Unclogging 2 Completely Plugged Culverts To Save The Road. Releasing Raging Rapids

I do not encourage anyone to enter culverts, unclog anything, or enter flooded areas as it can easily become deadly without the proper training
I unclog drains for fun in my spare time (I have been trained in culvert inspections for years with private co.) and I am osha trained.
Exploring anything abandoned can be dangerous or deadly without experience. I don't encourage anyone to enter any abandoned structures. Not only is safety a concern, but often times its illegal, and when possible I seek out permission from the owner or local police. I simply go to document its history before it's gone forever and I leave things the way I find them. I only take pictures and only leave footprints. I assume all the risks and responsibility before doing this. Please don't attempt to do this on your own. There could be nails, asbestos, falling concrete, soft floors, animals, or other hazards. Thanks for watching.
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[@paulcrowther6114]

To answer your question, I appreciate you leaving in the footage of you setting up the second camera - really helps with understanding the layout and position of the culvert exit. Thanks for another great video!

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Me too!

[@user-ow1ei2qw4n]

Same here

[@YavannaKlappalPiggiesRock]

This exactly

[@BarredCoast0]

I started watching your channel way back probably 3-4 years ago and at first I thought if you've seen one culvert unclogged then you've seen them all. Boy was I wrong! You've kept me coming back wanting more because you've made each video interesting and I've become addicted. Me, being an old geezer, I don't get out too much anymore so you have become an outlet for me to travel to places I have never seen before. Thanks for all you do. We need to nominate you for an award for the best U.S. Conservationist for outstanding love of animals and the environment. 🏆

[@JackycClark]

I think the Forestry Service should at least give him a per diem to cover expenses . I'm sure the govt. is afraid of being liable for any injury or property damage .

[@GuntherRommel]

That really is a good rake you're using, Post. Much more effective for clearance than a standard garden rake seems to be. Great clearance! You're really doing great camera angles and shots these days, as well. I don't know if you read some books, or did an online course or something, but the quality of camera placement has improved since a couple years back for sure. I think the continuous shot while you moved cameras around was nice, because it didn't interrupt your verbal flow at all. Really did a nicer job of immersion without the cuts.

[@GuntherRommel]

Man, there is something to be said for getting videos 2-3 weeks early. All for *ONE DOLLAR A MONTH*.

[@Brabant076]

@@GuntherRommel Time traveler 👽

[@ForestSchweitzer022097]

I totally agree. There were several times when the camera was being carried, and then set down in the perfect spot where the continuous narration felt very cinematic.

[@fungiplays2289]

Personally I like the setup and behind the scenes included. I enjoy observing process and appreciate your attention to detail. It doesn't go unnoticed here.

[@cocodojo]

Yes, finally another Post10 unclogging video!

[@sheilan6235]

I like seeing you set up the camera, etc.

[@rg01740]

You should nickname your broken rake "Frodo" since it has lost one of its "fingers".

[@GuntherRommel]

And it is fairly precious.

[@AndrewTaylorNintyuk]

can we pinpoint the moment it broke?

[@oAPXo]

@@AndrewTaylorNintyuk - Probably around 7:40 to when he sees it. Probably broke off when he was raking inside the pipe.

[@Blazen747]

He should auction off his broken rake

[@lisakaye3935]

Yaasss! 😂

[@2212db]

I remember when you bought that rake. You weren't keen to use it at first, but it's served you well for the last year or so. RIP trusty rake

[@ccalkin]

I love that the Internet makes it possible for him to just do this for a living... Because if you asked me if unclogging drain videos would entertain me, it doesn't even sound reasonable... But it rocks!!! Gold Star Post!!

[@PeterWiernicki]

You just blew my mind Post. I had no idea that clams lived in freshwater. I've only ever seen them at the ocean before this.

[@JDWDMC]

Same!

[@JackycClark]

I'm not from Maine but I think they're fresh water mussels .

[@hunter4876]

In the realm of water's flow and nature's tangle, Your trusty potato rake, peg #4, bids adieu. Through countless battles against debris and clogs, You stood strong, a warrior tried and true. From tangled branches to stubborn beaver dams, You valiantly fought to restore the natural way. Clearing the path for rivers to freely dance, Your tireless efforts, a debt we can never repay. Amidst the rush of water and untamed wild, You braved the elements with unwavering might. Clearing obstacles that impeded the flow, Guiding the rivers, their course shining bright. Now the time has come to lay you to rest, Your days of service have reached their end. Peg #4, you were a trooper, steadfast and true, A loyal companion, a loyal friend. May you find eternal peace, dear peg #4, In the hallowed grounds of rakes gone by. Your legacy lives on, forever in our hearts, A symbol of resilience, reaching for the sky. Rest easy now, alongside the potato rake, A final farewell to your days of strife. Your memory cherished, your presence missed, In the tapestry of our journey through life. RIP Potato Rake peg #4, you served us well, Your battles are over, your spirit now free. May your legacy inspire others to persist, As we bid you farewell, forever in memory. o7

[@bkitteh6295]

An epic!!!

[@peterkilvert2712]

WOW, those pipes are "going like the Clappers" (an English expression meaning FAST, derived from an old alarm clock where you can see the clapper hitting the bell)! Thank you my friend. Pete (Manchester UK)

[@LightsMB]

Be mindful of those lithium jumper packs. I had one that I loved for 3 years that worked flawlessly but one day (while unplugged) it buldged out and almost exploded and caught fire. If you keep that in your vehicle I would recommend a LiPo fireproof battery case. They're cheap and give you peace of mind.

[@Blackadder75]

I didn;t see the fish, but I saw it after you warned us. Your attentiveness to nature is incredible.

[@theactualsalvagedrover]

You’re kinda like.....the “Bob Ross” of culvert clearing. Keep doin what you’re doin, and we’ll keep watching my friend.

[@theactualsalvagedrover]

@@tomortale2333 Yeah! Screw you nature, with your careless smattering of leaves and branches everywhere you please! Learn about proper waste disposal, Nature!

[@rainstorm_jo]

And a lot of the scenery could easily be Bob Ross paintings. if i ever pickup landscape painting, well, I now have numerous reference images :)

[@Jill_Pajzer]

Yes! I was hoping for a clog episode this evening!

[@timothystevenhoward]

FYI, those clams are actually freshwater mussels. several are endangered species in the midwest. they come out of the mud after winter and like to sit in fast clear moving water.

[@ChristopherBix2]

True. I live in an area that has several mussel beds. They were building a new bridge across the Mississippi here and had to take a lot of time to assess the mussel beds in the area and collect and relocate the threatened species. There even used to be a large industry near here where they'd harvest hundreds of thousands of mussel shells and punch small circles out of them, drill and polish them, and sell them for buttons before plastic made them obsolete. A huge industry for decades. I still occasionally will find a clam or mussel shell washed ashore with holes cut out of it.

[@glennrussell3252]

He's basically just a good guy!

[@miserq4189]

Future archaeologists will discover the broken tine of his rake, look at one another and whisper, “post10”…

[@BarbecueinItUpGood]

Bear poop in the road?... I thought they "went" in the woods? 😆

[@MacAulish-mw6vt]

They pretty much poop where they want, and I have yet to see anyone argue with them about it !

[@Nyoutdoorsandmore]

When you shoved that log thing went sailing! That was cool. And when ur rake broke lol. I enjoy watching all ur videos I watch all ur channels your a very interesting person thanks for being exciting have a good night

[@williamwalsh3779]

I never thought this type of content would be so addictive and satisfying, but man I'm here for it.

[@BoB0132]

RIP rake. You did a great job, You literally were helping change the surface of the world. You helped changing the world. You helped to make a change. And even in your last days when you have lost your fourth arm you where supporting Post10 in creating content. What an astonishing Tool! But now... now it's time to rest. You'll never be forgotten. Records of your dutys will endeavor the Ages, inspiring humans all over the world. (Greetings from Germany ;) ) Rest in Peace, rake.

[@Keikdv]

07:47 it was with 4 legs. 07:59 it had only 3..

[@BarbecueinItUpGood]

Post in "stereo"! (When both mics were picking you up.) 🎧

[@jengirl2]

That was a satisfying one! Wow!! 🌊 RIP “the rake”

[@gram1124]

just wanted to leave a comment letting you know how much joy these videos continue to bring me. thanks for doing what you do and filming it for us!

[@debbiea3890]

The footage of you setting up is fun so please keep doing it. Your enthusiasm gets me every time! I love how you love your job.

[@CuteLesbo69]

RIP Rakey We shall light the sacred fires and sing your songs to our younglings.

[@l.faraday8767]

Clam rocks, the latest thing in beaver dam design. 😂🇨🇦😂

[@deeg4n000]

RIP prong #4.

[@richardclark7812]

I cannot believe there was a large tree blocking that culvert. That was awesome. Love watching you and your explanation about beavers.

[@db.mc2]

Thanks Post ! 👊 👍Appreciate you my friend 🙏

[@lancer525]

I am really glad to see how long that rake lasted, and I am so glad that I recommended it. Its one of the better tools you've ever had. Great video, Post!

[@ChristopherBix2]

Those 4 tine rakes are OK, though I think he'd have better luck with one that cost more than $7. They make 3 tined rakes that use even heavier gauge rod and are nearly indestructible. I'd suggest he try one of those as well. You don't really need the width as much as simply the power to grab and yank hard.

[@OohMax]

Anybody else get lost in the mesmerizing reflections of sky, trees and clouds?

[@LionFamilyFunTime]

I’ve been watching from the start and I love to se how far you’ve come :)

[@yvonnecook8635]

Sitting on my deck in the sun watching my favourite guy. Great job Postie. Love a good culvert cleaning. Cheers❤️🇨🇦

[@nathangraham8162]

This was a good one. RIP Rakey the rake.

[@TubeLVT]

Watching your setup helps us to understand the size and complexity of the problems you’re removing.

[@toebarsrealm3773]

You are always fun to watch. Maybe you could start a "trophy case" of your worn out rakes. Mount them on the side of your shed or something. :)

[@BoB0132]

Love the Idea. Marking the "times on Service" for each one would be so cool. I mean IF they still exist. 😅

[@cleansweep999]

I like that you leave everything in your vids. I really enjoy your long format videos. Thanks for the content and everything!!! 👍✌️

[@johammond9359]

When you say, "You hope we enjoyed the video, " I can't believe it's over already..

[@Cladcanadian]

R.I.P. rake you served us well

[@kathydoyle9939]

Watching camera placement is interesting; makes it seem more like we're right there. Clam rescued! 👍 Whirlpools are always fun to see/hear. 🖖

[@ursulapanikowski5065]

I just came back from work to eat something and I'm watching you again and I just love it. Love to watch what you are doing , how you explain everything it's just like I'm with you in this beautiful area.

[@blpanzer]

perfect video for the night! amazing work as always.

[@davidroddini1512]

24:26 “There’s a couple of ‘Moose Tracks’ here. They’re not super fresh, but definitely from this spring” Yum, I love “Moose Tracks” ice cream. Too bad it’s been sitting outside like that and probably not safe to eat now… Umm, where is it? 😉

[@patriciabockenstette6550]

I really appreciate camera two because it lets us see the result of all your hard work getting the pipes open. Watching the water flow from dribbles to full torrents is great. Thanks for sharing.

[@HugoPerk]

Those power packs are nice, but a dead truck battery is my best excuse to miss work!

[@alexritchie4586]

After watching a few of these videos, as someone who comes from a relatively small and fastidiously managed rural environment, it's always amazing to me to think of just how much land in the US must be completely underwater at any one time because of something so simple as a blocked pipe.

[@christiemcbaine2805]

I just love how you take the time to save the wildlife. We have a natural fireplace and I have to inspect each log for about 5 to 10 minutes to make sure the centipedes, spiders, and pill bugs are all saved.

[@johammond9359]

Your videos are ALWAYS interesting and educational. I hope I remember, but then again, I can watch it, to remind me. 😊 Thank you, post.👍😊

[@chriscooper654]

Nice work. As ever, appreciate your commentary on these beautiful landscapes that you clearly have great respect and love for.

[@megapint1626]

May be too late for this year, but I have deer almost every night and I had a tick problem in the yard. I have dogs so I refuse to spray poisons. I bought some praying mantis oothicas (egg sacks) and there are hundreds in each one. Within one year….zero tick problem. They’ll eat each other too so I hatch them in a paper bag and check twice a day to hear the scratching inside. When they do hatch I spread them all over to decrease them eating each other and increase them eating all the ticks.

[@danhutson3460]

Post 10, thank you for your nature adventure. Since I am unable to venture out myself, it's a pleasure seeing what you do & explaining it all. I don't think I will ever get tired of your outdoor classroom, as I never know what will be awaiting in that bend of the road! From Senoia, GA!

[@TheOGDorothy]

Been following you for years. You honestly have the best content on youtube.

[@NFSHeld]

Somewhere, a beaver watches this video and excitedly calls his friends over "Look guys, we did it, we built stronger than the rake. Soon he'll be left with nothing but a stick and then victory will be ours!" Little did they know you are set out to get yourself a new one right away.

[@margaretkur8161]

😂

[@grimfeather7969]

The more negligent the companies and DOT are means more content for you and more videos for us to watch! Seems like a win-win, keep up the good work!

[@RwingDsquad]

I like how you show the process of setting the cameras. In my opinion, less edits and more footage, the better.

[@juanstarnotip8122]

i love the footage of you setting up the cameras, keep doing that

[@grassfolk]

I like you showing us the tripod setup I always have opinions/fears 😂

[@l.faraday8767]

I like when you do the preamble to the setup. It’s interesting. 😎

[@newkidusa]

I never realized how much I love the sight and sound of a whirlpool until today

[@lightwavz]

I enjoy the extra footage. I am always looking for plants and wildlife no matter what. It's always interesting to see what you've got going on in your part of the country as compared to ours. And I like it when you find the clams and rehome them. It takes them years to grow that big. Might as well keep them going!

[@HannahMattox]

Of all the years I've been watching your channel, Posty, this one comes back over and over, and never fails to impress me. It's in the top 3 best unlocks you've done!

[@bobjoncas2814]

LOOKIN' GOOD, NICE WORK...

[@Bobal27]

18:24 One of these culverts, with a bunch of debris at the outflow end, you should demonstrate what happens if the rake gets pulled from your hand by the current/debris passing through. Then walk to the other side, and likely easily retrieve it. Just hold it in the pipe until you feel it tugging, see if you can get enough of it in to where you can’t hold it anymore, and if not, simply let go before getting too close to danger. There is a slight risk of the rake jumping the debris and gliding further downstream, but it’s extremely unlikely at a spot like this, and even if it gets lost, it’s worth it, FOR SCIENCE!

[@jamesalinio5277]

I'll second that motion, I'd like to see it too

[@ffsthe1stYT]

💀

[@kestrel4077]

you need to have an "in memorium" wall for all your used up rakes

[@conductorcammon]

Post10 4 PREZ!

[@wayneBranson]

Another excellent and entertaining video, Post. I am glad that you are mostly using a 3 or 4 prong rake to unplug drain pipes. Much easier on your back. You are a very strong person and it would be easy to injure your lower back pulling on or lifting branches. I look forward to watching you unclog pipes for many years to come! Just take care of yourself physically. You are a professional athlete. Perhaps carry an extra 4 prong rake with you in your truck and a small handsaw. Keep making your videos and I will keep watching.

[@Bobal27]

21:34 Oh, and if you’re taking 20 minutes to stick around while there is an awesome whirlpool, maybe move camera number two to let us stare at a whirlpool for 20 minutes. I love swirling water, especially when the water level is dropping so slowly it’s unnoticeable (unlike a sink or tub).

[@jen8491]

Awesome video Post! I just watched the update video you did awhile back on these culverts. Your channel is the best. Never a dull moment.

[@tracybowling1156]

Along with knowing how to have a good time, you also have the gift of recognizing the beauty of nature. And loving it!

[@ratfarmers]

The black flies have been driving me insane when doing yard work so I bought some mesh mosquito net bags that fit over my head and hat. Best purchase ever! You should look for them.

[@conductorcammon]

Word!

[@YzerWings]

Theres just something about beautiful forests that makes you feel so good. Love the videos!

[@SamiLo2]

My favorite part of watching your videos isn’t just the culvert unclogging but seeing how the different places you visit change over time from the weather, the beavers, etc.

[@judithfairchild8620]

That was beyond interesting. It was fascinating!!! Watching the whirlpools form and start flowing hard was great. The muddy edges will probably green in a couple of weeks if Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and family don't decide to redo their dams.

[@toddsiegfried8859]

With earbuds I get a lot of bugs in my ears...I certainly remember this place with all that thick ice you were breaking on that pole...well done sir

[@mleeram258]

Love the whole process ❤my favorite part was when the big chunk came out of the first pipe. Great work posty!!!

[@allen_p]

25:20 The beavers in the Piney Woods of East Texas can flood a creek bottom land and kill pines, oaks, and sweet gums. Creates a clearing even when the beaver dams get washed out. Beavers kept building tall dams on one creek, so the water, repeatedly flooded a hiking trail with three feet of water. We eventually abandoned the loop hiking trail in the creek bottom.

[@BrianRRenfro]

Haha that was me that recommended the jump pack! See! They kick ass! I never worry in the back country anymore!

[@cousinstu]

Busy beavers.

[@WevvMang]

I like it when you include the set up footage. It gives me at least a good idea of the are you're working in and also, appreciate the work that goes into making the content. Thanks Post.

[@steenenile1109]

Look like alder bushes in the back

[@featured1837]

Found your channel 2 weeks ago and have literally been just binge watching non stop. Great content!

[@excession3076]

Oh, you are hooked now. See those whirlpools? that's what finding Post 10 on YT is like, you get sucked in. Enjoy. Just wait till you start going for walks and noticing culverts...

[@AnitaGren]

Fantastic job you do and realy care about the small guys.. 😊

[@JudyHart1]

What an impressive outflow.

[@raykarkoff499]

Awesome post. 👌

[@linxalot]

That was some high quality Post10 material!

[@rbassettjr]

I've had a Nexpow 2000 since 2021, it works very well and is so convenient. Thanks for the video!

[@lightwavz]

I really appreciated that interlude. Father's Day for my husband? SOLVED! 😂

[@Dan-ji4db]

I remember when you debuted the green fork… I’m also shocked it lasted this long.

[@ctwolfgang433]

You are who you are...just do your thing. Respect for people that do thorough anything. That's what make your chanel unique for me. Thanks

[@izzy89]

Taking care of nature and community safety. Big respect.

[@sheilan6235]

I love that you save the clams when you can find them.

[@MarkSantos-ik6tp]

my guy was in such shock he broke the rake. he said i bought it for 7 dollars at a store hahahahhaha had me dying man

[@jamesmitchell6925]

32:36 “…and as far as I know OH MY GOSH LOOK WHO’S OVER THERE” 😂

[@elainekayes8087]

Great job again post 10 from England x

[@locouk]

It’d be awesome if one of these metalwork fabrication channels would build you a custom rake!

[@martinmarsola6477]

A great dam disposal. Excellent water flow. Thanks for your labor. See you on the next. Thanks 10. 🙂👍🇺🇸

[@lazylad8544]

Very interesting video and I do love the big unblocking. Very satisfying at the end result. Thanks post keep up the good work.

[@cloveless23]

I got the same jump starter Post10. And so far I love it. Cranks my Chevy Tahoe so easily.