His story is exactly why I would never want to live in the US.. I'm hesitant to even visit the country to tell you the truth.. From Europe it seems life in the US is worth about 5 cents.
@@MotoFamMayhem Oh, really? My bad then! My point still stands though.. I count the US among countries too dangerous to live in.. But many other countries fall into same category. Most of the countries in the Americas, except for Canada.
I appreciate you sharing this experience with us. Living through and finding some sort of understanding of others experiences really can help put life into perspective. I didn’t have to go through your experience to find appreciation in its lesson. So thanks Max for being vulnerable enough to open up to us. I’m glad your safe man.
@@MaxMaher Yo Max....did this happen in PR where you live? I have lived in Cali,Colombia for almost 20 years and am lucky to have nothing happen to me like that down here.
You don’t need to be embarrassed man! You talk for a living. It’s natural that you’d revert to talking in an extremely stressful situation. Usually there’s a lesson and not every problem can be solved. I am really grateful that you guys are physically unharmed. You didn’t do anything wrong! By making this shows me you are attempting to process the trauma, keep it up you’re doing great!
Blimey Max, that's a terrifying story! So glad you, Dan and pooch are OK. I think that your stubborness is probably what saved you. The moment the two agents ran, they shot instinctively. So glad you were able to make this video. You're a great storyteller!
Damn Max, glad you came out of that alive let alone injured. What a story, listening to you retelling every account reminded me of when I had to describe my experience a hundred times. I could remember the sound of metal on metal when he loaded the gun and how it felt when he pressed the barrel up against my temple. Even the look in their eyes as they walked up to me and what they asked me. The main guy screaming “kill him!” Over and over again and the guy with gun pressed against the side of my head saying “please man, just do what he says, I don’t want to have to kill you..”. Sadly this was common place in my country and my experience was insignificant compared to what many others endured. Peace to you man, don’t dwell on too much other than to draw positive perspective and renewed vigour
Damn dude. As a trauma survivor, it would be a good idea to get professional help and get this addressed before it possibly eats away at you. You may not need a professional but you likely wouldn't know if you do or not at this stage. Glad you are ok, man. The lesson I would take is don't go down dark roads and stick to doing as much as possible during the day. Also, carry pepper spray everywhere if you aren't cool w/ carrying a gun or aren't able to. God bless.
I hope someone reads this and needs help after a traumatic event. I work in psychiatry and I strongly advice you, Max, to get some help. Search for EMDR treatment. It will help you recover, because I can see from the video you are showing real signs of PTSD.
@@shaunv.8527 you guys are totally abusing with the whole get help stuff. Usually just talking to loved ones and good friends, or getting all the thoughts of your chest with strangers and friends, like Max has done right now, helps way more than a "professional". The signs he's showing are those of recovery and maturity, not PTSD that's gonna get worse. Like he said there's always a lesson to be learned, and he was spot on on noticing this time it was learning to accept stuff like this can happen to anyone and there's nothing he could have done to prevent it. He even did the right thing by chosing to not run away and show he had nothing on him, not like the officers that got shot at. Being able to talk about it like that and showing it to the whole world on RUclips shows immense signs of maturity and awareness, plus it'll probs help him more than anything, because he truely got the thoughts and lesson of his chest. He's got friends and loved ones to talk to even more deeply about it. Psychiatrists can help if you've got bad listeners in your life, I've been through worse and can say for a fact the only ones that really made a difference weren't professionals, except if you've got no one else in your life that can talk deeply with you, then it is a good idea to seek professional help. Smart and spiritually connected people go through hell and heal themselves. Not everyone needs to run to a psychiatrist every time they experience something dangerous or get out of their comfort zone. I hate this mindset of over medicating and forcing therapy on people for small things that happen in life. It's life anything can happen, living in fear and the need to always seek professional help will only make things worse and make you ultra dependent. On another note I would also like to add the first reply to the comment is very important. A pepper spray in this kind of situation would have been deadly for both Max and his friend. Pepper sprays can help in some situations, definitly not this one. Not even a gun would have helped. They had the tactical advantage and surprise effect. It can happen on any street, they were driving on the open street not the dark road where the dog took the gigantic shit. Terrible advice tbh
@@Døp1esYT agreed, therapists and professionals are too overused these days. I’ve been through em and they do not provide anything more than a good listener. I don’t mind if they’re the last resort, but to go running to one without tackling it on your own or with the ones close to you is not the smart move. People need to realize humans are more resilient than how we’re starting to be portrayed in todays world.
Man this is the type of stuff keeps happening more and more every year. Had two guns pulled on me this year same way broke my hand on one of there faces in one incident.
I was going to say I'm glad you're okay, but having gone through similar experience myself, I understand how it much it can affect you mentally. I hope you have or seek the support you need right now. Our thoughts and love are with you Max.
As a survivor of numerous life ending shit, I recommend you chalk it off as another chance at life and move on. And yes, shit happens that is absolutely out of our hands with no rhyme or reason. Glad y'all are fine and have another day. Make the most of all of them...
Glad you both survived. Rule#1 " Anything can happen and no one is safe" . I have to remind myself often. Very glad you shared this experience. Reminds us to not victim blame off rip. Always enjoy the content Max, thank you.
Exactly, some utter poop is completely unavoidable in life. You just have to live the best life you can when the decisions are in your control, Max. You’ve done an admirable job of making a complex subject accessible to many, always articulate and entertaining with your insights. I’m thankful you’re OK, and hopeful that in due time, you’ll recover from this traumatic experience.
Glad you are safe. Been there, it’s a scary thing to know you almost lost your life. Most importantly, this experience will give you an appreciation of life that only those that almost lost theirs will know and understand. Stay strong.
Your story actually helped me, so thank you for sharing! I was a professional streetluger and crashed 15 years ago becoming paralzed. I have never really regretted my adventurous life I led, but always wondered if I hadn't been doing something dangerous maybe I would be walking today! You just assured me I could have led a sheltered life, but simply taking a walk and got shot, ran over by an idoit, stumbled down a stairwell, etc! So I think we just have to live life to the fullest, enjoy the days we get, instead of living in regret or fear! I have painful days, but I trust in God to get me where I need to be when I ready to get there! I'm glad you are all three ok and especially happy the lady didn't die! Her death might have weighed on you could even more! Maybe by you all stopping, proving you all had nothing to give them and not throwing the dogshit at them( which by the way would have been my first instinct...lol), shocked them, humanized you all and that's what made them flee! Maybe your actions were not stupid at all! Start carrying heat!
That's a lesson for sure Max. When you run into these extreme situations with people ALWAYS remember some have nothing to lose! Glad you made it out ok.
Garunteed these shooters were arrested before but the Democrat DA let them go cause they were part of the 16% demographic that commits 92% of homicides in the us and are majority Democrats.
I am truly sorry for your ordeal, and so glad you are physically okay. Listening to you, I believe you will also work through the mental/emotional stuff. You have a good outlook. I have to add that whether you meant to or not, you injected some humor that made me laugh a couple of times like, "all they were going to get was a bag of dog poop and some New Balance dad shoes". LOL.
Thanks for sharing your experience Max. Recently I experienced some trauma and within a month lost everything .It made me realize your life can simply change in an instant. We’re all glad ya’ll made it brother! Take it easy for a while Max. When life shakes us up this way..time is all that heals.
@@MaxMaher Thanks man. We must.. because the alternative would suck! I will say one positive I’ve taken away is it’s help me to be more understanding with strangers..because you never really know what they may be going through. Be well brother and be kind to yourself ✌️
There is a Star Trek meme that says, "You can do everything right and bad things still happen." I'm glad you're physically safe and that you are processing this near death encounter.
Prayers go to the DEA lady that got shot.. we really will never know what may happen to us and glad that you and Dan were not harmed despite the traumatic event.. please keep us updated with the arrests
Absolutely beautiful. The intro's tone was a little hard to get through, but the explanation of the encounter and the post-reflection is wonderful, profoundly human stuff. Thank you for ending the video where you did; as a deeply personal reflection of the truth of your reality as opposed to bending back toward the channel's brand. Much respect. One love.
I'm really glad you're ok! Second I think your reaction to the situation definitely threw them off and possibly saved your life. Third I agree sometimes shit just happens, but also for a reason. If things didn't play out the way that they did, things could of been worse.
Thanks for sharing Max. I’ve learned at the the end of every good day, during good times you slow down and appreciate it. You become humble. Little or self made problems don’t dictate your happiness. Smile with your love ones. Breathe in life and every opportunity you have/had/will have. Don’t regret spending your good days in misery, because someday tragedy will hit us all. It inevitable. It’s almost a tragedy how many folks lose their good days to minuscule nonsense. Thanks for all you do brother.
I am glad you are ok. Evil people do stuff like this that makes no sense to the rest of us. I hope you processes this in a healthy way. Sounds like you are on the right track making a video like this.
I hope they find those monsters I’m so sorry that happened max. That poor woman too I hope she makes a full recovery. You are so strong to come out of something like that with your attitude you have now. I can say that I’m really glad you’re still with us.
The only lesson here is that life is fleeting. You handled the situation in the best way you could, so don't ne too hard on yourself- many would have not handled it as well. Glad you're both safe Max.
You have absolutely no reason to feel embarrassed. Your experience was terrifying, and you have every reason to feel grateful that it wasn't your time. I love miracle stories.
You have a angel looking over you mate,great to hear you and your friend are ok and let's pray the lady make a full recovery and they find and put them cowards away for a long time
I am very glad you guys survived! That was disturbing video and shows us that sometimes you have no choice but to live with shit that happend. You can always reach PTS center if you feel that you or your friend may need some help to cope with all that situation.. For your dog: when you change his food, give him some prebiotics in pills or liquid. They will help him adjust way quicker.
Lesson for everyone: When being robbed just give everything up, i promise you whatever you have isnt worth your life. Glad youre safe Max, take some time to care for yourself man!
Max i'm so glad you and Dan came out of this alive...My heart sank when you were telling the story...Definitely talk to a therapist to help ya work through the trauma , Man i watch your videos everyday you post and i could not imagine a world without you and Dan The Man! One small takeaway i would always carry a 20 dollar bill with ya...I rode the subways a lot and 20$ is enough for people to move on and not engage further....Peace and much love to you guys!
As a trauma therapist, you may find yourself still dealing with this event months down the line. Most people take time to return to balanced beliefs about the world. It’s great to see you have managed to create some balance, but there’s no shame in getting help if you start to have nightmares, anxiety; become easily startled etc. not everyone who has experienced a trauma develop acute stress or post traumatic stress. Good luck to you. That’s a crazy story.
I feel like this was what I needed to hear honestly. I was pissed of from some problems with my car and job, and suddenly I listened this and I felt like this was what I need it to hear. Shit happens whether you like it or not. Close to Murphy Law !
I live in a 3rd world country, and it has almost become a belief here that nothing bad can happen in the west, like it's the most safest place. But this reminds me that no part of the world is absolutely safe. I'm really glad you're okay, and your friend too. I've learnt so much from your videos and from you as a person. And I'm glad I'll be able to continue. Edit: He lives in Porto Rico but I didn't know.
Puerto Rico ain't western nor first world; don't get me wrong this is horrible, but, hard to equate PR to the states, Canada, or western Europe (what's left of it anyway)
@@joshualaird5303 I know the feeling. Despite my country's reputation and actual dangers, the small town i live in has barely ever suffered any incident, up until recently when a gang entered and started stabbing people to death. I barely used to go out and now I completely don't
I’m stood here in tears listening to this. Like you said, the complete lack of control, being completely innocent, so scary. :( Glad everyone is alive.
Active self protection also teaches. Either comply fully or fight back fully, half measures are usually bad and even full compliance can sometimes still end poorly.
You are extremely lucky to be alive. We have a saying in Chinese, (direct translation) "Those who did not die in big trouble, surely will have blessing in later life". Really glad to see that you are okay! Better to avoid dark alley or quiet places in the future.
I'm from Caguas, PR and cannot beging to tell you how pissed this makes me. Just last week my friends and I are having a heavy conversation about how act 20/22 helps PR or not and I'm holding the side of the argument that it does help and I'm glad people like you decide to leave their lives behind to come and contribute to our society, be it by sales taxes, property taxes, buying from local businesses, compensating at least in a small way for the population decline which is leaving us with an older population that doesn't contribute as much to the island's GDP. The life lesson you were looking for could've easily been to tell yourself it was a bad idea to move to PR, and I thank you for (at least in the video) not reaching that conclusion. Know that there are a lot of people in PR who care not only about themselves but also about folks like you and thank you for deciding to leave your original home behind and come here to contribute and call this place home, even if it's only for a few years. If it's any consolation, I've lived in PR for all of my 42 years and something like this has never happened to me. I also look forward to go to Santurce whenever I can since there's so many cool new places popping up all the time, and experiences like yours will not put me off since I know it's far from the norm. Thank you Max for coming and being another one of us. Super sorry this happened to you
Glad you're ok, i had a similar experience when I was 17, caught a dude in my house after school. I was able to get past him ( twice my size) and grab a pistol. I spun around and pulled the trigger, he had actually beat a man to death the day b4 and left him in a dumpster. One of a few attempts on my life, are you struggling at all with memory due to adrenaline? Ive noticed in these intense situations they can be hard to recall. I dont remember his face very well even though i looked at him and put the pistol damn near to his temple. Glad you're here to tell your tale.
Max I am so sorry this happened to you. I visited PR two years ago and man, I could tell it was different then my safe bubble of suburban America. I am so glad the woman is ok, and even better that they tracked your buddy's phone to find them. Y'all are heroes man, what a blessing that you were the guys walking by to help catch these scumbags. My take, honestly, is living in PR worth it? It's pretty dang dangerous compared to many places in the states. Just a thought. I hope y'all recover soon. You should take the time you need. Much love, take care!
Here's a theory. They were a hit squad sent to target the lady DEA agent and/ or her boyfriend @8:48 BUT THEY MISTOOK YOU AND DAN FOR THE TARGETS @6:55 A dark alley , WITH YOUR LONG HAIR , Dan and little Scott by your side - They might have mistook you &Dan for the target(s) @7:19 They then realised their mistake and went further down the alley , where they found their actual targets and proceeded to go insane . Stay strong Max !
Stay safe and protect yourself , it’s crazy cause not even about a month ago Brian Jung got attacked as well by some dude with a knife and in broad day light too
Almost the same exact scenario happened to me at 16 years old. I reacted the same way you did. We didn’t have cell phones then. But it was a watch I had on. My best friend laying on the ground with a gun to his head. I have a pistol pointed at my chest and I’m arguing with the a$$hole about taking my watch. Your view on life will change drastically as time goes on. At least mine did. Tendencies change and, at least for me, I developed a heightened sense of what was happening around me when I was around people. Absolutely nothing you can do sometimes. Made me realize that everyday is a Lottery, just never know if it’s a lottery you want to win.
With very few images, you painted a very vivid picture of the whole ordeal. Fantastic story telling, for sure! Bad stuff happens to the best of us. Just glad you came out of this with little less than a scratch. Head up bro! 👍
Max! I know exactly where that happened to you. I know you do not want to reveal the location of the place, but I was born and raised there. Now I live overseas, but I would like to give some advice about my island and how to avoid the situation. Trust me. It is a way! I am a massive fan of you, and I’ve been following you since you move down there. That place is 100x35, but it has a lot of issues. If you are interested, please DM me on Twitter. I’m not looking for money or anything like that; I don’t want anything to happen to you. Be safe out there, and let me know if you need anything.
I love you brother. This happened in Puerto Rico huh? Certainly sounds like Latin America. I travel throughout Latin America often and robberies and assaults occur normally. I’m glad you are physically well and I hope you recover mentally and come out stronger from this. Keep us updated.
Give me a call if you need help processing this trauma and...sounds like a hit to me. Tactical gear? DEA agent? 6 times? I bet the woman had long hair. Glad you made it!
I feel sorry that happened to you Max. Glad you're OK man ! Should have never left the US for Puerto Rico. Just isn't safe there , crime or weather wise.
@@doccholo905 facts people think PR is worst than the states atleast they dont have mass shootings , schoolshootings and church shootings only in murika
Glad I watched this....hated that I had to. Your perspective is so on point, which is the sad part. My son was shot in '09. He made it through after months in the hospital. Glad you and your buddy are safe! I hope they find these guys!
WOW so happy you are all ok…thank you for sharing this ordeal. Nothing to be embarrassed about, no one knows how they will truly react in a given scenario unless you train for it. Sad how bad has gotten lately everywhere…
That's the worst thing that can happen and I would also hate to go through it. I see life as yin and yang, and every day there is a balance between good and bad things happening to you or around you. If you pay attention, even on your worse day you'll have something good happen to you.
I feel sad hearing this. No one deserves what happened to you. I get that you felt you were being dumb for arguing, but your stubbornness possibly caused them to flee. I'm glad you, Dan, your dog, and the couple had the good fortune to have survived. Learning how to handle hostage negotiation might help you feel better. Either way Max, I'm so glad you're alive and were able to share your story as well as you did, so thank you for sharing
Damn, that's messed up. Hope you feel somewhat better soon! I think you're right about the lesson, sometimes things just happen for no reason and we have to find a way to live with it.
This is why I never go outside. I only stay at home and play VR ping pong, hoping that one day I will be good enough to beat the legendary unbeaten Max Maher!
This is wild. They seem well orchestrated. Like their gear and guns. Not what you typically see in these situations. I'm glad you're alive. Make sure to seek help now. Mentally, spiritually, and physically. Trauma lives in our bodies. Whether we think we are okay, we often arent
This is a daily occurrence in P.R. especially in the metropolitan area right where you're at. Crime is one of the many reason the natives are leaving the island in droves. Be careful,stay safe .
Glad you’re okay man that’s a horrific experience and it’s heartbreaking to hear stuff like that happen to random people just living their lives doing nothing wrong so glad you’re all okay including the couple those guys will receive proper justice it reiterates for me with the time we are all allotted do the most good you can and enjoy your life you’re a great representation of someone sharing their story and also staying positive and moving forward the only thing I’ll say is and you definitely know now never argue a thing with someone that has a gun nothings worth your life ❤
@@MaxMaher No problem bro... widsom and experiences teach us lessons and how to avoid undesirable circumstances. But some events like to one you experienced are one of life's unknown-unknowns... thankfully you and your buddy survived that one. I hope this gives you a huge boost of motivation to make the most of each day. Be safe dude 🙏🏾
Glad you’re okay! I was the 5k like! It is a scary moment I lived in Mexico half of my life and I a gun was pointed at me when I was barely 19 .. it is really trippy but what happened to You guys seems like out of a movie
srry to hear that max. good idea to openly talk about it and they way u talk about it makes me think u are a person who can handle such an experience. glad ur good
Dude I'm actually very sorry for what you've just been through! By any means, I hope that you get stronger out of this than you were before that happening. Fucking crazy story man!!! Glad you are still with us!
For what it's worth. I'm really sorry you went through this and glad you guys are ok. I appreciate your hard work. You're a decent man who seems to really care about others. I'm glad you'll be sticking around a while longer.
Hey Max, really sorry that this situation happened and I'm glad you're okay. After watching this video, I realised I could literally watch you talk about anything, and enjoy it. Would honestly love if you branched out and spoke about different topics, you're a very engaging and entertaining speaker. Chers
You never know when it's going to be your last day, glad you're safe.
🙏🏾Amen!🙏🏾
This is so true
Stay Strapped !!!
Which is crazy when people say we have our whole lives ahead of us
I'm so sorry you went through that experience, Max. You are such a shining light for many. May you regain your peace swiftly!
His story is exactly why I would never want to live in the US.. I'm hesitant to even visit the country to tell you the truth.. From Europe it seems life in the US is worth about 5 cents.
@@peki100 would you be surprised to know Max doesn't live in the US
@@MotoFamMayhem Oh, really? My bad then! My point still stands though.. I count the US among countries too dangerous to live in.. But many other countries fall into same category. Most of the countries in the Americas, except for Canada.
@@MotoFamMayhem then why were American agencies there?
This happened when you lived in US right?
I appreciate you sharing this experience with us. Living through and finding some sort of understanding of others experiences really can help put life into perspective. I didn’t have to go through your experience to find appreciation in its lesson. So thanks Max for being vulnerable enough to open up to us. I’m glad your safe man.
You are so welcome! Let's all be safe!
@@MaxMaher Yo Max....did this happen in PR where you live? I have lived in Cali,Colombia for almost 20 years and am lucky to have nothing happen to me like that down here.
The Lord said he ain’t done with you yet
You don’t need to be embarrassed man! You talk for a living. It’s natural that you’d revert to talking in an extremely stressful situation. Usually there’s a lesson and not every problem can be solved. I am really grateful that you guys are physically unharmed. You didn’t do anything wrong! By making this shows me you are attempting to process the trauma, keep it up you’re doing great!
Blimey Max, that's a terrifying story! So glad you, Dan and pooch are OK. I think that your stubborness is probably what saved you. The moment the two agents ran, they shot instinctively. So glad you were able to make this video. You're a great storyteller!
Yeah, it seems like it's why they left. Hope sharing my story helps people out!
Damn Max, glad you came out of that alive let alone injured. What a story, listening to you retelling every account reminded me of when I had to describe my experience a hundred times. I could remember the sound of metal on metal when he loaded the gun and how it felt when he pressed the barrel up against my temple. Even the look in their eyes as they walked up to me and what they asked me. The main guy screaming “kill him!” Over and over again and the guy with gun pressed against the side of my head saying “please man, just do what he says, I don’t want to have to kill you..”. Sadly this was common place in my country and my experience was insignificant compared to what many others endured. Peace to you man, don’t dwell on too much other than to draw positive perspective and renewed vigour
Im puertorican and you couldn’t pay me to live in PUERTORICO, it is VERY dangerous, I will keep you in my prayers Max,
This is why you conceal carry a firearm for self defense.
Damn dude. As a trauma survivor, it would be a good idea to get professional help and get this addressed before it possibly eats away at you. You may not need a professional but you likely wouldn't know if you do or not at this stage. Glad you are ok, man. The lesson I would take is don't go down dark roads and stick to doing as much as possible during the day. Also, carry pepper spray everywhere if you aren't cool w/ carrying a gun or aren't able to. God bless.
Just in case other people are reading this.
Don’t pepper spray someone that is pointing a gun at you. That’s a sure fire way to end up dead.
@@vistasuprema I agree. There's no foolproof solution to not getting jacked up. It's a good precautionary measure in many cases, though.
I hope someone reads this and needs help after a traumatic event. I work in psychiatry and I strongly advice you, Max, to get some help. Search for EMDR treatment. It will help you recover, because I can see from the video you are showing real signs of PTSD.
@@shaunv.8527 you guys are totally abusing with the whole get help stuff. Usually just talking to loved ones and good friends, or getting all the thoughts of your chest with strangers and friends, like Max has done right now, helps way more than a "professional". The signs he's showing are those of recovery and maturity, not PTSD that's gonna get worse. Like he said there's always a lesson to be learned, and he was spot on on noticing this time it was learning to accept stuff like this can happen to anyone and there's nothing he could have done to prevent it. He even did the right thing by chosing to not run away and show he had nothing on him, not like the officers that got shot at. Being able to talk about it like that and showing it to the whole world on RUclips shows immense signs of maturity and awareness, plus it'll probs help him more than anything, because he truely got the thoughts and lesson of his chest. He's got friends and loved ones to talk to even more deeply about it. Psychiatrists can help if you've got bad listeners in your life, I've been through worse and can say for a fact the only ones that really made a difference weren't professionals, except if you've got no one else in your life that can talk deeply with you, then it is a good idea to seek professional help. Smart and spiritually connected people go through hell and heal themselves. Not everyone needs to run to a psychiatrist every time they experience something dangerous or get out of their comfort zone. I hate this mindset of over medicating and forcing therapy on people for small things that happen in life. It's life anything can happen, living in fear and the need to always seek professional help will only make things worse and make you ultra dependent.
On another note I would also like to add the first reply to the comment is very important. A pepper spray in this kind of situation would have been deadly for both Max and his friend. Pepper sprays can help in some situations, definitly not this one. Not even a gun would have helped. They had the tactical advantage and surprise effect. It can happen on any street, they were driving on the open street not the dark road where the dog took the gigantic shit. Terrible advice tbh
@@Døp1esYT agreed, therapists and professionals are too overused these days. I’ve been through em and they do not provide anything more than a good listener. I don’t mind if they’re the last resort, but to go running to one without tackling it on your own or with the ones close to you is not the smart move. People need to realize humans are more resilient than how we’re starting to be portrayed in todays world.
Damn Max I’m sorry man this world is vicious especially now a days I’m glad you’re alive and well
Yup soft on crime = MORE CRIME imagine that.
Man this is the type of stuff keeps happening more and more every year. Had two guns pulled on me this year same way broke my hand on one of there faces in one incident.
@@andrewfreeman88 if he lives in NYC or LA the criminals would be back on the street within 24 hours.
@@stashtrey1 yes thus the reason I said soft on crime = more crime.
I was going to say I'm glad you're okay, but having gone through similar experience myself, I understand how it much it can affect you mentally. I hope you have or seek the support you need right now. Our thoughts and love are with you Max.
Glad you're ok! There's definitely a lesson in there for me; treat every day as if it's your last (to your best ability)!
As a survivor of numerous life ending shit, I recommend you chalk it off as another chance at life and move on. And yes, shit happens that is absolutely out of our hands with no rhyme or reason. Glad y'all are fine and have another day. Make the most of all of them...
That's some next level crazy shit right there Max. I'm glad you learned what you could from it, and I'm glad you're alive and well. Holy moly...
Mannnn, I’m glad you guys are ok. And it’s incredible how good in story telling you are, even in cases like this.
Super agree 👍🏾
Glad you both survived.
Rule#1 " Anything can happen and no one is safe" .
I have to remind myself often. Very glad you shared this experience. Reminds us to not victim blame off rip. Always enjoy the content Max, thank you.
Exactly, some utter poop is completely unavoidable in life.
You just have to live the best life you can when the decisions are in your control, Max.
You’ve done an admirable job of making a complex subject accessible to many, always articulate and entertaining with your insights. I’m thankful you’re OK, and hopeful that in due time, you’ll recover from this traumatic experience.
I'm still recovering but hopefully i will be okay soon. Thank you John!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Indeed the unexpected happens. We must make the best out of it! Glad you're & your friend are ok♥️
Glad you are safe. Been there, it’s a scary thing to know you almost lost your life. Most importantly, this experience will give you an appreciation of life that only those that almost lost theirs will know and understand. Stay strong.
Your story actually helped me, so thank you for sharing! I was a professional streetluger and crashed 15 years ago becoming paralzed. I have never really regretted my adventurous life I led, but always wondered if I hadn't been doing something dangerous maybe I would be walking today! You just assured me I could have led a sheltered life, but simply taking a walk and got shot, ran over by an idoit, stumbled down a stairwell, etc! So I think we just have to live life to the fullest, enjoy the days we get, instead of living in regret or fear! I have painful days, but I trust in God to get me where I need to be when I ready to get there! I'm glad you are all three ok and especially happy the lady didn't die! Her death might have weighed on you could even more! Maybe by you all stopping, proving you all had nothing to give them and not throwing the dogshit at them( which by the way would have been my first instinct...lol), shocked them, humanized you all and that's what made them flee! Maybe your actions were not stupid at all! Start carrying heat!
Well said man.
@@nathanelliott2675 Thank you! I'm a manEtte....lol, but I'm used to being involved in dude stuff! You all do alot more fun stuff than chics. Lol!
Doh, there was a bit of a clue in ur name maybe! Sorry was past 3am when I watched Max's vid. Well said dudette :)
if he carried heat he wouldve definetly died dud
Thought about throwing that dog’s shit to their faces too lol 😅
I know how your feeling, I got jumped by 4 people at the wrong place wrong time. Glad your still with us, much love.
That's a lesson for sure Max. When you run into these extreme situations with people ALWAYS remember some have nothing to lose! Glad you made it out ok.
Garunteed these shooters were arrested before but the Democrat DA let them go cause they were part of the 16% demographic that commits 92% of homicides in the us and are majority Democrats.
I am truly sorry for your ordeal, and so glad you are physically okay. Listening to you, I believe you will also work through the mental/emotional stuff. You have a good outlook. I have to add that whether you meant to or not, you injected some humor that made me laugh a couple of times like, "all they were going to get was a bag of dog poop and some New Balance dad shoes". LOL.
Yes! i will be alright
Thanks for sharing your experience Max. Recently I experienced some trauma and within a month lost everything .It made me realize your life can simply change in an instant. We’re all glad ya’ll made it brother! Take it easy for a while Max. When life shakes us up this way..time is all that heals.
Sorry to hear that man. I hope we recover from everything soon!
@@MaxMaher Thanks man. We must.. because the alternative would suck! I will say one positive I’ve taken away is it’s help me to be more understanding with strangers..because you never really know what they may be going through. Be well brother and be kind to yourself ✌️
There is a Star Trek meme that says, "You can do everything right and bad things still happen."
I'm glad you're physically safe and that you are processing this near death encounter.
It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not failure, that is life.
Prayers go to the DEA lady that got shot.. we really will never know what may happen to us and glad that you and Dan were not harmed despite the traumatic event.. please keep us updated with the arrests
Absolutely beautiful. The intro's tone was a little hard to get through, but the explanation of the encounter and the post-reflection is wonderful, profoundly human stuff. Thank you for ending the video where you did; as a deeply personal reflection of the truth of your reality as opposed to bending back toward the channel's brand. Much respect. One love.
Wow, thank you for listening!
I'm really glad you're ok! Second I think your reaction to the situation definitely threw them off and possibly saved your life. Third I agree sometimes shit just happens, but also for a reason. If things didn't play out the way that they did, things could of been worse.
Thanks for sharing Max. I’ve learned at the the end of every good day, during good times you slow down and appreciate it. You become humble. Little or self made problems don’t dictate your happiness. Smile with your love ones. Breathe in life and every opportunity you have/had/will have. Don’t regret spending your good days in misery, because someday tragedy will hit us all. It inevitable. It’s almost a tragedy how many folks lose their good days to minuscule nonsense. Thanks for all you do brother.
I will always keep this in mind. Thank you Stephen!
I am glad you are ok. Evil people do stuff like this that makes no sense to the rest of us. I hope you processes this in a healthy way. Sounds like you are on the right track making a video like this.
I hope they find those monsters I’m so sorry that happened max. That poor woman too I hope she makes a full recovery. You are so strong to come out of something like that with your attitude you have now. I can say that I’m really glad you’re still with us.
The only lesson here is that life is fleeting. You handled the situation in the best way you could, so don't ne too hard on yourself- many would have not handled it as well.
Glad you're both safe Max.
You have absolutely no reason to feel embarrassed. Your experience was terrifying, and you have every reason to feel grateful that it wasn't your time. I love miracle stories.
Incredible story.. glad you all pulled through!
I have a new appreciation for life!
You have a angel looking over you mate,great to hear you and your friend are ok and let's pray the lady make a full recovery and they find and put them cowards away for a long time
Oh my God, Max! I'm soo glad you're doing okay!! And I agree with everyone else, just come back to the states brother -- we need you WHOLE!!
that’s crazy! i’m so glad you’re okay and that the others are recovering
It was insane! Thank you!
I am very glad you guys survived! That was disturbing video and shows us that sometimes you have no choice but to live with shit that happend. You can always reach PTS center if you feel that you or your friend may need some help to cope with all that situation..
For your dog: when you change his food, give him some prebiotics in pills or liquid. They will help him adjust way quicker.
Geeez. Glad you, your friend, and your dog are alright! I hope the woman and her boyfriend are safe now and recovering quickly too. Scary stuff. 😱
Lesson for everyone: When being robbed just give everything up, i promise you whatever you have isnt worth your life. Glad youre safe Max, take some time to care for yourself man!
Naw, win the fight if you can!
@@Fsojack yeah if you wanna see natural selection at its finest
Max i'm so glad you and Dan came out of this alive...My heart sank when you were telling the story...Definitely talk to a therapist to help ya work through the trauma , Man i watch your videos everyday you post and i could not imagine a world without you and Dan The Man! One small takeaway i would always carry a 20 dollar bill with ya...I rode the subways a lot and 20$ is enough for people to move on and not engage further....Peace and much love to you guys!
That is a seriously good idea.
As a trauma therapist, you may find yourself still dealing with this event months down the line. Most people take time to return to balanced beliefs about the world. It’s great to see you have managed to create some balance, but there’s no shame in getting help if you start to have nightmares, anxiety; become easily startled etc. not everyone who has experienced a trauma develop acute stress or post traumatic stress. Good luck to you. That’s a crazy story.
I'm happy your okay man, blesssed. My thoughts and prayers go out to that couple.
Thank you so much! We were so lucky
I feel like this was what I needed to hear honestly. I was pissed of from some problems with my car and job, and suddenly I listened this and I felt like this was what I need it to hear. Shit happens whether you like it or not. Close to Murphy Law !
That’s a very astute lesson. I’m glad you guys are ok!
Thank you! Yes we're so lucky
I live in a 3rd world country, and it has almost become a belief here that nothing bad can happen in the west, like it's the most safest place. But this reminds me that no part of the world is absolutely safe. I'm really glad you're okay, and your friend too. I've learnt so much from your videos and from you as a person. And I'm glad I'll be able to continue.
Edit: He lives in Porto Rico but I didn't know.
Are you in Brazil as well?
I live in fairly small city that used to be safe... we have shooting nearly every day now. Nowhere is safe anymore :(
@@marcelor1235 Pakistan Actually.
Puerto Rico ain't western nor first world; don't get me wrong this is horrible, but, hard to equate PR to the states, Canada, or western Europe (what's left of it anyway)
@@joshualaird5303 I know the feeling. Despite my country's reputation and actual dangers, the small town i live in has barely ever suffered any incident, up until recently when a gang entered and started stabbing people to death. I barely used to go out and now I completely don't
I’m stood here in tears listening to this. Like you said, the complete lack of control, being completely innocent, so scary. :( Glad everyone is alive.
Active self protection also teaches. Either comply fully or fight back fully, half measures are usually bad and even full compliance can sometimes still end poorly.
Glad everyone is going to be ok. It really does seem unfair that the bad guys always get the first move.
So true
Thank god you are fine my boy, you need to keep delivering your good vibes
So grateful to be given a second chance!
The question I would have now….
Is why did God spare you?
You are extremely lucky to be alive. We have a saying in Chinese, (direct translation) "Those who did not die in big trouble, surely will have blessing in later life". Really glad to see that you are okay! Better to avoid dark alley or quiet places in the future.
Translated it means we all die, we have no choice. Health is just the slowest way
My man said nah to an armed robber. Big respect.
I'm from Caguas, PR and cannot beging to tell you how pissed this makes me. Just last week my friends and I are having a heavy conversation about how act 20/22 helps PR or not and I'm holding the side of the argument that it does help and I'm glad people like you decide to leave their lives behind to come and contribute to our society, be it by sales taxes, property taxes, buying from local businesses, compensating at least in a small way for the population decline which is leaving us with an older population that doesn't contribute as much to the island's GDP. The life lesson you were looking for could've easily been to tell yourself it was a bad idea to move to PR, and I thank you for (at least in the video) not reaching that conclusion. Know that there are a lot of people in PR who care not only about themselves but also about folks like you and thank you for deciding to leave your original home behind and come here to contribute and call this place home, even if it's only for a few years. If it's any consolation, I've lived in PR for all of my 42 years and something like this has never happened to me. I also look forward to go to Santurce whenever I can since there's so many cool new places popping up all the time, and experiences like yours will not put me off since I know it's far from the norm. Thank you Max for coming and being another one of us. Super sorry this happened to you
Glad you're ok, i had a similar experience when I was 17, caught a dude in my house after school. I was able to get past him ( twice my size) and grab a pistol. I spun around and pulled the trigger, he had actually beat a man to death the day b4 and left him in a dumpster. One of a few attempts on my life, are you struggling at all with memory due to adrenaline? Ive noticed in these intense situations they can be hard to recall. I dont remember his face very well even though i looked at him and put the pistol damn near to his temple. Glad you're here to tell your tale.
jeez! Yes, I totally agree. the fine details are so hard to remember (or at least be sure you remember correctly)
@@MaxMaher that they are, 16 yrs later and some is still a blur. Take care Max
Max I am so sorry this happened to you. I visited PR two years ago and man, I could tell it was different then my safe bubble of suburban America. I am so glad the woman is ok, and even better that they tracked your buddy's phone to find them. Y'all are heroes man, what a blessing that you were the guys walking by to help catch these scumbags. My take, honestly, is living in PR worth it? It's pretty dang dangerous compared to many places in the states. Just a thought. I hope y'all recover soon. You should take the time you need. Much love, take care!
It’s worth it for not paying taxes from the money he makes. Hope he at least puts in towards the community.
Thank God you two are Okay! I hope they catch whoever did this if those two aren't the ones. I pray that a spiritual awakening proceeds from this.
Here's a theory. They were a hit squad sent to target the lady DEA agent and/ or her boyfriend @8:48
BUT THEY MISTOOK YOU AND DAN FOR THE TARGETS @6:55
A dark alley , WITH YOUR LONG HAIR , Dan and little Scott by your side - They might have mistook you &Dan for the target(s)
@7:19 They then realised their mistake and went further down the alley , where they found their actual targets and proceeded to go insane .
Stay strong Max !
Stay safe and protect yourself , it’s crazy cause not even about a month ago Brian Jung got attacked as well by some dude with a knife and in broad day light too
Glad you are safe max!
Thank you, I'll be okay!
Almost the same exact scenario happened to me at 16 years old. I reacted the same way you did. We didn’t have cell phones then. But it was a watch I had on.
My best friend laying on the ground with a gun to his head. I have a pistol pointed at my chest and I’m arguing with the a$$hole about taking my watch. Your view on life will change drastically as time goes on. At least mine did. Tendencies change and, at least for me, I developed a heightened sense of what was happening around me when I was around people. Absolutely nothing you can do sometimes.
Made me realize that everyday is a Lottery, just never know if it’s a lottery you want to win.
With very few images, you painted a very vivid picture of the whole ordeal. Fantastic story telling, for sure!
Bad stuff happens to the best of us. Just glad you came out of this with little less than a scratch. Head up bro! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it. I was lucky!
Max! I know exactly where that happened to you. I know you do not want to reveal the location of the place, but I was born and raised there. Now I live overseas, but I would like to give some advice about my island and how to avoid the situation. Trust me. It is a way! I am a massive fan of you, and I’ve been following you since you move down there. That place is 100x35, but it has a lot of issues. If you are interested, please DM me on Twitter. I’m not looking for money or anything like that; I don’t want anything to happen to you. Be safe out there, and let me know if you need anything.
That’s story is crazy. It’s awful that people do this. Sometimes things are just not in your control.
Glad you're okay man. This is straight up terrifying. Keep the memes coming ma dude!
Never heard a better case for not needing to have a dog. Glad you're safe, you help more people with these videos than you know.
Haha. Thank you Jeff! So grateful we are all safe
God bless you!
Get your CCW. Dont be a victim. The bad guys have guns, so should the good guys.
Even if I did there wouldn't have been enough time to react unfortunately
I love you brother. This happened in Puerto Rico huh? Certainly sounds like Latin America. I travel throughout Latin America often and robberies and assaults occur normally. I’m glad you are physically well and I hope you recover mentally and come out stronger from this. Keep us updated.
Give me a call if you need help processing this trauma and...sounds like a hit to me. Tactical gear? DEA agent? 6 times? I bet the woman had long hair. Glad you made it!
I feel sorry that happened to you Max. Glad you're OK man ! Should have never left the US for Puerto Rico. Just isn't safe there , crime or weather wise.
Puerto Rico is a US territory? Stuff like this is happening in American mainland cities too
@@doccholo905 facts people think PR is worst than the states atleast they dont have mass shootings , schoolshootings and church shootings only in murika
Government corruption trickles down
@@doccholo905 You are in denial. There is more lawlessness in PR than there is in the US.
Biden’s America 🎉
There are to many sick people out there! 😢
I am glad You all made it through that! 🖖🏻
Very sorry for what happened Max. Praying for your mind and emotions to recover.
Near death experiences are like spiritual advancement on speed. Pray for all those who aren't so lucky. Glad you're still with us
Glad you made it out bruh gotta be because of all that knowledge u dropping stay safe !
Glad I watched this....hated that I had to. Your perspective is so on point, which is the sad part. My son was shot in '09. He made it through after months in the hospital. Glad you and your buddy are safe! I hope they find these guys!
WOW so happy you are all ok…thank you for sharing this ordeal. Nothing to be embarrassed about, no one knows how they will truly react in a given scenario unless you train for it. Sad how bad has gotten lately everywhere…
I can't help but noticed that too, they are getting more desperate
That's the worst thing that can happen and I would also hate to go through it. I see life as yin and yang, and every day there is a balance between good and bad things happening to you or around you. If you pay attention, even on your worse day you'll have something good happen to you.
Don't feel embarrassed glad you made it out alive.... glad you guys did the right thing and cooperated.
I feel sad hearing this. No one deserves what happened to you. I get that you felt you were being dumb for arguing, but your stubbornness possibly caused them to flee. I'm glad you, Dan, your dog, and the couple had the good fortune to have survived. Learning how to handle hostage negotiation might help you feel better. Either way Max, I'm so glad you're alive and were able to share your story as well as you did, so thank you for sharing
I'm glad you're physically ok. Take your time healing mentally.
I will. Thank you Vanessa!
Damn, that's messed up. Hope you feel somewhat better soon!
I think you're right about the lesson, sometimes things just happen for no reason and we have to find a way to live with it.
I am incredibly sorry to hear about your traumatic experience, I hope that you recover without PTSD!
This is why I never go outside. I only stay at home and play VR ping pong, hoping that one day I will be good enough to beat the legendary unbeaten Max Maher!
But glad that you are ok. Scary situation. Feel sorry for that lady.
I’m so sorry, Max. It’s a terrifying side of the world. I’m so glad you guys weren’t physically hurt. ✨🙏✨Stay strong.
This is such an intense story but dan made me cackle in his refusal to leave the poop bag littering the street.
This is wild. They seem well orchestrated. Like their gear and guns. Not what you typically see in these situations. I'm glad you're alive. Make sure to seek help now. Mentally, spiritually, and physically. Trauma lives in our bodies. Whether we think we are okay, we often arent
Wow! So sorry about your crazy incident. Keep safe guys. Thank God you as well as the victims in this case are ok.
This is a daily occurrence in P.R. especially in the metropolitan area right where you're at. Crime is one of the many reason the natives are leaving the island in droves. Be careful,stay safe .
Glad you’re okay man that’s a horrific experience and it’s heartbreaking to hear stuff like that happen to random people just living their lives doing nothing wrong so glad you’re all okay including the couple those guys will receive proper justice it reiterates for me with the time we are all allotted do the most good you can and enjoy your life you’re a great representation of someone sharing their story and also staying positive and moving forward the only thing I’ll say is and you definitely know now never argue a thing with someone that has a gun nothings worth your life ❤
Damn those two guys has the worse luck I’ve ever heard lmaooo!!
Sounds like you had a real moment with the guys and that saved your life
Damn bro this is wild, glad you all are safe.
Damn brother... this was an unbelievable, scary and funny at the same time. I am glad that you and Dan are well though 🙏🏾
Thanks dude
@@MaxMaher No problem bro... widsom and experiences teach us lessons and how to avoid undesirable circumstances. But some events like to one you experienced are one of life's unknown-unknowns... thankfully you and your buddy survived that one. I hope this gives you a huge boost of motivation to make the most of each day. Be safe dude 🙏🏾
Glad you’re okay! I was the 5k like! It is a scary moment I lived in Mexico half of my life and I a gun was pointed at me when I was barely 19 .. it is really trippy but what happened to You guys seems like out of a movie
Yeah, it made me feel like I was in a movie scene! Hope this did not trigger any trauma for you.
Glad you are safe. No one should be in this situation. What doesn’t kill you make you stronger. Stay strong Max🙏🏻
srry to hear that max. good idea to openly talk about it and they way u talk about it makes me think u are a person who can handle such an experience. glad ur good
Thank you so much! Hope our community can learn from this experience
@@MaxMaher u said it best brotha
Dude I'm actually very sorry for what you've just been through! By any means, I hope that you get stronger out of this than you were before that happening. Fucking crazy story man!!! Glad you are still with us!
So grateful! Thank you so much!
So glad you are ok fam. Thanks for making the video and sharing. That kind of experience would mess with anyone. We all love you Max! Stay strong
I’m glad your safe your the man and your the most honest reliable RUclipsr in the word.
For what it's worth. I'm really sorry you went through this and glad you guys are ok. I appreciate your hard work. You're a decent man who seems to really care about others. I'm glad you'll be sticking around a while longer.
The lesson is simply:
‘you can die at any time. So value time and live your life to the fullest, don’t expect to be lucky next time.
Hey Max, really sorry that this situation happened and I'm glad you're okay. After watching this video, I realised I could literally watch you talk about anything, and enjoy it. Would honestly love if you branched out and spoke about different topics, you're a very engaging and entertaining speaker. Chers
I've been considering doing that!
Thank god you're well man. Sorry you had to go through that.
Stay safe bro and glad yall are okay