Ian was a handsome man, in his prime, and looked to be in good health, too. My own son went out to Colorado to meet up with his buddies back in June, to go on a golfing weekend with the boys. He said they were going to stay at a remote cabin in the mountains, owned by one of the men's wife's parent's. I remember warning him not to go out on a hike in the mountains there by himself. He smiled and told me he never would go for a hike out in the remote mountains of Colorado by himself, so don't worry mom! He said he has heard enough of the Missing 411, and unexplained disappearances in remote areas and National parks from me, to know the dangers of hiking alone in the wilderness! I hope that others will take notice and always go with a buddy. If you don't have a buddy, always wear a personal locator beacon device, or you will be the next to go MISSING. Is that what you want?
Such a beautiful area, and so sad to hear about what happened to Ian. My prayers go out to his family, friends, and all his loved ones. Thanks for sharing Ian's story, Bryan.
Having lived, hunted, climbed, hiked in the Durango area, surrounding mountains, there are no shortages of ways to be eliminated. Bear are becoming very common in areas that previously they were not. Mountain Lions are far more common that before. Its a very dangerous place. Complacency by a experienced outdoors types is generally the cause of these incidents.
Yup - We stayed at the Adventure Inn right there on the main strip - just a road trip to see fall color and get out of Moab... The night security guy happened to be there in the AM when we were checking out - and he showed me all the bear videos from their parking lot - Yes - RIGHT on the main busy 4-lane highway at night - you get families of bears that just casually roam around!! He has some SOLID high quality security camera footage of 'em... so I wouldn't even leave food in my car at night in that town!!
Drones equipped with thermal imaging and A.I. can cover massive amounts of terrain in short order without risk to rescuers, but very few federal or state parks even have access to them.
CoraJean19 The PRC makes advanced drones used for recon and recovery, but their importation is banned due to spyware concerns. Yes they're expensive, but less than a platoon of troopers on overtime.
@mehrimazedeh I think also,someone doesn’t want national parks surveilled like that, for unknown reasons. You can’t fly drones in national parks, and neither can search and rescue. Kind of weird, right.
Bryan, the article you showed said he had a seizure disorder. Hiking a peak solo with that diagnosis is risky. He could have had a seizure and hit his head or fell a distance. Very sad.
Hi Bryan, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for covering Ian's case. It's so sad that he went missing and ended up passing away. I hope his family will be able to find peace and comfort and may Ian rest in peace 🕊️🙏 have a good weekend. I look forward to your next video! Sincerely Timber
As usual u present a respectful informative upload on the missin Ian . Have feelin that he fell or slipped off a trail he was exploring . May he RIP , r condolences 2 his family , friends & also 2 SAR . Thank u Bryan !
Dude your stuff is second to none 👍 can you please do the Kim family of Oregon (mistakenly took Bear Camp road in the siskiyou mountains) sometime? Super tragic but a lot of great lessons of what not to do
Brian we appreciate your articulation and well mannered approach in which you present this difficult stories, I want to thank you for all that you do from Germany ,fellow from Florida here!
Hello Bryan. Just wanted to thank you for doing a great job bringing us new stories of Mysteries and Adventures on the Trail, you are a really good and compassionate person. Keep up the good work Brother. Greetings from mountainous Bosnia and Hercegovina.
This is a very sad story, as they all are. I’m glad he was found, at least to give closure to his family, even though, they may never find out what happened to him. Thank you Bryan for this story about Ian O’Brien.
I broke my ankle on a hike, on a trail I have done 70 times. Thank goodness I wasn't alone. Sadly the outdoors can be a rough place and just having one other person with you can save your life. Sorry to his family and friends for their loss.
This is my first episode. My algorythm thankfully got algorung. I like the channel. It feels very organic, as if you may be briefing a group of us. I find it preferable to a sterile monotone narration & generic images. Subscribed, Thank You for your work.
Thank you for your feedback and for subscribing 🙏 I appreciate the support and comment. I'm always up to any kind of critique and case suggestions.. and yes unlike so many channels these days I don't use AI or anything like that. Thank you again!
@@bawattsyl I've been attempting to carry out the most drawn out binge watch as possible, im not in a hurry to run through your library, a meander is alright. You have made quite a few episodes though. I think that with your well researched base of each story & the way you talk about each individual allows the viewer to connect straight away to the fact that this is a real person & not some abstract concept. Real people & when they don't come home & cant be found the ripples begin emanating out from the moment of their disappearance. I commented on the Georgia case of Chris I believe it was, with the 3 coworkers & boot in the barbed wire & tools around. I took a slightly different tack from most people though by the odds it's far more likely that it would be his co-workers yet....I was in a hurry so it doesn't run as smoothly as it should but the bones of the theory are there. Again, well done on a strong body of work you've made & in the manner you present it, you have every right to feel proud of yourself. Have a good day.👍
I slipped on a low river on missy rocks and it knocked me out luckily my Dad was there otherwise I would have been washed down the river and drown. I wear helmets now rock climbing and hiking cause shit happens.....weird shit you don't think could happen.....thank you Bryan..... Edit.....mossy not missy
That's crazy! And actually that's my worst fear when hiking. I'm so glad you made it ok! But yes crossing a big river can be crazy dangerous. I actually was just donated an xr2 technical rescue helmet by MSA. It has a water rescue kit which are basically the panels on the side prevents water from getting in. They are made in France but I've talked about msa helmets on my channel before and will definitely do a review and go over the details once I have it. Thank you for sharing your experience and I'm very glad your dad was there and you now where more protective gear! Happy adventures! And take care🙏
@@audibjornsson6107 yes! I agree and it took me a while to find one that was both light weight but had all the features I was looking for. Ultimately MSA decided to donate one to me. Which I'm so grateful for. I'll definitely do a review and show more info once I receive it. They are made in France so I should have it end of November or early December. I'm also working with an MSA rep to try and make these helmets easier to buy in America. Since they are based in France, they work with a network of dealers in the USA, however, it can be difficult for an individual to buy just one because the distributors like selling in bulk. I'm working to try and change that and make it easier for any one person to buy these helmets.. Thank you again for watching and your feedback🙏
@@bawattsyl definitely let us know if you like it. I wear mine that my job site gave us. It's like a 250$ rock climbing hard hat. It has my info inside a chip in the hard hat my emergency contact, name, address and stuff it's really great but I don't have the water safety on mine so I'd like you to tell us what you think, it's actually a really awesome idea.
Yes indeed:( and so tragic he was there camping with his gf and just went off for what would normally be (for him an easy hike) who knows what actually happened but most likely a fall of some kind:( thank you for watching and your feedback🙏
I really love the amount of respect you give to all of the people directly and indirectly involved in all of these cases. Class act. I would like to enter the coin giveaway. Thanks.
@TG-fq6vy it doesn't seem like a direction he would take. He was very experienced. But there are so many variables. We have two elder men missing in our area that are really baffling. They should not have been able to get very far at their age. One was basically partially disabled. Vanished. Heartbreaking.
Sad to see a young man like Ian lost, but as it has been stated before on various other videos, due to all the variables of wild terrain, there are just too many possibilities. Even experienced hikers like Ian go missing. Dangerous terrain, wildlife, dangerous people, drowning, exposure, non-lethal injuries that still require assistance can all contribute. But after watching a number of these 'disappearance' videos, the most common factor seems to be HIKING ALONE. Taking a buddy might save your life.
Yes it's very sad and like I've stated in some of my recounts of hiking experiences where I almost lost my life.. there definitely are so many possible variables. I do think one of the best things you can do of hiking alone is to carry a sat com Device. Well I should say, first learn how to use it and all the features because I've covered cases where the missing was carrying one but they hadn't even activated it. Almost all models these days have an sos button. But one thing I like about mine is it has built in topo maps, up to date weather, and route trackong.tracking. so if I got lost I wouldn't just walk in circles. This case like so many is a tragedy:( thank you for watching and your feedback🙏
Actually that's very similar to an avalanche beacon and for hikers there are sat com devices that all usually have an sos button that when pressed will send a signal giving your exact coordinates.. the only issue with sat com devices, if you got lost in caverns or even Canyons, sometimes a signal might not go through. Thank you for the info and for watching!
Great video again. I appreciate all your hard work. Was wondering about the German Shepherd in the video(near the end). Is that just a random pick from the internet or is that your dog. Anyway it is a beautiful doggo.
Not my dog. My apt complex doesn't allow dogs over 25lbs. A friend sent that clip to me which he shared on a few sites. But yes definitely a beautiful dog! Thank you for your feedback and support!
He had those things as he was camping with his girlfriend, however, it's believed that he didn't take much with him on his scouting trip of Hesperus Mountain.. thank you for watching and your feedback!
Brian great video Love what you do it is so weird to see these videos and how you say that he was miles away from where he should have been there is so many strange things going out and these these national forests and another thing too I was researching that there is more people missing from the national Forest every year then people killed in gunshot wounds car crashes and other deaths that happen it's just amazing how so many of these people don't hear about it because a lot of the national parks don't publicize all of this and give you the statistics on what is really going on there but it's a kind of weird it found him in a in the water that's another thing too is like how did he end up there
He walked up a mountain in those clothes only and sent a picture from the top of the mountain at 6 pm? Yikes. That’s so late in the day to have to descend from a mountain. Pretty easy to slip and fall in the dark.
I would like to be included in the coin giveaway! I’m just shocked by the lack of coverage and outrage regarding so many missing hikers. Just baffling that it just falls under the radar after a few months…🤨
Sounds very much like 911 missing case. Doesn`t make a lot of sense, knew what he was doing, very good at it, found in water, even the reddish hair, I know that sounds crazy, about the hair thing, you`d be surprised. Found in a place that was searched more than one time, I hear what you said about their explanation for that...but when things don`t make a lot of sense, none of it really does, people often look for an easy solution, so everything fits nice in their life. Its very sad seemed like such a caring young man! Thanks for posting!
When I saw the photo of him kayaking during an earlier outing, I wondered how wise he might have been, despite being described as intelligent. No life vest on choppy and cold water.
I wasn't able to find anything as to exact cause of death except that they believed it was a fall.. thank you for your feedback and yes I'll enter you into the giveaway!
It's so sad my prayers go out to his family members and then nobody ever gives up on family and he ended up finding him you know that's that's a good thing a good thing that they got closure and somebody did find him I just I don't know I get so distraught over these videos and just saddens my heart that that so many things have happened to so many people why they're hiking and these national parks and some we know about and some we can't just figure out how the hell it happened
Yes I do always recommend anyone, especially hiking alone carries one but🤷♂️. If you've watched some of my other videos you'll see that some people were carrying one but had never activated it..I mean most carry a fee to use the sos feature and many cases I've covered the hiker had not activated that feature:(
Sometimes people get so immersed in their hiking, climbing, living in the wilderness, well, they just do not come back. They stay there forever. In a manner of saying. Kind of like the guy in Alaska that stayed in that bus and passed. He didn’t want his adventure to end.
Not sure he practiced what he preached as he was wearing cotton clothing, including coveralls better suited for work not canoeing as in the first photo. All experts in the backcountry know, cotton kill’s especially in the cold Colorado Mountain water.
The body of Ian O’Brien, the 28-year-old runner who disappeared near Hesperus Mountain on June 24, was found Sept. 2 by two people fishing in a remote area in Echo Basin northeast of Mancos. Montezuma County Coroner George Deavers identified the body, which was found in the West Mancos River, as O’Brien’s in an autopsy performed Thursday. The cause of death was accidental drowning.
Other than that I just wanted to say great video it's a tragedy that this guy passed away and he was actually an outdoorsman like all these years and it just so weird how these people go missing and their miles away from where they should be like how did he get that far away That's the question why did he go so far away from where he was initially I don't know it's just it baffles me I watch all of these stories and I just can't get my head around it I just can't
I was going over a mountain and the turbulence, the rotar created buy the mountain collapsed my parashoot. And it re-opened, just not in time to like not slam into the rocks. Scared shit less
I have to say... You are getting a re-sub.. Like what you've done with your pace covering topics on your channel.. You once drug on for whatever reason like you were tired and stoned.. Regardless, definitely re-subbing and liking.. Your topics and coverage have always been solid, regardless..
I appreciate the feedback and re subbing. And just to clarify so it makes more sense, I've been dealing with Chronic Lhyme disease and last year I also went through some terrible injuries so yes you're right at times I was exhausted and on medication that made me feel terrible.. I'm so sorry it affected my content and thank you for giving me another chance 🙏
Hiking solo is asking for trouble. Always take a hiking buddy or at least have a satellite phone, GPS tracker, flares, a firearm and hydrating salts as a standard… at least that’s what I would do
I agree that bringing certain things like a day com device, and even simple things like a compass which you wouldn't believe when asked in surveys how many people don't carry one or even know how to use one. I'm not saying that was the case with Ian. Just in general. Thank you for watching and your feedback🙏
I broke my leg paramotaring in nevada. I was like laying there, pulled my phone out. Broken screen. I thought forsure 100 percent I was a dead man. Some guy on a mining claim saw me go down. Pulled up on an atv.
It sounds like some kind of a bad fall that was, or became, fatal. These probable freak accident incidents maybe are the saddest stories of all, as the merest tweek of fate difference, the slightest bit of extra traction on a boot, or fingers and nothing would've happened. Experience level doesn't matter if a slip and fall ends in being knocked unconscious rolling down and ending up underwater and nobody else is there to see nor assist them. I've been on such remote trails. Weird things can happen in a flash. Very unfortunate.
I’m sure there was an autopsy. What was the result? A little more effort could have been made to get the answer to the question seemed to the point of the video.
I've lost count of how many "wild life experts" have died venturing out alone. Is it so difficult to understand that the wilderness is not the city where if you have an accident people help you or call for help? you are alone and an accident, a fall, a distraction, an illness which in the city are solvable problems in the wilderness become lethal...not to mention predators
why are you repeating again and again what you have already said. To make a 10 minutes video, instead of a two minute video. Shorter! Make it shorter and do not blabla!
Hmm I didn't see that in any of my research except that one article I put in, but I couldn't confirm it so that's why i didn't mention it..definitely would like to hear where you read that anywhere but the one article I included.. Would you mind sharing the source? If it was the article i posted, yes i agree if it's confirmed he did in fact have a serious condition, I'm sure he would have been on medication but again I couldn't find details.. it could definitely have played a part if so.... Thank you for your feedback!
@@bawattsyl If you google his name and put epilepsy the first article that came up was a people magazine article and it says in it that he had the condition
@@megalou6567 yes I did see that but based on what the family said I didn't want to say any of his personal medical information especially since I couldn't confirm it. Even if he did have this condition, like I said I'm sure he was being treated and he worked for several teams that helped youth. I'm sure he would have had to get a medical clearance for that. But yes Anything is possible and it could have been a factor..
I like to see about the autopsy if if they actually it would be crazy to hear about the autopsy on how he died I'm sure that they're going to do an autopsy on his body they're going to probably want to know how did this guy die his family's probably want to know too
Ian was a handsome man, in his prime, and looked to be in good health, too. My own son went out to Colorado to meet up with his buddies back in June, to go on a golfing weekend with the boys. He said they were going to stay at a remote cabin in the mountains, owned by one of the men's wife's parent's. I remember warning him not to go out on a hike in the mountains there by himself. He smiled and told me he never would go for a hike out in the remote mountains of Colorado by himself, so don't worry mom! He said he has heard enough of the Missing 411, and unexplained disappearances in remote areas and National parks from me, to know the dangers of hiking alone in the wilderness! I hope that others will take notice and always go with a buddy. If you don't have a buddy, always wear a personal locator beacon device, or you will be the next to go MISSING. Is that what you want?
Such a beautiful area, and so sad to hear about what happened to Ian. My prayers go out to his family, friends, and all his loved ones. Thanks for sharing Ian's story, Bryan.
I believe whatever your skill level, you never ever go alone. Be realistic, rake the essentials and know your abilities. RIP Ian.
That seems to be a common theme, also, no phone, no GPS, no EPIRB, not telling anyone your plans, did I miss any?
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@@ThegreatestsoutherncountryMost people who went missing were alone and didn't have the proper safety and navigation equipment.
Agree
Guess it depends on the quality of life you want to have.
There are rewards to being alone. And also risks
Thank you Bryan for continuously pumping out the quality content as of late.
Hadn’t heard of this case previously. It does seem a bit of a miracle he was found. Prayers for his family & friends. Thanks Bryan! ♥️✌🏽
Thank you for watching and your feedback🙏
Thank you Bryan for uploading
Having lived, hunted, climbed, hiked in the Durango area, surrounding mountains, there are no shortages of ways to be eliminated. Bear are becoming very common in areas that previously they were not. Mountain Lions are far more common that before. Its a very dangerous place. Complacency by a experienced outdoors types is generally the cause of these incidents.
When we canoe camped in Algonquin park we were told no fears about bears were reasonable. But I am not as sure..
Yup - We stayed at the Adventure Inn right there on the main strip - just a road trip to see fall color and get out of Moab... The night security guy happened to be there in the AM when we were checking out - and he showed me all the bear videos from their parking lot - Yes - RIGHT on the main busy 4-lane highway at night - you get families of bears that just casually roam around!! He has some SOLID high quality security camera footage of 'em... so I wouldn't even leave food in my car at night in that town!!
Maybe bear, mountain lions would be intimidated by a huge 6 foot 4 man.
Drones equipped with thermal imaging and A.I. can cover massive amounts of terrain in short order without risk to rescuers, but very few federal or state parks even have access to them.
This may be a stupid question but… are they expensive?
Why not?
@mehrimazedehnicely put
CoraJean19
The PRC makes advanced drones used for recon and recovery, but their importation is banned due to spyware concerns. Yes they're expensive, but less than a platoon of troopers on overtime.
@mehrimazedeh I think also,someone doesn’t want national parks surveilled like that, for unknown reasons. You can’t fly drones in national parks, and neither can search and rescue. Kind of weird, right.
Bryan, the article you showed said he had a seizure disorder. Hiking a peak solo with that diagnosis is risky. He could have had a seizure and hit his head or fell a distance. Very sad.
Yes but I couldn't get that info confirmed that's why I didn't mention it.. but🤷♂️ thank you for your feedback!
A fall seems very likely
Hi Bryan, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for covering Ian's case. It's so sad that he went missing and ended up passing away. I hope his family will be able to find peace and comfort and may Ian rest in peace 🕊️🙏 have a good weekend. I look forward to your next video! Sincerely
Timber
Really cool the outpouring of support that community showed...it goes to show you don't ever know. He brought people together even in his passing.
Bryan your really are a credit to humanity 🙏 respect from the United Kingdom 🙏
Thanks for doing these videos and raising awareness man. Its nice to just sit back after work and catch one of them. Take care out there.
As usual u present a respectful informative upload on the missin Ian . Have feelin that he fell or slipped off a trail he was exploring . May he RIP , r condolences 2 his family , friends & also 2 SAR . Thank u Bryan !
Thank you for another great video ❤
Thanks for your dedication for keeping these People's of the missing name's alive. God bless you and your family.
Thank you for your kind feedback🙏
Thank you, Bryan. Prayers for Ian's family. Another Sad loss of life. 🙏🙏🙏
Enjoy your videos! Thanks
Dude your stuff is second to none 👍 can you please do the Kim family of Oregon (mistakenly took Bear Camp road in the siskiyou mountains) sometime? Super tragic but a lot of great lessons of what not to do
Thank you, of course! I'll work on it. Can you give me a little more info? When did this happen? Thank you so much for your feedback🙏🙏
Great share, thanks!
Thank you!
Interesting case. Thanks for covering it.
Thank you for watching and your feedback🙏
Always hike with another . Share the trail
do not go alone.
And take a Satellite phone and beacon.. 😢
No thanks.
Brian we appreciate your articulation and well mannered approach in which you present this difficult stories, I want to thank you for all that you do from Germany ,fellow from Florida here!
I agree completely.. :) also from the Sunshine 🌞 State.
You've brought up recent missing outdoors people; more missing lately than I thought 😮
Prayers for the bereaved loved ones 🙏. Thk you Bryan for bringing this event to our attention. You are doing a great work! God bless you!
Hello Bryan.
Just wanted to thank you for doing a great job bringing us new stories of Mysteries and Adventures on the Trail, you are a really good and compassionate person.
Keep up the good work Brother.
Greetings from mountainous Bosnia and Hercegovina.
Thank you! And greetings to you in Bosnia! Thank you for watching and I hope all is well your way!
Thankyou 💯 Brian,👍🇦🇺
This is a very sad story, as they all are. I’m glad he was found, at least to give closure to his family, even though, they may never find out what happened to him. Thank you Bryan for this story about Ian O’Brien.
I broke my ankle on a hike, on a trail I have done 70 times. Thank goodness I wasn't alone. Sadly the outdoors can be a rough place and just having one other person with you can save your life. Sorry to his family and friends for their loss.
This is so informative!!! Fantastic reporting!🌻🌼🐝
I'm always watching for your new releases. Thank you Bryan for always bringing great content and recognition these tragic stories.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and your support 🙏
RIP 🙏 Ian. Beautiful country. Lots of places to fall tho.
Prayers for his family🙏🏼
Thank you Bryan 💖
So very tragic. Sorry to his family and friends 🙏
G great content🎉
He was very experienced with the route and extremely qualified to solo hike . Epilepsy without his required rx ?
This is my first episode. My algorythm thankfully got algorung. I like the channel. It feels very organic, as if you may be briefing a group of us.
I find it preferable to a sterile monotone narration & generic images.
Subscribed,
Thank You for your work.
Thank you for your feedback and for subscribing 🙏 I appreciate the support and comment. I'm always up to any kind of critique and case suggestions.. and yes unlike so many channels these days I don't use AI or anything like that. Thank you again!
@@bawattsyl I've been attempting to carry out the most drawn out binge watch as possible, im not in a hurry to run through your library, a meander is alright. You have made quite a few episodes though. I think that with your well researched base of each story & the way you talk about each individual allows the viewer to connect straight away to the fact that this is a real person & not some abstract concept. Real people & when they don't come home & cant be found the ripples begin emanating out from the moment of their disappearance.
I commented on the Georgia case of Chris I believe it was, with the 3 coworkers & boot in the barbed wire & tools around. I took a slightly different tack from most people though by the odds it's far more likely that it would be his co-workers yet....I was in a hurry so it doesn't run as smoothly as it should but the bones of the theory are there.
Again, well done on a strong body of work you've made & in the manner you present it, you have every right to feel proud of yourself.
Have a good day.👍
@@evryhndlestakn thank you so much for that awesome feedback and comments on cases🙏 I really appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing the story. You have such a kind spirit about you. Blessings.
Thank you for your kind feedback and for watching🙏🙏
I slipped on a low river on missy rocks and it knocked me out luckily my Dad was there otherwise I would have been washed down the river and drown. I wear helmets now rock climbing and hiking cause shit happens.....weird shit you don't think could happen.....thank you Bryan.....
Edit.....mossy not missy
That's crazy! And actually that's my worst fear when hiking. I'm so glad you made it ok! But yes crossing a big river can be crazy dangerous. I actually was just donated an xr2 technical rescue helmet by MSA. It has a water rescue kit which are basically the panels on the side prevents water from getting in. They are made in France but I've talked about msa helmets on my channel before and will definitely do a review and go over the details once I have it. Thank you for sharing your experience and I'm very glad your dad was there and you now where more protective gear! Happy adventures! And take care🙏
@@bawattsyl those are awesome helmets! And it is super important to protect your noggin especially if you're alone.
@@audibjornsson6107 yes! I agree and it took me a while to find one that was both light weight but had all the features I was looking for. Ultimately MSA decided to donate one to me. Which I'm so grateful for. I'll definitely do a review and show more info once I receive it. They are made in France so I should have it end of November or early December.
I'm also working with an MSA rep to try and make these helmets easier to buy in America. Since they are based in France, they work with a network of dealers in the USA, however, it can be difficult for an individual to buy just one because the distributors like selling in bulk. I'm working to try and change that and make it easier for any one person to buy these helmets.. Thank you again for watching and your feedback🙏
@@bawattsyl definitely let us know if you like it. I wear mine that my job site gave us. It's like a 250$ rock climbing hard hat. It has my info inside a chip in the hard hat my emergency contact, name, address and stuff it's really great but I don't have the water safety on mine so I'd like you to tell us what you think, it's actually a really awesome idea.
My prayers for the family
What a beautiful place but such a sad story. ❤️
Yes indeed:( and so tragic he was there camping with his gf and just went off for what would normally be (for him an easy hike) who knows what actually happened but most likely a fall of some kind:( thank you for watching and your feedback🙏
Beautiful area! The "Million Dollar Highway" from Ouray to Silverton CO and then on to Durango is a spectacular drive
I really love the amount of respect you give to all of the people directly and indirectly involved in all of these cases. Class act. I would like to enter the coin giveaway. Thanks.
Thank you for the support and yes of course I'll enter you into the giveaway!
First comment! Wow! Love your channel!
Thank you🙏🙏
You should never be alone no matter how good you are. You could fall and hit your head and it is over.
I live in Durango. He was a good kid. I know that area well. Where was found is kind of confusing to me.
Do you mind sharing why it is confusing to you? Genuinely interested
@TG-fq6vy it doesn't seem like a direction he would take. He was very experienced. But there are so many variables. We have two elder men missing in our area that are really baffling. They should not have been able to get very far at their age. One was basically partially disabled. Vanished. Heartbreaking.
@@icescrew1 while I live in Colorado I do not live in that area. Thank you for sharing what you know. It truly is heartbreaking.
God bless you and everything you do for the families in these videos that you do thank you very much
RIP Ian and my condolences to his family. 🙏❤️😥
Thanks again for the video hopefully we will get an update soon. 🙏😊
Thank you for your feedback and yes I'll let you all know of any updates 🙏
Its nice the photo shows the man smiling in the water😢 rip 🙏
Bryan youre sounding great 🙂
Thank you🙏
So terribly sad...
I do hope one day everyone takes a Satellite phone and beacon with them, would save lives, time and heartache... Rip
Sad to see a young man like Ian lost, but as it has been stated before on various other videos, due to all the variables of wild terrain, there are just too many possibilities. Even experienced hikers like Ian go missing. Dangerous terrain, wildlife, dangerous people, drowning, exposure, non-lethal injuries that still require assistance can all contribute. But after watching a number of these 'disappearance' videos, the most common factor seems to be HIKING ALONE. Taking a buddy might save your life.
Yes it's very sad and like I've stated in some of my recounts of hiking experiences where I almost lost my life.. there definitely are so many possible variables. I do think one of the best things you can do of hiking alone is to carry a sat com Device. Well I should say, first learn how to use it and all the features because I've covered cases where the missing was carrying one but they hadn't even activated it. Almost all models these days have an sos button. But one thing I like about mine is it has built in topo maps, up to date weather, and route trackong.tracking. so if I got lost I wouldn't just walk in circles. This case like so many is a tragedy:( thank you for watching and your feedback🙏
Boaters use something called an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB).
Seems like that would be a good idea for hikers.
Actually that's very similar to an avalanche beacon and for hikers there are sat com devices that all usually have an sos button that when pressed will send a signal giving your exact coordinates.. the only issue with sat com devices, if you got lost in caverns or even Canyons, sometimes a signal might not go through. Thank you for the info and for watching!
Great video again. I appreciate all your hard work. Was wondering about the German Shepherd in the video(near the end). Is that just a random pick from the internet or is that your dog. Anyway it is a beautiful doggo.
Not my dog. My apt complex doesn't allow dogs over 25lbs. A friend sent that clip to me which he shared on a few sites. But yes definitely a beautiful dog! Thank you for your feedback and support!
Hey Brian. I love your content especially the prayers for the families. Please pray for me too.
🙏 thanks 🙏
So sad, he seems like a great young man.
first!! damn, beat by 38 seconds!!!
RIP 🙏
What time was sunset that day?
What equipment did he have with him? Overnight gear, Compass ?
He had those things as he was camping with his girlfriend, however, it's believed that he didn't take much with him on his scouting trip of Hesperus Mountain.. thank you for watching and your feedback!
I live right there in Durango Colorado.
So glad we didn't let our kids go to open sky now. From everyone that sent there kids its not a good choice.
Brian great video Love what you do it is so weird to see these videos and how you say that he was miles away from where he should have been there is so many strange things going out and these these national forests and another thing too I was researching that there is more people missing from the national Forest every year then people killed in gunshot wounds car crashes and other deaths that happen it's just amazing how so many of these people don't hear about it because a lot of the national parks don't publicize all of this and give you the statistics on what is really going on there but it's a kind of weird it found him in a in the water that's another thing too is like how did he end up there
He walked up a mountain in those clothes only and sent a picture from the top of the mountain at 6 pm? Yikes. That’s so late in the day to have to descend from a mountain. Pretty easy to slip and fall in the dark.
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Thank you! That is very kind of you to say!
I would like to be included in the coin giveaway!
I’m just shocked by the lack of coverage and outrage regarding so many missing hikers. Just baffling that it just falls under the radar after a few months…🤨
It's IRONIC that most outwoods [missing] incidents are MOSTLY PEACEFUL.
He got hurt, I'm sure or an animal like bobcat, we have them in AZ saw one walking down my block.
Sounds very much like 911 missing case.
Doesn`t make a lot of sense, knew what he was doing, very good at it, found in water, even the reddish hair, I know that sounds crazy, about the hair thing, you`d be surprised.
Found in a place that was searched more than one time, I hear what you said about their explanation for that...but when things don`t make a lot of sense, none of it really does, people often look for an easy solution, so everything fits nice in their life. Its very sad seemed like such a caring young man! Thanks for posting!
Red hair….it’s not that far out there….
I had similar thoughts. It doesn't make sense. There are too many anomalies.
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This sounds like a Missing 411 case. This type of disappearance happens over & over again!
When I saw the photo of him kayaking during an earlier outing, I wondered how wise he might have been, despite being described as intelligent. No life vest on choppy and cold water.
Good work. Will they be able to determine a cause of death ? Sad. I would like to be entered into the coin giveaway, thanks.
I wasn't able to find anything as to exact cause of death except that they believed it was a fall.. thank you for your feedback and yes I'll enter you into the giveaway!
It's so sad my prayers go out to his family members and then nobody ever gives up on family and he ended up finding him you know that's that's a good thing a good thing that they got closure and somebody did find him I just I don't know I get so distraught over these videos and just saddens my heart that that so many things have happened to so many people why they're hiking and these national parks and some we know about and some we can't just figure out how the hell it happened
This Channel should just be titled "Why you should have a Spot locator"
Yes I do always recommend anyone, especially hiking alone carries one but🤷♂️. If you've watched some of my other videos you'll see that some people were carrying one but had never activated it..I mean most carry a fee to use the sos feature and many cases I've covered the hiker had not activated that feature:(
Sometimes people get so immersed in their hiking, climbing, living in the wilderness, well, they just do not come back. They stay there forever. In a manner of saying. Kind of like the guy in Alaska that stayed in that bus and passed. He didn’t want his adventure to end.
Its so sad how could this happen? Did he slip and fall !!!
I have no idea:( but yes a terrible tragedy:(
Not sure he practiced what he preached as he was wearing cotton clothing, including coveralls better suited for work not canoeing as in the first photo. All experts in the backcountry know, cotton kill’s especially in the cold Colorado Mountain water.
The body of Ian O’Brien, the 28-year-old runner who disappeared near Hesperus Mountain on June 24, was found Sept. 2 by two people fishing in a remote area in Echo Basin northeast of Mancos.
Montezuma County Coroner George Deavers identified the body, which was found in the West Mancos River, as O’Brien’s in an autopsy performed Thursday. The cause of death was accidental drowning.
Other than that I just wanted to say great video it's a tragedy that this guy passed away and he was actually an outdoorsman like all these years and it just so weird how these people go missing and their miles away from where they should be like how did he get that far away That's the question why did he go so far away from where he was initially I don't know it's just it baffles me I watch all of these stories and I just can't get my head around it I just can't
I was going over a mountain and the turbulence, the rotar created buy the mountain collapsed my parashoot. And it re-opened, just not in time to like not slam into the rocks. Scared shit less
I have to say... You are getting a re-sub.. Like what you've done with your pace covering topics on your channel.. You once drug on for whatever reason like you were tired and stoned.. Regardless, definitely re-subbing and liking.. Your topics and coverage have always been solid, regardless..
I appreciate the feedback and re subbing. And just to clarify so it makes more sense, I've been dealing with Chronic Lhyme disease and last year I also went through some terrible injuries so yes you're right at times I was exhausted and on medication that made me feel terrible.. I'm so sorry it affected my content and thank you for giving me another chance 🙏
Hiking solo is asking for trouble. Always take a hiking buddy or at least have a satellite phone, GPS tracker, flares, a firearm and hydrating salts as a standard… at least that’s what I would do
I agree that bringing certain things like a day com device, and even simple things like a compass which you wouldn't believe when asked in surveys how many people don't carry one or even know how to use one. I'm not saying that was the case with Ian. Just in general. Thank you for watching and your feedback🙏
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This case is very similar to the case of Patty O'Furniture.
How so? I'm not familiar.. thank you for letting me know. I'll look into that case. I appreciate the feedback!
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Were all his possessions accounted for with his remains?
No, as far as I could find, there were things missing. Thank you for watching and your comment🙏
Thought for sure it was over .
I broke my leg paramotaring in nevada. I was like laying there, pulled my phone out. Broken screen. I thought forsure 100 percent I was a dead man. Some guy on a mining claim saw me go down. Pulled up on an atv.
It sounds like some kind of a bad fall that was, or became, fatal. These probable freak accident incidents maybe are the saddest stories of all, as the merest tweek of fate difference, the slightest bit of extra traction on a boot, or fingers and nothing would've happened.
Experience level doesn't matter if a slip and fall ends in being knocked unconscious rolling down and ending up underwater and nobody else is there to see nor assist them.
I've been on such remote trails. Weird things can happen in a flash. Very unfortunate.
I’m sure there was an autopsy. What was the result? A little more effort could have been made to get the answer to the question seemed to the point of the video.
What did he die of?
Lone hikers disappear every year. Wonder what the common denominator is?
I’ll say it again-bring a buddy
I've lost count of how many "wild life experts" have died venturing out alone. Is it so difficult to understand that the wilderness is not the city where if you have an accident people help you or call for help? you are alone and an accident, a fall, a distraction, an illness which in the city are solvable problems in the wilderness become lethal...not to mention predators
Always bring a personal locator beacon
why are you repeating again and again what you have already said. To make a 10 minutes video, instead of a two minute video. Shorter! Make it shorter and do not blabla!
I just read that he had epilepsy
Hmm I didn't see that in any of my research except that one article I put in, but I couldn't confirm it so that's why i didn't mention it..definitely would like to hear where you read that anywhere but the one article I included.. Would you mind sharing the source? If it was the article i posted, yes i agree if it's confirmed he did in fact have a serious condition, I'm sure he would have been on medication but again I couldn't find details.. it could definitely have played a part if so.... Thank you for your feedback!
@@bawattsyl I was on Reddit and someone posted that on his sisters Facebook it said he has epilepsy and needed his medicine .
@@bawattsyl If you google his name and put epilepsy the first article that came up was a people magazine article and it says in it that he had the condition
@@megalou6567 yes I did see that but based on what the family said I didn't want to say any of his personal medical information especially since I couldn't confirm it. Even if he did have this condition, like I said I'm sure he was being treated and he worked for several teams that helped youth. I'm sure he would have had to get a medical clearance for that. But yes Anything is possible and it could have been a factor..
I like to see about the autopsy if if they actually it would be crazy to hear about the autopsy on how he died I'm sure that they're going to do an autopsy on his body they're going to probably want to know how did this guy die his family's probably want to know too
Did they do a autospy