4wd Offroad Adventure Pilbara - Part 5/9 - Wittenoom

The Pilbara 4wd road trip - Part 5/9
Ever wanted to explore a ghost town? The boys check out the abandoned town of Wittenoom and the surrounding Wittenoom Gorge! Mike joins the team in his 79 series ute.
Check out part 6 here! - • 4wd Offroad Adventure ...
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[@HandyAndyTechTips]

This is nuts! Just for reference, asbestos-cement sheet contains at most 15% chrysotile (white) asbestos, and in this area, there's pure crocidolite everywhere. Even cutting AC sheet with a circular saw would be safer than setting foot in Wittenoom. You wouldn't catch me going within 100 miles of the place.

[@darthvader8433]

Hope you don't end up with mesothelioma. Terrible way to die apparently.

[@SeriousSchitt]

Oh my goodness, I've now got mesothelioma just watching this video!

[@ianmclean4455]

Great video, shows the expanse and uniqueness of Oz But as mentioned earlier, the Blue Asbestos mine scenes are beyond belief, unless you don't mind dying a very unpleasant death. Blue Asbestos is the most dangerous/carcinogenic and Mesothelioma is not a good way to go. Agree with earlier comment, guy picking up Asbestos sheet, saying be careful - despite breathing in Blue Asbestos fibres, still in the unventolated mine - CRAZY!!!

[@theshermer]

This was done 5 years ago. They actually went into the mine without protective equipment in an environment that has blue asbestos trailings everywhere. I know the government can try to protect you but they can’t protect you from yourself. Still fascinating!

[@Razaroc84]

This is why Darwin Awards were implemented...

[@TheAussieCro]

The best video I have seen on the post Wittenoom walk inside the mine past the conveyor I used to work on with fitters to repair in 1961 and above on the grizzlies bars through which one life was lost, Frenchy went trough was found the next shift in bits smashed by the tones of rocks. Yes the video brings memories. Great job boys. The video was done well after government of WA have butchered the lot by removing the steel structures of the Mill but left behind mountains of tailings-the worst they could have done for the state of WA.

[@Jase583]

Nothing beats driving through tailings filled with asbestos and kicking up dust filled with asbestos. Say bye bye to breathing in about 30 years.

[@acs108]

I like your videos but far out!! Going inside a crocidolite asbestos mine which has been attributed to heaps of deaths with no protection. Great footage but you wouldn't catch me anywhere near there! Also "watch out guys there's asbestos in here" when you find a piece of AC bonded sheeting, is he serious? Haha

[@BuellDak]

I've been to Wittenoom three times now, once in 97 when the mine buildings were still there and twice last year..stayed in town at one of Lorraine Thomas's homes for a night, that was a great experience, and then went back and swagged it next to Doc Bolitho's waterhole, (the one with the rope swing). No one else there, very peaceful, the natural beauty of the gorge is overwhelming..yes there is a sad history and I'm well aware of the dangers, but I still want to go back for another stay..

[@TheSilmarillian]

Wittenoom is listed as one of the most contaminated sites in the world (blue asbestos...the worst kind) and you went there with no protective gear not even masks not a good idea I live in Australia and its the last place I would go.The government wrote that town off for a reason.I explore old mines but wouldn't go within 100k of that place ever

[@andrejcastellano5430]

I agree 100%

[@mrx-gn2zj]

Such a casual laid back attitude ! You won't be in such shape when you contract mesophelioma from asbestos fibres ! There's no more disability pension's now so you'd better start saving for your future !

[@craigthornton4344]

Just spent the day driving around this area. Magnificent. Did all sorts of tracks but couldn't find that shaft. And to keep the commenters happy, I have the mask and disposable suit. Would love to find it.

[@JohnnyTheCache]

omg 12:42 that fine dust in the light.. The whole Karijini area is so beautiful, but what happened in these mines is a tragedy that keeps taking lives far into the future 😢

[@warrencramer4516]

As crazy as this was, I really miss your videos!!

[@djgamble07]

Love the craziness of this all! Obviously don't condone others doing it but yeah eeerm... not every day you get to see inside an old asbestos mine.

[@cathalsmith730]

You guys make awesome videos I love watching them I used too work in the pilbara for Rio tinto but I think ye are nuts for going into witennoom and the mine aspestos is so dangerous as we all know :: I'm Irish and would love some day too do the same trip ye did that's the dream but back in Ireland due too I'll health 😴 keep up the good work

[@Brad_hj2tuff]

“See that shadowy place simba, thats whittenoom. You must never go there”

[@cjeremie]

Great camping. Fantastic swimming. Miss it.

[@greggoldie2351]

Well done guys i hope to get there one day beautiful part of australia and an important but SAD" piece of australian mining history..

[@borisjohnson1944]

Camped at that pool by Wittenoom. Lovely spot and no one around. The store was still going when we were there.

[@stuartkcalvin]

Nice piece, thanks.

[@redundantideas]

I love your videos, but I'm suprised by your lack of responsibility here. I would encourage you to put a disclaimer in your description, because this really is dangerous behaviour and you should not be encouraging others to do the same.

[@DarxusC]

Tin cans became common before there were can openers. They were originally intended to be opened with pocket knives. Did you open a tin can with the pliers of a multi-tool that included a can opener?

[@stever1053]

Round of the day with a nice curry laced with blue asbestos.

[@MrLunithy]

I know it's personal choice but what a price to pay.

[@astantine85]

Your comment is on the BBC.

[@MrLunithy]

lol ....?

[@avidutubewatcher]

Did you feel nervous about going into the asbestos mine with out masks ?

[@veyso32]

Great video mate! such a unique look into the past, that mine was a real time capsule everything just left exactly the way it was the day the mine closed permanently in 66 & never touched since. I find it quite ironic the WA government of today & yesteryear where so eager to knock down the town & mine wipe it off the map almost like trying to pretend Australia's worst industrial tragedy never happened rewriting history.Yet they leave the filthy shit that may potentially do the most harm to anyone around the general area those disgusting mountains of Asbestos Tailings go figure lol. Not a trip I reckon I'd make you & your mates have extremely large Testicles my friend! Cheers.

[@veyso32]

Wow, that's interesting mate you learn something new everyday. I wasn't aware of that though can't say i'm overly surprised lol. Governments are shit. Happy travels mate love your videos! Cheers 'n' Beers.

[@jamesbushy9031]

Q: Why do they still live here A:its their home

[@Samiily2012]

Hey Mate i have watched your Pilbara Trip a few times, all of them; good job BTW. In august of 2018, my best mates and i did the exact same trip (in a bt50, hilux, disco, patrol.).. didnt go so well. Bfs head on his hilux blew at Karijini. and we tried doing exactly what u did in 2 weeks... didnt go so well. So we're doing round 2 in 2019.those gorges that you stayed at, at Wittenoom Gorge, i would really love if you could tell me how to get there. Google maps does not recognise those roads. It is a magical place the Pilbara.

[@Samiily2012]

@@SeekAdventure Thank you for sharing those co-ordinates!! if you do it again, you need to head to Weeli Wolli Springs, Stuarts Pool, just outside Newman about 160 kms out towards Karijini. I watched your Kalgans Pool Ep too and from Kalgans pool is there only one way to Three Pools. The next trip is going to be only the Pilbara, we found the coast boring and annoying driving because of all the tourists. How much asbestos is around those camp sites. I can see the blue dumps in the valley, I love exploring but i dont want to write my death wish you know. I have travelled a lot parents took us around AUS, and ive done most of WA. only bit left on my list is the Kimberely.

[@Samiily2012]

@@SeekAdventure Weeli Wolli Springs is a magical place. Defiantly number 1 on my favourites list. Couple 'deep' water crossings depending on time of year obviously. Yeh just watched you secret entrance to Karijini and omg thats heckers i dont know if i could do that aye. looked awesome. i live in an old house that has a bit of asbestos so pretty educated about it :) . Omg LOVE WA. do you want to private message keep talking about WA???

[@camfam52002]

The old Landy...is it a 300TDi? I've owned 3 of that model...certainly kept me busy on the spanners. Prado diesel these day's, different world.

[@speccyscience2728]

I've visited Wittenoom Gorge in 2009 and been across the asbestos tailings in the gully where you drove. But I never got into the mine shafts unfortunately. Good to see they are still there!

[@speccyscience2728]

No unfortunately, well not in late August-September 2009. They may have pulled them down earlier in the year or so. I have photos of the gully and blue tailings that matches the spot where you went up to the shaft, so I know I was in the right spot. Although just now I checked the WA Gov't website and they have what I think are old photos but say "Copyright 2012", I guess when they published it rather than took the photos.

[@stdavross666]

great video guys. enjoyed

[@lonehiker6648]

dude..you really shouldn't go any where near that mining side with out proper protection. be careful!

[@mrx-gn2zj]

It's Russian roulette and good or bad luck ! Some visit there or live there and are o.k years later some visit a day or two and contract mesophelioma !

[@chazkdarwin3875]

To go there is risky, but to go into the mine without at least a mask is beyond risky. One microscopic particle in your lung can mean cancer diagnosis in 10-30 years time, then death in under 9 months. There is no wind in the mine to blow the fine dust away. I wouldn’t want to be in the second vehicle either. Good luck with that. By 2019 there was one resident left, a big difference to when there were thousands, the biggest town in the Pilbara.

[@joshcook8586]

One fiber cannot cause cancer.

[@Razaroc84]

And this is why the Darwin awards exist...

[@rakeau]

12:46 "Be careful guys there's a bit of, uh asbestos laying around"

[@r2g218]

On one hand the footage in this video is fantastic and you seem like great nice blokes - on the other I am worried you just killed yourselves in 20 years, legit the air there is so toxic you have just played a game of Russian Roulette that you won't know the result of until you are in your prime family years... Fingers crossed you are ok boys.

[@captainjamiegaming2539]

13:22 they clearly do not know why midnight oil made that song.

[@h4hurt]

Just goes to show the lack of education around asbestos. Not a hope in hell you'd catch me going in the mine without at least a p2 mask. As I've always been told, " it's not the asbestos that you can see that'll get you in the end "

[@gv8483]

Use blokes are crazy it's the first vid ive seen in the mind's awesome footage but crazy 👍

[@Bigorse91]

Not wearing any sort of respirator is bloody stupid. You obviously know the risks of Wittenoom and disregarded it all. Taking items from the place too, poor form, should be respecting history.

[@pinkbits78]

That was pretty stupid fellas. Do some research. As Robert has said from the Asbestos diseases society in Perth, A few went camping there for a1 night a few years ago and have died from the mesophelioma disease.

[@heathwalker7981]

Is it safe to be there mate

[@pajman4264]

Classic !

[@watertakken]

Um I would not be going there at all and touching all that stuff. The rocks there are toxic.

[@watertakken]

@@SeekAdventure Did you take any asbestos rocks home. Some of these rocks are also very beautiful gemstones too.

[@SeriousSchitt]

@@watertakken That's exactly what I'd like to do, come to Australia and take some home, but I don't know if NZ customs would allow me to bring it in?

[@watertakken]

@@SeriousSchitt There is also a beautiful gemstone called tigers eye. It is made when Blue Asbestos gets trapped in Quartz thus making it into a pseudo replacement of the existing rock. It is a beautiful rock.

[@SeriousSchitt]

@@watertakken Thanks for that cobba. I have looked that up, however, I'm more after a slab of blue asbestos, in a rock, as a poignant reminder of an Industrial disaster that, not only effected the poor people of WA, but also the whole of the world, including myself (I don't know if it's crocidolite I've taken in, or another form?) Are you from Australia?

[@watertakken]

@@SeriousSchitt No I am a rock collector from the US. I collect a lot of rocks, gemstones, minerals, and fossils.

[@sytyluipes]

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