Thank you for the excellent footage. The government may wish to erase any history of Wittenoom but your film does justice to those poor souls who were once part of that industry.
@hrvstmn31 Жыл бұрын
I think it's more of a please stop bringing this up rich kids with more money than brains keep visiting to play in the blue snow.
@DerBackpacker Жыл бұрын
Actually it might be good to erase the remnants and seal the mine of Wittenoom. History can be saved in a Way where dumb people don't bring their children into a highly asbestos contaminated area.
@Atom_gun4 ай бұрын
@@DerBackpackerhow about no
@BobDazify Жыл бұрын
Feel like I'm going to get asbestosis just watching this video☠
@The-kentucky-fried-one10 ай бұрын
Asbestos is the material and blue asbestos is the most dangerous one and blue asbestos was the one mined in Wittenoom
@qldabandonedmines Жыл бұрын
Outstanding work guys. One for the history archives. Thoroughly enjoyed this exploration. Thanks for sharing
@masstorm7724 Жыл бұрын
We really have to appreciate this kind of footage you filmed there in this extremely dangerous mine. The background of this mine and in general the city Wittenoom is extremely interesting. Thank you.
@EnniodBleu2 ай бұрын
I went here frequently as a kid in the 80's, happy to report I'm still alive.
@deanothemanc5281Ай бұрын
Yes youve got all the PPE on, but it still takes balls of steel to do this. Yes its of significant historical importance, i can only compliment you for your hard work and bravery. 🎉. Great footage.
@PyroChimp75 Жыл бұрын
Glad you where both wearing appropriate PPE gear, you can see the dust in the cameras light, death is just centimeters away in that place.
@The-kentucky-fried-one10 ай бұрын
They weren't wearing masks or any proper PPE gear in the first part the damage has already been done they probably already have blue asbestos in their lungs
@Sparky-ut8yz3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately for these people. They had a part one video on the channel that they explored the mine with NO sort of PPE on. The damage had already been Done.
@JudyWitnish-hx6nt Жыл бұрын
My dad worked there. He passed away 8 years ago from asbestosis
@theoneguyforsix477211 ай бұрын
The fact there are woodstock tins in that mine show that people have been in there unprotected. Those people are ruhtless beyond recognision.
@masstorm7724 Жыл бұрын
The feeling being inside of this mine must’ve been incredible
@walleger235 ай бұрын
As a 7 year old boy l did go in the mine .My dad worked in the enturnal workshop.
@christastic100 Жыл бұрын
It’s hard to believe how dangerous this fibre is. I lost a customer to Asbestos related cancer. It was awful to see him struggling on a ventilator. He was a carpenter and had done asbestos cladding for 6 months in the late 60s . It was enough to end his retirement early and leave his wife broken hearted .
@amsbeats841 Жыл бұрын
Holy shit you can literally see clumps of fibers floating in the air as the camera moves forward!! Terrifying
@suprlite10 ай бұрын
Imagine how much more fibers were in the air when the mines were in full operation 😐
@holdenbrougham1056 Жыл бұрын
Totally enjoyed your efforts guys thankyou so much for this video footages, I say a prayers that your ppe gear protected you to its maximum capacity, the build up of fibres on your shoes , scary shit indeed
@pilbara674 ай бұрын
I have been to Wittenoom and the mine buildings many times , but never been in the tunnels.
@nathanroberts355 Жыл бұрын
That can tell this why people shouldn't go to see this and Wittenoom townsite also
@ostrich67 Жыл бұрын
People going in there and drinking beer. Insane.
@Schmittyapolis Жыл бұрын
Love the Midnight Oil reference at 17:30
@leighchamberlain259 ай бұрын
I was there when my good mate wrote it
@John-gm8ty Жыл бұрын
3:21 seeing all the particles in the camera light. NOPE!
@mhm822211 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing me the mine !!!
@zingerboxdemolisher Жыл бұрын
lifes short make it shorter by exploring an abandoned blue asbestos mine
@CJ-yb8uw10 ай бұрын
I used play in these areas in the 80’s
@vzgsxr5 ай бұрын
Equal parts mesmerising and terrifying. 😬
@theshermer9 ай бұрын
This is an excellent video. It looks like you guys were well protected. This gave me a good idea of what occurred in the mine. I do not need to go out and see this.
@holdenbrougham1056 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys glad your wore ppe gear to take us all in with you guys and see what's been dead still since 57 years ago , and everybit just as hazardous today , so far 6 close family friends have died from this not so great product, all age 65 onwards, 3 worked at gas plant where pipes where insulation with this asbestos blue
@265hemi7 Жыл бұрын
I worked at an Holden factory about 14 years after they cleared out , all they still did there was to have a spare parts Warehouse, the rest of the old buildings were either empty or leased to a hardware company, transport companies, manufacturing, etc . The roofing was all asbestos plus other areas. I was working by myself one day, other workers were in another building, came out of lunchroom to see some guy I didn't know walking around, I asked what he was doing as the.manager would've wanted me to ! . He said he was a contractor employed by the body corporate, to monitor asbestos levels, he had a meter, and told me my area was within acceptable levels, However, he went on to say that another building that was sealed off , was ,. basically a deathtrap.. 😥
@theshermer9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video.
@The-kentucky-fried-one10 ай бұрын
To ANYONE saying good for you for wearing proper PPE in the first part they WEREN'T wearing masks OR ANY PPE for that matter the damage has already been done they have blue asbestos in their lungs
@annedunn5859 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks,you haven't got gloves on,that was a mistake. We used to drive from Paraburdoo to Witt to stay in the old homes and drink and drink. Swim in the waterfalls,go to the pub. 😂😂
@The-kentucky-fried-one10 ай бұрын
In the first part they weren't wearing proper PPE or masks they already have asbestos in their lungs
@SteveMack Жыл бұрын
@ExperimentalHV As I shake my head, I say, at least you made an attempt by wearing PPE, although I'd have liked to seen HOW you removed it without breathing in all of the sea of fibres that were in view inside the mine, and the unseen ones outside, especially as you walked in them (It only takes ONE fibre to start the ball rolling) - I say in all sincerity; I hope in the ensuing years and decades, you still think it was worth it for content...
@Sparky-ut8yz3 ай бұрын
The PPE was a good attempt on this video. In the first video of them exploring the mine, they explored the mine with no sort of PPE. The damage has already been done.
@VersusArdua18 күн бұрын
This footage fills me with so much dread lol. I knew someone who died from asbestosis (and that was from WHITE, not the hundred times deadlier blue) and let's just say it's not a fun way to go out. If we didn't realise just how deadly asbestos was at the time, I shudder to think what we consume now that we aren't fully aware of the dangers of.
@personalwatching93126 ай бұрын
Amazing footage! Drop the grand hollywood music though. Its kinda distracting from the eerie video youve shot. :) .
@Mechknight737 ай бұрын
Given all the steps taken so far to restrict people from the risk of exposure, I'm surprised that the state government hadn't just set off demolition charges at each of the entrances. The only reason I can think of is cultural sensitivity, albeit belated.
@texasbilly877210 ай бұрын
37.09 Standing on the Tailings, hence the blue colour, you must have a death wish.
@thompsonmatthew Жыл бұрын
Hope you had a spare flashlight...
@dubfunk18865 ай бұрын
Ahhhhh.... You can audibly hear the rustling of their PPE, and the muffled voices of being behind masks. Too bad they weren't there for the first trip. I appreciate your sacrifice for Part 1, not many people would give their lives for a KZbin video.
@ostrich67 Жыл бұрын
Is that some kind of live animal at 19:20 ?
@hhuodod2209 Жыл бұрын
Being a mine explorer this is on my bucket list. Looks epic 😮
@leighchamberlain259 ай бұрын
21:50 This I Leigh from Leigh & Matt core sample trip. Hi there, I haven't been down there for a couple of years now so thank you for the more recent film. Probably won't ever get to see it again in person but your film is a nice reminder of good memories for me. Thanks
@michaelschuenemann35056 ай бұрын
HISTORY !!!!
@bungeyedsniper13917 ай бұрын
A subject the government would rather avoid
@LaserRifle7 ай бұрын
Anyone know someone that was exposed to blue asbestos as a child and lived up to their 80s or 90s without getting any asbestos related diseases?
@kevlamb32514 ай бұрын
I lived there in the sixties my, father was a surveyor there and he took me underground on a couple of occasions, my father died of lung cancer at the age of 74 asbestos may have been a contributing factor but he was a heavy smoker, my mother at 92. I am now 73 and my brother and sisters are all asbestos disease free.
@philcliffe6909 Жыл бұрын
Ironically it is probably safer in the mine than outside.
@pitched7401 Жыл бұрын
At least one of you didn't even wear gloves... Could you please all see a doctor? This looks quite undereqipped. In case you or someone you know wants to do this again: -tape your suits shut at arms and legs -wear a full face mask with two filters -wear thick gloves Throw away everything afterwards Please -
@NormanSurgeon Жыл бұрын
....whoops, ...too late...!😰
@widelings7029 Жыл бұрын
First step in life: Take life advice from a Minecraft KZbin channel.
@pitched7401 Жыл бұрын
@@widelings7029 I mainly upload tests of my 3D work, which is how I make a living. I am not sure how you disliking my job has to do with safety precautions for dealing with asbestos. I was present during the disposal of windowsills, made of asbestos and that's the stuff I had to wear, even when not in contact with the asbestos myself. It would be nice, if you could focus on the content of my comment first and possibly criticise, if you don't agree with a point. I don't think it's fair trying to take validation away from my comment by making fun of my profession. I am sure you have work too, which you are proud to do and which you excel at. What would you think, if someone doubted your credibility, merely by pointing out your job?
@suprlite Жыл бұрын
Asbestos is dangerous in your lungs, not on your hands. As long as he washes the hands after, he'll be fine.
@pitched7401 Жыл бұрын
@@suprlite Yeah, that's what i'm concerned about
@MrRem76003 ай бұрын
anyone else find it bizarre they literally walked around with no masks or PPE in this mine in part 1, but then suddenly started wearing it and warning everyone of the dangers of it in part 2? Appreciate the footage anyway - but it wasn't worth the cost.
@bungeyedsniper13917 ай бұрын
The entrances should’ve been blown closed to prevent future entries, way too risky
@johncitizen5377Ай бұрын
SO I'm certain these guys weren't wearing PPE in part 1 at least not suits anyway meaning that the clothing they were wearing was contaminated. So even if they were wearing masks they were wasting their time. The freaky thing is that every time they pass a spider web. The things are full of blue fibres. So I think these guys are in for some bad news in the future.
@KalenRat Жыл бұрын
holy crap
@jonhy2x4 Жыл бұрын
Why havent they filled this in yet?
@stever1053 Жыл бұрын
With what?
@jonhy2x4 Жыл бұрын
@@stever1053 concrete the entrances?
@suprlite Жыл бұрын
Why would or should they????? 🤣🤡💩
@Hiitamebellax Жыл бұрын
Would you do the job? Who wants to risk that, couldn't pay me enough
@nickislade5533 Жыл бұрын
Its closed for a reason, why are you putting your lives and people who may come in contact with you. Dust gets into your vehicles, you can never decontaminate, let alone the fibres you may have put into the air just driving into the old township,
@jamyngreen690210 ай бұрын
You guys went into a crocidolite mine with only a half mask with what looked like P2 filters? Awesome documentary but very silly way to conduct it! Only looking at your guys own health
@adamarcus92336 ай бұрын
Sanding masks 😂😂
@maxcaesar5684 Жыл бұрын
Asbestos is bestos!
@mikaugo Жыл бұрын
Darwin awards in the making, Why would you go there FFS!
@man.i.literally.failed67727 ай бұрын
Id be worried about the mine collapsing
@matthewburns79893 ай бұрын
Their choice. And it is history and good footage. I’d never in a million’s years go inside there but that’s a choice too.
@investedenergy Жыл бұрын
Could have edited that to a tenth of the length...
@iainmacrae69824 ай бұрын
I’m sorry your attention span is only 30 seconds long. Your life must be so difficult living like that
@AnthonyBennett-m1u4 ай бұрын
@@iainmacrae6982 It shows a disregard for your viewers that you're happy to waste their time. The effort you put into making it interesting can make it 13000 times more interesting... or painful.
@iainmacrae69824 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyBennett-m1u How are they wasting anyone’s time? No one is forcing you to sit through the whole video, and regardless, they aren’t forcing ads down your throat or waffling about nothing, the whole video is them exploring the old mines. I don’t understand your privileged mindset.
@AnthonyBennett-m1u4 ай бұрын
@@iainmacrae6982 The video has been edited, poorly. You're waiting for something interesting but it fails to eventuate. It just drags on with underlying muzak soundtrack & unrecognisable commentary. If you're going to bother doing something, do it properly. And don't get upset if the feedback is less than stellar if you're not going to make the effort.
@Project_betayu3 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyBennett-m1u The video is designed to show induvudals how everything looks into mine rather than remove specific parts. It's not really intended for entrainment.
@chrismac7447 Жыл бұрын
We have monstrosities like this in our country but albonese wants to through billions away .