The Mad Trapper of Rat River: Canada's Largest Manhunt | DEMPSTER HIGHWAY | CANADIAN HISTORY |

Peter relates the fascinating story of the Mad Trapper and the manhunt that fascinated millions in 1931. Cathy and Peter also share their road trip up the Dempster highway to Fort MacPherson, where the story began, and onwards to the Arctic Ocean.
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[@sarahmarinkovich-durfee4509]

Canadian history is fascinating! I really appreciate your history chats. The land is also beautiful.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks! You can't beat the Canadian wilderness!

[@stevefisher2121]

Sir, I could listen to you for hours!!!!! You should have been a history teacher - your ability to tell a story is incredible. What a great journey this has been so far.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow, thank you for the kind words.

[@bobosceola4147]

What a strong absolutely rawboned man was Albert Johnston. Thank you Peter

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That he was, Bob.

[@johnlea8519]

Wonderful country and exciting wee bit of history, Peter you and Cathy produce far better entertainment than the major TV companies. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Many thanks for the complimentary words.

[@ianandresen2326]

What amazing scenery! Great story! Thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ian. We’re home now.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

I've heard about this story once before but the way that you tell the story makes it easy to visualize it. Thank you Peter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you … it’s both a fascinating and a sad bit of Canadian history.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else

[@davebeningfield]

Love your storytelling - also, drove the Dempster to Tuk last year. One correction, Wop May did not shoot down the Red Baron - he was the Baron's last intended victim. Richthofen was on May's tail, May's guns had jammed - looked like curtains for May, but another Canadian pilot, Roy Brown was on the Baron's tail. Brown fired, and so did Australian machine gunners on the ground. Still undecided who actually got the Baron, but as a Canadian it's nice to think it was Roy Brown. Wop May went on to pioneer aviation in northern Canada and made fame for himself by delivering vital medicine to a northern Albertan community in the dead of winter after a diptheria epidemic had broken out.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I stand corrected, Dave and I thank your for sharing that. You too have visited the end of the world, lol.

[@rickcooper6817]

Mr. Peter you are an outstanding storyteller, thank you. It's has been a pleasure to be taken on this journey by you and Ms. Cathy. The top of the world is such a beautiful place.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It certainly is that, Rick.

[@gregwells8764]

that was a ripper of a yarn ! loved it

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

The Canadian north video's never get old to me and I've watched many, thank you Peter and Cathy for sharing your trip to the Canadian north and the renewed history and story of the mad trapper and aw the scenery

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure! Thanks for your interest.

[@stunnedatsunset7649]

Absolutely FASCINATING "Wee bit o' History," Peter! I just love the way you tell these stories! Captivating! Thanks so much!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vincentrogister5006]

What a sad but intresting piece of canadian history

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed!

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

So much history from our country. The Mad Trapper is one of my favourite stories. So many unanswered questions

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

There is a lot of great Canadian history, sadly most of it unknown.

[@beverlymichael5830]

Always look forward to the “wee bit of history”. I cannot imagine life in that area back then. What a struggle it would have been. And even today. I have been enjoying going on this adventure with you and Cathy.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad to take you along.

[@garyrichardt1496]

The Mad Trapper has always fascinated me I have read everything that I could find and I don't think we will ever know all the why's and many thanks for sharing this.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I totally agree!

[@1951shelby]

Awesome history, grand tale of the North, thanks for telling it.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure!

[@aggieduke1]

Wow, what a story. Enjoyed this one a lot Peter. Thanks for showing us this beautiful country.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jasonhaney108]

Your passion and knowledge of all the history you know is amazing greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your videos and sharing all this with us!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Much appreciated

[@garyrichardt1496]

Beautiful country!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It really is!

[@jasonhammond4640]

I came across a couple of documentaries of this guy a couple of years ago. Found it fascinating. He was one tough SOB, that's for sure, a very mysterious person. Your adventure has been one of the most amazing things I've seen in a while. I've learned a lot. Thanks.👍👍😊😊

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

He was indeed tough .. hard to even imagine.

[@scottmcfarland2149]

What a great wee bit of history! Beautiful country. Safe journey. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it … we are back home now.

[@scottmcfarland2149]

@@TheWoodlandEscape good to be home I'm sure. Can't wait to see the Fort build next!!

[@larrylapierre2295]

Great scenery and story thanks for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@danielasuncion9991]

This is FANTASTIC. We are able to ACCURATELY visualize this story! 💚

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well sir, that is a very flattering compliment … I thank you for your interest.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

'Tis a fine tale you have had to share with us. What a travel adventure you have also had this summer.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We did indeed and just got home.

[@bobboyer9440]

Great history lesson as usual. You are a lucky man to have Cathy along with your travels. My wife wouldn't trek with me to an outdoor store. LOL

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Cathy is indeed the best trekking companion one could ask for. Merry Christmas to you and your clan.

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you for sharing different parts of history in your video

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure!

[@justiceleague1146]

I truly love your wee bits of history! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you like them!

[@Hallnout]

Good evening Peter & Cathy. Thanks for another history lesson sir. I see in the comments apparently there was a movie made about this incident. I'll have to try and find where its available online. I once again hope this message finds you both well in your travels. Be safe and god bless.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, we are home safe and mostly sound, lol.

[@vonscheer3993]

I read the book on the mad trapper it was good. You did a very good job of telling it. Thank you

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@magneticpower9206]

Thank you for this great video. I bought my Dad the book, and I wanted to educate myself more. Thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You are very welcome, I hope your dad enjoys the book!

[@richardliles4415]

What a wonderful we bet of history. Enjoy the camera work very much. Thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, I’ll pass on your compliment to Cathy.

[@josephmaschari1073]

Great historic stories. Thank you

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for listening

[@mikeodonovan7325]

cool stuff dude classsssssssssssssssss

[@victortuten4399]

No matter what his story is, he was made of the pioneer stock that built a continent. His resourcefulness and determination coupled with his desire to evade were some of the same skills that carved out our little piece of Gaia. I don't condone his actions, but I admire the man!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Totally agree!

[@DaveMitchellOutdoorsyStuff]

Fascinating story thank you Peter

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My pleasure, Dave

[@aps5041]

Another great one, thanks. I always loved that Charles Bronson movie Death Hunt, good to hear the real story.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was a great movie.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Great atory. Drew me right in to point where i felt like i was there.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you

[@toddw.turner5953]

It's great to see were this happened, i have the book of this story, it is a great part of canadian history !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for watching.

[@chuckjones8565]

Love the book!!!

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! I am familiar with the mad trapper story. What an amazing story of endurance. Some people just want to be left alone. But then again if he's causing trouble with others I guess he brought it on himself. I'm not typically a fan of DNA, but It would be an interesting case for a DNA sample to solve who he could have been. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well said! They did do some DNA and I believe ran into a road block. Good chance he was Norwegian.

[@smoothvern165]

That was freaking awesome! Man, I love your channel!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are flattered, thank you.

[@jimbriggs3065]

A well told tale and one of my favorites! That tale helped me get through some tough Alaskan winters. I hope our paths cross at the CoHT national gathering. Cheers mate!!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

One of mine as well. I’m afraid I’ll not be at the National gathering, I’ll be leaving for a moose hunt in northern Quebec.

[@Blrtech77]

Peter Thanks for sharing and what a fascinating story. I've read the books but you bring it to life with your storytelling. Be Safe and Thank You for the information!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bc30cal99]

Thanks for the video. We lived down the street from the then retired Const. McDowell in Oliver, BC for a few years. While we knew him enough to wave hello, it wasn't until after he passed we learned he was the last remaining member of the Albert Johnson hunt. If I'm recalling the details correctly, the son-in-law of our school principal in a small Saskatchewan town ended up with the plane Wop May used. Was found in a barn in Alberta I want to say, but again there's been a lot of water under the bridge since I heard that. No idea where it is today, sorry. Lastly my late father recalled hearing radio updates of the chase as a small boy in southern Saskatchewan.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is a fascinating bit of family history and I thank you for sharing. Till now, I never wondered about the plane and where it ended uo. Perhaps someday it’ll be a barn find. Hard to imagine in our modern world having only the radio for our information!

[@robertcurns-c1x]

once again,thank you for showing parts of the world I will never see!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for your interest

[@sasquatchum]

I’ve read, and reread most every telling of Johnson’s foray. I stumbled upon your channel and have been watching along and this appeared. Definitely one of the best renditions I’ve encountered. You earned yourself another subscriber. Keep up the fine work.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it. We certainly appreciate your support and interest.

[@8626John]

Crazy story. Thanks for sharing it.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnnottahcal5725]

I love finding those old stories of survival, bushcraft, toughness, ect. This one is probably on the top of my list due to the continued mystery of who and why concerning the man. Just relocated and relistened to the old radio broadcast of the story. I love that one. Whenever I’m falling behind on the trail or sucking wind concerning anything outdoorsy, my normal response to self or others will be, “Well I a’int no Mad Trapper of Rat River.”

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

There’s moments when I’m out trekking that I think the same and now thanks to you I’ll be silently saying your very words. He must have been one tough fellow indeed!

[@dowdawg]

Wow 😮

[@TomCramer-xu8tx]

Wild country. Thank you for the interesting history and great scenery!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jameshall5784]

Thank you for the GREAT video!!! I pray that you are having a wonderful blessed trip. Please be safe.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, we just arrived back home

[@jameshall5784]

@@TheWoodlandEscape glad to know that you made it home safely!!! Looking forward to the next video.

[@wadeschwartz6281]

Peter when you vacation it’s true adventure! Looking at the map that is some serious logistics ,,living the dream . Best pirate impersonation 😂also . Hope your family is keeping track of your history to tell your story .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We try, Wade … thanks for watching.

[@Vikingwerk]

I remember watching one of the 3 movies made about the Mad Trapper as a kid, I think it was probably ‘Challenge To Be Free’, because I remember it having a narrator, quite the story!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed. The man’s fortitude amazes me.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for sharing all of the history and the amazing scenery along your journey, it's absolutely incredible!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tropifiori]

Looks like tough country Pete. I always wanted to shoot a big Yukon moose. That old trapper sounds pretty tough. Enjoyed the video Frank

[@grizz6150]

Albert Johnson had superhuman endurance and a master of survival.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The fellow was insanely tough. Thanks for your interest.

[@Eyepealer]

Absolutely fantastic Peter! What an adventure!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed.

[@ryanstottlemyer5698]

Fantastic, thank you Peter and Kathy!!! The Mrs. and I just got back from Colonial Williamsburg, had a wonderful time and some great dinners especially at Christina Campbell’s

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wonderful! I have yet to visit but, it is on my list

[@rogerclyde2720]

What a story, definitely un-hinged. Beautiful background.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yes it was!

[@stephankramb204]

Very intersting story. Thanks.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@larryreese6146]

Thanks for the story, Peter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My pleasure!

[@robertwiggins4921]

Peter and Cathy This was a most outstanding episode. Great bit of history and scenery coverage!! Near the end of the episode, were those a flock of ptarmigan in summer attire? Also loved seeing the fearless opportunistic Whiskey Jack 😊 Each episode I note the growth of your beard 😅 I bet those new tires were an expensive acquisition up there! Have a safe trip!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yup, summer garb, beards gone and the tires where a wee bit expensive, lol.

[@stevenshanofski6801]

Amazing story. What a trip. Didn’t know you could drive to the Arctic. I may need to make a road trip. Glad things eventually worked out car/tire wise. Wishes for continued safe travels. Thanks for sharing your amazing trip.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You should! Take a couple of spares, lol

[@kingrafa3938]

Interesting history!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yes it was!

[@kevendrover2442]

I have read different so called fact on this man but listening to you makes it more alive than just a historical account. I guess maybe Winston Churchill could have been describing Albert Johnson when he said a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a enigma. Stay safe from newfoundland and labrador Canada

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Great analogy.

[@yellowboot6629]

Thank'YOU Mad...❣️🤣🤣🤣...

[@chrischarman6479]

Great video, love the way you tell the stories. Just one small thing…Wop May was a rookie, told by Roy Brown to stay out of any fight that might happen. Richthofen spotted him and chased him. Brown went to May’s aide and the rest is history (regardless of what Australia may claim😂). Keep up the great videos!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, it was his first flight behind enemy lines

[@graceveenema4762]

What an amazing trip and manhunt story! Great piece of Canadian history I would never have known about without your excellent recounting. I was looking at how long you were sitting with your knee tucked under you and it was causing my knee pain!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cathy muffles my cricking bones, lol.

[@marieleopold1625]

If the 'Mad Trapper' did NOT make it into the; "Ripley's Believe it or not records"...they R surely missing one 'heck of a story'! Isn't it simply amazing how far a mind will control a body to do 'Herculean feats' out of 'fear and/or ignorance'? Perhaps the ENTIRE situation could have been resolved over a steaming cup of coffee shared. YIKES! Personally, I would have tried the cup of coffee first. (LOL). This wee bit on the premature death of the mountain trekkers only proves the worth of tagging along a guide. ."Pride goeth B 4...". "Let me recommend the best medicine in the world: a long journey, at a mild season, through a pleasant country, in easy stages." (James Madison). Thanks dear Peter and Catherine 4 taking us along. Health and God Bless! :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sounds like my kinda journey, indeed! I’m with you on the, let’s sit down and talk this thing over, say, would you like a cup of coffee!

[@lawrencekeller6029]

Great video guy's you sure your not a history teacher? LOL Talk Soon IIByrds

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I am, it’s just not official , lol.

[@lancehenderson7249]

Another great video Peter and Kathy, getting closer to Saskatchewan. Watch this show with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Years ago found the video and still have it. Sad both are gone now. Keep your powder dry

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We just arrived home.

[@lancehenderson7249]

@@TheWoodlandEscape welcome back home

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

He was a man who wanted to be left alone, but no people couldn't leave him alone.

[@sid7088]

But he didn't mind messing with other people's traps. If he would have left them alone, he would have been alright.

[@christopher-bj8de]

@@sid7088 Stay in town boy.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Once he killed a mounty it went from a minor offense to the man hunt.

[@christopher-bj8de]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I would argue they started harassing him before the copper was killed i.e. the created the problem, a lot like the truckers of today being provoked and harassed by the same types.

[@lundysden6781]

Death Hunt! Great movie.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was indeed all be a wee bit dated, lol.

[@thomaslawson801]

Challenge to be free was also a great movie. Like both movies.😊😊😊

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@thomaslawson801 Don’t believe I saw that one … thanks for sharing.

[@lawrencedewan9838]

Begrudgingly, Albert Johnson was one tough, hearty, able-bodied dude. MUST be Canadian!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That guy was crazy strong both mentally and physically.

[@markparsons1765]

Peter, Loved the story. In 1981 Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin were in a movie called "Death Hunt" that is loosely based on your story. It may well be my favorite Charles Bronson movie. Of course, Hollywood took liberties. If you have not seen it, you should check it out. I think you would enjoy it.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I have, dated but, great!

[@vlcourneyea]

We 5 1/2 hour drove to Petewawa from Waterloo 2 weeks ago to see our son. I've never seen so many trees and branches crammed together. I kept wondering how anyone would ever get through that. I was amazed.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Boreal forest is on tough environment to traverse

[@conifergreen2]

Charles Bronson played the Mad Trapper in a movie.

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

Lee Marvin, Carl Weathers, Angie Dickinson and Andrew Stevens are in it too, its called 'Death Hunt' released in 1977

[@lawrencekeller6029]

Yes he did!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was a great movie in its day.

[@AGDO-020]

One of my favorites

[@retmachinist]

Howdy Peter Fine " we bit " of a story .... I am not sure but I think there was movie about that staring Charles Bronson . Long time ago . Got to be tough when you are in -45 F or did you mean Celsius.... still cold !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

About the same minus 49 c is where F catch’s up. It was a great movie.

[@retmachinist]

@@TheWoodlandEscape WOW never been close to that temp ..... when you were in the south pole it was that temp ?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Summer in Antarctica is Jan through Marsh.

[@jimf1964]

RCMP throwing their weight around for 100yrs. I think they still bring 20lbs of dynamite when someone doesn’t answer the door. 🙂 Great story. I enjoyed it. But what sort of ammo did they use? Modern cartridges don’t often go off, even when shot, and without a chamber to build pressure, they more pop than explode. I think it was OSHA that did a lot of testing on that. Oh! And you’re on the Dempster highway! What a dream trip.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Johnson used a 30 30 Stevens lever action.

[@TheFarmerfitz]

People need to understand that in Canada at that time, there was a death penalty. To Johnson, getting caught, Meant getting hung. So it is understandable why, after he had killed two cops and wounded others, why he chose to keep going.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed and a sound reason to keep on trying to escape!

[@StacyBabcock-e4h]

Absolutely his life is on the line

[@StacyBabcock-e4h]

He had too much to lose

[@moorshound3243]

That guy sound's like he'd be a prime candidate for the SAS.

[@Paddys_Bad_Decision]

Even more so, considering the SAS are in PEAK physical condition, and this guy had scoliosis. Not trying to belittle the SAS, or romanticize the MToRR, but...that dude was phenomenally tough.

[@grizz6150]

Albert Johnson was a man with a superhuman endurance capability expert in survival and elusive techniques ' no man has ever done what this man achieved while on the run ' for that he has my respect. Read the whole story about Albert Johnson ' he was truly a amazing man ' a legend and mystery of the north . And that's the way it should end ' a mystery for all time .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I agree whole heartedly.

[@mikesherman4565]

Oh very interesting I think that made a movie about the mad trappet

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

With Charles Bronson in the 70’s I believe

[@paulw6550]

@@TheWoodlandEscape That one and another with Mike Mazurka (Challenge to Be Free, it paints him in a much better light/anti hero)

[@dansweet6793]

I had to watch this because this story is unbelievably crazy. What Albert did was great, terrible but great in a way. My guess is Albert served in WW1

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Quite possible … one tough fellow!

[@joeseabolt3922]

Hi Peter, Good book on this ! I may be misremembering but didn’t the Mounties finding various objects ,coins and gold human teeth when they searched Johnson’s body.? This leading them to believe he was murdering other trappers and residents of the area. Always great videos…

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That part of the story I’m unfamiliar with.

[@joeseabolt3922]

@@TheWoodlandEscapeEither way he was definitely a good woodsman and survivor!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed … crazy psychical feats!

[@shvl-hd5459]

So if you really want to know the full story , read the book The Mad Trapper of Rat River by Dick North .

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Absolutely love your content and dedication to your work. Your channel should be required viewing to graduate from school. Thank you for the excellent channel!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow, thank you! Very flattered

[@livelife4471]

The Mad Trapper story is an interesting one. They think he may have come from the Wisconsin, USA or the plains in the USA area and I believe he had gold fillings, so they think he lived or visited a big city to have this dental work done. Probably was involved in crime given the amount of money he had. But at the end of the day, no one really knows.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Nor will every I believe and that’s ok too.

[@rogerclark9285]

Big surprise, the movie got a few details wrong.

[@oldschoolboyscout]

Charles Bronson acted as Albert in the movie Death Hunt.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Great movie!

[@elund408]

it would be interesting to find DNA and find out who he was. He obviously had winter survival skills.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

They did DNA sampling but, apparently ran into a road block. They know he was not Canadian and most likely Norwegian.

[@k.s.333]

They did DNA testing for a doc in 2009 but could not link him to people claiming to be related. According to a 2021 article he shares DNA with people from three villages in Sweden.

[@edfrank1005]

You're in error regarding death of the Red Baron. The autopsy of his body indicated he died from ground fire.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Interesting, thanks for the info.

[@3-2bravo49]

Think it was an Australian machine gun crew

[@CDmatt]

Charles Bronson movie, Death Hunt is about this. Great movie

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was indeed a fine movie, I believe in the 1970’s.

[@keithhall3953]

Sounds to me you may try to find a movie named a challenge to be free it came out sometime in the late or mid 1970s.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I think they’ve done a few movies, one with Charles Bronson.

[@dansweet6793]

Death Hunt with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin

[@gyrene91]

Johnson was harder than woodpecker lips. I was first introduced to these events when a good friend showed me the movie Death Hunt with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin. Of course the real story is much more amazing

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was a grand movie. Thanks for watching

[@chuckkelly9062]

Johnston did shoot another Mountie when they were chasing him.and killed him. I believe it was constable King

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You are spot on … an awful omission on my part.

[@davidmcpherson9260]

Funny you should mention "Ft. McPherson....that's my last nsme...

[@lawrencedewan9838]

Your name is 'Fort McPherson'...?

[@milliebanks7209]

Peter, do people mistake you for a hippie? Excellent video!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I am, lol.

[@pitsmcgoo]

They found 2400 dollars on him a small fortune in the 1930's.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It certainly was a whole lot of money in that era.

[@heru-deshet359]

Take care of those lungs with that fire still going.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Home now and the air is finally clear.