My Near-Death Canyoning Experience | Surviving a Flash Flood in Utah

Today, I want to take a step back and tell you the story of my near-death canyoning experience, where three friends and I narrowly cheated death by surviving a flash flood in Utah’s Zion National Park.
This is a story about my own misjudgements and decisions that went into nearly killing myself and three other people. I hope it resonates with you and prevents something similar from happening to you or someone you love in the future.
-Eric
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[@ericretterbush]

I am dude dangling on the line, the "other" Eric. For severity sakes I would like to add: 5 minutes earlier we would have walked out, 5 minutes later I would have taken a ride off the cliff without the rope. Also a little over a year later we shared a similar start of the story with another group of zion canyoneers though the end wasn't the same as 7 lives were lost that day. I have become an excellent risk assessor since then and yes we started wearing helmets! Mistakes were made that day and grateful for every day here to tell the story.

[@AdmiralTrevMan]

I've done many canyons in Zion. Only once did we have a possibility of flash flooding. We opted to run that particular canyon last minute the night before the rain. The next day we watched the water fall flow from the canyon. It is crazy how dangerous the water can be.

[@richardcarrier9536]

So glad that Jesus Christ had his hand on you and your friends that day! Very scary!

[@ostapbendervan7874]

So if you did not come down?mister erik Did authoritative voice Push you,LET'S GO 5 MORE MINUTES YOU BE IN COOL WATER In jesus name,you need leader in bad situation Either you follow & live or die,but decisions must be made.be so hard for me to follow of that cliff In jesus name,you made right choice..this is real tape

[@peachestx1969]

Thank God you all made it out safe 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@evanrose2382]

I've made eight trips to Zion for canyoneering since 2013, and have done Behunin a half dozen times, so I was very interested in the video. That last rappel is long and exciting enough without the rain and danger component. I have canceled canyon descents in Zion three times due to weather (Das Boot, Mystery, one other). In all three cases, the weather did not produce a flood, so watching this video is instructive and supports a high level of caution. Thank you for sharing your experiences for the benefit of the canyoneering community. The Keyhole Canyon event (seven deaths) took place in 2015. I see from Outside Online that your event took place in 2017. Wishing you many more happy years on the rope.

[@nathansharp3193]

This should be required viewing at the visitors center.

[@sandyworkman3025]

Right, maybe it would make folks take it seriously.

[@simonwilliams6834]

@@sandyworkman3025 òò⁹o99ò9

[@heatherlegrand2535]

Good idea I dint think out of town people understand the power and speed of flash floods

[@traviscoates6878]

Except nobody goes to the visitor center

[@nickbracken5250]

Yeah maybe that’s a good idea for the handful of national parks… but Utah is full of places like this that don’t have “vistors centers”.

[@doglady9334]

I've been mocked for being cautious before, this is why I ignore it.

[@rambo-cambo3581]

Good man

[@aaronlax22]

Areas like Zion are shaped that way *because* of flooding. I wouldn't worry about people's complaints, they really don't even understand the situation they're in. You are doing the right thing by being cautious.

[@SergeantFunkDan]

Just wow. I might add, awesome to hear someone pray authentically like that (and allow it to remain in the video - boldness!).

[@imagseer]

Those are the kind of prayers that work. Never doubt them.

[@phin422]

I saw a flash flood happen in a canyon I was doing. We knew it was a possibility, so we were in an area where we could still climb out, but sitting under that rock, halfway up the side of the canyon, then seeing a wall of water come around the corner was terrifying. Since then, any clouds in the sky while I'm in a canyon freaks me out.

[@lh7801]

That must have been the best beer of his life

[@theaviary238]

Bong.

[@MartinMCade]

When it comes to safety, being "smart enough" to handle anything also means knowing when you CAN'T handle it and instead stay away, and come back another day. Sometimes things aren't predictable, and that's when we gain wisdom and get a little smarter. I'm glad everyone survived this situation.

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

Just wow. I didn't have a complete grip on just how dangerous a place like Zion could get. I appreciate that you prayed for God's protection in that moment, and I'm thankful that's exactly what took place and this didn't turn tragic very quickly. Amazing story!

[@michaelharris4503]

Wow. Amazing to see how quickly things went from safe to dangerous. Great video . Truly awesome . Thank you for sharing. Ranger stations should display this video to all people going hiking in slot canyons all over the western United States.

[@BackpackingTV]

Thank you. Yeah I hope this can be a resource for people who want to spend time in canyons!

[@igotskunkyfunky]

How is it amazing it went from safe to dangerous that's not amazing that's terrfiying.... You're a fuckin weiner in a box brodie

[@thehikingelf9069]

Look up Albert Pike, AR. To this day that trail is still not maintained or even listed.

[@sunnymidnight1128]

I.think I'll die easiest I don't know how to swim 😆😂

[@jerrylee8261]

@@sunnymidnight1128 Learn how. Dog paddling is simple and is something I learned at about 8 years of age. Took a lot of unecessary risks at that young age and could have drowned. As a matter of fact, once when I almost went under I decided to learn how to swim. Probably saved my life.

[@sodajones2576]

Eric, I remember when the original footage came out. My group of friends and I were pretty blown away by it. We run Behunin every year when we can get permits. It was really eye-opening. Thanks for sharing this new video which provides more context for your decision making and what you experienced. I'm really thankful you and your crew were able to walk away from this and share it as a learning experience for the rest of us.

[@katherinechatham9032]

Thank you for sharing. Several years ago I planned to go through the canyon but my plans changed. I have seen many videos of flooding in the canyons and it’s just shocking. I can’t imagine the fear you must have felt. The Lord answered your prayer.

[@TomDutch]

Amen!

[@melaniegamble1899]

I wouldn't be out there at all if I wasn't willing to take some risk, but if there is anything more than a 10% chance of rain within 2 hours of our expected finish, I don't do the canyon (but I know a lot of people who will, even with more than 25% chance during their scheduled timeframe--it's just suicidal). I would rather err on missing a few more canyons than I could have done, rather than doing just one canyon I shouldn't have--only Mother Nature knows what's coming, and I'm not one for Russian Roulette. Thank you so much for sharing such a harrowing experience--the beginning of which so many of us can identify with! I'm so glad you're all ok!!!

[@mariawhite7337]

One things I will respect forever is when me and my mom, dad, and two dogs went climbing up this crack (with a kiva/building) and we were really late coming out. Some guys who had passed us because they were going the opposite way (coming down from the crack then back up, we went down then to the crack to go up on top of the canyon) had stayed keeping their headlights on as we were out there after dark when we made it finally up on top. They really didn't have to stay, but they did and I am very grateful that these people stayed there to make sure we got out. This is why when I plan on going backpacking myself to carry some extra gear/food should the need arise. Payback these guys.

[@nickolassmaltz9546]

Thank God you were all alive after all that water.

[@yotersmitt]

Even when all precautions are taken… things can still happen. Good lesson to be shared. Thanks much!

[@UnlikelyHiker]

Thanks for sharing this. Your video footage made it so real. It’s easy to forget when we go out there something could always happen. I’m typically a solo hiker and do often I forget. I’ve been in a few precarious situations, but nothing close to your experience. Thank you again for sharing.

[@BackpackingTV]

Glad you found a good reminder here. I'm not an alarmist and don't want others to be either. But it's good to have a solid understanding of the risks and knowing when it's better to stay out of these places.

[@bigdenver7325]

This was truly one of the most incredible things I've ever seen on KZbin. Thanks for sharing, be blessed!

[@mtadams2009]

Thanks for sharing. I think the more time we spend outside and the more confident we get we also lose something, we get over confident. I had a bad situation this summer in Vermont. It had been raining off and on for well over a month when I headed out on my 100 mile hike. I also had my hiking companion Maggie, my best friend who happens to be a dog. They predicted rain, mostly thunder storms for the entire week. I lacked cell coverage so I never heard that a massive storm was coming in. That night over 10 inches came down. The mountains became one big flash flood. I was concerned for our safety but especially Maggie’s safety. Things worked out for us but not for another hiker who drowned on the AT in Vermont. Back in the day I would have never hiked in those conditions but since we spend so much time in the wilds, bad weather became the norm. I am happy to see you came out alive and no one was harmed. I do have a new found respect for water, even on the East Coast. Take care

[@Malvinjyoung]

That was intense. I felt like I was there experiencing it with you. Thanks for sharing.

[@BackpackingTV]

You're welcome Malvin. I'm glad some of the intensity came across!

[@ajpastula8607]

Glad everyone made it okay, and glad you are starting to wear helmets now too. Water can move a lot of rocks too - especially in canyons that aren't normally flowing, so it's very lucky nobody was hit by falling rock either. From 200 feet, even smaller rocks could be dangerous or deadly. Thanks for putting the video out there, and helping others understand the power of the August monsoons... (and hopefully there is the realization of how much worse that likely would have been had you still been IN the canyon...)

[@fraaggl]

it's funny how praying can take a deep deep deep meaning in some situations !! Thank you very much for the sharing of this horrifying experience.

[@alanc4264]

Great reminder to look at the weather report and take them seriously when they look like your plans may be inconvenience. Thanks for sharing the experience.

[@BackpackingTV]

Absolutely. That was definitely part of the problem. I underestimated just about everything, including downplaying the weather report. Much better to be safe and a little disappointed you didn't get to do exactly what you planned than to have it go terribly wrong.

[@williamm374]

In the 70s, I was a 10-year-old camping at Zion with my family. We were in a ravine with a creek one day about noon, under a clear blue sky. As we left the ravine for lunch, there was a tremendous roar like thunder or a locomotive. We turned around and saw a wall of muddy water rushing through the ravine, with entire trees. These flash floods are insane and a death trap.

[@elsawolrab6253]

Great story thanks for sharing. I live in Southern Utah and we used to watch the flash floods come through the creek in our town. In 2015, 2 local families were swept into one of the biggest floods we had ever seen and only 3 out of like 16 people survived it was a very humbling experience for everyone, so thank you again for sharing and God bless

[@bigmikehikez2927]

Wow, a very dramatic portrayal of first hand experience of a flash flood. Hope we all learn from watching. Great content.

[@jeffsamiei]

Wind, water, sand and fire are the most terrifying elements in nature and if you don't respect and knowledge their superiority could end up paying the ultimate price! I'm glad luck was on your side that day!

[@jeffsamiei]

@Bridger Beyhan Snow is byproduct of water!

[@flcollins]

This may be my favorite video you have ever done. Thank you for letting everyone know how dangerous things can be, even when you are a professional. Happy that all of you are still with us.

[@DankCornbread]

Holy moly, quality video. Thanks for sharing! Glad y’all are safe

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

Wow I’m glad y’all got out safely! Amazing footage of that flash flood! Thank you for sharing your experience I will definitely be careful when I’m canyoning !

[@dudeonbike800]

Thank you so much for sharing. That was humbling and so educational. Glad you survived to tell the tale. I can only hope this video saves at least one life. Kudos.

[@ItsAStephanieB]

What an incredible experience. I'm so glad you guys are safe and sound.

[@SebastianMoreno82]

ive always wanted to see how a flush flood dynamic works and seeing it with you guys in it..just wow...it goes bad very very quick! glad you all made it thorugh! thanks for sharing this story man!

[@philipstrugar587]

Awesome story, thanks being humble enough to share your experience!

[@flywalll]

Thank you, Eric. It's very important that you share this with us. Thank you!

[@JesseStLouis]

This is absolutely terrifying. So glad you made it out. Thanks for sharing your powerful story!!

[@brendonnevin3005]

Your story really resonated with me. I had a similar experience in Mystery canyon, just a short distance away. I was engineering solo and watched the cloud come over, when it started to rain I ran and ran. I knew the flood was coming. I was on the last series of pitches and saw a couple of nearby canyons flash. I remember hearing the wind as it came down above me. When the flow started I had head sized boulders crashing around me. I was soaked in seconds, fortunately I had a spot to shelter in safety. Apart from a trashed rope I walked away. The elation you spoke of lasted for days - my pulse still races when I think about it. I thought I knew about the risks but I only comprehended flash floods once I'd felt one up close. Thank you for sharing your story, it brings back mixed memories for me.

[@BackpackingTV]

Wow that's a crazy story! I've done Mystery. It's a classic. But that's really scary. And yeah, it's hard to understand the power of flash floods until you experience them up close, which of course, I don't recommend.

[@suze6083]

This was very informative and one of the best flash flood videos I’ve seen! Thank God you guys made it out!! I would have frozen from fear!!! Totally horrifying!

[@platesweightspeaks]

Thank you for sharing your experience, the wilderness is as dangerous as it is beautiful. Glad you're still here to share this story.

[@scottgti20t]

I had a very near death experience kayaking and I too was near hypothermia... Scary shit. I've done lots of dumb crazy dangerous things and never thought twice. That day was a wake up call. Humbling is one word to use to describe it but I don't think it remotely does it justice.... Also I now use a life vest while kayaking in the river... Lol. But yea... Glad you're ok man.

[@BackpackingTV]

Thanks friend. I've done dumb stuff many times. But this was the time that it actually almost killed people. I've definitely changed my approach ever since! Including helmets... I always wear a helmet now.

[@VoltedSoldier]

Your telling me some of the worlds best rough water/river kayakers wear vests and helmets and you thought you didnt have to? L...o...l

[@ecka4x4]

WOW! That would've been terrifying & I'm glad you were lucky enough to survive to tell this story & give a warning to others about the dangers & how quick things can change.

[@JoseVasquez-bq2lg]

Wow that was intense. Thanks for being humble enough to share your story. Glad you guys made it out ok. This video could save lives.

[@seniorrider9337]

You guys were extremely lucky. I am glad you did make it and made this video to help people prepare to go on risky hikes. Number one rule. " when performing risky activities, always maintain situation awareness."

[@MuhammadYousaf-yf2pg]

Wow, thanks for sharing such an extreme experience, and the morale that whenever you undertake such an adventures you should have well evaluated the geography and must have a plan to come out safe in the hour of such a calamity!!

[@BackpackingTV]

Well said!

[@MrDmadness]

A few things to note. Often preceeding rain you will smell the foliage opening up, you also in a canyon will often get a wind wave before water, if you get sudden fast wind from one side this means its moving toward you. If there's any chance of rain don't do slot canyons, also often a small humidity meter will give you better war 8ng at the rising humidity indicating incoming rain. Don't ever think you can overcome water, this could have easily been fatal, mother nature doesn't care about your schedule always be carefull out there. Good video, thanks for posting the reality of what can happen

[@erixariddell2172]

Thanks for sharing a truely terrifying experience that remind us all how vulnerable we are and how we must always respect the ground we walk.

[@TacoTot]

Wow, that's a crazy story. I'm glad everyone made it out.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

So beautiful to watch from afar but so dangerous up close! Thank God your prayers were heard.

[@CharliCarl_97]

Your bravery, patience and the awesome team you 4 made saved the day, Thank God you got to record and upload this video!

[@chiefhayes2250]

THANK YOU for sharing and caring for others lives and making this video. Hopefully this will save someone’s life. Glad you made it out.

[@Yoga3756]

I'm so glad you all made it safely out! Good reminder the canyon will still be there and better to wait for good conditions

[@jonlieberman997]

Humbling. Good story. Thanks for sharing

[@marknelson3672]

First off I'm so glad that you guys are here telling this crazy & wild story, once I became stranded deep in the Everglades I'll never forget how one never knows..

[@letmypeoplegosurfing]

Incredible. Thanks for sharing your story Eric. Be safe!

[@BackpackingTV]

Glad to share. You be safe too!

[@rustyshackle917]

I remember EXACT same thing happened to Zion search and rescue while they were training in the same canyon / same spot way back in 2000.

[@Bellawhite1]

Eric, I thank God you and the others survived this horrifying experience. It goes to show you how drastically things can go from good to bad in a short amount of time. I have had a few harrowing experiences myself in terms of whether changing, i.e. In June of 2012 it was 92 degrees around 2 p.m., and an hour and a half later it started snowing in the Tahoe area. I was so ill prepared for the drastic change, exposed to the elements without my car and only wearing shorts and tank top. Thank God friends found me within the hour. Also at a Rent Faire in SLT the weather was hot and sunny and a few hours later it started to snow. I want to thank you so much for sharing your experience. I love all your videos and have learned a great deal watching your videos.

[@ericmackintosh5933]

Thanks for sharing your story and incredible footage!!

[@georgenapoles5207]

Beautiful prayer in your hour of need brother 🙏

[@Mandragara]

"Hey God protect us from this rain you caused please"

[@sam.abadyah]

@@Mandragara He allows bad things to happen to people that don’t listen to His Spirit, in order to show them the value of listening to Him when He says something, and to show them that they can trust in Him. I’m almost positive God gave an unction to this man to not go on this trip, and since he didn’t listen to the intuition of God’s spirit, He allowed this taste of judgement to come. So that for the next time, the man will listen instead of disobeying. The Bible says the wages of our sin is death in Romans 6:23. Yet, in His mercy and compassion... when we sin, we can ask for forgiveness because His Son died on the stake to save us from eternal condemnation. His mercy is shown in this video. He will keep you from destruction when you listen to Him. The same is true for Jonah in the Bible. He disobeyed so the Father allowed him to be trapped in the belly of a whale for three days, until he repented.

[@Mandragara]

​@@sam.abadyah So every Christian who has died this year from COVID was a bad Christian for ignoring the Holy Spirit somehow, or doing some other transgression? What about the Egyptian children God killed through his plagues? Why not put your life in God's hands and try and escape the canyon during the height of the flood? Put your money where your mouth is. Whatever happens must be Gods will right? I've never really been able to understand religious thinking, it just seems like a lot of hoops to jump through to arrive at the same conclusion as an atheist. "It's flooding, lets seek shelter and exit carefully when it's safe".

[@jeffsmith9351]

@@sam.abadyah your reasoning is so flawed it only increases my suspicion that faith is merely mental illness

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Thank you for sharing your experience, Eric! It looks like it was terrifying, and I can only imagine how it would feel coming out of something like this. So many lessons to take away!

[@utopia.exploring]

There are times when you're actually glad that once something goes up on the interwebs it stays there. I got to watch this a few years after it was posted...and I learned so much! I'm glad that you're safe You're party was safe And that you are able to share this with people for future knowledge and understanding

[@Amy-qo6xf]

Quite an adventure! Glad you all made it out safely. Thanks for sharing.

[@trytheoutdoors]

Wow! Humbling! Thank you so much for sharing this lesson.

[@BackpackingTV]

You're welcome. I hope this is helpful for people!

[@laurenmcillfaterick8091]

Amazing video. Terrifying and awe-inspiring. So thankful you made it out safely and so grateful you're sharing your hard learned lessons with us.

[@BackpackingTV]

Thanks Lauren! I hope other people can learn from my mistakes.

[@donnajess]

Oh my gosh, Eric! That was terrifying to watch. Thank God you were able to keep your wits and survive!

[@JeremiahStringer]

Wow! What an insane story, bro! Amazing job on the video :D Excellent story telling through video

[@ilsebackman4573]

Thanks for sharing this video. I live in Vegas, so I'm very aware of the dangers during monsoon season, but so many people are unaware of how fast things can change. This video is so informative should be on a continuous loop at the visitor center.

[@corbandallas6480]

The honesty of this is a real eye opener. And the message is even more powerful. I like to go in any weather but after watching this, something so relatable i will re-think my ways and plan my trips for good weather.Thank for sharing man. Glad you guys made it out.

[@BackpackingTV]

Thanks! Glad you can take something away from my experiences.

[@annsantonino9103]

There is no doubt in my mind that it was the prayer that got ALL of you out there. Glad you did. Thanks for sharing.

[@blakehofmann8457]

Glad you survived :-) very humble of you to share your story. Hopefully it will help save some lives!

[@Monkeybazzooka1978]

Thanks for sharing. Safe travels to you your brother and your mates.

[@behindenemylines9033]

Sobering video, thanks for sharing!

[@sandroweiner1858]

Great lesson! thanks for sharing this happens a lot in Guara, Spain water levels increase so fast.

[@Mike_Blanda]

Definitely gnarly bro! Thanks for this and showing us the force of this earth and how we need to respect our surroundings every step of the way. It takes an honest and humble person to admit a mistake and I appreciate the warning for us. We had a situation this year in Yosemite where we left a day early to be safe and we didn’t summit El Capitan. It was a sad moment after the hard work to get where we were…. I watch the video now and I’m grateful for the decision to walk away and it made my wife feel comfortable too with my outdoors decisions regarding safety. Well done on this Eric 👏

[@bartdelabarre3432]

Awesome story! Glad you guys made it out of there.

[@captnislet6044]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@jodythomas2724]

Wow! Glad you made it. Keep on keeping on

[@serayamartinez9950]

Thanks for this story, Eric. When I think about risks and danger I sometimes criticize myself for being too worrisome. It is very serious and all too real. Will definitely have a plan myself going forward 🙂

[@triciac1019]

It is smart of you to be worrisome.

[@BM-ms3gr]

Glad you all made it, it was a close call though. Situations like this, a severe earthquake or a storm at sea makes you realize how vulnerable we as humans really are. Happy trekking, stay humble, stay safe ✌🏻

[@julinthecrown1754]

Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@judem1359]

Well done with such an honest account of the scary experience ❤

[@justbe1451]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Play safe. ❤

[@Brightstartarot888]

Thank you for sharing!!! I'll be way more careful choosing where I try hiking if I am fortunate enough to get to hike around there sometime!!

[@Kristy_not_kristine]

Glad you made it! About 15 years ago a neighbor of mine attending BYU wasn't so lucky. Different spot, but similar situation.

[@shinobihouzin]

Insane amigo , glad you made it back with everyone !!!

[@Howtowithpaulaandjohn]

Chilling! I Thank God that you are here to tell and warn others. Hearing your prayer choked me up a bit.

[@thehikingelf9069]

I came to watch this as I’m preparing for my first ThruHike. I like all hikers regardless of level, should watch more things like this, because we sometimes do not take into account how quickly things can sour. It makes you appreciate things.

[@steveo601]

Which hike are you or did you do? I did the Paria river canyon thru hike.

[@TomyHovingtonHiking]

Great introspection on this life even and thanks for sharing it... Stay safe...🤙

[@brendanprice3432]

Very scary experience. Thank you for sharing this to us.

[@BackpackingTV]

Yep, I hope this helps people.

[@leelaural]

thankyou so much for the honesty of your presentation....good information....

[@tiperik99]

I have done that canyon. You are so lucky!! For sure you had a guardian angel. Most don’t understand the power of the water that builds exponentially as it has no where to go but the slots. Fantastic video my friend!!

[@like60whales]

I lived in the Zion area and worked at several places in Springdale ( the city that Zion is located) and it's sad but not uncommon how many tourists die because they underestimate the rain in those canyons

[@dimitrimountaingeorgian6821]

God bless you ! amazing story, I'm glad that you are all okay

[@BackpackingTV]

Thank you!

[@Danny-ww6tt]

Hands down the best KZbin video that I have come across. Thank you

[@BackpackingTV]

Well that is quite the compliment! Thank you!

[@peterdisbury6346]

Well we don't have a reference point until we experience it. Awesome footage and I have been in similar situations but never a 300ft waterfall of life and death like that. Thankfully you were all experienced climbers..

[@adelitaserena4777]

I appreciate you sharing this experience, I am an avid hiker and have had a few unforeseen run ins with wildlife that have completely humbled me, you can never be too cautious, we are fragile creatures against some of natures alpha’s

[@alixw3865]

Scary😥 so glad you’re all ok!

[@bigblueadventures937]

Wow wow wow! Eric man - that’s a close call, glad you guys made it out ok. Bit of a miracle you didn’t at least obtain any injuries. Well filmed and documented too 👌

[@BackpackingTV]

Thanks Dan. Yeah it was a mighty close call. Stay safe in all those canyons out there!

[@LeiSalazar]

You were smart to pray that out loud! That was intense! Great video and glad you all made it safe 👍 One hell of an experience! You just earned my sub!

[@BackpackingTV]

Thanks! Glad you're here.

[@Dirtbag.G]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Waffl3fr3ak]

Awesome video my guy very blessed to be with us here still god bless you and your friends and brother! :)

[@BackpackingTV]

thanks!

[@taoutdoorstorieswithterrya4226]

Thanks, that was scary, thanks for sharing it

[@dandywhitener8052]

Hey Eric, this is Dandy the harmonica man me and Jamie met you on the Brea Canyon trip. Wow just watch the video for the first time how scary. So glad that y’all made it out alive. I wish I had watched this before I did the para Canyon, I’m pretty sure I would’ve looked at you in a different way. You are awesome, my friend