Searching for The Lost Ship (and dog) of the Desert
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
- Tales of finding a shipwreck in the Colorado Desert near the present day Salton Sea have been around for hundreds of years. The stories have featured Spanish explorers getting stuck during the last days of an ancient dying lake, Vikings in California, and prospectors coming across the ship after days of crossing the barren desert.
The best legends have some truth to them. A massive lake now called Lake Cahuilla was once found taking up most of the Imperial Valley and the early Spanish explorers to the area did travel up the Colorado River into the desert.
In this video we start to explore some of the sites near the Salton Sea where the Lost Ship of the Desert had reportedly been seen over the years. Then, we come across something unexpected that brings an unexpected end to our travels for the day.
---Dog Update--
The dog never let us get too close, but after about an hour Imperial Valley Animal Control arrived to the scene. When they were able to secure the dog, it did look like it was favoring her (we found out it was a girl as well) left paw. She was really scared and shaking, but they were able to get her into the Animal Control vehicle without too much trouble.
We were told that she would be placed on hold for seven days (not counting the holidays) to see if anyone claims her. After that she will become property of the county and be placed for adoption. We did take down the phone number and will be calling to see how she's doing this week, and I'll post an update once I know more.
I want to add that Jesus from the Imperial Valley Animal Control did a great job and was incredibly professional. Hopefully whoever abandoned this dog had a terrible Christmas.
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Far from disappointing, this video is a very uplifting! Rather than finding an abandoned ship, you found and rescued an abandoned dog. What would her chances for survival have been, had you not come along? This was no myth, but a true Christmas miracle. Thank you, Steve.
A descoberta e o resgate do cãozinho abandonado já valem e valerão por todos os vídeos, Steve! Isso não foi por acaso! Você é uma pessoa admirável! Deus o abençoe! Desculpe por eu não escrever no seu idioma! ☺️👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1000% brother. 👍👍👍
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Sonny Bono found that ship and burned for firewood
Your the best person ever
People have been abandoning dogs at the old yacht club for years and years. When I lived in California I rescued several, including a mama dog and her eight pups whose great-granddaughter is sitting on the couch next to me in Texas right now. You’re a good person for looking after him.
That's terrible, since there are other readily available avenues for taking care of a dog or cat when you can't.
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California Democrats, typical behavior
I like how Steve makes wandering around in the middle of nowhere into an interesting video.
Armchair enthusiast here.
yeah , i have seen dogs abandoned with a bag of dog food in the woods .it's a terrible thing to do to a dog ,they trust their owners 1
Thanks!
Agreed. THE SARGE
If perhaps not your "best" video, this is easily your most important. Your interest in making this video very likely saved a life. Great job, Steve!
Appreciate you for making the effort to see that poor dog was taken care of. Dogs don't deserve that and to think it was trusting its owner enough to be led out there and left alone...and maybe it was thinking they'd be back for them. People do suck. It's good you made the effort to do this video in the first place, otherwise goodness knows what would have happened to the poor thing. You and yours rock, Steve!
The person who left that dog there was terrible. I figure it could have easily escaped that cage if it wanted, but maybe it was hoping the owner would return. Still gets me mad thinking about it.
People do suck badly, poor pups 😢
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It's waiting for its people to come back. I'm former police and I've seen abandoned dogs stay right where they got dumped.
Thank you guys for saving the dog. Hope they can finally get a forever home where they are appreciated for being a dog!
Going looking for an abandoned ship and finding an abandoned dog is a win win in my book. You most likely saved it from an unpleasant experience. Too bad that a greater number of animals haven’t been as fortunate. Great video 👌
How ironic... Your adventure got sidetracked. Thanks for helping this poor dog. Steve, you are a good man, sir...
Steve, you have nothing to apologize for - you saved a dog from what I'm sure would have been a slow, awful death. Bless you and your family - and damn the cruel, selfish SOBs who abandoned her there. Best Wishes for the New Year.
Steve, you are the man! Where some people would just walk away, you really showed a lot of kindness for a poor injured and abused animal. Have a really good New Year and best of luck with more interesting places to explore in the future!
I don't think too many people would just walk away. Not from this.
People break windows to save animals from cars all the time. This is so much worse. With the car, at least the a-hole is planning on coming back. No one's coming back for this little baby.
Sorry. I'm a really angry Klingon right now. I'm writing this with my little Chihuahua in my lap.
Can't say anymore. Too mad.
The chance of anyone walking past this dog until he was dead was very slim
I couldn't believe it when we came across her. Hopefully her life is about to get much better though.
Hope you'll be able to give us an update on the dog, no matter how small.
I called today and all I really found out was they'd be adoptable after January 5 but didn't get much more info yet.
what shelter is the dog at? @@SidetrackAdventures
Lots of,people live around the salton sea, probably belongs to one of them
not an ideal situation either way =(@@robertlyman9789
@@SidetrackAdventures I'm still thinking about this dog. Any news?
My family and I volunteer with a no kill shelter in Tennessee. I am so glad that you took the time to help the dog. Kudos to you and your family for helping the animal. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas.
I donate to no kill shelters. Where is that and I will send a donation. Too many animals are put down due to ignorance and mostly lack of funds
Oh my goodness! How horrible to leave that poor dog alone in the desert. You did the right thing, sharing the story with us, and making sure she was rescued. The desert is such a fascinating place, and I love all of your adventures. Many a strange old tale can be found in the wilds of the Southwest, and you do a great job tracking them down. And how funny that you found the plastic tugboat, lol. I'll pretend there's no chance you put it there yourself (wink).
Jesus! I personally have two rescues. Dogs that were also abandoned. They have brought so much joy and love to my heart and our family. I cannot imagine harming a defenseless animal. To abandon a pet especially is evil. Thank you first for the videos you do. They are a joy to watch and thank you for rescuing the dog to authorities to take care of. You could have just as easily walked away like so many people do. Thank you.
I don't comment often but thank for taking the time to take care of the dog. This makes he even a more avid follower of your adventures! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your kindness and concern for this poor dog!❤
More important to get the dog some help than to find a fictional ship. God bless.
Thank you Steve! Once again you set the standard for RUclips, unlike many "content creators" whose every episode is an ego trip.
Hey Steve, Kudos to you for helping that poor dog. Additionally, really like the videos. I have read so much about AZ, NM and CA its great to see some of the places I could only imagine. I'm originally from Florida, now living in Alabama, for perspective. Thank you and your family for the entertainment and education about the places you explore.
2023 has been quite the year to be sure...but for me The Highlight was Hooking Up With The Sidetrack Adventures Community! The Discoveries, The Stories, The Wonderful Scenery, and of course The Play By Play Narration you brought with each video Steve was The Cherry On Top! Your statement @ 6:57 "But who knows what's under these Dunes" absolutely summed my year in here riding with The SA Posse! Every trip you have taken us on has made ALL of Us think, question, research and just smile as we shake our heads over the amazements we have shared together! I'm very much looking forward to 2024 and Riding Along in This Community! Thank you as always Steve AND Family AND Fans for including me! Prayers For That Sweet Dog🙏
Thanks. I appreciate all your support and comments.
Thank you for what you did for the doggie. You are a great person for waiting for animal control to show up. Not everyone would do that. You have a good heart. And I so enjoy your videos. A lot of places I've been to, and some I never heard of before. I love my native San Diego and southern California that I grew up in, but have now adopted Arizona as home for the past 45 years.
Regardless of what this video was intended for, you're good people. Taking the time to help is more important. It is a part of the while trip you didn't have to share but did, and rightfully so, in my opinion. Thank you for sharing that there are real people in the world who defend the helpless, even if it is a dog left abandoned in the middle of the desert. I am glad you saw the dogs rescue through, and chose to share it.
Thanks for taking the time to look after the dog.
We’ll be praying for that doggie to get a loving forever home. Certainly deserves the very best!
This was nothing short of a miracle find. Who cares about an old ship when you discovered something more valuable than gold. Thank you for your kind heart and saving this pups life.❤
I can't post what I think of the person who left this dog to die. So I guess they suck will have to do, but they really, really suck!
Again thank you so very much!!!!!!
Thank you Steve - for helping this poor dog.
Thanks Steve for the video, but thanks immensely more for taking action to help that dog. Dogs are truly man’s best friends. Great job!
So glad that you were there to help the dog! Can't imagine what would have happened to that poor dog. 😢
I hope that whoever left that dog there really suffers.
I’ve watched all your videos and never commented. Thank you so much for helping that dog! I can’t believe how cruel and horrible humans are. I hope it found a loving home or got the help it needs.
That poor pup. I'm sure that that dog is greatfull for saving her life. I appreciated this video more, knowing that you cut it short to save her life.
KUDOs to ya Steve, for not neglecting the dog. You have a compassionate heart!
Missed a golden opportunity to keep the dog and name him Sidetrack! Still a nice save, good job!
Thank you for rescuing that fur baby!❤. I definitely want to know what happens to her!
Some of your research on this lost ship video must have found the Sam Diego Reader articles written a few years back by my friend and co-adventurer Robert Marcos. He also spoke about and visited the famous sailing ship petroglyph in Pinto Canyon located near the Mexican border and Davies Valley south of Ocotillo. With some friends I made the 11 mile round trip trek to the petroglyphs there early last year. I have confirmed that there is a petroglyph of and sailing ship, suggesting that somebody in the past saw a sailing ship from the Davies Valley area and recorded it in Pinto Canyon, Thanks for saving the dog...
I always love your videos Steve! This one brought a tear for that poor puppy. Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Good work rescuing that dog. That was a kindly and decent thing to do. Highly commendable! A humane act.
You're a good man Steve, thanks for taking the time to care for that dog. He owes you his life ❤
I give these videos a "thumbs up" before they even start, its a sure thing.
You're a good man taking care of that dog, Steve. The person that left the poor dog out there will have some spiritual reckoning to deal with.
Hope you kept that little toy ship. Part of the fun of exploring is finding and collecting stuff.
Thank you for caring for the dog.
Steve you need to be recognized for saving that poor dog. No dog deserves that kind of treatment. Superb conduct on your part. I hope that dog finds a good forever home.
You can tell a lot about a person from the way they treat animals.
Thank you the rest of the video is unimportant. The dog wins! ❤
I grew up in the Mojave. There were 2 legends told me. One is this ship, and the other one is a big wagon shipment of turquoise abandoned in the southwest for some reason.
Thank you for being there to save this pup.🙏
Hell yeah dude, I’m glad you were able to get some help for that dog. It breaks my heart how cruel people can be to animals.
Hey, you did what was necessary. That dog needed someone, and you were the one that cared enough to intervene.
I came across a dog this year in the middle of nowhere when out exploring some 4x roads in AZ. I could tell it had been out there for a little while (it's ribs showing). It was cautiously approaching me as if it were asking for help. I was able to befriend it with water and snacks and get it into my truck and back to town. Checked into the shelter, no ID chip found. I had seriously thought of adopting right then and there...but couldn't. I left her at the shelter and was informed the day after I dropped her off, that she was adopted. We can only assume that it meant the WORLD to that animal that we intervened. If we had not...would it have turned out as well for the animal? We likely saved a life that day.
Thank god you rescued that poor baby. Terrible people do terrible things. 😢
I was wondering where I left my little red tug boat. Thanks for finding it for me.
I still have it in my car if you need it back!
the reason so many people are interested in the same things as you and your wife, Steve, is along with our interest, we really enjoy your personality and all your research.....
and just think about how the dog would be doing right now if you decided to pass on this silly ship story.
You are appreciated by many 🤗
In my case, Steve goes to places where I would like to go. but can't at least I can see them with his videos.
Never head of Lake Cahuilla or the lost ship. Interesting. You are the best giving history. Thank you for rescuing that dog.
I'm sure you saved the dog's life. The dog is scared and defensive. It probably wouldn't have hurt you once it knew you weren't a baddie. Please let us know if the dog was ok. It looks like a nice dog, just scared and untrusting of humans, for good reason. Blessings for your kindness and care.
A proper Conquistador would never leave his treasure behind so, to me, the story is unbelievable. If it was a boat on the Salton Sea I'd imagine it was more a row boat than anything. Thanks for saving the dog. No animal needs to be left in the desert.
Seeing that poor animal brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you for saving that dog. you are a great persons and i will tell my family and friends about a man in the desert that saved a dog
I'm so baffled by this poor dog. It was given food but penned in? Who what and WHY? I wouldn't be surprised if the foot injury was from trying to escape. Man, I hope for a good outcome for the poor thing. You did a great job calling and staying for help. Standing ovation for your work. 👏👏
Not sure why some humans are so cruel.
One thing we know, that Steve is a jewel.
Peace & Love all ✨
You’re a good person, Steve. Thanks for getting that pooch the help it needed. Hopefully it got the help it needed
I've seen some weird things at the Salton Sea, but never a dog. Thanks for taking time to care for that dog!
We appreciate your honesty in revealing the truth behind the 'treasure shipwreck' story. We disagree: truth, in all its facets, can trump fiction easily! The purveyors of lies masquerading as truth, should stick a big fat FICTION label on their stories: they can still be 'enjoyed' as tall tales. No need to play the 'truth' card, and if they do? What do they have to gain from their lies?
Kudos, also for rescuing that poor dog. SO GLAD you came along when you did, and called in the authorities to get the animal some veterinary assistance. Bless you, sir. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Poor doggy. It's lucky for her you came along when you did. Kudos to you for aiding in her recovery. Hopefully she'll find someone who can care for her.
Thank you very much for saving the dog. He is probably traumatized from being abandoned.. I hope they find him or her a great home. Peace
Thank you for taking the time and effort to see this dog rescued. Whatever we all think of the one who dumped her, she is better off away from them!
And congrats on a community here who understand what’s really important and support you. Keep up the good work!
I was excited to see you making a video on this topic. If you had been a kid growing up in Palm Springs in the 50s/60s you would be well aware of the story. We understood it to be buried under the large sand hill north east of Palm Springs. Thank you for seeing to that poor dog, it speaks volumes about you character.
One of the better legends. Back in the day me and a friend explored all over the CA deserts and my friend always had a map and legend of lost treasure .....
Great story. And small world! I am a member of Charlie Clusker’s Elk’s Lodge in San Bernardino. Cool seeing that on his headstone. Excellent work with the dog rescue also. Doing God’s work there.
Finding that poor lost dog was more important than finding a treasure ship laden with pearls! Another great adventure and now onward to new adventures in 2024! Happy a very Happy New Year!!
It wasn’t lost, it was dumped
I love watching all your videos taking us places we never knew about. Thank you so much for helping the dog, you found a treasure even if it wasn't the treasure you thought. In my eyes it was a better treasure. Please keep finding all the neat stories.
thank you for finding and rescuing that poor pup
Nice job Steve with the dog! You showed your real humanity at a special time of year.
Thank god you came along. That pup was waiting for their owner😢.
Poor dog. Good thing you came along to help it. Who knows what would have happened if you hadn't.
It's sad to think about. No one else came by the entire time we were there, and by the time she was safely captured it was nearly sunset, so I imagine at the least she'd have spent the night out there with no water.
Thank you for your concern about the canine. You’re a caring person.
YOU HAVE EARNED MY RESPECT AND SUBSCRIPTION.FINALLY SEEING GOOD FROM THE LEFT COAST,
Thanks for helping that poor dog -- good job------------
Thank you so much for saving that dog. People are so cruel to animals. Just read yesterday about a guy intentionally running over a deer for a tick tock video. Crazy people are among us.
Thank you for doing the right thing when so many today wouldn't.
Im so glad you were there to find that poor dog
Great video as always. Thank you for staying with the little doggy. You saved her from a horrible end. Happy New Year to you and your family. ❤️
Thank you for taking care of the dog.
How sad but it's wonderful of you to make sure he is saved.
Thanks for helping that poor dog Steve. I really enjoy your videos!
thanks for helping that dog
you guys are amazing people, thanks for doing the right thing :)
Awesome video, best part is rescuing the dog. 👍👍
You have nothing to apologize for regarding this video Steve! The plans changed when you came across that animal in need. I have been a fan of your posts, and had a hunch you were a really nice person with a good heart, and this proved it! When I saw the subject matter of the video, it made me think of John Grasson, who was really obsessed with the story of the lost ship(s) out there, He seemed like a kind soul as well and a fellow explorer, and I was a little saddened thinking about his passing in a car accident a couple years ago. Hopefully, there will be a happy ending for the dog! Thank you for the fine videos, that I look forward to each week! 👍👍
Thanks! Steve for saving the dog 🐕
A POX on anyone who abandons an animal. Heartless scumbags. Thank you for helping her. ETA: You got another subber.
I am so glad you were out there and found the dog.
Wow! I didn't think you'd actually do a video on this! The Lost Galleon of the Mojave! Thanks so much! I'm from Escondido and my dad used to tell me all sorts of stories about what used to be arou.d the area a long time ago. He even took me to a canyon near lake Wohlford that had petrified stumps chewed down by beaver back when there used to be more wildlife there. He knew so many little tidbits about that area. There's also a canyon down there that has a native petroglyph that is of a 3 masted Spanish Galleon.
Way to explore and debunk the tale. Kudos for looking after that poor dog.
👍 Can’t imagine a video better than this one. By chasing this “legend” you saved a dog’s life. 3 Cheers to you!
I agree with your assessment, whomever left that poor animal in the desert does suck!
Great job Steve!
Thank you so much!
I enjoyed the silly moment about the lil red boat you found…😂 so silly
You went to the Salton sea to find a lost ship that you knew wasn't there. You didn't know it but maybe the real reason you ended up there was to find the pup. Whatever the reason it may be one of your best side adventures. Thank you for doing that. The pup and the rest of your viewers are grateful.
Thank you guys so much for taking care of that dog! It was in dire need and you came to its rescue. Nothing in the old tall tales of history is as exciting to me as the story of a poor pooch who maybe thought the whole world didn't care anymore about her and found out differently. We love to watch your visits to the Salton Sea area. I was a guy in the Navy who used to go there back when it was still a viable place to boat, fish and even swim. Bless you guys, from your local pals up in the Southwestern corner of Riverside County. Maybe one day you can do a story on Lake Elsinore, the largest natural lake in SoCal? And don't forget the Santa Rosa plateau.
I remember as a kid we would drive along highway 86 on the west side of the Salton sea on our way to Arizona from L.A. From the highway you can clearly see the water mark, or bathtub ring on the hills west of the lake. I had never heard about the ancient Lake Cahuilla but that explains the water mark.
I was planning on going to a spot where you can really see that next actually.
Steve! You so rock!!! Thank you for all you do, I love all the adventures you take us on. I hope all goes well that poor little dog.
Good on you for making sure that dog was okay. It was probably confused and scared to death.
A lot of people have bought dogs within the last few years, a lot of those people then regret it. The local shelter is full so quite a few people have been finding abandoned dogs outside of town.