That picture of Geraldine actually moved me to tears. Just by that smile it seems like she was such a wonderful person who didn’t deserve to go out the way she did.
I was just about to comment something was truly shaken inside of me when I saw that picture of her. How terribly sad she didn’t maybe try exploring a lil bit to get back on the trail
@@felinemocha1995 i have always been taught, as soon as you realize you are lost, stay where you are, if you try to find your way back, you could go even further away, and if people are looking for you, you could move to where they have already searched (and probably wont look there again). I feel awful for her situation, but do wonder if she hadn't gone searching for cell phone reception she may have been close enough to the trail to be found alive.
I love how Geraldine wasn’t upset or angry about her situation. She did her best, wrote to loved ones & came to terms with what was going on. Bless her
Dang man, Geraldine did everything right. Stayed where she was the whole time to keep herself as close to the trail as possible, put up a reflective banner, made a smoke signal. Saved her phones battery. She really was a smart, capable lady and she did indeed leave us with absolute grace.
Absolutely seeing her smile would brighten your day and you would have to stop and thank her and ask if she would take a photo. I hope her passing was as peaceful as it could be for her i hope that she was able to pass without to much discomfort.
@Youkandme Hikers I wish she hadn't given up so easily . The Appalachian trail is unforgiving but she was so close to the trail .I'm 61 and still section hike as I live near Springer Mtn ,but I am so prepared for anything, it would puzzle my family if I ended up like this poor lady. RIP Inchworm .
I've watched so many of these "photos with disturbing backstories" videos, but Geraldine's story has been the only one that actually made my chest hurt. The way she was so positive and even at the end how she accepted her fate, and the photo of her smiling so brightly. It just makes my heart ache
I agree. The fact that she was only a couple miles away from the trail makes it that much sadder. I'm glad that she at least went out positive and accepting, and that her wish was honored at the end of the day.
I remember watching a TV special about the Grizzly Man when I was a kid. It is so tragic, but it also absolutely STUNS me that they would be SO foolish as to not have a single way to defend themselves. No matter how much you love wild animals and want to protect them.. they do NOT love you. It was hubris of the highest degree to not have a healthy fear of those giant creatures. They deserve conservation but protect yourself or pay the price... which they obviously did.
I completely agree no offense but how can someone be that stupid and think that Grizzly Bears see you as their own and love you?! I hate to sound mean but it's true. Even experts and trainers are always extremely cautious and careful and sometimes even they won't go into certain areas. And this guy just dragged his poor girlfriend here and she also sadly paid the price. I can't stand people like him who disrespect wildlife and nature.
The only thing is he didn't do anything to help them. He was just in their way doing the exact thing he would get mad at others for doing. He was a narcissistic who thought he had some gift to become a bear
@@colbypatterson8273He did far worse than not help them. He claimed to love the bears more than anything and said he would die for them. Well, yes, he died, but this guy who “loved“ them so much got two of those magnificent bears killed by his actions. THAT is the real tragedy.
@@moonspun4evrFor a bear a human is kind of a wild little piggy. There is no point in killing it if you have enough food. And it can be amusing to have one around. He stayed long enough that he met a hungry bear who didn't know him and didn't care.
The photo of the 1st woman made tear up a bit. Such a beautiful smile. She looked like a great person and she had to go through all that horror. Alone.
I don't understand how some random forester was able to stumble across Geraldine's camp but no one from the rescue team was able to. Especially since she wasn't that far off from the trail. That is so absolutely tragic.
@Big Daddy I agree! I don't just get sitting in the same place for that long and being only a mile from help. That's what's so sad to me. If she'd kept putting one foot in front of the other, maybe she would have been found.
@@creativerock1646 Ohh, I didn't know that. It seems like she should have had or seen a map of the Appalachian trail though. It has civilisation on either side of it, not like somewhere in Alaska.
I was apart of the search and rescue teams that hit the mountains in Maine to look for Geraldine Largay. She was in a very dense, thick woods part of Maine, we were doing grid searches and we would line up and trek up and down the mountain, hollering for her and looking for clues, and report back to the Maine Warden Service. The woods were so thick in spots, you couldn't see other searchers 10 feet from you on either side. We worked our butts off trying to find this lady, and I can promise you it was a quiet trip out of the woods for everyone involved, knowing she was still out there somewhere. It was a good feeling hearing her body was eventually recovered. As someone born and raised in Maine, please if you go hiking do not go off trail, Maine woods are to be respected cause things can get ugly really fast.
I went off path to look at an outhouse I found behind a place I just moved into deep in the bush and it took me 4 hrs to find my way back. 20 steps into the forest I turned around and went shit and lost my direction. Will never play with the forest again.
It reminds me of a story from Stephen King, "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon", about a little girl, hiking with her family in Maine's forest, who is fed up by their constant bickering and decides to take a few steps back so she won't hear them anymore. After a while she realises she is too far away and try to take a shortcut to rejoin them, and end up lost in the woods. As a French, it's pretty incredible, because there's no forest big enough to be completly lost. Even the biggest, you don't really have to go far to find a road or a trail. But after reading the book, I went to google earth to watch Maine's forests from there, and I was totally amazed by the size and the density of them. You feel really small looking at them, and it must be really easy to get lost there.
@@LynMa80 I know France doesn't have these enormous forests, but (as a rock climber) I've always been completely amazed by Fontainebleau and its maze of rocks. I can see easily getting lost in there, given the lack of visibility the boulders create.
He actually had love relationships with some of the bears there are videos of him swimming and playing with the bears. At least he died doing what he loved.
the point of everyday life is to not end up on a mr Ballen story,, That being said, a horrific event being your last moment might be better than a slow hospital demise.
Timothy Treadwill's story has haunted me for years. There's a level of narcissism that exists with people like him who think they're somehow special when it comes to wild animals. It almost always ends in someone being maimed or killed.
This guy reminds me of fake martial artists when they get a dose of exposing reality. Only bears don't hold back when they kick your ass. Idiocy can get you killed
@@geraldinegoe2516 that's what we all think but it's so easy to get lost in a scenery where everything looks the same. A compass can work wonders I think.
@@jackye611 I agree completely. I did a lot of hiking as a teen in the Pacific NW (OR & WA) all in areas where several serial killers & Sasquatch were active. I was incredibly blessed. So many of the mountains are indistinguishable from each other & all the little creeks are the same! I was always in groups or with my father. I am 70 so it was a long time ago.
@@geraldinegoe2516 What I'm wondering is why the f@#$ she didn't have an EXTERNAL GPS on her! I mean, you're embarking on a 1000-mile hike. Why wouldn't you invest
In quite a few Countries, however, professional secret finishes when crime talking begins. Unless of course, the professional is treating a felon for some already confessed/proven crime. Cheers.
@@hannibalbarca1147 Seriously….? WTF it’s not their fault she died….it’s her own fault for going hiking ALONE and then wandering off the damn trail SMH 🤦🏼♂️ People always blame somebody else instead of the person responsible….she killed herself, plain and simple….
@@philiptucker7590 Exonerating the police and rangers for giving up a search when she was very much still alive is horrid. She was a lady who didn't think this would happen, she had 200 something miles left to go after all. I think that the blame definitely lies in the hands of those who just said "Welp we tried, we give up". Funny how we really can put value on a human life when it comes to "resources and time spent". But she does serve as a reminder to never go alone. That message should be made very clear.
@@philiptucker7590 Yeaaa thats not how this works. Yes she was irresponsible to continue alone on a mountain pass like that, but to say that the police and recuers had *no* hand in her death for giving up so quickly, when she still could have been and **was** very much alive, is ludicrous, insensitive, and downright ignorant.
@@mojosodope45 She actually did all the things you're supposed to do when you're lost: stay put, set up a shelter, hang something reflective, start a fire to attract attention, etc. It's just that none of the searchers came close to her, despite the fact that she was only a mile from the trail. As the days went by, she ran out of food and water and eventually starved to death. This probably happens more than we think. It's easy to lose your bearings in the woods. Learning to use a compass is a good idea if you go hiking a lot.
It reminded me of the elderly confused gentleman who got lost in the mall. He went through a wrong door and got locked in the 'backstage' maze that wasn't used or checked and sat waiting for someone to come for weeks because that's what he was taught to do. He died alone, just waiting :(
@@laurenjwolf I just heard that story from Ballen yesterday night, I felt so bad for him, he died just so tragically and if security just looked through all the cameras, he would have probably been found before he passed.
He told her story with such dignity! If she were here reading this, she would probably scold you for calling her "that old lady"! She was full of life and adventure!
It was the last photo of her that got me her aura and smile was of a woman that had a lot of kindness in her I bet she was sorely missed by everyone in her community.
The over-confidence that some people have when it comes to being around wild animals is really perplexing to me. And then to bring his girlfriend into his delusional world is such a shame. They are friggin' grizzly bears!!!
@@BostonsF1nest No it was more that the bear was not a local bear that Tim knew, it was a newer bear to the area. It was also starving and was about to go into hibernation soon so it was in a serious state of needing to eat anything to bulk up or it would starve in hibernation.
@@GrumpyKay you people are fucing delusional, with this "it was a newer bear", it's a Bear in Alaska. They will eat you,they are not associates, acquaintances, your peers,or friends.
@@victorgiddens5612 Learn about nature much? You do know wild animals can get used to having humans around, right?. Of course every bear he has come in contact with has the ability to attack him at any time. Dispite what he might think, they were never his friends. They just got used to him being around and ignored him as a non threat. But, bring in a bear who is not local to the area who isn't used to him being around, and you can understand how different that would be. No wild animal is ever safe to be around, even IF they become use to us being around. But wild animals can and have become conditioned to being around humans enough that they will become tolerant of their presence.
@@GrumpyKay I've been watching nature shows for 52 years, starting with Mutual of Omaha wild Kingdom. Twist your words how ever you like, you are delusional if you think you can condition a grizzly , brown or Kodiak bear. Try that shiit with a polar bear. Make sure you get it on camera, it's going to make good drama.
I find it astronomically unlikely that the therapist’s assistant overheard the murder confession. It’s much more likely that the therapist got around professional restrictions by telling the assistant, and the two concocted the overhearing story.
the real story is the therapist was recording their sessions and asked his assistant to stay outside to make sure nothing crazy happened but she claimed he was abusive so as a “fuck you” she went to the police with what she knew.
It's a concept that allows the therapist to not have to testify if they don't want to. Akin to pleading the fifth. It's not a law. It's a huge grey area. If you know someone killed someone it's perfectly fine and a basic human duty to tell someone. It's why they added a whole, "hurt yourself or someone else" umbrella cause. Because hiding behind a "professional courtesy" basically makes you part of the murder if you don't tell someone.
I thought the same thing instantly, glad to know there are some people in here with an at least, normal level of not only common sense, but also deductive reasoning. What about that over told 3rd story....man o man, that fella did all he could possibly do to put himself on the menu. Not going as far as getting butt azz naked and rubbing his entire body in a thick coat of molasses and honey....😮
“The therapist assistant.” Lol we all know that therapist got with her assistant and told her what she knew and asked her to tell police that she overheard it lol.
The assitent was actually the therapist mistress and he asked her to listen in case sth would happen to him/would be threaten. But later on she got mad on him because he didn't want to leave his wife so she went to the police to say it and ruined his career. There was a lot not said about this case in the video. For example the fact the brothers did it because of years of sexual abuse from their father. 💁🏽♀️
@@tilabryant5591 go and watch the trial, their nonverbal expression is in perfect synchronicity with the verbal part, meaning there was no indication that they would have lied. There were also other proofs, for example number of photographs of their private parts when they were kids. These photographs were taken by their father and you can actually see them in the court. What are your reasons to claim this? Did you do your research?
So many times on this channel you hear about someone dying because they did everything wrong or did something stupid, which is why it hurts to hear Geraldine's story. She wasn't being needlessly reckless. She did everything right after realizing she'd made a mistake. Her husband immediately contacted the authorities. A search party was organized and everything. She SHOULD have been rescued and laughed about this story to her family and friends.
She did do the right thing. Under those circumstances it is prudent to tie flags, with notes, across a wide area to guide any potential rescuers to your location.
@@jamesyoung187 thats good to know, I wouldn't have thought of that especially if I start to panic. I've gotten lost in a small patch of woods just trying to evade insects, so I don't think I would've fared much better in her situation.
I don't actually think she did the right thing, in a forest as dense as that one she should've started walking at some point and not just stayed at that one campsite. She wasn't found until after 2 years which means she was in a very hidden place! She possibly could've survived had she tried to find civilization. Plus it's never a good idea to hike alone especially if you're not an expert which she wasn't so I wouldn't say she did everything right, as sad as this death is it could've been avoided unfortunately
I like how Timothy called the bear a “ it” when he was being eaten alive by one. Before that he was treating them like they weren’t wild animals running off of instinct.
Well he said that's how he wanted to die so he got his wish. Not really fair to make that decision for Amie though. Even though on the other hand, she kinda did it to herself since she very easily could have just flew back home without him the minute he started talking about going back into the Maze without protection when the Grizzlies are at their meanest and hungriest. I'd have been like, *"aight, imma head out".*
Them being wild animals doesnt mean they should be described with the neuter gender. The real problem here is how messed someone must be to like a detail of two people being viciously killed, even though they are to blame for their stupidity, he with his arrogant wishful thinking of being the bestest grizzly bear expert (I am shocked he was never attacked when playing with the kids), and she for doing something she was terrified of for no valid reason.
@@user-nx6dz1rw8lThe best guess for why he was never attacked is probably the argument someone raised in Herzog's documentary, which is that he simply confused the bears that much; their instincts tell them how to respond if he runs or fights back, but they have no idea what to do when they put on a threat display and this bellend just sits there jabbering at them in baby talk. It kept him safe until he ran into a bear whose desperation and hunger drowned out that confusion.
Considering how the family went out of their way to bury and hide that audio and you still somehow have a profound recollection of it I'd say you're more a cold blooded psychopath than any wild animal
@@user-nx6dz1rw8l bro are you fucked in the head? What do you think, he's gonna be cancelled in hell or something? "IT'S EATING ME ALIVE I'M LITERALLY DYING RIGHT NOW.. Oh woopsie, did I just say it? I should have said him or her, how rude of me! Ok, well back to screaming for my life as my head gets chewed off!"
Geraldine- wow, what grace, what dignity. The fact she could stay so positive even lost in the woods and hearing all the sounds at night and alone is a testament to her bravery and courage. Her last letter to whoever would find her was moving. Made me tear up a little. It so hard to understand how someone can only be a mile or so from trail yet it took two years to find her. Just bizarre. Thanks @MrBallen for another great installment in this series!!!
There are people who have crashed their car off the road and died 40-50' off in the dense shrub, where the car couldn't be seen. They have been trapped in their vehicles, still alive , but because they are out of Line of site no one knows they are there.
Hey @BType13x2, you are so right. You can be so close and yet be missed. Its sad AF. Thanks for commenting on my comment, I actually really appreciate the convo!! Be safe and stay healthy my friend!!!
@@jasesnyder3326 Thank you, stories like that ladies as well as past experiences in the woods have caused me to go out and buy a sattelite communicator/ GPS. It has a large SOS button on the side, now as long as I can see the sky I can call for help / send pages to a friend / family members phone, and give them my exact coordinates. Then again since buying mine It has preloaded topographical maps in it so I know where I'm at. My old paper topographical maps and compass are now a backup.
@@saymyname23 Well some prisoners turn to God because they realize that they will be judged. In the Christian world sinners can be forgiven for their sins. Suddenly some become religious - go ahead explain it to me.
@@metalmike570 So let me get this straight. Your argument is that, because some prisoners turn to God during their sentences, God's wrath is the only repercussion for doing bad things? You do realize that doesn't make sense? Just because God is a motivator for some people doesn't mean he is the only motivator. A conscience, for one, is a repercussion, as is prison, a fine, getting hurt or killed, losing a body part; all of those are pretty serious consequences that could dissuade someone from doing things.
@@saymyname23 Well they're already in a jam, a belief in a higher power can only make him or her stronger mentally and physically. I get your point about repercussions for their crimes and I could say their sins. I do understand your point about the physical repercussions of being seriously injured, and being in prison yes they are repercussions. It isn't enough - obviously to change a criminal most of them would say "I ain't scared" or "I don't care"; I think it's where they came from that pushed them into crime. God has heart for them and some do come a long way from where they were, I've seen a lot of prison documentaries here. The system is very cruel it's almost impossible for them to get back into the civilian system. Most will return to prison and many will grow old there and pass away.
Timothy killed his girlfriend thru negligence, even refused to carry protection weapons as he lured her to the wilderness with extremely aggressive apex predators, literally less than a month before they are supposed to hibernate. This is something he definitely were aware off. Even said he knew these animals as she expressed her concerns. What a joke honestly.
@@cartooncritique6625 And having her there may have contributed to the attack. If she was on or near her monthly cycle, the bears would smell that. It has killed enough people that there are signs here in the southwest warning of that very thing.
Meaning what? She had no brain and couldn't decide for herself? You don't need someone to tell you that bear city can be fatal. They were both rekkles.
Right! Play stupid games win stupid prizes 🤷🏾♀️ sorry to say but it is what it is. He has a disgusting level or arrogance and believed the rest of the world could possibly be in danger, but for some reason he believes he is exempt 🙄 Sad, but not really. Could have easily been prevented. He knew all the precautions and safety measures that he should take, and blatantly CHOSE to ignore them and decline.
Pretty much. Same goes for Geraldine. For those of you who enjoy nature, myself included. You need to understand that nature is not sentient. It doesn't care for you. If you're hiking a 1600 mile trail. Be prepared. Be ready to take care of yourself. In every regard. You're exposing yourself to something that is for lack of a better word. A dog eat dog world. Have the tools and skills to care for yourself.
Bullshit! Bears are not robots, they are induviduals like you and me. It is rather obvious that the bears he had known for a long time, and gotten to know during a time when he was much less arrogant than when he died, knew who he was and did indeed accept him. If you can cuddle a bearcub without the mom hoing full on Revanant on your arse, you are indeed doibg something right. Shit went wrong when he stopped thinking realistically. As you clearly heard in the story, he broke away from his usual routine when he was attacked. He stayed longer than usual, he brought along another human that the bears did not know, and he approached a bear that was known to be aggressive and unpredictable. He did one stupid thing after another, and that lead to his downfall. If he had just stayed realistic, he could have been alive now.
@@maximillian1109 you seem pretty sure of yourself. Do you own a bear, and or hang out with bears on a regular basis? Probly not right? And why is that? Because they are an aggressive powerful WILD ANIMAL. You are just biding time being around them. Dude got killed because he's an idiot.
Bahahhha max you silly! The guy would’ve been eaten earlier if it was t the salmon run when he was hanging with the bears. They basically saved the guy fir a snack because they had a bounty of salmon with an extremely high fat content to eat
Our English teacher forced us to watch Grizzly Man in high school. I was one of the few that didn’t find anything heroic or beautiful about his mission. Like no, he was an idiot
in my opinion what he did wasn't so stupid that was his job but he was an fucking idiot because he put his girlfriend in danger with himself and it end up her be eaten alive by a bear
I don't think anyone should go hiking alone. Im a very independent person and I enjoy doing activities alone just as much as with friends but there are some things you just SHOULDN'T do alone.
I understand wanting solitude, however I am in agreement, there are just somethings you shouldn't try doing alone, and if you are with someone who has the experience and for whatever reason they must leave, then you should leave together, very sad and heartbreaking story!
I walk the trails around my house, and they are all close to a road and I have great cell reception on all of them….. that being said there are bears and coyotes and I think mountain lions, also rattle snakes. I keep my phone on me, and a loud boat horn h the type that is pressurized air in a can ) because the horn will scare coyotes….. Bears are something else. You do not want to scare a bear or scream or be loud. Anyway, as I walk I send my mom pics and texts of where I am….. letting her know how much longer I will be and my location every so often. If I am only gone 30 minutes it’s usually just one text saying which trail and a picture, but if it’s an hour it’s at least two. anyway these are the precautions I take, and I am not trying anything even close to what this 70 plus year old lady was attempting!!!! It’s crazy….. Her friend should have made her leave with her, instead of letting her go on alone!!!!
I walked the entire AT alone at 22yrs old in '03. It was magical. No phone but I did have an emergency radio that works ANYWHERE AND there's SO many towns within 10miles of the trail in most areas. I hiked to a McDonald's atleast 3 times (being tired of dehydrated foods) and post offices 6 times to mail dirty clothes and pick up supplies that were planned and mailed by a specific date(planning!) Also, there are things called maps that adults used to use... The trail blazes(markers) are there for a reason. Follow them. Understand each section of the trail before hiking it. I studied the next 20 miles every time I set up camp for the evening. The preparation to hike the AT took almost as long as hiking the almost 2200 miles. It took from April to October going from Ga(my home) to Maine. I feel bad for her BUT she was setup to fail both mentally and physically.
Treadwell was such an incredibly arrogant fool. He not only threw his own life away, he dragged an innocent woman into a hideous death with him. He sank deeper and deeper into a fairy tale fantasy, coming to believe he was some kind of "protector" for wild animals that were doing just fine without him. Seriously. There is more to the story than what is covered here, such as footage he made while lurking feet away from various bears, everything from cringe-worthy cooing over imaginary "friendships" with these animals to him "narrating" a show that didn't exist but he apparently imagined would someday. What he did had all the sanity of juggling live hand grenades.
We all knew the day would come that Treadwell would be killed by a bear (extra sad with Amy losing her life as well). Like McCandless, the men came up here (Alaska) as a way to deal with their mental illness. As stupid as they were for thinking they could live the way they did, it’s still a tragic way to die. My heart goes out to the friends and family they left behind.
while it was very risky and dangerous indeed, to his credit, the bear that killed them was a total newcomer to the area that he had never seen before, an old bear that would have been far more of an aggressive opportunist due to its declining health. So while it may well have been the case that Timothy could indeed trust the bears he had been interacting with, because they saw him neither as a threat nor a suitable meal, it was sadly not a trust that could be extrended to all bears. This is the case with all animals, of course, and something that animal lovers must always keep in mind.
He forgot that you have to respect wild animals. They don’t play by the same rules as humans. I love wild animals. But I have enough respect for them to let them alone! You can’t make friends with a bear. That’s all there is to it.
There’s so much more crazy stuff to the menendez brothers case! That therapist was actually conducting “experiments” where he would secretly record their sessions for weeks so he could “get in the mind of a killer”. Also since then one of their cousins has found a letter from Erik when they were young admitting to their fathers (trigger warning) sexual abuse proving that they didn’t just lie in court to get away with it. That whole story is insane 😳 they also from what I’ve seen have stopped trying to overturn their sentence since they were relocated to be together.
I don't really care about the abuse, except that it supplies a motive for murder. These punks killed their parents. It wasn't self defense. They planned it and then did it. All they had to do was walk away from their situation. Had they done so, they would be free men today. They could have gone to the cops. They'd be free now if they had. But they killed their parents instead. Make no mistake, that was premeditated murder not self defense. Those two are evil.
@@perryshaffer8358 lmfao ew you don’t care if the dad was r*ping his sons?? 🤢🤢🤢 I def do. Especially if it was long term abuse of that nature, I’d acquit. What a weird thing to say you don’t care about lol, are you afraid someone is going to do that to you bc you abused them?
@@deeee4663 If you can lmfao about rape, what does that say about you as a person? Saying I don't care about motive beyond self defense is reasonable IMO. Pre emptive self defense is another matter entirely. While I fully understand the desire for revenge IF this occurred, I also note there are legal remedies for this. There is no excuse for what they did. Bottom line. Edit: If you can lmfao in the same paragraph as you bring up SA, IMO there is no hope for you as a human.
@@perryshaffer8358 I don't think the abuse is an excuse to kill however it could have sparked this. Maybe that's why these kids only cared about money and nit the parents. I can also assume the mother turned a blind to the abuse which got her bodied too.
I agree. I find it very difficult to muster up much sympathy for someone who thought that wild grizzly bears would just take him into their food, like he was that special. Then he brings his girlfriend there, right in the middle of them, when they're trying to eat as much as they can, and he gets them both killed in one of the most horrific ways I can imagine. I can't imagine the pain this put both their families thru, but it was ultimately their faults. If you play on the highway, you shouldn't be surprised when you get hit by a truck. This truck just happened to be furry.
I remember the old, Grizzly Man documentary on him when it came out. I watched it, and as much as it tried to paint him as a sympathetic environmentalist with a big heart. He was just a fool who needlessly took risk with his safety, his girlfriends safety and to be honest, the bears safety.
The biggest tragedy of the Tim Treadwell story was Ami's death. She was afraid of bears and he knew it yet he put her in the most dangerous place at the most dangerous time of the year because he wanted to see the bears. That was also supposed to be her last time there because she was planning on leaving him
Although I agree, Amy could have saved herself by not flying out there. She clearly made the decision to join him, regardless of what influence he had on her. She knew what she was getting into, lets be honest. Sad story all around
He was mentally I'll and lost the part for the bartender on cheers which caused him to have a breakdown. He was an addict (I believe alcohol) and whenever he went to be with the bears he'd get clean and enjoy life. So he wasn't so much stupid. Just crazy
I’m just happy to hear that someone eventually found Geraldine. Hurts that it took 2 years to do it but her story and her infectious smile deserves to be shared ❤
i came here for the disturbing stories but ended up crying a LOT over geraldine... bless her soul, such an amazing and wonderful woman, may she rest in peace
My bf's mom recommended this channel to me saying its definitely my cup of tea! and she was right! I have been binge watching ever since!! I am now an avid fan of the strange, dark, and mysterious even though I'm a scaredy cat!! Remember folks, trust your gut feelings, don't hang out with stupid friends, don't go into the forest alone. Thanks Mr.Ballen!
Even if the psychiatrist’s assistant wouldn’t had overheard the confession, the therapist by law has to notify any criminal offense. There’s no such thing as “nothing leaves the room”
Facts therapist can only tell information if it involves it’s harming others or yourself so sayin the assistant over heard is unnecessary somewhat ignorant 😂🤦🏽♀️
I'm not a psychologist or anything but from what I understand about the law and from seeing a few professionals myself, they're not actually allowed to disclose information regarding a crime that has already been committed, rather if you tell them that you're going to hurt yourself or someone else, then they're required to intervene before it happens
It’s so tragic she had amazing composure for someone in that type of situation to write out a letter knowing what would happen if she wasn’t found .When I saw the picture all the news reports from the search came flooding back .The way everyone spoke about her was beautiful
@@livvymarie1148 tbh she kinda was hoping for the situation as it was her time to kick the bucket if she was willing to give up that easily. Lady should’ve set camp on the trail itself instead of going three miles off the trail if she believed she was that lost…..
Yeah he was an idiot and he didn't take any precautions at all. His idiocy and arrogance got 3 bears killed when the park rangers went to recover their bodies.
I am convinced he is probably one of the nicest content creators on RUclips, surely an excellent loving father, and a damn war hero. John Ballen is the man!
The bear that got Timothy was an older one that couldn’t compete for food with the stronger bears. My ex-husband worked around there before this happened and told me about Timothy. He was saying that he looked at himself as a protector of the bears and any hunting party that would land on the island Tim would sabotage their gear when they were away from the camp. There was a lot of contention. At least he died a death in the place he loved most. My ex also said there are cannibal bears that don’t hibernate but use the opportunity to hunt bears that are hibernating in their den. Nature is intense.
I watched a short documentary about this (don't remember the name) but the tape was given to family and a director requested to listen to the tape. The family allowed it, and as soon as he finished listening to it, he took his headphones off and told her to NEVER let ANYONE listen to this again. He even advised destroying the tape. The family I believe ultimately still have the tape, but it is locked away somewhere.
The first story was so heartbreaking, Geraldine was so positive about her situation, she wasn't panicked or anything instead she accepted her fate, when I saw her picture I couldn't stop my tears she was so happy
I remember seeing treadwell’s story on the news, he literally was eaten alive. I’m so terrified of bears. They hold you down and eat you from your legs up ripping your flesh off first before muscle tissue. You will be alive for a good 10 to 15 min. Feeling all of it if you don’t pass out first. That’s why I carry a .44 magnum when I’m Flyfishing up here in Alaska. If I can’t kill the bear I save one round for myself.
It's hard for me to feel bad for anyone in the Menendez case. Everyone involved did things that were self serving and self destructive. The only thing I keep thinking is that these kids were completely groomed by their father. They didn't seem to have much of a chance to have developed normal emotional responses or empathy. When you become an adult it's your job to work through these issues and of course there's no excuse for taking a life. The details in this case were so horrific that I can understand someone taking "Revenge".
I remember watching them talk about the experiences they had been through. The younger brother seemed so ashamed to explain in detail the things his father had done to him. It's pretty horrible.
They are doing work to help others in similar situations through work at the penitentiary. I believe they felt trapped because they didn’t consider it an option to openly admit what had happened to them. I believe a big part of their motivation was trying to stop the horror without the public discovering the details of their abuse. I believe spending the money was “revenge” but the act itself was motivated by shame and fear.
@@amberscatina2715 in many documentaries about the Menendez brothers, it's been said that the two boys were genuinely under the impression that their parent's would kill them if they didn't act first, and the pressure built up to that point when the murders occurred.
@@davemckay4359 I always hike alone. These aren't overnight hikes, but they are in bear country. Over the past 100 years, bears had killed about 100 people.
I always hiked alone, but I studied the trail maps, and knew my way around, even picking landmarks so if something happened, I just head that direction. I've solo hiked, and climbed in the Sierra, and Alaskan wilderness. If in bear county, I always made noise. It's only dangerous if you don't pay attention, or get careless
I almost missed him because at end I try to click another video quick before ad comes on. Bet most people weren't as lucky as we were to catch him 😍😍 He is SO CUTE!
Like several others, I find Timothy's actions to be intrusive and reckless. It's a shame that he also got another person killed by making dumb decisions. Mr. Ballen is a great story tell. Today is 7/4/22 and I want to wish him, his family (cute baby), and everyone else a very Happy Birthday America.
Spot on! I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy; Bears can claw your skin off and eat you alive, starting from the legs going up, so you feel every ounce of a long and brutal torture. :( Hell on Earth, if I ever knew one.
The story about Geraldine is just heartbreaking. I can only hope that when I get to that age, I am still blessed enough to be as active and life-loving as her. What a wonderful and inspiring woman she is.
@Big Daddy While you may be right, your delivery was awful. You should consider a more effective way to deliver your message in regards to such a sad story.
As soon as you mentioned a 66-year-old woman going on a 1000 mile hike I knew something was going to go wrong... Honestly it's kind of messed up that the husband didn't accompany her the rest of the way. I couldn't imagine letting my wife go on a 200 mile hike alone
Yeah, a husband telling his wife not to do something she really wants to do.....that will end well. Also, you don't know his capacity or what he tried to do or didn't. Stfu.
The story of the Menendez brothers is actually incredibly sad, their father sexually and physically abused both of them, and their mom was complacent in it.
I thought that was so cute at the end! Little Henry is so lucky to have the best story teller Mr Ballen as his dad. I'm sure Henry's stories will be a lot less deep, dark and mysterious though lol (;
@@SSwrites it's just a joke tho, and it wasn't meant to downplay the people's experiences or the tragedy, just the fact that the like button experiences a ton of pain
The third story was told pretty accurately. I was born on an island in Alaska and my mother actually met the guy who was eaten alive by a bear. She was working as a park ranger at the time, and whenever she told me about her encounters with bears, he would sometimes come up. She told me how she always had to stop him from getting too close to the bears because he kept acting recklessly around them, and everyone in the town was expecting him to get killed at some point because we're all taught at a young age the danger of the bears. Both me and my mother were born and raised in Alaska, so it pretty much common knowledge for us to stay away from bears as much as possible, especially the cubs. If you interact with the cubs and the mother comes back, you are most likely going to get attacked or even killed. The bears in Alaska are much larger than black bears, but they typically only kill humans in self-defense unlike black bears who kill them for food. The only exception is usually around August, when they're getting ready to hibernate. Playing dead is actually the best course of action when you're being attacked by a bear up there if you don't have a weapon, and even with a weapon it takes multiple gunshot wounds to actually kill a bear. I'm fortunate enough to have never had any close encounters with bears (although I've seen them a lot), and the closest I've gotten was when I was on a hike with my mother and I heard one scratching a tree in the distance. My mother didn't hear it, so she shrugged it off and we kept walking. However, as we kept walking she started to hear it too, and right around the corner we could see the bear. Thankfully we were able to turn around before it noticed us, and my mom made sure I didn't try to run or do anything that would alert it.
Actually Black Bears are usually not that aggressive (or at least, not as aggressive as the Grizzlies and other Brown Bears), and the best thing to do against them is make loud noises and try to intimidate them. Playing dead is what is suggested against a Grizzly because there's not much else you can do against them and it can work (running away or trying to intimidate them would practically guarantee your death). With a Polar Bear though, you're probably guaranteed to be killed if approached by one.
@@Brandon-br7tc I was just thinking about that saying "If it's black fight back, if it's brown lay down, if it's white good night". I heard a bear expert say that, and I'd never heard the part with the white so polar bears obviously.
I feel like playing dead isn't going to work at that time of year though, because they're not attacking you because they're scared of you or trying to protect themselves. They're doing it for a food source so wouldn't they just continue to consume that person even if it thought they were dead? I think the only way to survive in that situation, like Timothy and his girlfriend's situation, is to have a weapon. Maybe not even bear spray if they're really intent on getting food.
"Playing Dead" only works if the bear is seeing you as a threat - once its satisfied the threat is neutralized, it moves on. But it doesn't work when the bear is hungry and sees you as food...it just makes you easier to eat. The grizzly that attacked Treadwell was hungry - it was an older, weaker bear with some teeth wore down to the gums so it couldn't hunt or devour its normal diet as well anymore, and having to compete against younger, stronger bears for food it was unable to fill itself up with enough food for hibernation which was why is was still out desperately scavenging for things like rotting salmon carcasses at the bottom of the river when most of the other bears were already going into hibernation. It just saw Timothy as easy prey and an easy meal. The ME who listened to the audio even said that Amie could be heard telling Timothy to "play dead" and Timothy saying that "it's not working". The bear was hungry -Timothy was going to die whether he played dead or not.
I saw the what remained of a native man that was mauled by a polar bear while he was peacefully sleeping in his tent. Every inch of this man's skin including his scalp was dangling off his body. He didn't end up surviving. Luckily I didn't encounter any polar bears in Kotzebue but they came through town occasionally and everyone would hide.
That was my thought exactly. What are the chancea that the assistant walks by and overhears something being said through a closed door at exactly that moment?
I am pretty sure that it’s was the women that the therapist was having an affaire with. He was allowed to speak out bc apparently the therapist was scared of his life.
What you say in therapy is confidential, unless if you've done something criminally serious. That's when confidentiality flies out the window. You sign a form clearly stating this. The guy obviously didn't read the terms and conditions, or forgot about it
@@Itspavi98 the picture was taken in the morning, in the beginning of the hike when she was still with friends.. that's why they said "they all laughed about the photo" It was hours before she went missing
The videos that are of one single story are really good, I agree. I think he is just trying to get an idea of what type of videos get the most views. Also, I'd be willing to bet, his longer videos average less view time. A 15 minute video about one story, might average 6 or 7 minutes per view. People nowadays seem to have a short attention span. If he does a 15 minute video with 3 stories, he is more likely to get people to stay and watch longer than 6 or 7 minutes, like the other type of video. This day and age, everybody wants instant satisfaction. But I definitely agree with you bro...the longer stories are my favorite too.
I totally agree with you about this and I hope that he goes back to the loner stories soon because it's been like two weeks of these types of videos and I miss the older longer more into detail videos.
Treadwell was not timid and did not act like prey the bears trusted him and knew he wasn’t prey the bear that killed him very old and messed up it was terrible the camera filmed the attack
The guy was wreckless and what he was doing was not a good thing. Bears should not be comfortable around people and vice versa. Leave the bears alone and they leave us alone
@@thatsalotofsodiumcoins1615 I didn't mean that as a personal attack, just a analysis of the situation. There may have been some mental illness involved. I don't know if we know that for sure. But the fact is, people need to leave the bears alone much like they need to leave the bison alone and Yellowstone.
For those of you who might hike alone and for some reason want to leave a trail. #1. Always turn and look behind you so that you can know what the trail back should look like. #2a. Take trail marking tape with you and use it copiously so that you can find your way back to the trail easily and quickly. #2b. On the way back to the trail you left, remove the trail marking tapes you put up on the way in.
"Funny" how those guys, after killing their parents, would go watch Batman, a story of a man who devoted his life to fighting crime after losing his parents...
Right! I knew the of Tim treadwell but still had to listen.... I've known other stories too and still watched. I really enjoy that he does his research and rarely gets something wrong. If he does it's usually something super minor that didn't even matter to the story
I do a lot of camping in grizzly country. I've got a hippy friend who's all sunshine and rainbows about the bears and scoffs at me for always going strapped. "You just don't understand their nature like I do," he says.
I have a great line out of one of my falconry books that goes along the lines of this: "we need not wonder whether or not it is ethical to kill - nature has already made that choice. We have only to acknowledge it." To clarify, it obviously means to kill for food or protection.
@@neraphruneblade7903 Why? Creatures in nature kill for other purposes. Males may kill off another male's babies to get the a female to be receptive for mating with them, for example. House cats will kill just because they're bored. Are you cool with those behaviors in humans, too? Has nature clearly decided that for us as well? To be clear, neither am I; I just think this "nature has already decided" thing is as much starry-eyed idealization of nature as Bear Guy's view was.
There’s a video of a dude who go attacked by a bear and his whole fucking face was gone he somehow lived but his eye sight was fucked it was so gruesome you’ll find the vid if you look for it just to show your friend Reddit - HumansAreMetal - This man survived a bear attack in 2016. Left photo, what's left of his face. Right photo, after the surgeons did what they do best.
@Randy Phillips just looked it up and first of all how the hell was he still alive at that point and secondly plastic surgeons must be actual goddamn magicians. Warning to anyone else that wants to google it it's one of the most gruesome photos I've ever seen.
An addition to the Treadwell story: At one point, his notoriety had gained enough that he was a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman. During the interview, Letterman said, "I just know that someday, you're gonna get eaten by a bear."
Ballen doesn’t miss a beat. Same time every day.
Also wears the same thing every time
Dean Lane doesn’t matter. He does a great job
Ballin n by Jim Jones should be Mr Ballens intro song "its actually we fly high"
Mr. Midnight it was a joke
Let’s go back to scary stories
"She went out with absolute grace" is the absolute sweetest thing to say about that poor woman. Her smile reallly was beautifully infectious!!!!
It was. That picture made my heart drop. I feel like at least she went out doing what she loved but damn thats sad.
No dout ,props to the mans way with these cases...
@@scourge131 I agree man, I couldn't have said it better👍
It was very beautiful, made me smile when i saw it.
She really has left a legacy having infected so many of us with her positivity after this story
That picture of Geraldine actually moved me to tears. Just by that smile it seems like she was such a wonderful person who didn’t deserve to go out the way she did.
Oh, I know. Her story really hurt me, she lights up those photos
Agreed; these stories move me often but I sobbed about that lovely lady.
I was just about to comment something was truly shaken inside of me when I saw that picture of her. How terribly sad she didn’t maybe try exploring a lil bit to get back on the trail
@@felinemocha1995 i have always been taught, as soon as you realize you are lost, stay where you are, if you try to find your way back, you could go even further away, and if people are looking for you, you could move to where they have already searched (and probably wont look there again).
I feel awful for her situation, but do wonder if she hadn't gone searching for cell phone reception she may have been close enough to the trail to be found alive.
Same. 😭
I love how Geraldine wasn’t upset or angry about her situation. She did her best, wrote to loved ones & came to terms with what was going on. Bless her
Beautiful. Her outlook on life made her a giant among us.
Dang man, Geraldine did everything right. Stayed where she was the whole time to keep herself as close to the trail as possible, put up a reflective banner, made a smoke signal. Saved her phones battery. She really was a smart, capable lady and she did indeed leave us with absolute grace.
So disgusting they stopped searching for her! 😡😡👹🤢
If it was them being lost they would also wish that the search never stops!!!
Geraldine's story is so sad. I agree that her smile is infectious. ❤
@Youkandme Hikers I definitely agree. Her smile made me cry.
Absolutely seeing her smile would brighten your day and you would have to stop and thank her and ask if she would take a photo. I hope her passing was as peaceful as it could be for her i hope that she was able to pass without to much discomfort.
Her smile was so bright as bright as the sun, I hope she is resting in peace
I love how beautiful and respectful and kind these comments all are. Such a breath of fresh air!! Definitely hope she is resting peacefully. 💖
@Youkandme Hikers I wish she hadn't given up so easily . The Appalachian trail is unforgiving but she was so close to the trail .I'm 61 and still section hike as I live near Springer Mtn ,but I am so prepared for anything, it would puzzle my family if I ended up like this poor lady. RIP Inchworm .
"This is someone who went out with absolute grace" that made me teary tbh
Yeah its such a sad case 😥
Aww yes me to so sad. Bless her poor soul
Sucks when good people get taken from us.
I got goose bumps.
Me too. What a lovely and brave woman.
I've watched so many of these "photos with disturbing backstories" videos, but Geraldine's story has been the only one that actually made my chest hurt. The way she was so positive and even at the end how she accepted her fate, and the photo of her smiling so brightly. It just makes my heart ache
same
I agree. The fact that she was only a couple miles away from the trail makes it that much sadder. I'm glad that she at least went out positive and accepting, and that her wish was honored at the end of the day.
You must be a very empathic person if only an on woman with a smile can make your heart "ache".
Very much reminds me of my mother 💔..i swear thats the same way my mother would go out if she was in that situation.
@@iAmNothingness its a common thing amongst those that arent sociopaths.
I remember watching a TV special about the Grizzly Man when I was a kid. It is so tragic, but it also absolutely STUNS me that they would be SO foolish as to not have a single way to defend themselves. No matter how much you love wild animals and want to protect them.. they do NOT love you. It was hubris of the highest degree to not have a healthy fear of those giant creatures.
They deserve conservation but protect yourself or pay the price... which they obviously did.
I completely agree no offense but how can someone be that stupid and think that Grizzly Bears see you as their own and love you?! I hate to sound mean but it's true. Even experts and trainers are always extremely cautious and careful and sometimes even they won't go into certain areas. And this guy just dragged his poor girlfriend here and she also sadly paid the price. I can't stand people like him who disrespect wildlife and nature.
The only thing is he didn't do anything to help them. He was just in their way doing the exact thing he would get mad at others for doing. He was a narcissistic who thought he had some gift to become a bear
@@colbypatterson8273He did far worse than not help them. He claimed to love the bears more than anything and said he would die for them. Well, yes, he died, but this guy who “loved“ them so much got two of those magnificent bears killed by his actions. THAT is the real tragedy.
I'm honestly curious as to why they didn't harm him earlier...
@@moonspun4evrFor a bear a human is kind of a wild little piggy. There is no point in killing it if you have enough food. And it can be amusing to have one around. He stayed long enough that he met a hungry bear who didn't know him and didn't care.
The photo of the 1st woman made tear up a bit. Such a beautiful smile. She looked like a great person and she had to go through all that horror. Alone.
@@penny8579 sadly
She seriously looked like a nice lady,didn’t she?
Yes me too. That story touched me for sure
So weird how she just resigned herself to death.
Really shows the importance of having a gps on you at all times with preloaded marked trails. Safety first, no matter what.
I don't understand how some random forester was able to stumble across Geraldine's camp but no one from the rescue team was able to. Especially since she wasn't that far off from the trail. That is so absolutely tragic.
I don't understand, if she wasn't injured, why didn't she keep going and try to find help. Why just sit in the same place almost a month and die?
@Big Daddy I agree! I don't just get sitting in the same place for that long and being only a mile from help. That's what's so sad to me. If she'd kept putting one foot in front of the other, maybe she would have been found.
@@lilitharam44 Well, typically when your lost in the woods the best course of action is to stay where you are.
@@creativerock1646 Ohh, I didn't know that. It seems like she should have had or seen a map of the Appalachian trail though. It has civilisation on either side of it, not like somewhere in Alaska.
@Big Daddy ... or a simple and cheap GPS tracking system on her.
I was apart of the search and rescue teams that hit the mountains in Maine to look for Geraldine Largay. She was in a very dense, thick woods part of Maine, we were doing grid searches and we would line up and trek up and down the mountain, hollering for her and looking for clues, and report back to the Maine Warden Service. The woods were so thick in spots, you couldn't see other searchers 10 feet from you on either side. We worked our butts off trying to find this lady, and I can promise you it was a quiet trip out of the woods for everyone involved, knowing she was still out there somewhere. It was a good feeling hearing her body was eventually recovered. As someone born and raised in Maine, please if you go hiking do not go off trail, Maine woods are to be respected cause things can get ugly really fast.
I went off path to look at an outhouse I found behind a place I just moved into deep in the bush and it took me 4 hrs to find my way back. 20 steps into the forest I turned around and went shit and lost my direction. Will never play with the forest again.
It reminds me of a story from Stephen King, "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon", about a little girl, hiking with her family in Maine's forest, who is fed up by their constant bickering and decides to take a few steps back so she won't hear them anymore. After a while she realises she is too far away and try to take a shortcut to rejoin them, and end up lost in the woods.
As a French, it's pretty incredible, because there's no forest big enough to be completly lost. Even the biggest, you don't really have to go far to find a road or a trail.
But after reading the book, I went to google earth to watch Maine's forests from there, and I was totally amazed by the size and the density of them. You feel really small looking at them, and it must be really easy to get lost there.
Poor Lady. Beatiful and gracious til the end. So sad they couldn't find her
@@LynMa80 I know France doesn't have these enormous forests, but (as a rock climber) I've always been completely amazed by Fontainebleau and its maze of rocks. I can see easily getting lost in there, given the lack of visibility the boulders create.
Why did she not start a smokey fire 🔥 to signal where she was?!?!!? For God's sake, she just laid down and died when she did not have to. I'm baffled.
I can't deny it... Geraldine's smile was so very infectious! I'm so sorry to hear that this world lost that.
The “grizzly man’s” arrogance turned him into food. sadly, Amy died because she listened to him.
He actually had love relationships with some of the bears there are videos of him swimming and playing with the bears. At least he died doing what he loved.
Isaac C i don’t think he loved being eaten by a bear
Yeah as sad as it was it was completely expected
@@isaacc4672 I don't think shouting and screaming out of fear and begging for your life would be a good expression of 'doing what he loved' would be.
Jedd Jurilla he said it himself.
If I'm ever involved in a horrific event, I want this guy to tell the world my story.
Cave diving is the best way
She was...smacked by a bus the end
@@annedrieck7316 Nah bro 😱
no you don't 💀
the point of everyday life is to not end up on a mr Ballen story,, That being said, a horrific event being your last moment might be better than a slow hospital demise.
Timothy Treadwill's story has haunted me for years. There's a level of narcissism that exists with people like him who think they're somehow special when it comes to wild animals. It almost always ends in someone being maimed or killed.
At least he died being eaten by what he loved lol
Yeah, I heard the tape and I still think about it regularly to this day
@@addo2419 no you didn’t
@@Supoz what do you mean?
This guy reminds me of fake martial artists when they get a dose of exposing reality. Only bears don't hold back when they kick your ass. Idiocy can get you killed
Whenever someone thinks they've somehow outsmarted mother nature or wild animals... We get a Mr. Ballen video out of it.
And they win a Darwin award and thin out the gene pool for us!
@@UgetTheMemodumb ways to die
@@annablaze4577 so many dumb ways to die
Honestly, that last picture of Geraldine, she seems like she was such a warm spirit anyone would be lucky to get to know.
That made it so much harder on me. I wonder why she didn't/ couldn't try the brush fire tactic again.
This Geraldine wouldn't be hiking anywhere alone. On the other hand I have a very accurate inner GPS.
@@geraldinegoe2516 that's what we all think but it's so easy to get lost in a scenery where everything looks the same. A compass can work wonders I think.
@@jackye611 I agree completely. I did a lot of hiking as a teen in the Pacific NW (OR & WA) all in areas where several serial killers & Sasquatch were active. I was incredibly blessed. So many of the mountains are indistinguishable from each other & all the little creeks are the same! I was always in groups or with my father. I am 70 so it was a long time ago.
@@geraldinegoe2516 What I'm wondering is why the f@#$ she didn't have an EXTERNAL GPS on her! I mean, you're embarking on a 1000-mile hike. Why wouldn't you invest
The therapists assistant "overhearing" his confession is the best way of saying the therapist did the right thing
Not the therapist
The assistant of the therapist, so it was legal since its not the therapist fault
@@3takoyakis that’s.. that’s exactly what he just said
@@3takoyakis thank you captain echo but slightly different.
In quite a few Countries, however, professional secret finishes when crime talking begins. Unless of course, the professional is treating a felon for some already confessed/proven crime. Cheers.
@@3takoyakis it is actually therapist's job to alert authorities if smth like this is talked in therapy. so either way, they did the right thing.
That lady looked so kind, makes me sad they didn’t find her in time.
Makes me angry they gave up. Nothing anyone can do about it now other than remember. Or forget.
@@hannibalbarca1147 Seriously….? WTF it’s not their fault she died….it’s her own fault for going hiking ALONE and then wandering off the damn trail SMH 🤦🏼♂️ People always blame somebody else instead of the person responsible….she killed herself, plain and simple….
@@philiptucker7590 Exonerating the police and rangers for giving up a search when she was very much still alive is horrid. She was a lady who didn't think this would happen, she had 200 something miles left to go after all. I think that the blame definitely lies in the hands of those who just said "Welp we tried, we give up". Funny how we really can put value on a human life when it comes to "resources and time spent".
But she does serve as a reminder to never go alone. That message should be made very clear.
@@philiptucker7590 you aren’t very bright
@@philiptucker7590 Yeaaa thats not how this works. Yes she was irresponsible to continue alone on a mountain pass like that, but to say that the police and recuers had *no* hand in her death for giving up so quickly, when she still could have been and **was** very much alive, is ludicrous, insensitive, and downright ignorant.
I love the bonus footage of John and his baby. Thank you Ballen family.
So sweet
You got me crying over little Miss Geraldine 😭 she looked like such a precious woman!
She reminds me so much of my mom. So sad.
I’m kind of perplexed on this one. She just gave up and waited to die?
mojosodope45 ye. I think she was starving so she knew next time she would sleep, she would die
@@mojosodope45 She actually did all the things you're supposed to do when you're lost: stay put, set up a shelter, hang something reflective, start a fire to attract attention, etc. It's just that none of the searchers came close to her, despite the fact that she was only a mile from the trail. As the days went by, she ran out of food and water and eventually starved to death. This probably happens more than we think. It's easy to lose your bearings in the woods. Learning to use a compass is a good idea if you go hiking a lot.
Me too. And I dont tear up on videos.
That old lady who died alone in the forest, is the saddest story I have ever seen/heard. Truly a lovely woman, may Geraldine Rest In Peace🕊🕊🕊
It reminded me of the elderly confused gentleman who got lost in the mall. He went through a wrong door and got locked in the 'backstage' maze that wasn't used or checked and sat waiting for someone to come for weeks because that's what he was taught to do. He died alone, just waiting :(
@@laurenjwolf I just heard that story from Ballen yesterday night, I felt so bad for him, he died just so tragically and if security just looked through all the cameras, he would have probably been found before he passed.
He told her story with such dignity! If she were here reading this, she would probably scold you for calling her "that old lady"! She was full of life and adventure!
The story about Geraldine is absolutely heartbreaking but you honoured her so well. Such a beautiful way to tell her story. ❤
When he said she went out with grace, I lost it.
After seeing her photo, I couldn’t believe the people she knew thought it would be ok to leave an elderly lady on her own to hike a serious trail..
Yes. NO one has told it better.
The little baby bonus part of the video was the cutest thing I've seen in ages 🥺❤️
If my partner in invited me to chill out with grizzly bears, without having a gun, pepper spray or being Finnish/Russian, i would decline politely.
You would be just fine if get attacked,just scream out of top of your lungs YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!!!!
Ha ha! I'm Finnish and Russian. But really, I'd have said, "Sorry, nice knowing you."
But its always funny when morons get hurt!😂🤣😅
@@joeyveres4633 the dude was KILLED and you are laughing. ( this is NOT my first day on the internet)
@@drummerboy1709 nope...im laughing at an idiot that was playing with grizzly bears...the guy was an ass and he got that girl killed too!
Poor Geraldine such a sad tragic tale she sounded like a big hearted woman ❤️
me too I’m so sad 😭
she sound so sweet even though it wasn’t her talking
That one crushed me. So sad.
It was the last photo of her that got me her aura and smile was of a woman that had a lot of kindness in her I bet she was sorely missed by everyone in her community.
So how did she die? She just gave up and waited to die without trying to find food or water? Pretty stupid.
The over-confidence that some people have when it comes to being around wild animals is really perplexing to me. And then to bring his girlfriend into his delusional world is such a shame. They are friggin' grizzly bears!!!
It’s speculated that because his girlfriend was there, and on her period at the time, the grizzly sensed that and attacked.
@@BostonsF1nest No it was more that the bear was not a local bear that Tim knew, it was a newer bear to the area. It was also starving and was about to go into hibernation soon so it was in a serious state of needing to eat anything to bulk up or it would starve in hibernation.
@@GrumpyKay you people are fucing delusional, with this "it was a newer bear", it's a Bear in Alaska. They will eat you,they are not associates, acquaintances, your peers,or friends.
@@victorgiddens5612 Learn about nature much? You do know wild animals can get used to having humans around, right?. Of course every bear he has come in contact with has the ability to attack him at any time. Dispite what he might think, they were never his friends. They just got used to him being around and ignored him as a non threat. But, bring in a bear who is not local to the area who isn't used to him being around, and you can understand how different that would be.
No wild animal is ever safe to be around, even IF they become use to us being around. But wild animals can and have become conditioned to being around humans enough that they will become tolerant of their presence.
@@GrumpyKay I've been watching nature shows for 52 years, starting with Mutual of Omaha wild Kingdom. Twist your words how ever you like, you are delusional if you think you can condition a grizzly , brown or Kodiak bear. Try that shiit with a polar bear. Make sure you get it on camera, it's going to make good drama.
I find it astronomically unlikely that the therapist’s assistant overheard the murder confession. It’s much more likely that the therapist got around professional restrictions by telling the assistant, and the two concocted the overhearing story.
the real story is the therapist was recording their sessions and asked his assistant to stay outside to make sure nothing crazy happened but she claimed he was abusive so as a “fuck you” she went to the police with what she knew.
It's a concept that allows the therapist to not have to testify if they don't want to. Akin to pleading the fifth. It's not a law. It's a huge grey area. If you know someone killed someone it's perfectly fine and a basic human duty to tell someone. It's why they added a whole, "hurt yourself or someone else" umbrella cause. Because hiding behind a "professional courtesy" basically makes you part of the murder if you don't tell someone.
I thought the same thing instantly, glad to know there are some people in here with an at least, normal level of not only common sense, but also deductive reasoning. What about that over told 3rd story....man o man, that fella did all he could possibly do to put himself on the menu. Not going as far as getting butt azz naked and rubbing his entire body in a thick coat of molasses and honey....😮
Note to self:
Always take a compass, respect thy mother and father. And DAMN SURE don't F around with Grizzly Bears.
Unless you're Russian, they don't need any of that and they f around with bears
Yes
Onerecruitforyou and keep the bears as pets and hunt mountain lions while riding the bear
And a personal gps locator
Hell yea
“The therapist assistant.” Lol we all know that therapist got with her assistant and told her what she knew and asked her to tell police that she overheard it lol.
The assitent was actually the therapist mistress and he asked her to listen in case sth would happen to him/would be threaten. But later on she got mad on him because he didn't want to leave his wife so she went to the police to say it and ruined his career. There was a lot not said about this case in the video. For example the fact the brothers did it because of years of sexual abuse from their father. 💁🏽♀️
They father did not sexually abuse them🙄
@@lilianajanakova6863 It sounds like you are believing the murderers.
@@tilabryant5591 go and watch the trial, their nonverbal expression is in perfect synchronicity with the verbal part, meaning there was no indication that they would have lied. There were also other proofs, for example number of photographs of their private parts when they were kids. These photographs were taken by their father and you can actually see them in the court. What are your reasons to claim this? Did you do your research?
@@lilianajanakova6863 they father did not sexually abuse them and a jury didn’t believe them as well 💁🏽♀️
So many times on this channel you hear about someone dying because they did everything wrong or did something stupid, which is why it hurts to hear Geraldine's story. She wasn't being needlessly reckless. She did everything right after realizing she'd made a mistake. Her husband immediately contacted the authorities. A search party was organized and everything. She SHOULD have been rescued and laughed about this story to her family and friends.
She did do the right thing. Under those circumstances it is prudent to tie flags, with notes, across a wide area to guide any potential rescuers to your location.
Right? It’s stories like her that really make me appreciate my life. It’s the best way to honor people like her (in my humble opinion).
@@jamesyoung187 thats good to know, I wouldn't have thought of that especially if I start to panic. I've gotten lost in a small patch of woods just trying to evade insects, so I don't think I would've fared much better in her situation.
She broke the first rule tbh, never hike alone specially if you are so afraid.
I don't actually think she did the right thing, in a forest as dense as that one she should've started walking at some point and not just stayed at that one campsite. She wasn't found until after 2 years which means she was in a very hidden place! She possibly could've survived had she tried to find civilization. Plus it's never a good idea to hike alone especially if you're not an expert which she wasn't so I wouldn't say she did everything right, as sad as this death is it could've been avoided unfortunately
I like how Timothy called the bear a “ it” when he was being eaten alive by one. Before that he was treating them like they weren’t wild animals running off of instinct.
Well he said that's how he wanted to die so he got his wish. Not really fair to make that decision for Amie though. Even though on the other hand, she kinda did it to herself since she very easily could have just flew back home without him the minute he started talking about going back into the Maze without protection when the Grizzlies are at their meanest and hungriest. I'd have been like, *"aight, imma head out".*
Them being wild animals doesnt mean they should be described with the neuter gender. The real problem here is how messed someone must be to like a detail of two people being viciously killed, even though they are to blame for their stupidity, he with his arrogant wishful thinking of being the bestest grizzly bear expert (I am shocked he was never attacked when playing with the kids), and she for doing something she was terrified of for no valid reason.
@@user-nx6dz1rw8lThe best guess for why he was never attacked is probably the argument someone raised in Herzog's documentary, which is that he simply confused the bears that much; their instincts tell them how to respond if he runs or fights back, but they have no idea what to do when they put on a threat display and this bellend just sits there jabbering at them in baby talk. It kept him safe until he ran into a bear whose desperation and hunger drowned out that confusion.
Considering how the family went out of their way to bury and hide that audio and you still somehow have a profound recollection of it I'd say you're more a cold blooded psychopath than any wild animal
@@user-nx6dz1rw8l bro are you fucked in the head? What do you think, he's gonna be cancelled in hell or something? "IT'S EATING ME ALIVE I'M LITERALLY DYING RIGHT NOW.. Oh woopsie, did I just say it? I should have said him or her, how rude of me! Ok, well back to screaming for my life as my head gets chewed off!"
Grizzly Man is such an epic tragedy. Timothy Treadwell was delusional and misguided and it's unfortunate that his stupidity got another person killed.
Very sad.
Yep!
He always wanted to be 'one' with the bears, and in the end he was, once he was eaten
Reminds me of the bullshark guru. Who was filmed by the local news getting a chunk taken out of him. Animals are unpredictable.
Yeah this was insane. We are NOT the top of the food chain. More people need to realize how brutal nature actually is.
Geraldine- wow, what grace, what dignity. The fact she could stay so positive even lost in the woods and hearing all the sounds at night and alone is a testament to her bravery and courage. Her last letter to whoever would find her was moving. Made me tear up a little. It so hard to understand how someone can only be a mile or so from trail yet it took two years to find her. Just bizarre.
Thanks @MrBallen for another great installment in this series!!!
There are people who have crashed their car off the road and died 40-50' off in the dense shrub, where the car couldn't be seen. They have been trapped in their vehicles, still alive , but because they are out of Line of site no one knows they are there.
Hey @BType13x2, you are so right. You can be so close and yet be missed. Its sad AF. Thanks for commenting on my comment, I actually really appreciate the convo!! Be safe and stay healthy my friend!!!
Thank you @B-fergs !! Very much appreciated. Hope you are well and definitely stay that way!! ;)
@@jasesnyder3326 Thank you, stories like that ladies as well as past experiences in the woods have caused me to go out and buy a sattelite communicator/ GPS. It has a large SOS button on the side, now as long as I can see the sky I can call for help / send pages to a friend / family members phone, and give them my exact coordinates. Then again since buying mine It has preloaded topographical maps in it so I know where I'm at. My old paper topographical maps and compass are now a backup.
"But realistically, Eric was not a good tennis player" Get his ass Mr Ballen
@@metalmike570 “no repercussions” I’m pretty sure life in prison is a repercussion.
@@metalmike570 Because no one religious has ever done anything bad 🙄
@@saymyname23 Well some prisoners turn to God because they realize that they will be judged. In the Christian world sinners can be forgiven for their sins. Suddenly some become religious - go ahead explain it to me.
@@metalmike570 So let me get this straight. Your argument is that, because some prisoners turn to God during their sentences, God's wrath is the only repercussion for doing bad things? You do realize that doesn't make sense? Just because God is a motivator for some people doesn't mean he is the only motivator. A conscience, for one, is a repercussion, as is prison, a fine, getting hurt or killed, losing a body part; all of those are pretty serious consequences that could dissuade someone from doing things.
@@saymyname23 Well they're already in a jam, a belief in a higher power can only make him or her stronger mentally and physically. I get your point about repercussions for their crimes and I could say their sins. I do understand your point about the physical repercussions of being seriously injured, and being in prison yes they are repercussions. It isn't enough - obviously to change a criminal most of them would say "I ain't scared" or "I don't care"; I think it's where they came from that pushed them into crime. God has heart for them and some do come a long way from where they were, I've seen a lot of prison documentaries here. The system is very cruel it's almost impossible for them to get back into the civilian system. Most will return to prison and many will grow old there and pass away.
Timothy killed his girlfriend thru negligence, even refused to carry protection weapons as he lured her to the wilderness with extremely aggressive apex predators, literally less than a month before they are supposed to hibernate.
This is something he definitely were aware off.
Even said he knew these animals as she expressed her concerns.
What a joke honestly.
Killed her through negligence...killed himself through hubris.
@@cartooncritique6625 And having her there may have contributed to the attack. If she was on or near her monthly cycle, the bears would smell that. It has killed enough people that there are signs here in the southwest warning of that very thing.
She didn't know bears are dangerous?
Meaning what? She had no brain and couldn't decide for herself? You don't need someone to tell you that bear city can be fatal. They were both rekkles.
Right!
Play stupid games win stupid prizes 🤷🏾♀️ sorry to say but it is what it is. He has a disgusting level or arrogance and believed the rest of the world could possibly be in danger, but for some reason he believes he is exempt 🙄
Sad, but not really. Could have easily been prevented.
He knew all the precautions and safety measures that he should take, and blatantly CHOSE to ignore them and decline.
The picture of Geraldine smiling made me smile. What an amazing person, you can literally feel it.
It made me smile too.
Grizzly Man is a reminder that nature will never think you are special.
Truth
No church in the wild 😜
Recovery programs are intended to produce the opposite of snowflakes. Tim struggled with that.
Exactly. He said that Grizzly Man felt an emotional connection to the bears. The only emotional connection the bears felt towards him was hunger.
Pretty much. Same goes for Geraldine. For those of you who enjoy nature, myself included. You need to understand that nature is not sentient. It doesn't care for you. If you're hiking a 1600 mile trail. Be prepared. Be ready to take care of yourself. In every regard. You're exposing yourself to something that is for lack of a better word. A dog eat dog world. Have the tools and skills to care for yourself.
Word of advise: You are NEVER a bears friend, let alone a Grizzly. They are either not hungry, or not annoyed enough to kill you.
Bullshit! Bears are not robots, they are induviduals like you and me.
It is rather obvious that the bears he had known for a long time, and gotten to know during a time when he was much less arrogant than when he died, knew who he was and did indeed accept him.
If you can cuddle a bearcub without the mom hoing full on Revanant on your arse, you are indeed doibg something right.
Shit went wrong when he stopped thinking realistically. As you clearly heard in the story, he broke away from his usual routine when he was attacked. He stayed longer than usual, he brought along another human that the bears did not know, and he approached a bear that was known to be aggressive and unpredictable.
He did one stupid thing after another, and that lead to his downfall. If he had just stayed realistic, he could have been alive now.
@@maximillian1109 you seem pretty sure of yourself. Do you own a bear, and or hang out with bears on a regular basis? Probly not right? And why is that? Because they are an aggressive powerful WILD ANIMAL. You are just biding time being around them. Dude got killed because he's an idiot.
Bahahhha max you silly! The guy would’ve been eaten earlier if it was t the salmon run when he was hanging with the bears. They basically saved the guy fir a snack because they had a bounty of salmon with an extremely high fat content to eat
Unless you're Russian, in which case the bear is more afraid of you than you are of it.
I heard it was an outsider bear that came in that killed him.
"He was able to get up close to bears without them seeing him." It's a great way to get attacked by a bear.
Our English teacher forced us to watch Grizzly Man in high school. I was one of the few that didn’t find anything heroic or beautiful about his mission. Like no, he was an idiot
Yep
he got what he deserved, lol
stupid tends to take care of itself eventually.
in my opinion what he did wasn't so stupid that was his job but he was an fucking idiot because he put his girlfriend in danger with himself and it end up her be eaten alive by a bear
lol same very hard to have sympathy for a guy like that & why his gf agreed to it to I'll never understand
I don't think anyone should go hiking alone. Im a very independent person and I enjoy doing activities alone just as much as with friends but there are some things you just SHOULDN'T do alone.
I agree. Hiking alone is always a recipe for disaster.
Especially if they are hundred years old
I understand wanting solitude, however I am in agreement, there are just somethings you shouldn't try doing alone, and if you are with someone who has the experience and for whatever reason they must leave, then you should leave together, very sad and heartbreaking story!
I walk the trails around my house, and they are all close to a road and I have great cell reception on all of them….. that being said there are bears and coyotes and I think mountain lions, also rattle snakes. I keep my phone on me, and a loud boat horn h the type that is pressurized air in a can ) because the horn will scare coyotes….. Bears are something else. You do not want to scare a bear or scream or be loud. Anyway, as I walk I send my mom pics and texts of where I am….. letting her know how much longer I will be and my location every so often. If I am only gone 30 minutes it’s usually just one text saying which trail and a picture, but if it’s an hour it’s at least two. anyway these are the precautions I take, and I am not trying anything even close to what this 70 plus year old lady was attempting!!!! It’s crazy….. Her friend should have made her leave with her, instead of letting her go on alone!!!!
I walked the entire AT alone at 22yrs old in '03. It was magical. No phone but I did have an emergency radio that works ANYWHERE AND there's SO many towns within 10miles of the trail in most areas. I hiked to a McDonald's atleast 3 times (being tired of dehydrated foods) and post offices 6 times to mail dirty clothes and pick up supplies that were planned and mailed by a specific date(planning!) Also, there are things called maps that adults used to use...
The trail blazes(markers) are there for a reason. Follow them. Understand each section of the trail before hiking it. I studied the next 20 miles every time I set up camp for the evening. The preparation to hike the AT took almost as long as hiking the almost 2200 miles. It took from April to October going from Ga(my home) to Maine.
I feel bad for her BUT she was setup to fail both mentally and physically.
Treadwell was such an incredibly arrogant fool. He not only threw his own life away, he dragged an innocent woman into a hideous death with him. He sank deeper and deeper into a fairy tale fantasy, coming to believe he was some kind of "protector" for wild animals that were doing just fine without him. Seriously. There is more to the story than what is covered here, such as footage he made while lurking feet away from various bears, everything from cringe-worthy cooing over imaginary "friendships" with these animals to him "narrating" a show that didn't exist but he apparently imagined would someday. What he did had all the sanity of juggling live hand grenades.
I have a special relationship with stray cats... but I'm also aware that they can fuck me up lol.
We all knew the day would come that Treadwell would be killed by a bear (extra sad with Amy losing her life as well). Like McCandless, the men came up here (Alaska) as a way to deal with their mental illness. As stupid as they were for thinking they could live the way they did, it’s still a tragic way to die. My heart goes out to the friends and family they left behind.
while it was very risky and dangerous indeed, to his credit, the bear that killed them was a total newcomer to the area that he had never seen before, an old bear that would have been far more of an aggressive opportunist due to its declining health. So while it may well have been the case that Timothy could indeed trust the bears he had been interacting with, because they saw him neither as a threat nor a suitable meal, it was sadly not a trust that could be extrended to all bears. This is the case with all animals, of course, and something that animal lovers must always keep in mind.
He forgot that you have to respect wild animals. They don’t play by the same rules as humans. I love wild animals. But I have enough respect for them to let them alone! You can’t make friends with a bear. That’s all there is to it.
@@lisaspikes4291 So true!
There’s so much more crazy stuff to the menendez brothers case! That therapist was actually conducting “experiments” where he would secretly record their sessions for weeks so he could “get in the mind of a killer”. Also since then one of their cousins has found a letter from Erik when they were young admitting to their fathers (trigger warning) sexual abuse proving that they didn’t just lie in court to get away with it. That whole story is insane 😳 they also from what I’ve seen have stopped trying to overturn their sentence since they were relocated to be together.
They were convincing enough to to result in a hung jury at first
I don't really care about the abuse, except that it supplies a motive for murder. These punks killed their parents. It wasn't self defense. They planned it and then did it.
All they had to do was walk away from their situation. Had they done so, they would be free men today. They could have gone to the cops. They'd be free now if they had. But they killed their parents instead. Make no mistake, that was premeditated murder not self defense. Those two are evil.
@@perryshaffer8358 lmfao ew you don’t care if the dad was r*ping his sons?? 🤢🤢🤢 I def do. Especially if it was long term abuse of that nature, I’d acquit. What a weird thing to say you don’t care about lol, are you afraid someone is going to do that to you bc you abused them?
@@deeee4663 If you can lmfao about rape, what does that say about you as a person? Saying I don't care about motive beyond self defense is reasonable IMO. Pre emptive self defense is another matter entirely.
While I fully understand the desire for revenge IF this occurred, I also note there are legal remedies for this.
There is no excuse for what they did. Bottom line.
Edit:
If you can lmfao in the same paragraph as you bring up SA, IMO there is no hope for you as a human.
@@perryshaffer8358 I don't think the abuse is an excuse to kill however it could have sparked this. Maybe that's why these kids only cared about money and nit the parents. I can also assume the mother turned a blind to the abuse which got her bodied too.
The documentary on the Grizzly Man was pretty sad. His heart may have been in the right place but he was extremely foolish.
A ranger at Yellowstone once told me, “National Parks aren’t dangerous, it’s the idiots who die there that are.”
I agree. I find it very difficult to muster up much sympathy for someone who thought that wild grizzly bears would just take him into their food, like he was that special. Then he brings his girlfriend there, right in the middle of them, when they're trying to eat as much as they can, and he gets them both killed in one of the most horrific ways I can imagine.
I can't imagine the pain this put both their families thru, but it was ultimately their faults. If you play on the highway, you shouldn't be surprised when you get hit by a truck. This truck just happened to be furry.
He was arrogant. I have no sympathy for him.
@@harpersmythe658 and complacent
I remember the old, Grizzly Man documentary on him when it came out. I watched it, and as much as it tried to paint him as a sympathetic environmentalist with a big heart. He was just a fool who needlessly took risk with his safety, his girlfriends safety and to be honest, the bears safety.
The biggest tragedy of the Tim Treadwell story was Ami's death. She was afraid of bears and he knew it yet he put her in the most dangerous place at the most dangerous time of the year because he wanted to see the bears. That was also supposed to be her last time there because she was planning on leaving him
Hmmmm... Now THAT makes his intents on going there in the first place during "aggressive" season even _more_ suspect.
Something tells me her death was part of Treadwell's plan, I'm sure he knew she was going to leave.
she was fully capable of making decisions. She chose to be there even thought she felt fear. She is responsible for her own death.
Although I agree, Amy could have saved herself by not flying out there. She clearly made the decision to join him, regardless of what influence he had on her. She knew what she was getting into, lets be honest. Sad story all around
That is the worst part of it. If I were getting ready to leave, I would have stayed home. Thanks for the extra info.
The guy with the grizzlies reminds me of an old saying... The cure for ignorance is education and the cure for stupidity is death
Darwin super award winning person, for sure!
How many times have People Said nope im invading russia nobody knows how to win war like i do
He was mentally I'll and lost the part for the bartender on cheers which caused him to have a breakdown. He was an addict (I believe alcohol) and whenever he went to be with the bears he'd get clean and enjoy life. So he wasn't so much stupid. Just crazy
Seriously though. What did he think would happen. The welcomed him in for dinner.
Oh shit
I’m just happy to hear that someone eventually found Geraldine. Hurts that it took 2 years to do it but her story and her infectious smile deserves to be shared ❤
i came here for the disturbing stories but ended up crying a LOT over geraldine... bless her soul, such an amazing and wonderful woman, may she rest in peace
weirdo
@@Alexander-ry6ri what exactly is weird here LOL
@@InoriEra How dare you have empathy and show compassion to a person who didn't desever any of this and could've potientialy survived, I'm offended
@@SiIker. i honestly hope that you are being sarcastic here please tell me you are 🙃
@@InoriEra Don't worry I'm completly sarcastic sorry if it came off as rude at first
The first one broke my heart. Staying positive in a negative situation up until death. What an amazing lady.
My bf's mom recommended this channel to me saying its definitely my cup of tea! and she was right! I have been binge watching ever since!! I am now an avid fan of the strange, dark, and mysterious even though I'm a scaredy cat!! Remember folks, trust your gut feelings, don't hang out with stupid friends, don't go into the forest alone. Thanks Mr.Ballen!
fantastic thank you!
Also don't go cave diving
I go river kayaking alone constantly. lols
That beautiful picture of Geraldine is priceless. That smile instantly made me want to know her. Rest In Peace, Geraldine. You were a class act. ❤
Even if the psychiatrist’s assistant wouldn’t had overheard the confession, the therapist by law has to notify any criminal offense. There’s no such thing as “nothing leaves the room”
Facts therapist can only tell information if it involves it’s harming others or yourself so sayin the assistant over heard is unnecessary somewhat ignorant 😂🤦🏽♀️
Exactly. I've been to enough of them to know!! Haha 🤪
I'm not a psychologist or anything but from what I understand about the law and from seeing a few professionals myself, they're not actually allowed to disclose information regarding a crime that has already been committed, rather if you tell them that you're going to hurt yourself or someone else, then they're required to intervene before it happens
Oh wow I didn’t know that
Now I do
The quote "Walls have ears" Exist.... 🤷♂️
Geraldine’s story was so sad but i’m so glad that they were able to recover the journal for her husband and their kid. May she rest in peace ❤️
It’s so tragic she had amazing composure for someone in that type of situation to write out a letter knowing what would happen if she wasn’t found .When I saw the picture all the news reports from the search came flooding back .The way everyone spoke about her was beautiful
@@livvymarie1148 tbh she kinda was hoping for the situation as it was her time to kick the bucket if she was willing to give up that easily. Lady should’ve set camp on the trail itself instead of going three miles off the trail if she believed she was that lost…..
Guy: yes I’m taking every precaution.
Also guy: *goes to pet baby bear*
Treadwell was MENTAL ! I think the bears left him alone so long because they thought he was too defective to eat in anything but an emergency.
@@maxinemcclurd1288 omg lol
He actually would “spank” the bears he was a ridiculous man
Yeah he was an idiot and he didn't take any precautions at all. His idiocy and arrogance got 3 bears killed when the park rangers went to recover their bodies.
@@annme_87 I agree, very tragic for his girlfriend, her family and the bears.. he was an idiot.
No respect for wildlife.
I am convinced he is probably one of the nicest content creators on RUclips, surely an excellent loving father, and a damn war hero. John Ballen is the man!
🎯
And handsome to boot 😍
@@koalabear3427 yes I come for the stories and the eye candy 😬
@@xMinniex15 Me too 😁😂
I’m not sure the like button would agree hehe.
But I sure as hell do
The bear that got Timothy was an older one that couldn’t compete for food with the stronger bears. My ex-husband worked around there before this happened and told me about Timothy. He was saying that he looked at himself as a protector of the bears and any hunting party that would land on the island Tim would sabotage their gear when they were away from the camp. There was a lot of contention. At least he died a death in the place he loved most.
My ex also said there are cannibal bears that don’t hibernate but use the opportunity to hunt bears that are hibernating in their den. Nature is intense.
wow
At least he died being eaten alive yeah I don't think he ever wanted that as stupid as he was thats a horrible way to go
I watched a short documentary about this (don't remember the name) but the tape was given to family and a director requested to listen to the tape. The family allowed it, and as soon as he finished listening to it, he took his headphones off and told her to NEVER let ANYONE listen to this again. He even advised destroying the tape. The family I believe ultimately still have the tape, but it is locked away somewhere.
It’s “Grizzly Man”
The cannibal bears are new to me. Damn Nature! You really are scary! :/
The first story was so heartbreaking, Geraldine was so positive about her situation, she wasn't panicked or anything instead she accepted her fate, when I saw her picture I couldn't stop my tears she was so happy
I remember seeing treadwell’s story on the news, he literally was eaten alive. I’m so terrified of bears. They hold you down and eat you from your legs up ripping your flesh off first before muscle tissue. You will be alive for a good 10 to 15 min. Feeling all of it if you don’t pass out first. That’s why I carry a .44 magnum when I’m Flyfishing up here in Alaska. If I can’t kill the bear I save one round for myself.
You smart mad lad
@@xXDunceBoyXx I can’t argue with you on that mate.
Omgggg. Whoa!
If I was fly fishing in Alaska I would definitely have a ar15 or tac shot gun with me!
Regardless of weapon rules in the wild, bears make a person really consider a 44mag or larger
Geraldine's smile is so bright, the fact she went out in grace made her even more beautiful.
i bet she was such a sweetheart.
How many of you would agree that this man's story telling has helped you in this lock down period of this ugly pandemic? 👍😁
If he would of taught all my math classes I would've been a math major
I've been binge watching them in the background for the past few days. Top tier content, amazing story telling.
He does tell a good story. Not boring
Florida, Iowa, SDakota and other states aren't locked down. Recall your shitty governors if they're keeping you locked down!
@@Schnitz13 amen to that...
It's hard for me to feel bad for anyone in the Menendez case. Everyone involved did things that were self serving and self destructive. The only thing I keep thinking is that these kids were completely groomed by their father. They didn't seem to have much of a chance to have developed normal emotional responses or empathy. When you become an adult it's your job to work through these issues and of course there's no excuse for taking a life. The details in this case were so horrific that I can understand someone taking "Revenge".
I don’t think there was proof that their dad sexually abused them.
I remember watching them talk about the experiences they had been through. The younger brother seemed so ashamed to explain in detail the things his father had done to him. It's pretty horrible.
They are doing work to help others in similar situations through work at the penitentiary. I believe they felt trapped because they didn’t consider it an option to openly admit what had happened to them. I believe a big part of their motivation was trying to stop the horror without the public discovering the details of their abuse. I believe spending the money was “revenge” but the act itself was motivated by shame and fear.
Wow. That was not a part of the story here... Poor boys 😢 THATS a twist to the story
@@amberscatina2715 in many documentaries about the Menendez brothers, it's been said that the two boys were genuinely under the impression that their parent's would kill them if they didn't act first, and the pressure built up to that point when the murders occurred.
That picture of geraldine made me cry. She did have an infectious smile. Glad the person she met took that so her family could remember her that way
Number one rule of hiking, never hike alone. The second rule of hiking should be, don’t leave your friend to hike alone.
Rule number three of hiking: don't.
Never go hiking alone anytime, for any reason.
@@davemckay4359 I always hike alone. These aren't overnight hikes, but they are in bear country.
Over the past 100 years, bears had killed about 100 people.
I always hiked alone, but I studied the trail maps, and knew my way around, even picking landmarks so if something happened, I just head that direction. I've solo hiked, and climbed in the Sierra, and Alaskan wilderness. If in bear county, I always made noise. It's only dangerous if you don't pay attention, or get careless
@@GabrielGarcia-300 👌 ok
How are we not addressing that bonus footage?! Henry is ADORABLE!!!! 😍
Henry is a big boy. Late to the party but Happy Belated Birthday, Big Guy.
Gabriella - You just did address it.
because we're not
I almost missed him because at end I try to click another video quick before ad comes on. Bet most people weren't as lucky as we were to catch him 😍😍 He is SO CUTE!
@@nonenone32 - Not a real baby.
Like several others, I find Timothy's actions to be intrusive and reckless. It's a shame that he also got another person killed by making dumb decisions. Mr. Ballen is a great story tell. Today is 7/4/22 and I want to wish him, his family (cute baby), and everyone else a very Happy Birthday America.
Moral of the story: Don't fuck with bears.
Spot on! I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy;
Bears can claw your skin off and eat you alive, starting from the legs going up, so you feel every ounce of a long and brutal torture. :(
Hell on Earth, if I ever knew one.
@@bentonrp Hell on earth? Imagine waking up from surgery. Unable to move & speak while they operating on you. You can feel them cutting into you.
@@davidortiz3094 Hey, at least there's hope there. At least they're trying to help you.
Common sense is more important and life threatening than you think....
@@bentonrp i prefer a fucking bear over a god damn anteater
You have me crying over Geraldine. She went with absolute grace was so beautiful.
Play stupid games and you win stupid prizes….
I remember seeing Timothy Treadwell on TV many years ago and saying, "he's playing Russian roulette with those bears".
Fool. Smh
He did make notes that a new and fairly aggressive bear had happened to come into the part of the woods that he had never seen.
The story about Geraldine is just heartbreaking. I can only hope that when I get to that age, I am still blessed enough to be as active and life-loving as her. What a wonderful and inspiring woman she is.
@Big Daddy you don't have to be rude about it
@Big Daddy did u know calling somebody an idiot makes you an idiot?
@Big Daddy While you may be right, your delivery was awful. You should consider a more effective way to deliver your message in regards to such a sad story.
@Big Daddy nah they are right your delivery was shitful
@Big Daddy but you are also technically right she should of had a world phone or walk-in talkie or even like a tracker
Whenever you say “There friend would later tell investigators...” You know already know they died
Truth
Hi
That’s never good😵
These stories bring tears.
Your baby, at end of this video, brings so much joy. Many blessings to your family.
I almost missed it!!!! How stinkin cute, those chunky cheeks are to die for (even tho he looks like he was actively working on a present 💩 lol)
As soon as you mentioned a 66-year-old woman going on a 1000 mile hike I knew something was going to go wrong... Honestly it's kind of messed up that the husband didn't accompany her the rest of the way. I couldn't imagine letting my wife go on a 200 mile hike alone
Some people aren't physically able to keep up with some others. There's no fault to him for that. She was beyond the likes of most of us.
Maybe he was physically disabled
You should know by now that every story here will go wrong lol
The two women could have completed the last stretch - together - at a later date.
Yeah, a husband telling his wife not to do something she really wants to do.....that will end well. Also, you don't know his capacity or what he tried to do or didn't. Stfu.
The Geraldine story was a tough one and she seemed like such a wonderful happy woman. So sad. Wish they could’ve found her.
RIP Geraldine
The story of the Menendez brothers is actually incredibly sad, their father sexually and physically abused both of them, and their mom was complacent in it.
I was shocked he completely skipped over that... they didn't just kill them for money
I was just about to comment this, those boys were badly abused
What's the evidence of that other than those two narcissists claim and blame?
@@ChocolateMilk.. I'm pretty sure in their testimonies one of their cousins came up and said Erik had told him that they were being sexually abused
@@sophiasciulli5247 The key word in my comment would be the "other" than those two..
Awe! How adorable we got to see a peek at Mr Ballen’s family! Thanks to his wife who shares him with all of us!
I thought that was so cute at the end! Little Henry is so lucky to have the best story teller Mr Ballen as his dad. I'm sure Henry's stories will be a lot less deep, dark and mysterious though lol (;
Bomboclaat
You're so loved, Geraldine. Such a beautiful spirit. I'm sorry help didn't come until it was too late. I hope you're at peace. ❤
People that lived out these stories: "I have been through so much."
Like button: "You'll never know my pain"
Best comment.😂😂😂
I know it’s a ‘joke’ but someone losing a loved one will never be justifiable to joke about
@@SSwrites when did I joke about people dying? The comment just points out the fact that the like button goes through a lot of pain?
André Hauptfleisch2204 who are the ‘people that lived out these stories’ be then?
@@SSwrites it's just a joke tho, and it wasn't meant to downplay the people's experiences or the tragedy, just the fact that the like button experiences a ton of pain
Going on a 1,000 mile hike without an emergency locator seems like a bad idea.
The third story was told pretty accurately. I was born on an island in Alaska and my mother actually met the guy who was eaten alive by a bear. She was working as a park ranger at the time, and whenever she told me about her encounters with bears, he would sometimes come up. She told me how she always had to stop him from getting too close to the bears because he kept acting recklessly around them, and everyone in the town was expecting him to get killed at some point because we're all taught at a young age the danger of the bears. Both me and my mother were born and raised in Alaska, so it pretty much common knowledge for us to stay away from bears as much as possible, especially the cubs. If you interact with the cubs and the mother comes back, you are most likely going to get attacked or even killed. The bears in Alaska are much larger than black bears, but they typically only kill humans in self-defense unlike black bears who kill them for food. The only exception is usually around August, when they're getting ready to hibernate. Playing dead is actually the best course of action when you're being attacked by a bear up there if you don't have a weapon, and even with a weapon it takes multiple gunshot wounds to actually kill a bear. I'm fortunate enough to have never had any close encounters with bears (although I've seen them a lot), and the closest I've gotten was when I was on a hike with my mother and I heard one scratching a tree in the distance. My mother didn't hear it, so she shrugged it off and we kept walking. However, as we kept walking she started to hear it too, and right around the corner we could see the bear. Thankfully we were able to turn around before it noticed us, and my mom made sure I didn't try to run or do anything that would alert it.
Actually Black Bears are usually not that aggressive (or at least, not as aggressive as the Grizzlies and other Brown Bears), and the best thing to do against them is make loud noises and try to intimidate them. Playing dead is what is suggested against a Grizzly because there's not much else you can do against them and it can work (running away or trying to intimidate them would practically guarantee your death). With a Polar Bear though, you're probably guaranteed to be killed if approached by one.
@@Brandon-br7tc I was just thinking about that saying "If it's black fight back, if it's brown lay down, if it's white good night". I heard a bear expert say that, and I'd never heard the part with the white so polar bears obviously.
I feel like playing dead isn't going to work at that time of year though, because they're not attacking you because they're scared of you or trying to protect themselves. They're doing it for a food source so wouldn't they just continue to consume that person even if it thought they were dead? I think the only way to survive in that situation, like Timothy and his girlfriend's situation, is to have a weapon. Maybe not even bear spray if they're really intent on getting food.
"Playing Dead" only works if the bear is seeing you as a threat - once its satisfied the threat is neutralized, it moves on. But it doesn't work when the bear is hungry and sees you as food...it just makes you easier to eat. The grizzly that attacked Treadwell was hungry - it was an older, weaker bear with some teeth wore down to the gums so it couldn't hunt or devour its normal diet as well anymore, and having to compete against younger, stronger bears for food it was unable to fill itself up with enough food for hibernation which was why is was still out desperately scavenging for things like rotting salmon carcasses at the bottom of the river when most of the other bears were already going into hibernation. It just saw Timothy as easy prey and an easy meal. The ME who listened to the audio even said that Amie could be heard telling Timothy to "play dead" and Timothy saying that "it's not working". The bear was hungry -Timothy was going to die whether he played dead or not.
I saw the what remained of a native man that was mauled by a polar bear while he was peacefully sleeping in his tent. Every inch of this man's skin including his scalp was dangling off his body. He didn't end up surviving. Luckily I didn't encounter any polar bears in Kotzebue but they came through town occasionally and everyone would hide.
I wasn't expecting to feel the way I did when I saw Geraldine. She seems like she was such a ray of sunshine. It made me emotional
The assistant overheard it? Yeah no way that’s real lmao. The therapist snitched and had a scapegoat
That was my thought exactly. What are the chancea that the assistant walks by and overhears something being said through a closed door at exactly that moment?
100%!! I'm surprised there are not more comments pointing this out.
I am pretty sure that it’s was the women that the therapist was having an affaire with. He was allowed to speak out bc apparently the therapist was scared of his life.
I don't think doctor patient's confidentiality would apply here regardless
What you say in therapy is confidential, unless if you've done something criminally serious. That's when confidentiality flies out the window. You sign a form clearly stating this. The guy obviously didn't read the terms and conditions, or forgot about it
Gelardine's story got to me. Jeez:( she was so close
She got her picture taken by someone but she didn’t ask them for help?
@@Itspavi98 if you're hallucinating and in the wilderness you may ignore it, because hey, the last people weren't real. There could be many reasons
@@Itspavi98 it was the day of when she went missing not when she got off trail yet
@@Itspavi98 the picture was taken in the morning, in the beginning of the hike when she was still with friends.. that's why they said "they all laughed about the photo"
It was hours before she went missing
@@KevinRAAMAAAGE No, that photo was taken in the morning when she was still with her friends.. it was at the beginning of the hike.
I miss the longer creepy stories, just my opinion. I'll watch it all regardless.
The videos that are of one single story are really good, I agree. I think he is just trying to get an idea of what type of videos get the most views. Also, I'd be willing to bet, his longer videos average less view time. A 15 minute video about one story, might average 6 or 7 minutes per view. People nowadays seem to have a short attention span. If he does a 15 minute video with 3 stories, he is more likely to get people to stay and watch longer than 6 or 7 minutes, like the other type of video. This day and age, everybody wants instant satisfaction. But I definitely agree with you bro...the longer stories are my favorite too.
Same
I totally agree with you about this and I hope that he goes back to the loner stories soon because it's been like two weeks of these types of videos and I miss the older longer more into detail videos.
These are creepy.
I spend enough time on RUclips without spending 20 minutes watching one story.
I used to do subtitles for Netlflix and worked on the Grizzly Man documentary a few years ago; the memory of the last audio still haunts me.
Sounds like the bears were almost “grooming” their prey to not run
Treadwell was not timid and did not act like prey the bears trusted him and knew he wasn’t prey the bear that killed him very old and messed up it was terrible the camera filmed the attack
The guy was wreckless and what he was doing was not a good thing. Bears should not be comfortable around people and vice versa. Leave the bears alone and they leave us alone
nekad2000 he was not mentally stable and he lived with this persona I don’t condone his actions but I’m not angry at him either
@@thatsalotofsodiumcoins1615 I didn't mean that as a personal attack, just a analysis of the situation. There may have been some mental illness involved. I don't know if we know that for sure. But the fact is, people need to leave the bears alone much like they need to leave the bison alone and Yellowstone.
nekad2000 i know that and if you watch the documentary Werner herzog is the narrator it’s really incredible
OMG, that baby at the end tho!? Why can’t we always have bonus footage like that... LOL
What a cutie, right??? ❤❤❤
Your comment is the reason why look i kept watching. Thank you
Baby probably needs sleep...
Wouldn’t have even seen it if it wasn’t for your comment because I stopped at 16 minutes. 😘
Do cute!!
For those of you who might hike alone and for some reason want to leave a trail. #1. Always turn and look behind you so that you can know what the trail back should look like. #2a. Take trail marking tape with you and use it copiously so that you can find your way back to the trail easily and quickly. #2b. On the way back to the trail you left, remove the trail marking tapes you put up on the way in.
"Funny" how those guys, after killing their parents, would go watch Batman, a story of a man who devoted his life to fighting crime after losing his parents...
Seriously WTF
I was looking for this comment
I fucking love this comment, so true!
Hmm
@whitelifesmatter savetheboer Indeed
Best story teller on RUclips love these
Thank you!
Yup definitely
Yes!
honestly finding really good channels like these is rare, im just so glad I found him when he started up
Reg6465 yup
Geraldine’s smile was so beautiful, that story made my heart ache :(
Can we appreciate that he sat in the middle of a road to tell a story. ;)
When you know the outcomes of the stories but watch anyway because of the way our Mr. Ballen tells them.
Right! I knew the of Tim treadwell but still had to listen.... I've known other stories too and still watched. I really enjoy that he does his research and rarely gets something wrong. If he does it's usually something super minor that didn't even matter to the story
I like hearing the details he pulls out of stories that I'm already familiar with. I always learn something.
"In hopes of running into a Grizzly bear"
A Grizzly they did run into
I love the way that he talks about these stories, so gentle and respectful about Geraldine I really love it
I love how Mr ballen speaks on the victims or ppl involved. So respectful. Another reason I continue to watch
I wish he would be disrespectful just once to jazz it up hehe
I do a lot of camping in grizzly country. I've got a hippy friend who's all sunshine and rainbows about the bears and scoffs at me for always going strapped. "You just don't understand their nature like I do," he says.
I have a great line out of one of my falconry books that goes along the lines of this: "we need not wonder whether or not it is ethical to kill - nature has already made that choice. We have only to acknowledge it." To clarify, it obviously means to kill for food or protection.
@@neraphruneblade7903 Why? Creatures in nature kill for other purposes. Males may kill off another male's babies to get the a female to be receptive for mating with them, for example. House cats will kill just because they're bored. Are you cool with those behaviors in humans, too? Has nature clearly decided that for us as well?
To be clear, neither am I; I just think this "nature has already decided" thing is as much starry-eyed idealization of nature as Bear Guy's view was.
There’s a video of a dude who go attacked by a bear and his whole fucking face was gone he somehow lived but his eye sight was fucked it was so gruesome you’ll find the vid if you look for it just to show your friend Reddit - HumansAreMetal - This man survived a bear attack in 2016. Left photo, what's left of his face. Right photo, after the surgeons did what they do best.
After you see the before and after pic the surgeons did a great job putting his face back together
@Randy Phillips just looked it up and first of all how the hell was he still alive at that point and secondly plastic surgeons must be actual goddamn magicians. Warning to anyone else that wants to google it it's one of the most gruesome photos I've ever seen.
An addition to the Treadwell story: At one point, his notoriety had gained enough that he was a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman. During the interview, Letterman said, "I just know that someday, you're gonna get eaten by a bear."
The FUSS Wow! Now that’s a creepy fun-fact!
Treadwell kinda looks like an american Steve Erwin
Jaxon Osborn Good point
The law of attraction at work, he spoke it into existence.
@@nocopyrightmusic3175 the weird thing is I believe Steve Irwin died like what a year later maybe two