My Uncle has been missing since 1981 and no one ever helped us so THANK YOU for helping this family while the trail is still warm. I pray she is found.
@TalRohan Жыл бұрын
Chigg is a really cool guy but also is in a unique position as are any other youtubers that share what they do here in that he's getting paid to do what he loves best, so as long as we keep wathing he can keep doing his thing. More power to Chigg and those like him and youtube I say. Its a shame YT wasnt aroiund in 1981 or I am sure some one would have helped for longer than the authorities could.
@TexasHomesteaders Жыл бұрын
@@TalRohan The authorities wouldn't even take a missing person's report because "grown adults are allowed to leave without the family's permission". They finally took a missing persons report a couple of years ago and collected dna from my Aunt to see if they come up with a match.
@awesomerieawesome2144 Жыл бұрын
@@TexasHomesteaders that's terrible, I'm sorry for your loss
@NaterBater Жыл бұрын
@@TexasHomesteaders that’s just so awful that they couldn’t even take a missing persons report. I’m sorry that you’ve had to live with the agony for all these years.
@SuzanneDeniseB Жыл бұрын
Im so sorry. Sending love to you and yours. 💙
@daverow49 Жыл бұрын
I note some comments criticizing you for not checking ALL of the holes in the area. That is easy for them to say because they are sitting at their keyboards in the comfort of their homes. I wonder if they would be up to the task of doing what you do. I am an ex-soldier and have experienced desert conditions so I say "a job well done and keep up the good work"
@grimspound7981 Жыл бұрын
The same folks who are like “booo why didn’t you take all the trash out of the river??” Gah!
@SSrominRuby Жыл бұрын
As a member of her extended family I appreciate everything he is doing. Thank you.
@VickieV1333 Жыл бұрын
Haters gonna hate! And, thank you for your service sir 🇺🇸
@jeffnpatricia Жыл бұрын
The problem is if I went out and actually searched I’d be to pooped to type this message. So there’s that 🤷🏻. You know I’m “ trying “ to be funny. Ya I don’t do it for a living. I respect the fellas mission , it even looks enjoyable ( can’t feel the heat from here ).
@janjohannessmith7033 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that comment sir!
@aquachigger Жыл бұрын
Hey guys... if you see anything suspicious in the bottom of the shaft, please give us a description and timestamp so we can check it out. I see a dead coyote and my poor little drone but suspect I may not be seeing everything so I do appreciate your help with this. Thanks! Special thanks to all of my supporters over on Patreon! Follow Chigg’s Army! My Patreon: www.patreon.com/aquachigger Instagram: instagram.com/aquachigger/ Facebook: facebook.com/chiggsarmy/ Twitter: twitter.com/BeauOuimette T-Shirts: www.bonfire.com/store/aquachigger/ Thanks for watching…. The Chigg
@mattnobrega6621 Жыл бұрын
Too bad ypu couldn't rig yhe truck with some repelling rope and spider man your way down or up. It did look the be that wide of a hole. That's just from my perspective. Anyhow, I don't blame you for not doing that. I think it would have been safer with two people in case you get hung up(no pun intended). Good work so far and God bless
@erictaylor5577 Жыл бұрын
i'd still try a big fish hook to grab the drone.. tricky spot but only take the right drop
@smithwesson3771 Жыл бұрын
Chigg your a gentleman and a scholar nothing but love wish I had alot to give.. maybe one day I will.. love ur content stay safe my unmet friend
@slbittick Жыл бұрын
Just an idea about the drone. Does it have enough metal in it to retrieve it with your big magnet? If so, tie the magnet rope right under the GoPro so you can see to land in the right place.
@AldoSchmedack Жыл бұрын
CHIG you need a winch to raise and lower, just an idea. Also I see a tape measure, old beer cans, prescription bottle, otc bottle (tylenol), mayo type jars, drone, a hell of a big bug and more. Also when sending drones down stay away from sides as the draft is there, and tie fishing line to it to retrieve it in case. No body. Anduse a coat hanger to retrieve. If drone is not wet it is still good. Check opposite direction the BF said. Use two phones and face time to coordinate. You need a helper! ;)
@monkeybarmonkeyman Жыл бұрын
I highly recommend, after a few years in the desert myself, you get into the habit of rolling up all windows, closing vents and most importantly, closing the door every time you get out of your vehicle. There's all kinds of critters that want to climb in your vehicle: summer, for shade and cooling, winter for the warmth.
@vhfgamer Жыл бұрын
At the very least, the flies will swarm the shade of inside the car.
@MCB9537 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing.
@jimjustice581 Жыл бұрын
Good advice!
@ArcticGator Жыл бұрын
not just in the desert either, i once had a baby raccoon jump into my vehicle after a hike because we had white castle before going on the hike, the coolest pet we ever had (for one night) lol
@NaterBater Жыл бұрын
@@ArcticGator raccoons are actually very cool animals as long as they’re no rabid lol. I feed outside cats and we have opossums and raccoons that come up every night. The babies are so darn cute lol😊
@kcraig51 Жыл бұрын
WOW I can't believe there's not a barricade around that hole. At least they should scoop rocks around it.
@loughkb Жыл бұрын
As the camera was going down, I was like, what is that!? A frog? Nope, the drone, dead in the water. Literally. Fascinating to have the look down there. Thanks for doing that.
@SandyWolf- Жыл бұрын
It was fascinating
@MrRetahreggin Жыл бұрын
Living through you. Thanks for sharing your experiences instead of just enjoying them for yourself. Means a lot to a lot of us.
@sandysue202 Жыл бұрын
That was an amazing video, Chigg! I hate it that your little drone is down in there but at least there wasn't a human body and that's the good news. Thank you so much for checking that out for her sister.
@ummstuff123 Жыл бұрын
A cool little idea- take a big river fishing rod and reel or even a sea fishing rod. Get a reel with a line counter that will tell you how many feet/yards/meters of line you have out. Use braided line that is strong enough for a camera(s) and also that won't chafe much on rock. I love watching your channel, Chig! 👍
@critterjon4061 Жыл бұрын
The fact the the sheriff barely bated an eye when he saw you lower something down an abandoned mineshaft probably explains why that girl is missing
@vhfgamer Жыл бұрын
It's California. Don't expect much from the cops there. I should know, I was born and raised in that hellhole of a state.
@critterjon4061 Жыл бұрын
@@vhfgamer my condolences
@Bdzynes Жыл бұрын
At least we know the drone will be down there for awhile. Staged some mock pickup attempts standing on the roof with my mini 2 on the ground. Even my mid size fishing magnet had troubles. Only the rotors stuck on. I would still recommend contacting dji refresh and telling about the navigation problem. I've lost a few myself and they replace them every time.Thanks for the continuing adventure.
@danielninedorf5502 Жыл бұрын
The guy that fell in vertical mine by Wickenburg was with 2 or 3 rattlesnakes overnight. He told his friend to search for him if he didn't call at the end of the day.
@bottomfeeder12 Жыл бұрын
The things you do at your age is phenomenal. I have a lot of respect for that, things can go wrong by yourself in an environment like that. Same goes for when you metal detect streams and rivers. A. rave individual you are. I’m in my late late 40s and I’m not sure if I could do some things you do without a buddy in case things go south. Much respect. I used to drive OTR…the first places I would look are garbage dumps and landfills…truckers use random dumpsters. A cadaver dog would be optimal in those types of places along his route that day.
@robertcribb3859 Жыл бұрын
You definitely go above and beyond the call of duty it doesn't seem like anyone else is going the extra mile like you are I'm sure her family are very grateful for your search
@tim9430 Жыл бұрын
You gave that mine shaft a good thorough look and at least are able to confidently check that off the list. Something about a deep dark hole that is hard to not suspect. Now the family and any other searchers can at least focus on other possibilities and not have that miss-direction continually haunt them. Sorry for your drone loss, but this discovery is likely worth much more. Good job, Chig!
@JLange642 Жыл бұрын
Really surprised that with the type of terrain, the proximity to the road and trails, and the condition of the opening-that there is NO barricade or warning signs of any type around that shaft!!!! Yeah- I'd say write off that drone and lesson learned for the future! Good video Chigg!
@leakytiki9518 Жыл бұрын
For me the most amazing thing was that you got blue tooth from down in a mine. I can't get a reliable signal from the living room to my office 25 ft away.
@Mizz.Person Жыл бұрын
Great explore. I really appreciate that you didn't put music on, when the camera was going down. It was peaceful and not a distraction . :)
@gregkerr725 Жыл бұрын
Man they need to put some kind of barricade around that mine opening........I wouldn't be surprised if there is a car or motorcycle at the bottom...looks like it would be easy for someone to drive into if they didn't know it was there.
@captnse Жыл бұрын
With that top down view, there’s no way I’d try to fly my drone down that shaft 😉Chigg, you’re a much braver soul than I. I bet you could have recovered it using a strong magnet on a long rope.
@CopeML Жыл бұрын
Magnet likely would've snapped onto the corner brackets of the ore cart it was sitting next to.
@hamshackleton Жыл бұрын
Drones are mostly plastic, the battery isn't ferrous, so a magnet won't stick to it.
@quantumrain2412 Жыл бұрын
Maybe a hook
@brianmef71 Жыл бұрын
That mineshaft just goes down so far and then stops. I don't get why it's called a mineshaft. I'm glad you checked it.
@GDavid19558 ай бұрын
I'm often amazed at the nbr of comments offering advice. Some are actually good, some make me wonder if they've ever watched any of your other videos.They don't make many like you, Beau. I wonder how many others were asked to help before they found you. And it's not about making a video, it's about using your skills and knowledge to help someone. This wasn't the first and I'm sure it won't be the last time that you answer the call for help.
@robertsnyder5149 Жыл бұрын
Hi Chig! Glad to see you back!
@meanderingwithmuddypaw Жыл бұрын
Great idea with the ropes and camera! Really good job getting it down there on target and looking around especially since you were so far away from the edge. I'm glad you didn't fall in ... that looks pretty sketchy! I hope it was over fast for the coyote and he didn't linger there starving or drowning with a broken body. They really do need some kind of rickety fence around that thing ...
@SB-qm5wg Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy looking inside of rocky mines
@ThePissedConsumer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for pulling me back out of there, Chigg!
@tykat12 Жыл бұрын
The first time I became aware of these things was in a Dean Koontz novel (Velocity I think?) where indeed a body was disposed of in such a manner. It's crazy to think men and children used to have to work in such places elsewhere for coal. Very scary. I'm so glad you sent the camera down and I'm sorry about the drone-at least now the sister knows she's not down there and can rule it out. Bless you for looking, stay safe!!!
@denniskartes1302 Жыл бұрын
Now they do it for lithium and cobalt..the smart revolution is grand.
@JeRKII Жыл бұрын
Was thinking about your lost drone as I went through this area on the Interstate twice last week. As I watched this video made me think of back when me and a few family members did something similar for someone that is still not found after over a decade. But I need to find an engineer and a programmer and build drone for doing this type of exploration. Keep up the great work your awesome
@OnCloud108 Жыл бұрын
Thanks chigg!
@katelittlewolfwelshrosesan3630 Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry about your drone and even sorrier for the poor coyote! Terrible way to go. Those mine shafts truly give me the creeps! Thank you for taking some risks to help Cara and her family
@Hidden_Destinations Жыл бұрын
Open vertical shaft. No fence. I have heard of ATV and dirt bikes going right down them while riding through the desert.
@In.Cognito.Metal.Detecting Жыл бұрын
My wife and I are really enjoying your trip out here to California, looking forward to the next one, Luvin the Hunt.
@richarddmogg1 Жыл бұрын
Great work Chig. I love to watch your adventures. So, If you want to get your drone you'll need a wifi camera and a repeater, a magnet and four small ropes, one in each corner, set up as guides, with your original set up to lower it all. I can elaborate further if you are interested. 🙂
@valiantwarrior451711 ай бұрын
Cool mineshaft. Sending love and prayers for the family involved.
@JudyinAZ3 Жыл бұрын
You are amazing. So much fun watching you on these adventures. I would feel as if you’d be safer with another companion with you. Tyvm
@dirtlifedetecting Жыл бұрын
Have really enjoyed your trips out West Chigg. What a valuable service to that family as well.
@Fuckthathoe Жыл бұрын
Rip drone. The guy that goes down there in 50 or 100 years will be the one saying loookie!!
@perryj8850 Жыл бұрын
Was that a child's voice at 2:46 saying "that's stupid"?
@robinwatson4330 Жыл бұрын
Definitely heard a voice.
@pebo94 Жыл бұрын
what the actual hell
@lakedog7313 Жыл бұрын
Omg I heard it, too! That's bizarre.
@jamesc8259 Жыл бұрын
I just heard it after reading this. Thank you for the nightmare fuel.
@Fried-Pig-Nipples Жыл бұрын
Chiggs bones squeaking
@gregorybarr6112 Жыл бұрын
Very cool video Mr. Chigg! I have been watching the series on this missing person. You take us places that we would never get to!👌Thanks from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦!
@edcgearpocketknife Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine if someone was driving out there at night and just drove into the mine scary or even during the day if someone is not paying attention that’s could be bad.
@JustAFace_InTheCrowd Жыл бұрын
I commend you for doing this. If I was healthier and stronger, I would want to do something like this, but I’m afraid if I went out there to do something, I wouldn’t make it back and then someone would have to come find ME lol Be safe, Chigg ❤
@dabprod Жыл бұрын
@@johnheiskell6651 And me too.
@jabeachdates853 Жыл бұрын
Very clever camera rig. Great Footage!
@trav-elvis Жыл бұрын
Great work, Beau.
@davewhiteman7723 Жыл бұрын
Kudos to you for trying to help find this lady.
@Fried-Pig-Nipples Жыл бұрын
If you see any turtles with cartel heads on their shells, run like hell!!!
@CHAD-RYAN Жыл бұрын
Lol i remember that
@rwg68z76 Жыл бұрын
We (as a government) wouldn't want to do anything proactive to these dangerous shafts to thwart off any potential tragedies. Oh hell no.
@susansmith6680 Жыл бұрын
I hate when my SUV takes a rough bump, I want to apologize for the bump. Thanks for the effort on trying to find any trace of her.
@joepasco1420 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting to be able to see the otherwise unseeable.
@SuzanneDeniseB Жыл бұрын
You are a great tour guide!
@illmsg77 Жыл бұрын
Imagine the smell down there. Awesome vid man
@randlerichardson5826 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chigg be careful buddy
@poolpulse3447 Жыл бұрын
Great idea with the ropes system....
@michaelhargis7036 Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be a kick in the head to see a WALL DRUG bumper sticker affixed to the wall down at the bottom...... 😳 Great video Chigg.
@hamshackleton Жыл бұрын
Yes - spotted your three-legged Mavic across the plank from the four blue things!
@neillh Жыл бұрын
As always you take us along on another adventure thank you 👍
@cotydenise Жыл бұрын
Wow, Chigg...That was some awesome footage. So sorry about your drone. Stay safe and healthy out there. You are doing a good thing.
@danielduran7829 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Great video on the bottom of the mine shaft.
@katelittlewolfwelshrosesan3630 Жыл бұрын
Chig not only are you braver than most of us but super intrepid and resourceful as well! MacGyver in the flesh!
@ddniUK Жыл бұрын
Ah man, was hoping you would get the magnet out and recover Mr Drone.
@christopherfoote1284 Жыл бұрын
Great Job Beau!!!
@brodiedavisalmostprimitive1262 Жыл бұрын
That was cool and a bit terrifying. Cool setup to help her family get answers.
@josephshaddix6119 Жыл бұрын
I thought for sure you would whip out your magnet fishing rope and fetch that drone. 😂 you got me magnet fishing years ago. Great video. 👍
@briansegers674 Жыл бұрын
I forget sometimes how great this channel is. I've been watching for years now. But sometimes I forget then get sick for a week and sure helps keep my days interesting while laid up off work. Your awesome man keep doing what your doing
@spookydonkey2195 Жыл бұрын
I’m just here commenting while I let an add play. Y’all better be letting them play too, these videos are gold!
@AnnieJohnsonRock Жыл бұрын
Chig kinda reminds me of Wile E. Coyote building his latest contraption from the ACME catalog! :)
@rachaelleann9847 Жыл бұрын
Man that sucks ya couldn't get your camera. Hopefully one day ya can. Good job on searching out there and down the shaft. Your one heck of a man beau. Please never change
@robertkaiser456 Жыл бұрын
Hey Bobby Wobbs, how have you been! I'm loving watching your dad's videos, I bet you're glad he's back! Hey Bobby... Ask your dad if he'll put you in one of his videos again soon, like he said he would! You just got to bug him, run figure eights between his legs and meow a bunch until he figures it out! 🤣
@OutdoorsygalO Жыл бұрын
That really looked dangerous. You’d think that the powers to be would have that thing filled in by now. Can you imagine driving there in the dark? Yikes! Glad there was no one down there. 🥵
@MCB9537 Жыл бұрын
Great Video Chig. Your adventuresome spirit is awe inspiring.
@badgergearcompound7667 Жыл бұрын
Great effort Chigg. Cheers to you. I feel the urge to watch “There Will be Blood”.
@markvanleeuwen6678 Жыл бұрын
I drink your milkshake.
@ZAN-THE-GOAT Жыл бұрын
I remember a semi trailer truck driver saying once, the best way to get rid of a body is run over it with all tires a couple of times and there is hardly anything left and the birds do the rest.
@rogerallen6644 Жыл бұрын
When you flew that drone in to the shaft. I thought to myself, this isn’t going to end well…
@ArcticGator Жыл бұрын
Just seeing all the debris at the bottom shows how unstable the walls of that shaft are, definitely a hazard! sorry about the drone, they do make tethered drone "crawlers" that even have robotic arms that you can drop into holes like those to recover things, might be something to check out.
@suelongview9925 Жыл бұрын
That was fascinating thanks for that. I was so pleased not to see any bones!
@theraptorsnest5891 Жыл бұрын
No usual outtro for the video definitely lends itself to the serious business at hand.
@FOUNDITBURIED Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU CHIGG! YOUR A GREAT MAN. I'M PROUD TO HAVE & OWN YOUR AUTO-GRAPH.
@kentuckypride3802 Жыл бұрын
Chig you needed a fishing pole to try to snag your drone.
@rickyb2200 Жыл бұрын
Poor Drone , yeah it was easy to see I spotted it as soon as the go-pro neared the bottom. I hope not critters or people fall in there .
@aserta Жыл бұрын
7:14 you can actually see how they slowly "spiraled" down into the hole as they dug it. Cool. Usually that's completely worn out by water and erosion.
@ZAN-THE-GOAT Жыл бұрын
Amazing job Chigga and love❤from Australia. We watch all your episodes
@auspiciouscloud8786 Жыл бұрын
Scary opener! 😮 And not the can kind…lol 😂 You’re amazing, did I say that already? 👍🏼😎
@melissaslate1621 Жыл бұрын
Sorry about your drone…it looked broken. Very glad No body…❤
@patrickhartman6818 Жыл бұрын
The walls look solid gold LOL
@Meekerextreme Жыл бұрын
That would be easy to recover that drone, and although completely flooded that looked like an ore cart. Maybe give the location to one of the mine exploring channels to see if they can go down and recover the drone, for most probably be a fun thing to do. You really need to go down to have a look in these mines.
@BimmerWon Жыл бұрын
If you put a webcam down there with a really long cord and a hook then you could probably get a hook on one of your drone arms and pull it up.
@eddominates Жыл бұрын
heyy droney survived!! Recovery is still pretty unlikely though. RIP Twirlyboi
@wanderwoman5558 Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable that mine is not securely covered. Among 100's of others, so dangerous.😮
@r.j.lombardi111 Жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work sir
@troycalhoun6149 Жыл бұрын
Lol oddly enough I've been all over that area. Use to live in Vegas and we would load up and just go out mine hunting. That was early 90s. Keep up the search. Enjoy your videos!
@dawncloninger1798 Жыл бұрын
Awesome mine pics chig
@barbchristensen6051 Жыл бұрын
Good job.
@mariannerogers3702 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great vid!
@salvadorsepulveda6415 Жыл бұрын
A small hook and line on the camera you might be able to get out the drone. Thanks for what you do. 🙏
@theghostfinder5630 Жыл бұрын
I seen your drone by that cart or crate all most in the center of the shaft
@janjohannessmith7033 Жыл бұрын
A1 top flight American citizen soldier farmer hero, Bo, thank you for answering the bereaved mother's call to search for her daughter
@HoZKiNZ Жыл бұрын
How old are these shafts? When someone goes missing, do the authorities go "Oh well, time to check the same few f***ing holes again"? Should be illegal to just leave them like that. Give someone a shovel, get em filling these holes! Poor coyote.
@user-tb2jy9lu3d Жыл бұрын
This almost looks like one that Scott Nuttall and his brother explored a while back, but they went down in person and came back up with ascenders and it was a crap load of work. They were exhausted. Of course, lots of these exist out there and this may not even be in the same area that they were in.
@Gator1699 Жыл бұрын
Good Work Man.
@williamburdon6993 Жыл бұрын
I find it nearly unbelieveable that someone dug that hole with a pick and shovel in the middle of a desert
@Shore2Schorl Жыл бұрын
Lol drilling and blasting my dude, as it has been done for hundreds of years. Before that, yes hand tools.
@ianwilkinson5069 Жыл бұрын
@@Shore2Schorl back then they wouldnt try that with a vertical shaft. My guess is they tunneled in from a lil lower altitude on the valley floor until they got so far in then would have made this vertical shaft to put in an elevator to remove ore or spoil from the mine .
@Mike-ck3wi Жыл бұрын
Hi there! This is great you are willing to help out in this way. I suggest a 360 degree camera for lowering into areas such as this. You would have full control of visuals, vs. being at the mercy of the rope/line which turns your camera where it does.