Trapped in the volcano: How the cruise of a lifetime turned into a deadly nightmare | Four Corners

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  • Опубликовано: 26 апр 2020
  • In December 2019, the Ovation of the Seas left Sydney bound for a 12-day trans-Tasman cruise to New Zealand.
    The luxury holiday promised great entertainment and the opportunity to get up close to the country’s renowned natural beauty.
    But things quickly turned nightmarish when a group of day-trippers and cruise ship passengers were trapped in the middle of a volcanic eruption.
    47 people were inside the White Island volcano crater when it erupted.
    21 were killed.
    19 of them were from the Ovation of the Seas.
    Four Corners investigates what tourists understood about the dangers of visiting New Zealand’s most active volcano and whether more could have been done to prevent the tragedy.
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @goatlandia8457
    @goatlandia8457 3 года назад +1486

    Not looking for upvotes or sympathy but when my dad passed away in December of 2019 we had donated his organs and a year later we found out his skin went to survivors from this tragedy.

    • @ok-ku2iu
      @ok-ku2iu 2 года назад +88

      wow thats so cool

    • @grejaaa
      @grejaaa 2 года назад +87

      He is a hero❤️

    • @LoriManning
      @LoriManning 2 года назад +72

      Thank you for making the decision to donate.

    • @anieczka102
      @anieczka102 2 года назад +58

      This is unbelievably hard and important thing to do... i am very impressed !!! Thank you!! it means so much.

    • @SundaysChild1966
      @SundaysChild1966 2 года назад +44

      awww .. that is something to be really proud of, at least I think it is. Thanks for sharing your family's story, it may encourage others to donate as well. Bless ..

  • @emilygarcia1359
    @emilygarcia1359 3 года назад +9568

    I didn’t even know about this until I saw a survivor’s tiktok. This hurts my heart how devastating this is. May those who passed rest in peace❤️

    • @alfarokillers
      @alfarokillers 3 года назад +112

      Same

    • @audreyelizabeth2
      @audreyelizabeth2 3 года назад +51

      me too

    • @mosheree7706
      @mosheree7706 3 года назад +37

      Same

    • @nayeli8275
      @nayeli8275 3 года назад +277

      Me too I saw her TikTok and came here it's so crazy how under the radar they kept it

    • @eclecticsteak
      @eclecticsteak 3 года назад +97

      Ikr I thought I was crazy for not remembering this but I never heard about it? Are you from U.S. too?

  • @ala4737
    @ala4737 2 года назад +662

    The most extraordinary survival story belonged to Jesse Langford. Despite suffering burns over 90 percent of his body during his run through the crater, by December 30, the 19-year-old was able to write a eulogy for his father, mother, and sister. From his hospital bed in Sydney, he watched a livestream of their funeral, at which his words were read out. The past weeks “have taught me that when times are tough, you have to find that inner strength that pushes you to persevere,” he wrote. “You always have a bit more in you.”

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 2 года назад +2

      Lies again? No warning

    • @alyssahopson5926
      @alyssahopson5926 2 года назад +27

      @@NazriB what?

    • @incrediblesimilarity5858
      @incrediblesimilarity5858 Год назад +25

      I am a 70 year old paraplegic that has been in a wheelchair for 40 years.
      The advice is young man gave about having Inner Strength is remarkable.
      When I talk to people that have serious disabilities, I have told them they have a inner strength that they've never tested before. I hope it helps them Reach in for that deeper strength they never knew they had.
      👌👍🙏

    • @juneroberts8809
      @juneroberts8809 Год назад +13

      I just watched a documentary on Netflix, he said they never located his sisters body at the time this was filmed.

    • @hotkeyafl
      @hotkeyafl Год назад +6

      Jesse is a true inspiration

  • @TheClaptonisgod1
    @TheClaptonisgod1 3 года назад +394

    The young guy who assisted all the dying around the crater, is as fine a human being you'll ever see.

    • @biazacha
      @biazacha 2 месяца назад +11

      That and the lady that hugged the elderly man til they reached help legit had me crying. Humanity really shows it best on times of need.

  • @taylorpennock4343
    @taylorpennock4343 3 года назад +4919

    Came to look this up after watching tik toks from a survivor of this who lost her dad and sister. She is dealing with severe burns. This is so sad.

    • @abbysdiaryy
      @abbysdiaryy 3 года назад +4

      Whats her @?

    • @krystadavis5710
      @krystadavis5710 3 года назад +243

      @@abbysdiaryy @stephywaby96 💕 she's the reason I'm here, too. Such a strong soul.

    • @lexii7245
      @lexii7245 3 года назад +26

      Same, i feel so bad :(

    • @oreoakm
      @oreoakm 3 года назад +43

      I'm here from her vids too.... this was tragic 😢

    • @Loloisanerd
      @Loloisanerd 3 года назад +23

      Same I had no idea this happened

  • @ilovemygps
    @ilovemygps 4 года назад +3193

    That boat could have just headed straight back to the island for fears there would be another eruption, but they went back for these people and saved precious lives. These people are heroes, and so are the helicopter pilots. Thank you for your courage.

    • @ThatGirlJD
      @ThatGirlJD 4 года назад +86

      I'm glad it worked out for the best, but you kinda wonder was it smart to put the passengers already on the boat in possible danger again?

    • @jsmoncrief
      @jsmoncrief 4 года назад +191

      How could anybody just leave people there? I would rather die trying than live with the guilt.

    • @f1rebreather123
      @f1rebreather123 4 года назад +127

      ThatGirlJD one thing where it’s an extremely tough moral choice. Do you risk others to save more, or do you save some and leave the rest behind. I’m sure everyone there was glad they went back for the rest.

    • @Thatgirlcodes
      @Thatgirlcodes 4 года назад +32

      Jacob Moncrief fair but also you have other lives on the boat children and elderly possibly are there could’ve lost everyone it’s a hard call as a captain

    • @mikemurphy5898
      @mikemurphy5898 4 года назад +65

      @@Thatgirlcodes I think you have to try. They might get half way back, realize it's not possible and head back to port, but I would imagine they have to at least try, how else could you live with yourself knowing you left those people to die and didnt even try to help. imo anyway

  • @stephr7637
    @stephr7637 3 года назад +416

    What an incredible response by the people on that other boat. The captain could have legitimately decided to get his own passengers to safety rather than turning back, and the passengers could have reasonably challenged his decision to turn back given the uncertain risk to them. Instead these people did everything that they possibly could to ensure the safety of those who could still be saved, and the emotional comfort of those whose injuries were non-survivable. I hope those people know what heroes they are and that they are getting any psychological treatment they may need for the lasting effects of trauma.

    • @melodiefrances3898
      @melodiefrances3898 Год назад +4

      Very well put 😢💔

    • @erlindamartin2239
      @erlindamartin2239 Год назад

      When I was a young mother, my husband and I thought it would be a good idea to take them with us wherever we traveled during summer and winter vacations so that they will see a lot of countries with us instead of taking trips on their own when they turn 18 or older. This was because a doctor friend of ours had teenage sons who traveled to war torn countries like Vietnam and Afghanistan out of cu

    • @erlindamartin2239
      @erlindamartin2239 Год назад +7

      Out of curiosity . Also d a doctor friend of ours, practicing in Iran in the seventies (living there too), never thought that the Iranian revolution would happen while his whole family was with him. Another friend during my college days found himself in the middle of the Greek revolution. So cautious were my husband and I even with our parents thatI was so angry at my mother who traveled alone in Europe when she was 87. To make a long story short, my Mom had fun being independent . She visited my sister in Germany and enjoyed a whole year there. A whole year away from her grandchildren was so much deprivation so she decided to go back tManila. Shortly after , the volcano Mt Pinatubo erupted The polluted air was too much for her lungs even though the volcano was 6 hours away from where she was living. She died a few months later. We can't predict the future. Revolution s, and disasters happen when they happen. We can only pray that God will be there to help us when the need arises.

    • @biazacha
      @biazacha 8 месяцев назад +1

      Humanity is at large good, the negative tends to get milked by the media wanting clicks so is easy to forget how time and time again people put the collective above the individual when times are tough.

  • @lindaisyoutubing
    @lindaisyoutubing Год назад +112

    I’ve watched several news stories and documentaries on this, and this is the first time I’ve heard that Royal Caribbean didn’t notify family members as soon as they knew the names of those that were in the hospital. If this is true, that’s unforgivable. Imagine denying dying people last minutes with their loved ones. I can’t imagine how angry I would feel if they had left me sitting in some room on the ship while my family member was dying in a hospital room.

  • @dexterreid926
    @dexterreid926 4 года назад +4963

    This was kept so under the radar in the U.S. I never heard of this tragedy. Godspeed to the lost.

    • @Lucky77even
      @Lucky77even 3 года назад +231

      I know right. I’m in America and this was not talked about at all. It’s so sad, I barley found out today and it happened last year like wow. We need to do better

    • @avacandide
      @avacandide 3 года назад +110

      In Europe it was all over the news

    • @destinytackett538
      @destinytackett538 3 года назад +158

      For real I didn’t even know about it and found it on tiktok. You would think we’d hear about a volcano erupting especially with people on the island but no.

    • @megalbury1513
      @megalbury1513 3 года назад +48

      Destiny Tackett I came from tiktok aswell one of the survivors posted a day in her life as a burns victim and I ended up here it’s heartbreaking and I feel incredibly guilty that I didn’t know about this 😭

    • @kellyjellybeaan
      @kellyjellybeaan 3 года назад +15

      Meg Albury i came from that same tiktok, i can’t believe i hadn’t heard about this before

  • @HC-bk2zl
    @HC-bk2zl 3 года назад +4774

    To the people talking about how the victims were “dumb” or “ignorant” to go because the risks; you better not drive, go to amusement parks, or go in the ocean. Those all hold risks. Have the decency to be kind. These people have lost family and friends.

    • @HC-bk2zl
      @HC-bk2zl 3 года назад +323

      Also, if you’ve ever been on a cruise, you know you have to pay extra for WiFi. So some have no access to the internet to do a “simple google search of the alert level”

    • @SatansFire
      @SatansFire 3 года назад +156

      Yeah but also going to see a volcano and driving are two completely different things? One is a boil of toxins and the other is a choice.

    • @HC-bk2zl
      @HC-bk2zl 3 года назад +126

      ♆ Satan ♆ but both are a risk. Everything’s a risk. And the volcanos activity (being on the verge of a level three about to erupt) was kept from people.

    • @HC-bk2zl
      @HC-bk2zl 3 года назад +54

      Lunar Mi Exactly, and they were told they couldn’t leave until the tour was over.

    • @plainoldcalie4033
      @plainoldcalie4033 3 года назад +9

      H C or eat or drink you could choke...

  • @foghornleghorn2445
    @foghornleghorn2445 3 года назад +789

    Who takes tourists into an active volcano? The incompetence is staggering.

    • @railroadfan-io7ns
      @railroadfan-io7ns 3 года назад +25

      Active volcanoes are usually safe until they're not have you ever heard of Yellowstone yeah that isn't active volcano that people visit all the time you are so rude you have no empathy at all go get some respect everything we do in life has risk eating food driving skydiving flying a plane all of that has rich but we still do it so shut your mouth

    • @foghornleghorn2445
      @foghornleghorn2445 3 года назад +81

      @@railroadfan-io7ns They were told it was likely an eruption was imminent and took innocent people there anyway. Take your mask off. You are obviously lacking oxygen.

    • @railroadfan-io7ns
      @railroadfan-io7ns 3 года назад +5

      @@foghornleghorn2445 no they did not

    • @mementomorgan6721
      @mementomorgan6721 3 года назад +4

      @@railroadfan-io7ns I thought Yellowstone was dormant?

    • @railroadfan-io7ns
      @railroadfan-io7ns 3 года назад +2

      @@mementomorgan6721 it is it erupted a long time ago

  • @isabelthomson5179
    @isabelthomson5179 3 года назад +133

    Those Helicopter pilots are true heros and you can just tell that they have suffered from that event and what they witnessed 😭

  • @lavendervvitch99
    @lavendervvitch99 4 года назад +3736

    I feel bad for all the survivors dealing with trauma, but my heart especially goes out to that boy Jesse Langford. Imagine losing your entire family in one day & being the only one left when you’re only a teenager. The chances of survivors guilt would be very high & I hope he has lots of support. Poor kid.

    • @eyesopen2995
      @eyesopen2995 4 года назад +320

      Plus he probably has to spend the rest of his life with terrible scarring, and operations to try to fix the problems that causes. I feel more for the people who survived with terrible burns, than the ones who died, I think.

    • @coreym162
      @coreym162 4 года назад +103

      @@eyesopen2995 I feel bad for the children that were tagging along to meet their doom due to their parent's poor judgment. Your children trust you will keep them safe through everything you put them through until they don't or can't anymore. Be someone your children can trust.

    • @gamerguy9536
      @gamerguy9536 4 года назад +169

      Michael Lam plz stop it’s not funny

    • @gamerguy9536
      @gamerguy9536 4 года назад +197

      jquest43 we shouldn’t be making fun of people who parents passed away

    • @polina8335
      @polina8335 4 года назад +124

      Just read that he suffered 90% burns and has been in coma until recently.

  • @helenjohnson7583
    @helenjohnson7583 4 года назад +2644

    This documentary wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the young man from Brazil taking so much video. I’ve not seen such an amazing camera on a phone before.

    • @hearanecho
      @hearanecho 4 года назад +123

      Right I've seen so many videos with blurred cameras I'm like in this age that's ridiculous!

    • @danip3270
      @danip3270 4 года назад +8

      I’m still watching the video, but do they say what he used?

    • @sokyoul
      @sokyoul 4 года назад +88

      It was a gopro

    • @krashd
      @krashd 4 года назад +95

      It was definitely a head-mounted camera as it pans down to his watch once or twice and you wouldn't point your phone at your watch.

    • @arenasification
      @arenasification 4 года назад +58

      yeah although I thought he looked like those typical tourists who just film everything instead of savouring the moment. Then I thought, without him the documentary wouldn't work that well.

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 3 месяца назад +7

    The description on the brochure was enough to scare me.

  • @craighunter9066
    @craighunter9066 Год назад +34

    Jessie Langford had 90% burns and was in the group saved by the pilots but before the pilots had arrived Jessie got up left his family who where in serious condition at the time and stumbled on his own to the coast to try to get help and survive. Absolutely incredible will.

  • @moon-xf1il
    @moon-xf1il 3 года назад +2633

    Red alert: The land without plants or animals is always dangerous

    • @cryptic4762
      @cryptic4762 3 года назад +85

      Not necessarily true. An island without plants or animals simply means a recent disturbance occurred. It can take decades for an environment to go through the phases of succession and be suitable for life on land. It can take longer for islands as seeds must be artificially planted or be carried by wind. Without plants, only bacteria and semi-aquatic animals such as seals can live on the land.
      While the island has been known to have natural reset disturbances, it's a part of nature and takes time to recover. However, it's both the cruise company and victim's own negligence to do research. 95% Royal Caribbean, 5% victim negligence. Once can argue it's 100% Royal Caribbean, which is can be particularly true in the court of law, but negligence of the victims also plays a role. The level 2 warning should have been enough for RC to recognize that it was dangerous, as well as the lack of life as well as the volcanic warnings, to at the very least tell possible adventurers the risks.
      Very sad accident. For an active volcano, the victims should have been notified of the risks as well as doing a little research on their own. But long story short: your comment isn't necessarily true.

    • @Vyansya
      @Vyansya 3 года назад +10

      Well there are sharks who specifically lives under active volcano, but I get what you mean

    • @lgonzalez1154
      @lgonzalez1154 3 года назад +36

      @@cryptic4762 you are absolutely correct and that's why I wouldn't go anywhere near it!

    • @DeadpanVT
      @DeadpanVT 3 года назад +32

      *laughs in yellow stone national park*

    • @Sem5626
      @Sem5626 3 года назад +11

      @@Vyansya you live under water?

  • @deeransom
    @deeransom 3 года назад +2356

    They don’t even talk about the fact that the rescue crews had to wait 2 and a half hours after the volcano erupted before they were permitted to fly in and help. By the time they got there, average citizens had already saved the survivors.

    • @straighttalking2090
      @straighttalking2090 3 года назад +134

      I was in New Zealand for a couple of years saw enough incidents there to make Kiwis my most respected people. There are all kinds in every population but NZ has more than it's fair share of heros.

    • @venderstrat
      @venderstrat 3 года назад +54

      @@straighttalking2090 What Dee Ransome is talking about is the fact that 'rescue crews' were not given approval to fly.

    • @straighttalking2090
      @straighttalking2090 3 года назад +15

      @@venderstrat Yeah, I know.

    • @NicoleeLee19
      @NicoleeLee19 3 года назад +80

      This. They make them sound like heroes when those who were alive had to suffer an additional 2 hours in agony before dying slowly.

    • @moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287
      @moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287 3 года назад +184

      It’s an active volcano, u need a gas mask, it has an acid lake and sulfur everywhere. No one should have to risk there lives to rescue ppl who chose to go in an active volcano! Why would anyone go on an active volcano and then be shocked it erupted?! I mean come on. It’s like those ppl who surf during a hurricane and expect others to put there lives in danger when they are now drowning. It’s like ppl who go in the ocean and then are absolutely shocked that there limb was bit off. N then get mad at the shark n the beach. ITS AN OCEAN! The shark is supposed to be there ur not! U went into there world they didn’t go into urs. Same principle here! I’m not shocked it erupted I’m shocked that everyone was shocked it erupted!

  • @utbdoug
    @utbdoug 3 года назад +52

    Absolutely heart breaking. Those two helicopter pilots deserve humanity's respect. Incredible humans.

  • @ccharles848
    @ccharles848 Год назад +33

    22:29 I’m so impressed that the crew asked the passengers not to film the injured.
    I’m so grateful so many people risked themselves to help others. 💕

  • @Oridux
    @Oridux 4 года назад +2352

    Have to respect the captain that turned back to the jetty to help.

    • @patti6178
      @patti6178 4 года назад +79

      seemed like he/she made the decision really quick too

    • @jasonb3907
      @jasonb3907 4 года назад +56

      @@Skipbo000 I can only imagine how terrifying this scenario must have been & I surely have no place to decide whether or not if I think the captain did the right or wrong thing there. I'm just glad you made it out of there safely my friend, God Bless!

    • @jolube2448
      @jolube2448 4 года назад +3

      @@Skipbo000 oh wow :(

    • @secrets0002
      @secrets0002 4 года назад +106

      skip bo Wow..you super selfish..your life isn't more worthy than another human being...I guess your ancestors were in titanic also...

    • @StelaPunk1
      @StelaPunk1 4 года назад +137

      @@Skipbo000 incredibly selfish of you. I wouldn't bloody care of my life if i knew there was someone else trapped there. It's instincts that should kick in at this situation and just want to go and help the others. I couldn't of live with myself knowing I saved my ass while other people crying for help are stuck there. at least you have been able to do it and any minute for them was crucial to survive. You should of call that captain a hero. I hope you can live with your guilt for ruining hero's life.

  • @its.sophee4817
    @its.sophee4817 3 года назад +2306

    i can’t believe the cruise company didn’t cancel the trips or even give the tourists a warning

    • @meganc1833
      @meganc1833 3 года назад +79

      Right, They should of not been there at level 2

    • @alyssapavlik2521
      @alyssapavlik2521 3 года назад +156

      Jennifer Blane
      are you kidding me?!! why are you blaming the victims?
      they're required to disclose this information and THEY DID NOT. otherwise it would have been safe.
      this would have been prevented if the cruise company wasn't so careless, NONE of these people would have died or gotten injured.

    • @meganc1833
      @meganc1833 3 года назад +17

      @@alyssapavlik2521 thank you!!!

    • @mollywinch7632
      @mollywinch7632 3 года назад +63

      Just to clarify the majority of NZ has volcanic activity... there's 48 volcanos just in the Auckland region, all dormant and another major one you ferry to for day trips is called Rangitoto. Its part of NZs tourism. Alert level 2 did not mean an eruption was about to happen just that activity had picked up. Places like Rotorua have steam literally coming out of the ground as you walk through the town. You chose to go visit an active volcano, you know the risks involved. The cruise ship should have informed people but at the end of the day its a privately owned island that one family has decided to profit from by providing tours

    • @ellasparkles
      @ellasparkles 3 года назад +6

      Nobody knew it!

  • @jordannabanana
    @jordannabanana Год назад +104

    I've read so many times about people in North America not knowing about this happening... I'm from Canada and I heard about it the day after it happened. I kept following the news about it. I remember reading the head line "hundreds of square feet of skin being sent to the burn victims" and that resonated with me so much, like it made me realize just how bad of shape the survivors were in. Then I saw documentaries interviewing survivors and heard the whole story. I couldn't believe how the first responders were told not to go and the only reason for some of the survivors living were the two pilots who went there on their own. I couldn't imagine the horror that was experienced that day, some peoples last experience ever. My heart breaks for the survivors and people lost that day.

    • @maxwebster66
      @maxwebster66 Год назад +2

      Very well said...

    • @rving642
      @rving642 Год назад +2

      I’m in the USA and I heard nothing about the people involved. Just that there was a volcanic eruption. I also watch news in Europe and heard about the people involved on the news there. I have no idea why this wasn’t covered in detail on the news in the USA.

    • @BLane-xr1ic
      @BLane-xr1ic Год назад +5

      You know what makes me angry..... If they taught proper geography in school and stopped the climate emergency nonsense education, everyone there would have been able to look at that volcano and see it was about to erupt. If you look at a Volcano you should see all grey, white and black surface area. Take a look at the video again and you will be able to see for yourself, the huge yellow areas on the surfaces. The tour guides know what it means and should have stopped trips but don't want to lose money. When there is yellow on the ground it means magma is very close to the surface, its sulphur dioxide and a very good warning that things are heating up and about to blow. They should stop trips for a few days when they see it and check if its spreading rapidly because unlike Yellowstone for example, this is a tiny island and does not have the pockets that yellowstone has to release the heat gradually.

    • @BLane-xr1ic
      @BLane-xr1ic Год назад +1

      @@rving642 Same in UK. They don't want natural disasters in the media and try to skip past them real fast because it might make you stop believing their climate emergency nonsense.

    • @rving642
      @rving642 Год назад +2

      @@BLane-xr1ic yeah makes sense.

  • @shantigs
    @shantigs 3 года назад +52

    I did a day trip to Sicily to visit mount Etna, we got off the boat and onto the coach for the trip up, and it was when we were almost at the top of Etna that the tour guide told us we could only go to the south peak as the north peak 'had a little eruption yesterday'.......we were not told anything about the eruption until we were on Etna, luckily, there was no eruption whilst we were there, BUT these tour companies need to at least inform people of the real time situation BEFORE you go, at least then it is down to the individual whether they take that risk or not.

  • @whhshauaan5253
    @whhshauaan5253 3 года назад +1913

    The amount of victim blaming in this comment section is awful. People don’t seem to understand that they weren’t told that the volcano was at a level two which is a very dangerous level for a volcano, UNTIL they were on that damn island and it was pretty much too late. I doesn’t matter if a steam eruption, people knew that the volcano was at a level two. They were never asked to sign a waiver taking responsibility. Not being told anything for what to do in a situation like an eruption, and such a brief saftey information, that is the cruise company’s fault 100%. The passagers were there to enjoy the sightseeing and have a good time, not be the ones warning everybody or really looking. They are expected to be told the tour has to be closed because its unsafe because of the volcano. The company put all of those lives in extreme danger, and took the lives of people who didn’t deserve to die, especially in such a painful and tragic way. It was not the victims stupidity, rather the companies. That is who you should blame. You should have empathy for the victims and survivors.

    • @arjunlaikar7180
      @arjunlaikar7180 3 года назад +36

      Brainjock they weren’t allowed to leave the tour early

    • @emcryptid
      @emcryptid 3 года назад +77

      Brainjock the people “looking for money,” as you’ve so unempathetically put it, are families that have lost family members. Regardless of how you spin this story, the cruise company is at fault. Not disclosing the danger levels, not providing comprehensive emergency plans in place. Not to say that going to an active volcano poses its risks (I, for one, would never do so), but the poor souls who went on this excursion were NOT informed fully of the risks of this particular trip. And honestly, if a member of your family went on this excursion and died, would you not be pursuing legal action considering the circumstances? If you say no, you’re either a liar or don’t care for your family.

    • @heathercastor1685
      @heathercastor1685 3 года назад +8

      I havent finished the whole video but...who owns the island? Shouldnt it be their responsibility? Or what about the tour group that royal caribbean buys their tickets from?

    • @sainjawoof3506
      @sainjawoof3506 3 года назад +65

      When you go to another country on holiday, it is YOUR responsibility to educate yourself on the dangers. Never rely or entrust your safety 100% on persons other than yourself. If you choose to go onto an island, with an active volcano, and no escape, you should know the possible consequences you may face. Nature won't be controlled, and accidents happen.

    • @RosegoIdFox
      @RosegoIdFox 3 года назад +34

      SA Inja woof that is a big factor, but the company should’ve at least told them a plan in case of an emergency and also maybe cancel the tours if they knew the volcano was at a dangerous level. Both people have a bit of the blame, but the company should take a whole lot more of it for letting people on an island with a volcano they knew could erupt any moment

  • @JasonJason210
    @JasonJason210 3 года назад +1274

    Volcanoes usually give clear signs that they are going to go off days or weeks beforehand. If I had been a tourist, I would have assumed that it was being carefully monitored and deemed safe to visit.

    • @Kairos_Akuma
      @Kairos_Akuma 3 года назад +166

      Fact is it should be forbidden to visit an active volcano PERIOD.
      Of course you assume everything is fine - given that you trust people to know what there doing

    • @Popicat527
      @Popicat527 3 года назад +36

      There was no indication that this specific eruption would happen. That's the reason why they were so surprised

    • @XLightChanX
      @XLightChanX 3 года назад +82

      @@Kairos_Akuma i feel like people writing that don't live anywhere near active volcanos. they exist in a lot of places, and hiking on them is usually pretty safe. even the beautiful mount fuji in japan is an ACTIVE volcano. dying in traffic is probably more likely than dying while visiting an open to visit volcano. but an active volcano can never be 100% safe. if a volcano should be free to visit with warning 2 is another question. one i would answer with no.

    • @martinamairitsch2467
      @martinamairitsch2467 3 года назад +47

      @@Kairos_Akuma Hmm ... it should be forbidden to visit an active vulcano ? Ever heard of the Yellowstone National Park ? Lots of people visit each year .... or Naples ? The Campi Flegreii ? And Vesuvio ? This is´nt only an active super-vulcan within a few kilometers of a normal - and still active one ... and there are also million of people visit each year and 3 millions of Napolitani live there

    • @kingkat_
      @kingkat_ 3 года назад +26

      @@martinamairitsch2467 guess we need to evacuate all of hawaii now

  • @gracemorrison6354
    @gracemorrison6354 3 года назад +73

    I can still remember hearing about this from my family members who had friends on the cruise. It was absolutely awful. Thankfully their friends weren’t badly injured, and compared to the other victims were so so lucky. I’m from Australia and New Zealand so I felt the pain from both of my countries. I still can’t believe it’s been over a year since this tragic event.

  • @terrelleholt1
    @terrelleholt1 10 месяцев назад +9

    The lady who hugged the injured & dying has a heart of gold.

  • @lilmzcheeki
    @lilmzcheeki 3 года назад +846

    My boyfriend and I were there about 8 months before this happened. No way in hell would I have taken the tour if I was aware an eruption could happen at anytime.
    We booked this tour from the same ship, ovation of the seas that departed from Sydney. We booked it online via royal Caribbean website perhaps a few weeks before we boarded the ship.
    There was 1 photo of the island with a paragraph that maybe had 4 lines with a very basic description along the lines of “charter out by boats to volcano, light walk, see dolphins on the way”. Why not I thought. Sounds awesome.
    We were not given anymore information until the day of the tour. We had received tickets from the ship that had few details on what to wear and bring. “Closed shoes, (no other dress code specified) camera, Sea pass card, lunch will be provided”.
    We eventually arrived by bus to the jetty, get off bus, and straight onto the boats. I never signed a waiver.
    On the boat ride (about an hour I think) they did give us gas masks and a a quick standard safety brief.
    Still no warning of imminent danger or potential threat. I had basically strolled through this whole process blind.
    Once on the island it became very real that this was no game. It was hard to breath even standing on the shore. Sulfur got into my throat and was causing much irritation. My gas mask broke about half way into the tour. We got so close to the crater as did the whole tour group.
    I honestly cannot believe they let people go there.
    Royal Caribbean is 100% accountable.
    I will never forget where I was when I heard the news of this eruption. My heart goes out to the victims and their families ♥️ I can’t even begin to imagine what they have endured

    • @CarreliCarreli
      @CarreliCarreli 3 года назад +28

      brooke v that’s very bad about the waiver. When I went 5 years ago there was a waiver to sign, and it was helpful for appreciating the reality of the risks and the personal decision, but I wasn’t with a cruise trip. When I heard about the disaster, and that it was a cruise excursion, it did make me wonder if things may get blurred over in that situation. NZ culture is more haveago than health and safety. As I was working in Nz I was aware of that and could prejudge the brochure accordingly, but cruise ship passengers wouldn’t have that advantage. I took my mum on there. In advance we had some good planning conversations about the risk/reward, and we were both up for it. It was incredibly beautiful and we were lucky. It’s very sad that these people were unlucky.

    • @1Corinthians15_1-4
      @1Corinthians15_1-4 3 года назад +14

      Here is a message for lost souls - Jesus Christ is God, manifest in the flesh and He came on earth to die for our sins. He bore our sins on the cross of Calvary. Have you accepted His free gift of Salvation? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour? Have you truly BELIEVED from your heart that Jesus Christ is LORD? Have you BELIEVED in the death, burial and resurrection found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KING JAMES Bible? That's how a lost soul can get saved.
      Remember that it's NOT what we do that gets us saved, it's what Jesus Christ DID on the cross of Calvary, that's what SAVES a lost soul.
      All you have to do to be saved, and on your way to heaven is place your TRUST in the shed Blood of Jesus Christ and nothing else, as sufficient for your salvation, (Romans 3:25 KJB - "Whom God hath set forth to be a PROPITIATION through FAITH IN HIS BLOOD, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;")
      (Propitiation means the act of appeasing wrath, Jesus took your place on the cross.)
      Will you accept Jesus Christ as your saviour by simple faith, simply trusting in his shed Blood which is sufficient to save your soul from hell?
      The last sentence is all you must do to be saved, and that is FAITH, not works, TRUSTING in what someone else did for you is the only thing that is not a work.
      Please get saved NOW before it's too late for your soul!! There's 1 Eternity to choose from, Heaven or Hell, choose wisely for your souls!!
      Grace and Peace to all in Christ Jesus!!

    • @tiasky3438
      @tiasky3438 3 года назад +26

      As the Brazilian said, it could erupt at anytime....so maybe you meant to say you wouldn’t have gone knowing there was a high threat? But it’s ridiculously stupid to think there’s no chance of a volcano erupting.

    • @1Corinthians15_1-4
      @1Corinthians15_1-4 3 года назад +1

      @@tiasky3438 Salvation is a gift offered to the world by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, yet people complicate it with religion.
      Here is a message for lost souls - Jesus Christ is God, manifest in the flesh and He came on earth to die for our sins. He bore our sins on the cross of Calvary. Have you accepted His free gift of Salvation? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour? Have you truly BELIEVED from your heart that Jesus Christ is LORD? Have you BELIEVED in the death, burial and resurrection found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KING JAMES Bible? That's how a lost soul can get saved.
      Remember that it's NOT what we do that gets us saved, it's what Jesus Christ DID on the cross of Calvary, that's what SAVES a lost soul.
      All you have to do to be saved, and on your way to heaven is place your TRUST in the shed Blood of Jesus Christ and nothing else, as sufficient for your salvation, (Romans 3:25 KJB - "Whom God hath set forth to be a PROPITIATION through FAITH IN HIS BLOOD, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;")
      (Propitiation means the act of appeasing wrath, Jesus took your place on the cross.)
      Will you accept Jesus Christ as your saviour by simple faith, simply trusting in his shed Blood which is sufficient to save your soul from hell?
      The last sentence is all you must do to be saved, and that is FAITH, not works, TRUSTING in what someone else did for you is the only thing that is not a work.
      Ephesians 2:8-9 KJB - 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
      2 Corinthians 5:7 KJB - (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
      Please get saved NOW before it's too late for your soul!! There's 1 Eternity to choose from, Heaven or Hell, choose wisely for your souls!!
      Grace and Peace!!

    • @tiasky3438
      @tiasky3438 3 года назад +40

      Katie Demehri I’m not reading your Jesus crap lol wtf

  • @stoptheviolence3358
    @stoptheviolence3358 3 года назад +1742

    Once it was raised to level two no more tours should have went into affect.

    • @laneyfisher7476
      @laneyfisher7476 3 года назад +67

      totally agree...i hope they dont do tours ever again

    • @laurieparis2203
      @laurieparis2203 3 года назад +165

      Should never allow tourists on the island PERIOD. It should be completely off limits to everyone other than scientists, who had the sense to stay away. What a senseless tragedy! 💙

    • @jakealter5504
      @jakealter5504 3 года назад +7

      @@laneyfisher7476 they probably won’t until the volcano is dormant

    • @kaypendergast5676
      @kaypendergast5676 3 года назад +60

      Tours should never have been allowed full stop. Money money money... the New Zealand government has a lot of soul searching to do.....and massive compensation should be paid to each and every victim.

    • @jgmannion35
      @jgmannion35 3 года назад +81

      Agree. I was on a tour on dec 4 five days before the eruption and didn’t learn of the level 2 warning until we were on the island and even then the guides didn’t think it was a big deal. Consider myself fortunate and lucky. Sorry for those who died or injured on dec 9

  • @tjlove5471
    @tjlove5471 Год назад +61

    Just watched the Netflix story on this. The helicopter pilots deserve a medal of honour for what they did!

    • @AnonyMous-kj9er
      @AnonyMous-kj9er 10 месяцев назад +1

      What was the movie called?

    • @highjinx6519
      @highjinx6519 2 месяца назад

      @@AnonyMous-kj9erThe Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari in case you never found it.

  • @grejaaa
    @grejaaa 2 года назад +43

    It’s horrible how a lot of us (including me) didn’t even know this happened before we saw it on TikTok, may those who passed rest in peace❤️

  • @mikefriend1514
    @mikefriend1514 4 года назад +360

    For the captain and passengers to turn back after having witnessed the eruption was beyond selfless. That takes courage. To then tend to such terribly injured people on that horribly long journey back in the way they did speaks volumes about their character. And the same goes for the helicopter pilots who chose to fly straight into the throat of that volcano despite the obvious risks.

    • @corneliawissing7950
      @corneliawissing7950 3 года назад +10

      @@marlastar100 , The helicopter men are heroes!

    • @stanislavkostarnov2157
      @stanislavkostarnov2157 3 года назад +9

      also, the pilots, when they see the wrecked helicopter, they know it is one of theirs... that it means that someone, possibly their friend, certainly their colleague, is badly injured or dead... yet they concentrate on the work ahead of them and don't let emotions get in the way...

    • @kenlee1416
      @kenlee1416 3 года назад +4

      Those pilots should have been named Time people of 2019 ... for what it's worth.

    • @steff6682
      @steff6682 Год назад +2

      @@corneliawissing7950 so are the boat operators who turned back.

    • @corneliawissing7950
      @corneliawissing7950 Год назад +2

      @@steff6682 Fully agree!!!!!

  • @Daponics89
    @Daponics89 3 года назад +998

    Hats off to those private helicopter pilots that literally did the rescuers job...
    But most of all huge respect to the suvivors that have had such courage to endure everything they have.

    • @serenapolk4379
      @serenapolk4379 Год назад +7

      The rescuers job's don't you mean hat's off to the people who didn't find it amusing to Walk around a VOLCANO 🌋🌋🌋

    • @angelacasselberry9623
      @angelacasselberry9623 Год назад +14

      It's infuriating that the NZ emergency services didn't do their job. It was the private heli pilots who didn't question the need and just responded. God bless them

    • @bridgetwaahoo
      @bridgetwaahoo Год назад +5

      @@angelacasselberry9623hings are not always black and white. I’m sure there was an assumption that it was safe, they trusted operators, wouldn’t have gone if they realised how likely it was but they made a choice to go to an active volcano.
      The pilots made a choice for themselves! 100% hero’s. That being said (and with aviation experience) those conditions for flying were dangerous! Would I make the choice to go as an individual, maybe. Would I send a team of colleagues if I was told rescue wasn’t safe and they could die, their families members be without a father, son, husband, to add to the other deaths, most likely not!

    • @keithqueen3554
      @keithqueen3554 Год назад +6

      Hard to believe the rescue helicopter were denied clearance to fly after knowing that those private pilot's were already flying folks out almost criminal.

    • @hotdog9262
      @hotdog9262 Год назад +3

      @@bridgetwaahoo told by who.. people who didn`t know anything about the conditions there? they should have listened to the people actually on the site and in the air..AT the island

  • @beverleylumb8048
    @beverleylumb8048 3 года назад +78

    New Zealand and Australia are so close together but they speak so differently I never used to notice it before but it's when you hear them both together you notice

  • @TheMsilva05
    @TheMsilva05 3 года назад +26

    God bless that beautiful soul that hugged victims until they arrived to shore. ❤️

    • @user-cz6gk2ci4k
      @user-cz6gk2ci4k Месяц назад

      Human touch at times like this,,lifesaving ❤

  • @-kai-1691
    @-kai-1691 3 года назад +792

    This is absolutely horrible I can just think of all the families who never got to have a funeral for the people on the island

    • @sarahc6477
      @sarahc6477 3 года назад +9

      hopefully they still had some sort of service or sermon, rest easy to all the victims❤️

    • @Kodiak1234
      @Kodiak1234 3 года назад +13

      I believe they recovered the dead except for 2 who they believe got washed into the ocean

    • @AnyoneCanSee
      @AnyoneCanSee 3 года назад +3

      Funerals are expensive. They got off lucky. If I die I hope I don't end up causing the expense of recovering my body and burying me. I'm not being flippant. I mean it. When you are dead you are dead why put others out over it.

    • @seankassner4993
      @seankassner4993 3 года назад +1

      True, I feel bad for people who got burned and never got off the volcano and can’t get them out because they’re gone.

    • @bubblingbubztheklown5902
      @bubblingbubztheklown5902 3 года назад +4

      @@Kodiak1234 you got it right. Also the two bodies not recovered were tour guides. One of the reasons the helicopter crew was so worried. I believe it was one of there close friends who went to the island on his day off.
      They dont talk about it much here, but in another documentary it almost sounds like saving him was a factor in their decision in going to the island.

  • @Dana-ki6vs
    @Dana-ki6vs 3 года назад +665

    I shed tears during this several times. I really began crying though when they revealed that Jesse, the teenager, lost his sister and both of his parents. He lost his entire family...I just could not imagine...
    My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

    • @Dana-ki6vs
      @Dana-ki6vs 3 года назад +1

      @Alden Quan Guan haha what?

    • @YouTubeDeletesComments
      @YouTubeDeletesComments 3 года назад +3

      I don't cry for ignorant tools

    • @lizzystar5346
      @lizzystar5346 3 года назад +34

      I heard about him. How horrible he must feel living with survival guilt on top of his injuries. I hope he stays strong cuz I couldn’t imagine the physical and emotional pain he went through and is going through 😢

    • @ArtistLunatalia
      @ArtistLunatalia 2 года назад +58

      @@RUclipsDeletesComments You're mocking a teenager who survived severe traumatic burns and the death of their entire immediate family. A teenager, who likely trusted their parents and the authorities of the cruise line to show him what was safe. His parents were wrong, and the cruise line neglected to inform him. That's not fair, man. Leave the kid alone.

    • @YouTubeDeletesComments
      @YouTubeDeletesComments 2 года назад +3

      @@ArtistLunatalia Why don't you go play on a Volcano that spews gases constantly?

  • @KatiesAccount69
    @KatiesAccount69 3 года назад +16

    My brother was on the boat. He went with my dad, they were in the room when it happened. My brother noticed the smell of ash and looked outside and saw it. My brother also told me that he met somebody on the ship who’s friend went to the volcano.

  • @bethm5791
    @bethm5791 3 года назад +51

    Those passengers are also heroes. You can’t ever imagine being put in a situation like that but they were and they did all they could to help. I’ve been to active volcanoes on the Hawaiian islands but we were all VERY properly versed on it all even in the airport. Not to mention you’re firmly aware those islands are made from active volcanoes. They simply exist there. I feel awful for the victims and families. I follow one on social media and I just can’t imagine.

  • @amberlavallee9364
    @amberlavallee9364 3 года назад +1974

    how could anyone watch this and have something rude to say? what these people went through, the horror, my GOD.

    • @luluphillips1338
      @luluphillips1338 3 года назад +32

      i know right! its insane that people are seeing it and their first thought is 'it was their fault' on one of the victim's tik toks, someone really felt the need to comment that they DESERVED IT.

    • @whhshauaan5253
      @whhshauaan5253 3 года назад +19

      because thats the only thing they know how to do, it gives them the attention they so badly desire good or bad

    • @sainjawoof3506
      @sainjawoof3506 3 года назад +56

      No, people are sick of entitled people, who put themselves in these positions, without any idea of the consequences. Hmmm nothing could possibly go wrong, walking through an ACTIVE volcano, with no way of leaving. When I was a lifeguard, I'd constantly rescue people who couldn't swim. Why would someone who CANNOT swim, go into the ocean? Every one I asked stated, bc there were lifeguards. Humanity no longer has logic or common sense.

    • @saminabibi2015
      @saminabibi2015 3 года назад +2

      People or can u even call them people because the people I know have hearts .... Is this what we have become when we don’t even have sympathy for fellow humans or even animals my lord 💔💔

    • @sainjawoof3506
      @sainjawoof3506 3 года назад +12

      @@saminabibi2015 people are animals. Other species do not inhabit the area bc it's dangerous and life threatening.

  • @janetmeier6523
    @janetmeier6523 4 года назад +652

    To the people on the other boat and those helicopters that went after that helped with the survivors, you are all amazing.

    • @Jim-wr9iz
      @Jim-wr9iz 4 года назад +39

      All of the people that participated were heroes. That little Brazilian gal broke my heart. I can't even begin to think about holding a charred person whose flesh was falling off and comforting them. These civilians were as much of a hero as any first responder there is.

    • @captainheinie6355
      @captainheinie6355 4 года назад +6

      TOTAL RESPECT. Thank you for helping man kind.

    • @OryxArya
      @OryxArya 4 года назад +7

      Apparently, according to another comment, passengers on that boat that helped the people stuck on the island sued the captain for turning back to help.

    • @latisamedic7303
      @latisamedic7303 3 года назад +1

      The people in the boat literally sued the driver for going back to help people 😅

    • @isitoveryet9525
      @isitoveryet9525 2 года назад

      @@OryxArya They all did, or just some of them? That’s pretty gross, not gonna lie 🤢 If they happen to be the people that got stuck when the volcano erupted, they’d be begging for someone to come back smh What a cash grab!

  • @H4me7215
    @H4me7215 2 месяца назад +2

    This is a heartbreaking video and I hope this story helps others to realize the dangers of visiting a volcano island. Life is not certain.

  • @Sunshine4
    @Sunshine4 3 года назад +62

    Gosh, I can't imagine not being able to recover your loved one's body. My heart breaks for all, the cruise ship and island tour company needs to be held responsible. There was so much negligence in the aftermath.

    • @Steeler7Girl
      @Steeler7Girl 2 года назад

      OH SHUT THE F UP. They chose to go..........period.

    • @hotdog9262
      @hotdog9262 Год назад

      the government/authorities are responsible. but im sure they are attempting to wiggle themselves out of it

  • @amelieeloyse2940
    @amelieeloyse2940 3 года назад +561

    what they really failed to mention is rescue teams were told not to rescue it was the bravery of untrained pilots to rescue who they could. The rescue teams came hours after they were needed.

    • @SirNickyT
      @SirNickyT 2 года назад +20

      Jesus Christ holy shit! Why wasn't that a major storyline?!? It's a lot more interesting than focusing on who to blame!

    • @SaasixXxHaasi
      @SaasixXxHaasi 2 года назад +12

      @@SirNickyT another documentation here on RUclips tells more about the rescue itself (it's 34min long if I remember correctly)

    • @briannapower2001
      @briannapower2001 2 года назад +13

      @@SaasixXxHaasi yes I believe it’s 60 minutes Australia. It also focuses on the negligence involved in the situation and how many people failed in order for this to happen

    • @clamboni9
      @clamboni9 2 года назад +25

      Hats off to the private pilots, seriously. They're heroes. But rule number one of being a rescuer is to assess the situation and make sure your crew isn't just going to end up being more people that need rescuing. Even so, they were there within 3 hours of the eruption.

    • @briannapower2001
      @briannapower2001 2 года назад +7

      @@clamboni9 while I agree, they were also receiving feedback from the pilots who had already safely landed and 3 hours was no where near soon enough

  • @hampshireoak
    @hampshireoak 3 года назад +993

    I visited White Island about 15 years ago. The acid lake was particularly scary. It is not until after you have been there that you understand the risk you have taken. I am so sad for those who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. RIP

    • @MrEyesof9
      @MrEyesof9 3 года назад +15

      Inherent risk is a perception of the mind only, it cannot be contractualized out of an equation.
      Some call it logic.

    • @lenhudson8194
      @lenhudson8194 3 года назад +19

      Driving in a car to the airport equals risk. Flying in a plane equals risk. Visiting an active volcano?
      How can that be risky?
      If you were unaware of the risks until after you visited, I do not know how you managed to get by this long without doing something incredibly stupid and depriving yourself of your existence.

    • @samuelparker9882
      @samuelparker9882 3 года назад +15

      WRONG! The words active volcano should have told anyone to keep their butts as far away from it as possible!! But today's world of adrenaline junkies is just an excuse for dumbass behavior, and nothing more.

    • @saphirecampbell9256
      @saphirecampbell9256 3 года назад +26

      @@samuelparker9882 you sound mad disrespectful.

    • @chasityjordan6310
      @chasityjordan6310 3 года назад +16

      @@samuelparker9882 Don't go to Hawaii then. Every one of those islands has active volcanoes. Or Washington State. Or Iceland. Or Japan. Or any of the Eastern Asian Islands

  • @infidel-dn3dp
    @infidel-dn3dp 3 года назад +22

    despite of scientists, volcanoes are ALWAYS unpredictable.

  • @Bumblebeena
    @Bumblebeena 3 года назад +20

    God bless that boat for not just carrying on and trying to help

  • @HeyItsRemi
    @HeyItsRemi 3 года назад +691

    It’s so heartbreaking is that out of the 20 left on the island, only one ended up surviving. I came from her tiktok. She lost her dad and sister. Thank goodness for those guys with the helicopters and their bravery, she wouldn’t be alive without them.

    • @kansesbochard9181
      @kansesbochard9181 3 года назад +65

      40 people want on and only 26 came out witch makes in even sadder ❤

    • @vivian_westwood_butworse
      @vivian_westwood_butworse 3 года назад +12

      @@kansesbochard9181 it was 47 who were on the island

    • @castonyoung7514
      @castonyoung7514 3 года назад +3

      Not to mention her fingers. She didn't lose all of them. She has at least 3 left... At most 7.

    • @LetsGoFlyers2011
      @LetsGoFlyers2011 3 года назад +10

      It's something else that it was a tour company that was on the island with their helicopters, yet search and rescue crews didn't fly there for days because they were told it was too unsafe, even though they were being told the conditions by the tour copters that were there.

    • @castonyoung7514
      @castonyoung7514 3 года назад +12

      @@LetsGoFlyers2011
      Days? I thought it was 2 hours?

  • @bilindalaw-morley161
    @bilindalaw-morley161 4 года назад +377

    The bravery of those first pilots on their rescue mission cannot be understated, and should be rewarded, and/or awarded. With what seems to be a good chance of another eruption, whilst the clouds from the first eruption still billowed, they didn’t wait to be told, or even asked. They just went, no questioning, no hesitation. At considerable risk to themselves. What outstanding character they have.
    As for the tourists who assisted, and who returned to the island after only just having missed being caught by the eruption? They’re heroes. No one could possibly imagine your pleasant day out could end up comforting the dying, helping the injured, and rescuing other pleasure seekers.
    As an Aussie, I’ve now got yet another reason to be proud of our little sister across the sea, and the people who inhabit her. Not enough credit, maybe not any, was given to these people in the immediate aftermath, and I thank 4Corners for making us aware of them. In future when I hear talk of the eruption, or think of it, it will be your efforts, pilots and tourists, that I remember. You’re all heroes, and I’m proud of you.
    And I wish I could tell Hayden’s brother that I will think of, and pray for, Hayden. And for me to offer any other words is presumptuous, but maybe his body washing away was him choosing to stay in the great outdoors, in the places he loved so much, rather than being interred.
    Thanks 4Corners

    • @ilovemygps
      @ilovemygps 4 года назад +12

      Bilinda Law-Morley couldn’t agree more. Absolute heroes

    • @ostapbendervan7874
      @ostapbendervan7874 4 года назад +4

      Lil sister?
      AREN'T you Guys Brothers In Arm😉YOU REALLY SEE
      THE DEPTH PERCEPTION PLAYED OUT 7:50 CENTERED
      THOSE ARE OUR FELLOW
      (tiny trekkers in the HEART of DAWN)
      HUMANS VISITING THE BIRTH OF CIVILIZATION
      "EARTH"
      EH WE LIVE ON EARTH

    • @goognamgoognw6637
      @goognamgoognw6637 4 года назад +22

      Those are beautiful words, Bilinda. I think i would also elevate the woman who shared her body warmth with cold skinless victim (hypothermia, no skin!) an act of tremendous heroism and courage and abnegation. She deserves tremendous recognition for her act of compassion and humanity. This ranks as saint in my book.

    • @valerief1231
      @valerief1231 4 года назад +8

      Beautifully said 💜

    • @deirdrepasko9056
      @deirdrepasko9056 4 года назад +2

      @@goognamgoognw6637 I absolutely agree 100 percent!

  • @ruthneilson9354
    @ruthneilson9354 3 года назад +5

    I worked in a Senior capacity as a nurse in Melbourne's main Burns Unit 35 years ago. Nothing has ever effected me since in such a way, and I have seen and experienced much distress and grief since, from a nursing perspective. The courage the survivors, victims and rescuers have demonstrated is a true testament to the ability of the human spirit to go thru, endure and in some cases live with yet, move on from unimaginable horror and true grief and tragedy for sooo much loss in all aspects of their lives. I have needed to express this since I learnt of the eruption. My thoughts and love are with ever single one of you, gone or alive who are living with what happened on that day. I truly hope lessons are seriously learned by the individuals who were responsible for making the decisions that didn't keep these individuals safe. From my heart, please Go Gently, Ruth.

  • @abztractboxingandstuff8384
    @abztractboxingandstuff8384 6 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing stuff from those pilots who were under no obligation to go to the island, certainly not given the risk which still remained to their own safety and indeed to their lives and yet that’s exactly what they did, for complete strangers. The very best of humanity.

  • @user-lk9xr2kw1t
    @user-lk9xr2kw1t 4 года назад +1765

    The survivors, their family members, their widows, their orphans and their friends will watch this video and see what you have said. It has already happened with me seeing it. Please remember that. It’s heartbreaking to see such terrible comments directed at the survivors and the deceased. Many of you may think you have valuable comments or edgy opinions that need sharing, but you should think before you post. My in-laws were in the blast and are still very much suffering every day. Over 65% of their bodies were burned and even had to have parts amputated. They will both need to go in for numerous surgeries in the next few years, possibly for the rest of their lives. There will be lifelong effects on their mental health as well. Coming on here and seeing hurtful things like “all the survivors should be dead and they deserved it for not reading the fine print”. When was the last time you read your terms and conditions? Have you ever?

    • @---rg2ql
      @---rg2ql 4 года назад +217

      Exactly, I knew one of the girls who died on that island. it is so upsetting to see such ignorant comments. People participate in dangerous activities all the time, it doesn't make their death any less tragic. you'd never tell a family that's lost loved ones in a car accident that "they knew the risks". So sad that people become so heartless and quick to judge when they don't know the people involved

    • @Jasmadisen
      @Jasmadisen 4 года назад +90

      I was thinking the same thing! It is ridiculous for people to blame those who died and were injured. It is not their fault. I’m sorry for what happened to your family.

    • @billg7205
      @billg7205 4 года назад +31

      @Meg nz They probably are cowards. If they had done any of the dangerous things I've done in life, going to a volcano on a random day would not be considered dangerous.

    • @tamsind5039
      @tamsind5039 4 года назад +56

      Thank you, I'm horrified with the unkindness of some of the comments. I hope your in-laws can find some peace and healing, it must've been an horrific experience, not only to live through but to continue to deal with. I don't blame those who went on the tour, many activities carry risk with, and we still do them despite knowing the risk. I do think that perhaps those in charge of taking people to the volcano should've at bare minimum made them more aware of the increased risk at that time, and really probably suspended tours there until it had settled down more. I hope the mistake is learned from and this never repeats itself.

    • @MayimHastings
      @MayimHastings 4 года назад +22

      Ash K I’m so sorry! What a bunch of creeps those commenters are! Bullies never realize that they are only exposing their greatest weakness: no heart or conscience! God bless you and your in-laws 💜🙏

  • @smurfiennes
    @smurfiennes 3 года назад +926

    The government should’ve banned any entry to the island as soon as it had been categorized level 2 (out of 3) for eruption scale.

    • @blackaliss9488
      @blackaliss9488 3 года назад +86

      I followed the eruption last year when it happened. It was considered illegal to go there at that stage. It is strongly discouraged even in 'safe times. Even scientists dont go there at all. The tour company whent ahead anyway. Hence they were the only company left still offering tours

    • @Snuzzcumber
      @Snuzzcumber 3 года назад +10

      That's false. It's out of 5.

    • @doperagu8471
      @doperagu8471 3 года назад +24

      @@Snuzzcumber well level 3 is the 1st level of an eruption, 4 and 5 are more severe eruptions - so I guess it is 2 out of the 3 levels that can happen before an actual active eruption.

    • @benjclarke3010
      @benjclarke3010 3 года назад +4

      Should have at least issued strong mandatory warnings, yes

    • @Kairos_Akuma
      @Kairos_Akuma 3 года назад +23

      @@benjclarke3010 As was said..it was kinda illegal at that level and the company did it anyways.
      Of even scientists don't go there...The average Joe shouldn't either..

  • @stephenconnolly2582
    @stephenconnolly2582 2 месяца назад +3

    My heart goes out to all those who have passed and affected in this horror event!! But seriously who organised a tour to a level 2 volcano?? And the guy comparing the risk level to driving a car is a bit different

  • @lifechanges557
    @lifechanges557 2 года назад +9

    Felt So Sorry for Hayden's Brother. My heart goes out to everyone hurt that day.. And for family members who lost their loved ones. 😢 no one should have been there that day.

  • @Mojo522
    @Mojo522 4 года назад +260

    As a burn survivor, I'd like to say this film was very tastefully done. Thank you

    • @kesromi
      @kesromi 3 года назад +3

      @tommy aronson I'm late to this comment, but they didn't choose to be burned they didn't choose to be put into burning lava. They weren't notified of the level 2 volcano, and they weren't even supposed to go, it's illegal for someone to take people to a level 2 volcano. What's wrong with you? No one ASKS to be pushed into lava or jump into lava.

    • @kesromi
      @kesromi 3 года назад

      @tommy aronson They didn't ask to go through all of that, they knew the risks of a level 1 volcano that was active, but they still went because they thought it wouldn't be bad. Though, they weren't notified that their level 1 volcano was actually a level 2 that was going to erupt soon, possibly.

    • @kesromi
      @kesromi 3 года назад +2

      @tommy aronson You're clearly young, they did none of that? You're just spreading lies to try and make fun of this horrible event

    • @railroadfan-io7ns
      @railroadfan-io7ns 3 года назад

      @tommy aronson shut up if they knew it was a level 2 active volcano they would a trench drain around and not winter imagine you being there on that day happens if you with all of that seeing your friends and family pass before your eyes go learn some empathy you disgraceful human being

    • @francesgold6649
      @francesgold6649 Год назад

      @@kesromi how is it not their fault? They could have looked it up

  • @christinapinho4094
    @christinapinho4094 3 года назад +326

    the one teenage boy who survived really just broke me down in tears

    • @shrubbycaleb014
      @shrubbycaleb014 3 года назад +14

      There was also a girl I heard

    • @katefontaine04
      @katefontaine04 3 года назад +9

      @@shrubbycaleb014 yeah she was on the island and lost her dad and sister

    • @castonyoung7514
      @castonyoung7514 3 года назад +9

      @@katefontaine04
      Everybody forgets the fingers, skin, and hair she also lost.

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 3 года назад

      Is everyone here Aussie

    • @evegreenification
      @evegreenification 3 года назад

      @@sl4983 no

  • @ahem....bullsheet3720
    @ahem....bullsheet3720 2 года назад +11

    Wow my heart sure goes out to those survivors and the family of the lost! These people are so strong and those pilots need a award for their bravery and heroism because They did what the "professionals" refused to do.

  • @Widestone001
    @Widestone001 3 года назад +90

    I stumbled upon a youtuber who was rescued by the helicopters.
    Her journey to recovery is ongoing and will still take a long time.

    • @jennygagne9099
      @jennygagne9099 3 года назад +4

      What’s their channel name??

    • @profoundending1390
      @profoundending1390 3 года назад +4

      @@jennygagne9099 Stephanie Coral Bowitt

    • @karimamin2
      @karimamin2 2 года назад

      Does she have any self accountability for her actions? Is she telling people not to follow in her foolish footsteps?

    • @FireCatGaming2k15
      @FireCatGaming2k15 2 года назад +11

      @@karimamin2 she didnt do anything wrong? She was a tourist, how was she supposed to know the volcano was very dangerous if no one let them know? Dont be so insensitive.

    • @karimamin2
      @karimamin2 2 года назад +1

      @@FireCatGaming2k15 Insensitive? Are you the one assuming she didn't attend any schools growing up? Did she not learn what a volcano is? Stop making excuses for other people's poor decisions

  • @froggygirl999
    @froggygirl999 3 года назад +522

    Rest in Peace Zoe. It’s been over a year since we’ve lost you.

  • @GucciGang-lj3xm
    @GucciGang-lj3xm 3 года назад +526

    Bless that man for filming EVERYTHING! It would have been kept soooo quiet if it wasn’t for him

    • @jjameson3749
      @jjameson3749 3 года назад +51

      This wasn't "kept quiet" by anyone. Just because your countries media's priorities are messed up, does not mean there's some conspiracy behind it.

    • @keljells
      @keljells 3 года назад +12

      @@semperfidelification it was on the news in the US.
      It didn’t dominate the cycle for long but it was definitely spoken about.

    • @keljells
      @keljells 3 года назад +7

      @@jjameson3749 and for the record, all mainstream media has crooked priorities and misreporting, it’s not limited by country.

    • @oscarmedina1303
      @oscarmedina1303 3 года назад +6

      The story aired on all the major news networks in the U.S. They didn't have video but carried the story the day it happened.

    • @Ena48145
      @Ena48145 3 года назад +5

      It wouldn't have been kept quiet. Why on earth do I keep seeing this same comment from so many people? This story was EVERYWHERE when it happened. I don't know what your news sources are but maybe branch out.

  • @raphaelahons3479
    @raphaelahons3479 Год назад +18

    Sincer condolences to all these famlies and friends who lost their loved ones, and prayers for strength and peace to those who survived. So horribly tragic 😥💔🙏🏼🕊

  • @lilbitz17
    @lilbitz17 Год назад +10

    What makes me really upset about this tragedy was how rescue efforts were called off by communications. I understand that the situation was dangerous, and no person should be forced into that situation, but responders should have been given a choice. I feel like we see so many times where bureaucracy/precautions get in the way of life and death situations. Like we saw with the people on the Phoenix and the Volcanic Air pilots, that there are people who were willing to risk their lives to help. And it’s a shame that the more professionally trained people weren’t given at least a chance/choice to.
    (I’m trying to read up and learn more on this part of the story and always welcome to hear other people’s thoughts)

  • @louisabunn1529
    @louisabunn1529 3 года назад +334

    I honestly can't believe I haven't heard of this. I only heard about this when I saw a survivors tiktok and the extent of the burns she suffered. my heart goes out to those who were injured, those who lost family members and the families of the people who's bodies weren't recovered💕

    • @paigeoinas7335
      @paigeoinas7335 3 года назад +1

      what’s their @?

    • @caitlinomelia3450
      @caitlinomelia3450 3 года назад +2

      Paige Oinas @stephywaby96

    • @ellasparkles
      @ellasparkles 3 года назад +3

      I live in New Zealand (nowhere near the island) amd I remember this day vividly hearing the news the day it happened)

    • @lisad8281
      @lisad8281 3 года назад +1

      I'm a NZer and I happened to be in the USA at the time and I heard about it the day of but only because I have NZ and UK news apps on my phone and they were sending notifications like crazy. I didn't see a thing about it on any US new sources at all.

  • @starquant
    @starquant 4 года назад +444

    I can remember standing on Papamoa beach as a child in the seventies and witnessing a massive eruption from White Island. The sound of the explosion was something I will never forget. The plumes of Ash went hundreds of feet into the air. I remember at that time no one was allowed to go anywhere near it. There was an exclusion zone around it. I remember regular explosions from White Island in the seventies. I have since left New Zealand and was very surprised to even hear that such a dangerous place had become a tourist attraction.

    • @kezkezooie8595
      @kezkezooie8595 4 года назад +37

      I was in New Zealand in the early 1980s and I'm pretty sure that you couldn't go either on the island or within a certain distance of it. I certainly wasn't aware of any sort of tour of the island being available. I wouldn't have been interested in going to such an active, dangerous area anyway although my partner at the time definitely would have, which makes me think that if there had been tours available I would have remembered because we would most probably have ended up in an argument over him wanting to go and me not wanting him to.

    • @Nirrrina
      @Nirrrina 4 года назад +33

      This was definitely criminally negligent. Sheer stupidity. Or most likely both.

    • @goognamgoognw6637
      @goognamgoognw6637 4 года назад +25

      @@Nirrrina Profit is a great motivator and anesthetic of good judgement. There are many parallels to this story. Two comes to mind, The sherpas assisting inexperienced mountaineers to climb to the top of mount everest at both their own risk and their client's risk because they have the cash. But i would also blame TV stars like the late daredevil stever Irvin who made dangerous activities a new fashion trend when caution was the rule before him.

    • @niki123489
      @niki123489 4 года назад +27

      People go Chernobyl reactor as tourists. You will be surpriced where some people are crazy enough to go.

    • @ThatGirlJD
      @ThatGirlJD 4 года назад +19

      @@Nirrrina The crazy thing is the Government had to approve these tours. That approval usually comes with some kind of assessment by experts. The question is what data was used to access the risk.

  • @marcellepesek3038
    @marcellepesek3038 12 минут назад

    Thank you for this detailed and very compassionate report of this tragic disaster. I don't understand how anyone can allow people onto a volcanic island which has been continuously active. I went up to Mt. Vesuvius in 1966 when it was calm, but there was no fence around and wisps of smoke came out of the crater here and there. I tripped but caught myself. In the case of the situation reaching a level 2 danger, people really ought to be stopped from getting anywhere near the island, let alone on it. My deepest condolences to all the
    people who lost loved ones, may they rest in peace. Greatest thanks and admiration for all those who helped and even flew in to rescue
    others, putting their own lives at risk. God bless you and all the tourists who gave so much loving assistance to the severely burned victims. This is a moment in time that will be seared into their consciousness. I hope future voyages to dangerous places point out the
    possible risks more strongly. But we who aren't in the situation can sit back and make comments. My heart goes out to everyone and
    so do my best wishes. May those who passed be at peace and meet their loved ones again one day when God holds them all in His
    arms together.

  • @howardbaxter2514
    @howardbaxter2514 3 года назад +6

    Absolutely tragic incident. I remember hearing about it and was slightly sickened over the fact that there were people on the island at the time. I am glad to hear that there were survivors, but the whole incident is so surreal.

  • @Alexandriafrancescakiel
    @Alexandriafrancescakiel 4 года назад +262

    How can anyone watch this all the way through and feel comfortable condemning these people? There was a couple on a honeymoon, a family on vacation, and others who were tour guides as a living - a job. Have some humanity and compassion because by the meter you judge others, you too shall be judged.

    • @jaalaj6610
      @jaalaj6610 3 года назад +4

      No one is 'condemning' them. But to say someone is at fault over something uncontrollable is trash. They could have chosen not to sign a disclaimer, they knew there was risk.

    • @1Corinthians15_1-4
      @1Corinthians15_1-4 3 года назад

      Here is a message for lost souls - Jesus Christ is God, manifest in the flesh and He came on earth to die for our sins. He bore our sins on the cross of Calvary. Have you accepted His free gift of Salvation? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour? Have you truly BELIEVED from your heart that Jesus Christ is LORD? Have you BELIEVED in the death, burial and resurrection found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KING JAMES Bible? That's how a lost soul can get saved.
      Remember that it's NOT what we do that gets us saved, it's what Jesus Christ DID on the cross of Calvary, that's what SAVES a lost soul.
      All you have to do to be saved, and on your way to heaven is place your TRUST in the shed Blood of Jesus Christ and nothing else, as sufficient for your salvation, (Romans 3:25 KJB - "Whom God hath set forth to be a PROPITIATION through FAITH IN HIS BLOOD, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;")
      (Propitiation means the act of appeasing wrath, Jesus took your place on the cross.)
      Will you accept Jesus Christ as your saviour by simple faith, simply trusting in his shed Blood which is sufficient to save your soul from hell?
      The last sentence is all you must do to be saved, and that is FAITH, not works, TRUSTING in what someone else did for you is the only thing that is not a work.
      Please get saved NOW before it's too late for your soul!! There's 1 Eternity to choose from, Heaven or Hell, choose wisely for your souls!!
      Grace and Peace to all in Christ Jesus!!

    • @kristelbrok998
      @kristelbrok998 2 года назад

      @@1Corinthians15_1-4 wtf is Wrong with you.... 😬

    • @francesgold6649
      @francesgold6649 Год назад +2

      Nobody is condemning them. But do individuals take no personal responsibility for the risks they take?!

  • @leggiemeggie5837
    @leggiemeggie5837 4 года назад +622

    Hey ABC!? 🙋🏻🙋🏿‍♂️🙋🏻🙋 Could we please get some captioning? For the hearing impaired..That would be great!! .. Thanks.

    • @pussyfarts5317
      @pussyfarts5317 3 года назад +15

      If it’s any help to you, you can turn captions on here on RUclips! I hope that helps 😊

    • @perperperpen
      @perperperpen 3 года назад +40

      Just stop being deaf 🤦‍♂️

    • @Haunting_figure
      @Haunting_figure 3 года назад +17

      pee pee poo poo yea, idk why it’s so hard to stop being deaf

    • @perperperpen
      @perperperpen 3 года назад +9

      @@Haunting_figure honestly though, if youve never tried it you cant say it doesnt work, just turn your ears back on...

    • @Haunting_figure
      @Haunting_figure 3 года назад +14

      pee pee poo poo it worked, thanks

  • @nora4981
    @nora4981 6 месяцев назад +1

    Came for a rewatch after the Mt Marapi tragedy recently.
    Coming from an island country myself, I’ve learned long ago to respect these powerful volcanoes and take heed when they’re active. Volcanoes don’t erupt without warning … there’s enough warning long before they explode. Please respect nature.

  • @Chicagodog-tu1ek
    @Chicagodog-tu1ek 3 года назад +7

    They weren't told anything about an eruption...um, IT'S A VOLCANO.

  • @tymirra8769
    @tymirra8769 3 года назад +253

    RIP to all of those people. And God Bless every one who helped and went above and beyond. Dude, that poor young man who lost his entire family.

  • @tretreh4456
    @tretreh4456 3 года назад +117

    Can you imagine knowing that you were minutes away from death and you escaped it and looking back and see that explosion

  • @Nursebubbe
    @Nursebubbe День назад

    My most sincere gratitude to the first and second responders, and everyone who helped the victims. You are heroes.

  • @robertbruce2840
    @robertbruce2840 3 года назад +6

    May ALL who died, R.I.P., for those who survived heal & become whole again & those who helped, short memories of what they saw 🙏🏻💞.

  • @JujuGurgel
    @JujuGurgel 3 года назад +243

    You can tell how impactful this was by the disturbed look in everybody's face that was involved. My hear goes out to every victim and person who lost a family member.

    • @glykera
      @glykera 3 года назад +5

      My heart also goes out to the people who helped, the tourists, guides, pilots, first responders, etc. What they have experienced will stay with them forever. I hope they can find peace.

  • @DianaVictorica
    @DianaVictorica 3 года назад +193

    Wow the fact that the first group were there only 22min before it irrupt, so crazy.

    • @josiieflorals6871
      @josiieflorals6871 3 года назад +3

      @BrunDog63 chill lol

    • @queensaharaice7376
      @queensaharaice7376 3 года назад +2

      @BrunDog63 Chillax, did you have a bad day when you posted that? No matter how life is going for you dont take your anger out on people.

    • @starmessenger
      @starmessenger 3 года назад

      @BrunDog63 - clearly, you don't like people. But imagine if you were living on a planet all by yourself. Be careful what you wish for.

  • @zukazealanee
    @zukazealanee 3 года назад +47

    Christ... What a horrible way to die. I hope someone was held responsible for this tragedy.

    • @howardbaxter2514
      @howardbaxter2514 3 года назад

      could have been much worse. Had the eruption happened minutes earlier, the death toll could have been upwards of 40 or 50. I truly feel bad for those that suffered the ordeal.

    • @namename6866
      @namename6866 3 года назад

      @@howardbaxter2514 100 people

    • @namename6866
      @namename6866 3 года назад

      Yeah it called money

  • @Athena124
    @Athena124 3 года назад +11

    I can’t even comprehend how painful those burns must have been

  • @Finleycrosby6611
    @Finleycrosby6611 3 года назад +117

    When the older fellow who lost his son there said that they still had his briefcase waiting for him to get it, I literally started to cry. That’s just so sad and I couldn’t imagine dealing with something like that

  • @ExplanationMarks
    @ExplanationMarks 3 года назад +554

    I can't believe I hadn't heard about this until today, what a tragedy.

    • @majestysisland3692
      @majestysisland3692 3 года назад +7

      Same

    • @oliverplougmand2275
      @oliverplougmand2275 3 года назад

      Zach It’s just nature.

    • @jen_sen8508
      @jen_sen8508 3 года назад +6

      Oliver Plougmand so? Doesn't mean it's still not sad

    • @ellasparkles
      @ellasparkles 3 года назад +4

      I live in New Zealand (nowhere near the island) amd I remember this day vividly hearing the news the day it happened)

    • @juliejules7780
      @juliejules7780 3 года назад +2

      That's because the media controls what they want known.

  • @Katelynn-hp7ip
    @Katelynn-hp7ip Месяц назад

    The way she hugged him is heartbreaking. It's terrible that they allowed vulnerable people on the island knowing this could happen.

  • @jennypockets
    @jennypockets Месяц назад +1

    Life is not life without risks and sadly tragedies happen. It's wonderful to know decent human beings are out there ready to rescue who they can. So sad for the families and friends who lost someone in this accident.

  • @cameryndavis1955
    @cameryndavis1955 3 года назад +262

    The fact barely anyone knew this happened is saddening. My heart and prayers go out to those who’s lives were lost or severely changed.

    • @caitlindayman2469
      @caitlindayman2469 3 года назад +9

      In Australia it was constantly on the news for weeks. I am shocked that it was known about world wide. It was all I could think about for a long time.

    • @jimmyj100
      @jimmyj100 3 года назад +14

      Just ppl in the US didn’t know, as you guys get virtually 0 news from the outside world

    • @Mimi-bx8zm
      @Mimi-bx8zm 3 года назад +1

      It was definitely on the news here in the US. I remember it happening and even shared the story on social media.

    • @conor987
      @conor987 3 года назад +1

      it was news for months here in nz, people died months after

    • @oscarmedina1303
      @oscarmedina1303 3 года назад +2

      It made the national news here in the U.S. All the news networks carried stories about it the day it happened. That's how I heard of it.

  • @Hi-dh1kq
    @Hi-dh1kq 3 года назад +569

    People in the comments have no sympathy- everything you do holds risk. People skydive, people Zipline, people go on ROLLERCOASTERS. That doesn't mean that if something happens, it isn't tragic. It doesn't mean you shouldn't be sympathetic to those who were hurt in this tragedy.

    • @emmarose8760
      @emmarose8760 3 года назад +23

      exactly!! and the company who guided them to this volcano should’ve known that it was active, this is nobody’s fault but that company

    • @joshuakoch838
      @joshuakoch838 3 года назад +1

      People drive, people walk

    • @ixa.m9915
      @ixa.m9915 3 года назад +7

      Yes bt there is a difference between jumping 4m a cliff with a rope attached to u nd one without it...walking into a safari full of lions or walking into an active volcano is far mre dangerous than going to a theme park or a drive to ur office

    • @sillyface6950
      @sillyface6950 3 года назад +13

      @@ixa.m9915 actually i believe volcanoes are most likely less dangerous then driving. if people are stopped from going to the volcano when it is at high risk of eruption then it unlikely people will be hurt. plus although eruptions are extremely dangerous when they do happen, it is avoidable but being out the area when it is likely to occur.
      With driving, no matter where or when you are never safe. even if you aren't in the car. at any moment a drunk driver could crash into you. or a car could malfunction and lead to a collision.
      or a driver of a large vehicle could decide to change the song and in the few seconds of doing so, not realise the cars stopping in front and smash into them completely crushing the people in the car between the vehicle and the car infront. (thanks college for showing real footage of that last one as a safe drive awareness thing and scaring everyone too much)
      no matter what everyone is never safe.

    • @miriotogata5853
      @miriotogata5853 3 года назад

      Comparing rollercoaster with an alive Volcano 🌋 so dumb !!! Next time go to an moving iceberg... idiots

  • @vickiekelly7479
    @vickiekelly7479 3 года назад +12

    Prayers for the families of those who were lost, survivors, and rescuers. We heard nothing about this in the US.

    • @spacecadet2789
      @spacecadet2789 3 года назад +1

      I LITERALLY HAVE NOT HEARD OF THIS TILL NOW. Thank you tiktok.

    • @patpatontheback
      @patpatontheback 3 года назад +1

      And it’s wild because there were victims from the US as well??? Peep 25:17

    • @mythings5380
      @mythings5380 3 года назад

      I did? I live in the US

    • @spacecadet2789
      @spacecadet2789 3 года назад +1

      @@mythings5380 Congratulations 👏

    • @spacecadet2789
      @spacecadet2789 3 года назад

      @@mythings5380 idk what you want me to do with the information. Unless you were affected I couldn't give 2 sh1ts

  • @mostlyvoid.partiallystars
    @mostlyvoid.partiallystars Год назад +1

    Those pilots are amazing, as are the boat drivers. I can’t imagine how hard it was to be doing everything they could as fast as they could and it’s just not good enough. Bless them.

  • @alexandravargas7373
    @alexandravargas7373 4 года назад +264

    How sad... And for the people who hopped in their helicopters and flew to help, amazing everyday heros. God bless them.

    • @glitched_in1983
      @glitched_in1983 4 года назад +7

      They're even more amazing if you consider the fact that they are flying right into an active volcano area. I would be petrified.

    • @alexandravargas7373
      @alexandravargas7373 4 года назад +4

      They were very brave

    • @catasrophieGrrl
      @catasrophieGrrl 4 года назад +1

      Also consider that they were the ones taking people on to an active volcano for profit. I respect that they went out there, but also, so they should have!

    • @ellamiller8314
      @ellamiller8314 3 года назад

      and the captain who went back, and them getting sued for saving people

  • @Zinron
    @Zinron 3 года назад +1053

    The amount of empathy in the comments is so low. Devastating.

    • @hugoking9778
      @hugoking9778 3 года назад +15

      I have no empathy for stupidity

    • @whhshauaan5253
      @whhshauaan5253 3 года назад +71

      Hugo King you love to comment on everything while ignoring comments with common sense. you’re a sad excuse for a human being who no doubts victim blames for everything until you’rs the victim.

    • @moniqueloomis9772
      @moniqueloomis9772 3 года назад +4

      Well said.

    • @jen_sen8508
      @jen_sen8508 3 года назад +5

      Hugo King speak for your self

    • @Puck.....
      @Puck..... 3 года назад +3

      whh shauaan exactly

  • @gmc5618
    @gmc5618 2 года назад +2

    Amazing first aiders and responders on the scene x absolute props to all of them

  • @buddhidev7877
    @buddhidev7877 3 месяца назад

    Thank you captain, crews and passengers of the first boat, and 3 heli pilots.

  • @MotherBear30
    @MotherBear30 3 года назад +361

    The travel authorities have alot to answer for this past 12 months.

  • @ccrystalmmarie
    @ccrystalmmarie 3 года назад +235

    When she said I tried to warm them with hugs I cried

    • @koborkutya7338
      @koborkutya7338 3 года назад +16

      ...had the same reaction but it is actually a practice in use on hypothermic patients, like people pulled out of icy seas etc, I like the action a lot because it probably came to her instinctively but it was also the right one.

    • @rmw090
      @rmw090 3 года назад +6

      She probably hurt them more doing that

    • @30catsinacardigan22
      @30catsinacardigan22 3 года назад +21

      for burn patients, many die from hypothermia because they are missing skin (which regulates body temperature)

    • @rontomsethman4366
      @rontomsethman4366 3 года назад +1

      awe

    • @adevore1971
      @adevore1971 3 года назад

      Me too , I'm crying

  • @leahbuluku8935
    @leahbuluku8935 2 года назад +7

    This was definitely a nightmare. I imagine all the tours we go to. Any can turn out tragic. How sad. My heart reaches out to all of the victims. So sorry they had to undergo this

  • @melanieanne5285
    @melanieanne5285 3 года назад +4

    This is so heartbreaking. I just found out about this and all I can say is I am so sorry to all who had to go through that or who lost people. 💔

  • @PhilligoChilli
    @PhilligoChilli 4 года назад +78

    Please, remember that what you have to say - even if it's written on a keyboard - has its effects. These were healthy people who were open to exploring and learning about our world. Wishing a steady recovery over the years to come for all survivors of the eruption. Stay strong.

  • @shawtygray
    @shawtygray 3 года назад +965

    I never heard about this incident until I saw the girl on tik tok talk about it

    • @majestysisland3692
      @majestysisland3692 3 года назад +1

      Same😔

    • @ad2227
      @ad2227 3 года назад +1

      Same!

    • @oriolitusable
      @oriolitusable 3 года назад +1

      what's the name of the girl on tik tok?

    • @samanthamontelongo299
      @samanthamontelongo299 3 года назад +4

      Oriol puig pons @stephywaby96

    • @ellasparkles
      @ellasparkles 3 года назад +4

      I live in New Zealand (nowhere near the island) amd I remember this day vividly hearing the news the day it happened)

  • @mommysaranghae1281
    @mommysaranghae1281 3 года назад +2

    It breaks my heart how people can dislike videos like this. Its devastating.

  • @elisabethbordin982
    @elisabethbordin982 2 года назад +2

    These rescuers are incredibly people …all the good there is in mankind