trust to notify the police, check in with you will do so because they could falsely assume that you're running late, slept in, forgot, etc!!! I hope they find him so that the family can have peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@christianb8228]

Avis loudly and carry a satellite communicator so you can hit the SOS button if you need to

[@sallys2423]

He probably wasn't staying at a hotel. Don't need one when you're hiking and camping. Yes, check in with someone daily!

[@louiseharraway2599]

Its crazy to go hiking alone in these remote areas. You stand out as being a tourist, wild animals, drug camps, robbed, never seen again.

[@jimbob465]

How does going alone make you a tourist? Where I live natives hike alone and the tourists are the ones in groups...

[@sernitypart1457]

Thoughts and prayers for him and his family! By the way, audio sounds great now! Thank you again for all your efforts!

[@kathy888]

Yes! I tried to leave comments (I'm a little hearing 'challenged'.

[@diogenesstudent5585]

@@kathy888 awe hope you are well, dear.

[@twistoffate4791]

Hi Bryan, lol....

[@lovespirit888]

His Mom is on Kauai now putting up new posters. Prayers for his well being🙏❤️

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Good luck getting police help. Lazy incompetent slobs. 😩

[@cindyboard7816]

Thank you for sharing this case! Surely the authorities tried to find more information about his transportation from the airport. Also, did the same Uber drive him from the grocery store to his camp location? I would also be interested to know what items were in the backpack when it was found. If money or items of worth were not in the pack, could it have been disposed of versus Samuel placing the pack?? Also of interest is his camp as seen in the Snapchat post. If he had a camp set wouldn't there have been some evidence found probably in the area near where the pack was found? My concern is that he never made it to any hiking locations. Again thanks for keeping these cases alive with the public!! Stay safe!!!

[@susanbrown2909]

People really need to think twice about tackling theses vast ,rough terrain areas . There’s way too many dangers in them.

[@louiseharraway2599]

you cannot tell them, they think there invincible. crazy and selfish i think.

[@Raminakai]

Your sound is fantastic! Really 👍. You are doing a great job sharing the stories of each person with dignity and kindness. Peace and Grace to you and your loved ones.

[@sallys2423]

Hikers, please carry a GPS tracker with an SOS feature. It could be the difference in between being found and being lost.

[@markclinton2425]

I just hiked (this month) a few trails in the area his pack was found. It is very easy to fall to your death there. If you step too close to the edge, the ground can give out and it's over. The ground is usually muddy and ready to give out at any moment. This is very sad, but unfortunately he is no longer with us. The bottom of the valleys (where you would fall to) are extremely hard or impossible to hike to and the vegatation is too thick to see someone from a helicopter or drone. My thoughts and prayers to his family! At least he died doing something he loved and in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. 🙏

[@chrisemerson515]

Yea I agree! I’m sure everybody hiking those trails leans over at every high point to get a look at how far down it is! I mean some of those cliffs are over a mile high! And like u said the vegetation is so thick u might not ever find the bottom!

[@sarahhassard4932]

I think your doing an excellent job I love listening to your voice as you explain stuff. To all families who have lost a love one sending universal love you all. God bless you 😘❤❤

[@pamflowers8364]

When I was in the arctic, storms and bad ice caused me to be three weeks late in getting to my destination but the person who was supposedly keeping track had forgotten about me and didn't even realize I was late. Self-sufficiency by being able to tell what direction your are heading with your watch and the sun would help a lot if people knew this very basic navigation method. Thanks for this video, Bryan.

[@louiseharraway2599]

they are good then! bloody idiots.

[@Julia-b9x]

Omg

[@sallys2423]

Always carry a GPS with SOS feature. Could be life or death.

[@pamflowers8364]

@@sallys2423 today that would work. Back when I was in the arctic that option didn't exist.

[@ginnysheehan4187]

Thanks for covering this Bryan! Beautiful young man who didn't deserve any trouble! A true adventurer...I always felt he may have run into some nefarious people.

[@CristyB66]

Never leave without telling somebody where you are directed to. When will people understand this? I hope they find him 💜

[@beaulieuonnp593]

and carry personal alarms whistles and learn how to use them

[@nickyblue4866]

Carry a gun as well. A side arm or a rifle/shotgun.

[@JCSaves714]

Amen brother! My prayers go out to all of Samuels family and loved ones and God bless them!!!!

[@lisalane7648]

May not want to tell anyone where your going making a point when the time and date back maybe more important. Never go on any wooded trail or camping alone, go in groups of four or more and have protection as well as survival gear. Know your route and an escape route before going. ✝️✌️🙏♥️🦋🌹☮️

[@diamondleigh7280]

This is so sad, I wish ppl who hike watch more of these video's.... So they won't make the same mistakes and be safe about these hikes.... Soooo many others have went missing way before now, I just pray and hope more people will research before leaving for their hike 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ratgirl13]

Thank you for creating and uploading these videos, I always study the person’s face and stats because what if ever I actually see this person walking down some street someday? You never know, you know?

[@lindaconley5951]

I couldn't imagine having to deal with a situation like this. Having your child go missing and not knowing where they are. Even if they are your adult children. God forbid, if this happened to one of mine, they would have to lock me in the mental ward. I don't think I could deal with it. The not knowing.

[@Ms.Andrist]

Thanks for everything you do. You seem so kind and humble. Thank you.

[@mike-yp1uk]

I came in the back door. I started watching endless survival shows and u tube videos. Now I'm collecting my gear for entering the wilderness. This is a reminder to always carry an emergency pack. I like this channel as it reminds me that I must make wise choices. Jumping of rocks thinking it fun and busting an ankle could just start a cascade of unfortunate situations. Not being able to produce a fire at all times is dangerous. Finding a clearing and setting up a signal bon fire. Ect...

[@Sharonc64]

Prayers for the family and friends. The not knowing has got to be life altering. I hope there comes a closure and those can find peace. What beautiful green eyes this young man has.

[@sharonmartin5051]

Thank you for the video. You are a very sweet, caring man which comes across clearly in this video.

[@Dogsrule777]

Good morning all. I really hope the family gets some answers. (Thx for sharing Bryan) Hawaii seems to stand for peace and beauty and it’s so weird to have a disappearance there for some reason…

[@susanscott3333]

If he used Lyft or Uber he would have used a credit card so why can't they find the driver. And if he set up camp why wasn't his pack with him?

[@abelmcguire1951]

correct need more detailed digging.

[@beaulieuonnp593]

and Uber drivers are often dodgy too

[@louiseharraway2599]

look at the uber driver. He could have robbed him and taken his things.

[@beckyweaver5981]

Brian thank you for your thoughtful podcast. If you could make a playlist we could click on that and it would just play through all of your videos. Because I listen to them when I’m falling asleep but they’re only 10 minutes long and KZbin plays other stuff I don’t want to listen to after yours is over

[@washedupwarvet2027]

You can make a Playlist yourself on any videos you want. I do the same thing

[@salobrena6442]

I think your videos are great, you do a really good job.. short, concise and factual.

[@mallardimichael1816]

I've been to Kauai and hiked the napli Coast. Very rugged and hot /humid. I ran out of water and got dehydrated so quickly it was awfully amazing. So that can happen to somebody real quick there.

[@AVI80R907]

Sounds like a suspicious disappearance. There's a lot of crime on the islands.

[@zorazorazorzzora8333]

Agree…. sounds suspicious…

[@louiseharraway2599]

they can tell a tourist miles away. Then being naive, tell strangers your on your own, what stuff you have etc. get robbed and killed.

[@kathy888]

And many of the Islanders hate outsiders.

[@standback5806]

Why a man from Nebraska decided to go hiking in Hawaii? Alone?

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

Because of the generalised American belief that nothing bad can happen to them...

[@beaulieuonnp593]

@@sirandrelefaedelinoge yes, some people are so naive

[@reesedaniel5835]

@@sirandrelefaedelinoge Bad things are definitely happening to Americans, along with the rest of the world.

[@_nick_d]

Cause it’s beautiful. Kauai is amazing.

[@standback5806]

@@_nick_d I am so sure hawaii is beautiful but a young man going to an unknown, alone. I’m sure he researched the area to pre register for permits. Not good enough for me. I’m not a parent so I can only through out an opinion

[@dianeworley2943]

Prayers for Samual and family...

[@chrishanson3499]

Thanks, Bryan.

[@Firebird-65]

🙏🏻 I pray he is found 🙏🏻 prayers for his family 🙏🏻

[@marktwain368]

Prayers do make a difference...so thank you. I add mine to yours!

[@lindasue8719]

I just came across this very helpful idea on the facebook machine. I guess there's always the danger you won't have a signal, so it might be a good idea to set up the general info first, then update it along the way, whenever the signal is good: "Good advice! If you are ever lost or in trouble and you don't have much juice left on your cell phone, change your voicemail to details about where you are and what's happened so even if your phone dies, people calling you will hear the message!!"

[@01baia]

My heart aches for Samuel's family and friends. Losing a loved one is always very hard. Losing someone you love in this way, without explanation or knowledge of how he met his end, must be intolerably painful. My sincerest condolences to Samuel's loved ones.

[@donnay1]

I hiked in Kauai a long time ago and thought I was going to die. Really tough terrain. So sorry to hear this.

[@pattih7]

Prayers🧡🙏 for Samuel and for his family. God be with you every step of the way🧡🙏🧡🙏🧡🙏🧡🙏🧡🙏

[@normacook8325]

Bryan, is there a video about the calendar somewhere? Is it scenic photos you've taken? I am a relatively new subscriber and probably just missed the description... Love your content and the compassion with which you present the information.

[@denisewittong5089]

My kids recently came back from vacation from hiking in the Grand Canyon and Zion park. I was insistent on them sending itinerary before they left. They also kept in contact at the end of each day. Anything can happen and one has to take measures just in case. My prayers go out to the young man and family. I pray that he’s out there and family gets answers.

[@Suzanne1999]

I'm still convinced that a lot of these missing persons' cases would have happy endings if they were carrying personal locator beacons. Mother Nature can be unforgiving. A simple wrong turn, one misstep ... it doesn't take much. Falling is a whole other thing. But, for the most part, if they had just told someone about their specific plan and/or had a Garmin. I know they're expensive, but it's a small price to pay for keeping you safe. 🙏🙏🙏

[@sallys2423]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@hannahloveanna6944]

The driver is important. The bag could have been dumped by someone else. Prayers.

[@lindasd7591]

Great job, Bryan, as always!

[@uhaneokalanijames8029]

when traveling to the islands do your research as a tourist. educate yourself on the culture as well, know what areas are safe for tourist to go sight seeing, shopping, and staying. don't follow random people who tell you they can take you anywhere on any of the islands for whatever your looking for. especially if you're going camping/hiking alone. don't let people you meet know you're alone, or your plans. i wouldn't camp at any camp ground/park on any of the islands, especially alone. locals that live at or utilize the parks do not like tourists, you are likely to get beat up and robbed just for being there especially alone. tourists really should only go to tourist areas and most parks, especially ones locals frequent that are away from town are not the ones to go to. i would ask city hall/ community centers or the hotel you're staying at, for travelling safety tips when planning a trip. or get information from tour guides, they will tell you and listen to them. unfortunately a lot of hate and animosity still exists in hawaii towards tourists. you can enjoy hawaii as a tourist but, be a tourist in tourist areas, respect the culture, the people, and especially the aina. sending positve energy and positive thoughts to samuel and his family.

[@djborum9014]

Hikers please let someone know what you are doing.He was an avid hiker but weather and climate can get the best of an experienced hiker. Hope they locate him.

[@tjadventures9163]

We vacation in the area he was lost and will be there in a few weeks again. It is very easy to get lost or disappear with all the trees, rugged mountains and jagged cliffs. Plus it rains all the time so easy to slip and fall if doing any hiking 🥾. So sad. Prayers out to the family.

[@mares3841]

Thank you.

[@Bella.216]

Oh gosh I sure hope this poor fella didn't meet with foul play or suffer. Sending out prayers for his family and friends. Thanks Bryan for all you do for the missing. 😊

[@4ktr37]

I like your videos bro keep up the good work

[@emmas1082]

Why bring your pack in the first place if you’re not going to carry it with you? He probably met someone who is going to show him around or something and something bad happened to him. They need to check with the Church camp. Many criminals hide amongst churchgoers. Isn’t this this third young man to go missing when hiking?

[@louiseharraway2599]

beautiful scenery, looks gorgeous.

[@Galen-864]

Kauai is small - if Samuel was in town, everyone would know it. So sorry for his family.

[@libbiparkerlott8763]

Thanks Bryan. 🙂

[@beaulieuonnp593]

Most people carry mobile phones for emergencies. I don't understand why a lot of these missing people never make an emergency call, unless they have no signal and there is no body else to raise the call, have a personal alarms to make noise, have a whistle and should know how to use it. And not let anyone know where they are, despite mobile phones/social media etc

[@Deborahs.6992]

David Paulides of CanAm Missing recommends always carrying a locator beacon when hiking and camping.

[@catman8670]

Again, don’t go alone

[@UAPReportingCenter]

I always hike alone.. I know and accept the risks. Let someone know where your going and when expected back, Be prepared, over prepared, use common sense, know your limits. If you do all that you should be ok but shit can and does always happen. No risk no reward.

[@onefeather2]

When will people Learn to tell someone where they will be at and about how long or their plans, and carry a locator and a defense weapon .

[@georgiaconti2691]

That terrain is incredible. Rough, though, and impossible to search through. I can see that. Awww. His poor family. I can't imagine losing either of my children that way. 🥺🥺

[@beaulieuonnp593]

Children need to learn about personal safety, carry personal alarms, situation awareness, learn about compasses, survival. A lot of parents don't educate them.

[@summerrain7956]

Always look forward to your videos😊

[@calithunder]

EXCELLENT suggestion about a fanny pack as a back up!

[@jeannettemuller1376]

Why do people hike alone in such areas? Another tragic 411 case. The case is reminiscent of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon.

[@louiseharraway2599]

because people are mental.

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

No contact with the local people. Just seeing how beautiful the land is , is not a good way to meet total strangers.Any thug could have killed him.These place’s don’t mention criminals it will stop tourists.

[@maggsbufton1969]

There are underground lava tubes all over the Hawaiian islands, they’re covered over with vegetation and people can fall through and die.. There was a case on another island where a man was clearing out some brush on the back end of his property and fell through and into a lava tube and wasn’t found until days later…deceased…

[@malenyluna5275]

Thats scary.

[@twistoffate4791]

Geez, that would put the fear of God into me, knowing those lava tubes are lurking. Not knowing? Horrifying!

[@wil.61]

It like many many cases.say never go it alone.

[@laurasalo6160]

Was his backpack nearby the sea shore, or waterfall (or did it APPEAR one could reach the coastline from there)? Might he have tucked away his pack for safekeeping so he could take some pictures, or so he could just go for a quick dip in the ocean to cool off, and got pulled out by a riptide? Or, More likely (I think), he got lost on the way to the shore, or on his return to the trail (and his backpack). Do we know if any part of the shoreline was searched (even for any footwear)? My theory: He tucked away his stuff to head to the shore, he got lost and so he opted to follow the shoreline in the most logical direction, probably (smartly) hoping to see boats or docks... When the shore was too rugged to keep following, he would have to go inland and I would not be surprised if he is found in a rugged area near the shore, attempting to go around a rocky, dangerous section, and he ended up hurting himself (fall, broken bone) trying to bypass an impassable section of shoreline . I wonder, was the shoreline accessible (or did it appear to be accessible) in the area where he left his pack?

[@louleebelle6164]

There where a tough crowd that did not like tourists. The jungle is dense!

[@donnabrown4541]

Maybe Uber driver could be a person that aided to his disappearance.Driver may have planted bag out there. Hopefully the family will receive good news.❤️😇 we will pray for him.

[@thecook8964]

Uber rides I have taken, give you the name of the driver, car licence number, & rating, before the car comes. Does Uber have a record some where?

[@simonemueller7693]

I have seen how easily these days and these waves come in and it doesn’t look like much and all of a sudden you’re out there and you’re in a riptide it’s easy even at knee-deep

[@bigfoottreehugger12213]

I’m sorry Bryan where do I get your calendar I looked at the about section I didn’t see any info. Thank you

[@tammypotts-mcnure7700]

Prayers to his friends and family .

[@stephaniejordan7092]

Just an idea for you: Idk if you have accts on social media, but its a great way to raise awareness for these cases, as well as directing people to your channel. Personally I think tiktok would be best, but I may be wrong. The shorter the video, the better, for social media. Most viewers lose interest after 30 seconds unless there's some really intriguing info to capture their attention. I'd recommend making 1 minute (at most) videos about these disappearances highlighting "who, what, when, where & why." The why is the mystery, so replace it with an intriguing/mysterious part if possible. Anyway, take from this what you will. Either way I appreciate you for raising awareness for those who can longer speak for theirselves. 🙏

[@LittleBrownsFan63]

I love the videos. Thank You, for doing this. Hopefully they r found.. I would like to enter the give away..Thank You!

[@marktwain368]

As always, that this intensive SAR search and law enforcement efforts turned up NOTHING except for his pack creates a frightening outcome. Where on earth is this young man? It just makes zero sense that there were no leads or evidence. God be with him and his family.

[@washedupwarvet2027]

It's like a jungle, you have a better chance of finding someone in Alaska then in some spots on those islands.

[@gaylelauren5691]

They should be able to figure out that information about his Uber ride from his Uber acct- they just need to sign into his acct-

[@ABSOLUTEALASKAFAMILY]

So many places he could be. Lots of vegetation .

[@eiscremekaiser]

Top Video! Very nice!

[@beez5338]

Leave an itinerary, keep others updated, do everything possible to ensure a good outcome. Very sad, sounds as though Samuel might have met with foul play... Fanny pack brilliant idea, deffinately gonna that advise,

[@lisawilliams2406]

🙏🙏🙏

[@MrJsv650]

About time 🙂

[@mlce4701]

On a recent visit to Kauai a number of missing person flyers were noted throughout the island. Curiously each of the missing were young adult white males. This was unsettling to say the least. Is something foul at play?

[@veronica1625]

I think it’s that these young men believe they are outdoorsy enough. Mainland is way different than Kaua’i. The locals know this and take precautions, unlike tourists.

[@patriciariddle2997]

How sad for the family. Hopefully one day he will be found.

[@littlejack6123]

Is that photo of a camp site Samuel's camp. As I see TWO bicycles in the picture. If not...than I would fear foul play as the last thing we know for sure was he was hiring a driver.

[@pugilemoltobene3708]

He fell into a collapsed lava tube (sinkhole). He’s definitely dead. It’s volcanic and that jungle is thick, seen it happen off-trail in Costa Rica.

[@IanP1963]

A grocery store 20 miles from an airport - really ?????

[@aksez2u]

I was going to say maybe he wanted to get his groceries closer to where he was going to start his hike, but then I checked the map and it's only 10 miles from the main Kauai airport to the southern tip of the island. Appears to be some miscommunication here.

[@IanP1963]

@@aksez2u Seems very confused !!!

[@sunnygram3850]

Its sad that he was on his dream trip and only got to enjoy 1 day.

[@denisemezynski8014]

Why people dont leave a trail behind? Even if its breaking low branches or shrubbery, putting sticks, rocks, etc.

[@tonis8131]

It's been some time, but I've done wilderness hiking/camping on Kauai. At 8:44 .. is that the camping ground he took pictures of on his phone? Which campground is it, exactly, and on a map? Could someone share that info? But ,, it sounds like he wouldn't have gone far in terms of the more treacherous cliff areas. Drowning is possible too. They have some intense currents that swimmers can underestimate.

[@tonis8131]

What kind of gear did he bring with him? Or was that little pack the only bag he brought?

[@tonis8131]

Also, did they find this day pack at the same camping site he took photos of? And .. were all his personal effects in the pack? Wallet, phone, credit cards, cash? Any cash left in a wallet? Was anything missing from his things? For example, was a bathing suit and towel in there? What kind of preparation did he do for this trip? Any specific travel books he was using? Did he talk to anyone before he left about his trip and where he was hoping to go? Where was his tent, if he was camping? Did he have a heavier duty backpack that he brought along?

[@washedupwarvet2027]

@@tonis8131 he's a KZbinr, not the lead friggen detective. He only has limited information that the authorities share publicly.

[@feelingbetternaturally1099]

Hiking alone is dangerous. Hiking alone without knowing Kauai is stupid. Stop putting on others lives at risk for your thrills

[@TTony-tu6dm]

Strange that the driver who dropped him off hasn’t come forward yet. Kauai has many cliffs and deep crevasses, if he was wandering around at night he could have fallen

[@IanP1963]

One thumb down ???? Why ?

[@dellacolston8040]

he may have got lost and tired put his pack down so he could travel light

[@dancer1]

1st

[@m118lr]

..so..?

[@nickyblue4866]

No you were last actually.

[@twistoffate4791]

@@nickyblue4866 I think Dancer is right about being first, because each comment we post shows the time that we posted it, whether it's seconds, minutes, or hours. The oldest comment under this video is 14 hours, and that comment belongs to Dancer.

[@GrayMan7070]

Never ever leave your pack on the side of the road. Never!!

[@louiseharraway2599]

why would you?

[@lunatune3714]

Ok...lol

[@slinginlead6647]

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