Grew up in the shadows of the Mountains in my state and spent countless days in my youth camping, fishing, and hiking all over in my favorite canyon. The canyon entrance was only five minutes away from my home by car, but provided immediate relief from summer heat and more importantly an endless opportunity of exploring with friends and cousins around my age. As I got older, I still did a little fishing and camping, but focused more and more on exploring the interconnected trails that brought me encounters with elk, moose, deer, and just one time with a cougar who was standing on a buck my brother had shot. I can’t forget that moment emerging out of the trees to be face to face with a grown cougar who seemed to sense that we were tracking the animal he had claimed. The cougar was chased away, we risked our neck because I didn’t want to shoot this magnificent animal and we sort of improvised with yelling, rocks near the animal, and making ourselves appear bigger while both holding loaded guns. Kind of a moment of wills, but a bit dangerous in more mature hindsight. But the cougar is just a side note. In my 30’s I started hiking a trail that was near the canyon’s primary fishing reservoir, because I enjoyed the seclusion, the physicality and the view on top was unbelievable. In all my years hiking I can only identify this trail as a moment where i experienced something strange. Of course listening to Rusty forced me to comb through memories of anything odd, similar in any way to themes in these disappearances. The hike itself began in a heavily visited campground just above the reservoir. I normally had a partner, but this time just my Ridgeback, backpack filled with emergencies for most foreseen problems, and cellphone and loaded 9mm and .22 handguns. I couldn’t hike without a loaded gun after the cougar. If you’ve raised a dog from puppy, you will understand when I say I recognized my dog acting bizarrely about halfway up the strenuous climb. He was agitated, growling, and completely different than I’ve ever seen him. The trail is a continual zig zag of switchbacks due to a massive elevation climb. On one of those blind switchbacks a man who looked completely out of place, no backpack, dressed wrong for a hike, appeared out of nowhere and sent my dog into a frenzy, the dog normally loved all people and was accustomed to encountering all types of people on hikes. I immediately reacted and turned slightly so the gun on my hip was visible, and this man suddenly moved by quickly without responding to my measured pleasantries and I noticed a large knife tucked in the small of his back as he moved by. He had been sitting on the blind area and was waiting. I realized then how evident it is on a whole different level to recognize someone looking to do you harm. I’m glad I was observant and prepared. Now, the strangest part of all occurred when we made it to the very top that day. I didn’t mention the top of the mountain offered a massive boulder field, with huge granite boulders, some as massive as a trailer that provided a nice place to climb, lay down, and enjoy the warmth from the boulder and the view. However, as my dog and I entered the boulder field a strange sense of agitation and anticipation started to build. I could hear a small herd of deer tromping and crashing through aspens, but staring and using binoculars revealed nothing. And then this cloud of silence enveloped that boulder field, where sound seemed sucked away, the sun had lost its luster, and even moving was more difficult. My dog who never leaves my side was suddenly gone and the intensity of this stressful moment grew and I kept thinking about the guy on the trail for some reason. I noticed how much darker it seemed to get by the moment and I couldn’t tell you how long this impending dread lasted, except for saying too long. I knelt down and was more aware of the slightest rustle than ever in my life, while my eyes strained to see anything in this darkened stillness. In an instant the sun returned, the sounds of an active forest, my dog, and an immediate u-turn as fast as we could down the mountain and back to my truck. I never hiked that trail again. Just last month, I believe on Halloween or the day prior I saw online that a younger man 20,s or early 30’s had gone missing on that exact trail. He was someone in phenomenal shape, a trail runner, and usually extremely prepared for all conditions on the trail. He was looking to trail run the top 100 peaks in the state and this peak was close to his 85th. He was no rookie. He had the same number and gender of children I had when I had my final hike on this trail. And he literally had disappeared on what is an impossible trail to lose your direction on a single up and down that maintains your view to a busy campground and reservoir below. Now, once you’re on top and through the boulders, you can go many different directions, but the article read that he was just planning on an up and down. I believe there was initial weather (snow) that made the search a bit more difficult. They found the man about a week later deceased and never disclosed too many details. I can’t help but believing he was somewhere in that same boulder field as I was years back. I feel badly for his young wife and children. Sorry for the novel. Be safe everyone!
@Johnnycomelately, Wow, your story is very interesting and it's very nice of you to share it. You could easily write a book on your travels, I know I would buy it. Thank you, regards Andrea : )
I said the same thing .......” at 1st I said to myself is this an excerpt from a book? If not this guy should be writing books. He s built to write books....
Hardheaded Jarhead: very sarcastic comment. You may not agree with praying or religion or anything like that but what is wrong with living and let live? People don’t seem to want to do that very much anymore.
Having read most of Paulides' book, I am still completely baffled by these disappearances. People just don't disappear is always my thought when listening to these stories. Yet the truth is they do. The mystery remains.
I always get a lump in my throat when these poor folk are all pictured at the end with the sad music. Never, never hike alone. Thanks Mr West, without you I think we would all be none the wiser about these gut wrenching sad cases.
Celeste Nova: improbably should never hike then cuz I’m always tempted TO hike alone. For many reasons. Not least of which is the solitude and the ability to experience the beauty of nature by myself without anyone seeing how it affects me. Sound a weird I know but I’m self conscious. Lol
tall32guy hi..I can totally understand how you would like to hike alone, not a lame excuse at all. I guess you have to be prepared as much as you can beforehand. There are cases where first in the line and last person in the line have disappeared, so no rhyme or reason for this. I think one guy went missing when hiking up a hill with a hundred other people, gulp! Personally though I would definitely go with others, if only for having an accident like twisting my foot and not being able to walk or something similar. Take care👍.
Celeste Nova: I hate the idea of someone being with me and waiting on the trail while I go off it to go to the bathroom. Lol. That’s another reason I want to go alone. But... as you said, gotta consider the pros and cons and decide whether worth the risk
I have hiked the trail to 49 palms oasis. It is not a difficult trail. However, I hiked with a group of boy scouts. My advice is never go hiking alone. We never know what will happen out there.
thanks for the video rusty. As I have mentioned before I am interested in these cases of missing people as my grandmother who was full blooded Cherokee native American use to tell us children stories of people disappearing in the woods. I know of many experiences individuals had where I use to live and it isn't just people getting lost.
I don't know how anyone can go hiking/camping ALONE in the wilderness and spend the night in a small tent. Surely every sound would cause you to think someone is outside and has evil intent (no pun intended_
it is truly awful the way these poor people disappear never to be found I am kinda glad i don't live in USA cause its just not safe to go into your National Parks I live in England and we don't seem to have this however , we do have a lot of young chaps being found dead in urban canals so we do have some high strangeness. Love your videos Rusty and eagerly look forward to the new ones , I am so sorry I dont mean I look forward to the terrible loss in them but I love your voice and I love the music and also the deep respect you always show the victims and their families I hope we find out one day what its all about Mae from Oxford England
Rusty to the rescue ! Just popped up in my notifications and it was like I hit the jackpot ! Been having a very bad day .( I got laid off of work today ) . SO this is my relaxation for the night...
Sorry you were laid off today, that's just shitty. I hope there are other possibilities for you work-wise? There's definitely a light at the end of the tunnel, even though you might not be able to see it yet, it's there. This could be the beginning of something far better for you. If you can, determine what you really want to do now. Think about the steps you have to take to do it, and decide that it can and will happen. If you do that, and put the time and effort into it that it takes, you'll find that you're where you want to be. We play a part in how things go in our lives, and we can make things happen for ourselves, even if we lack the means necessary to do so when we initially start really working toward getting where we want to be. Sending positive thoughts your way, and hope that things will improve for you as soon as possible.
Wow!! At least half the people on this list have disappeared just in the last few months. It boggles the mind what is happening to these poor people. My heart goes out to their families and my hat is off to you Rusty for doing these videos but it must take a toll on you emotionally.
Hey Rusty. Even though I creep myself out while letting my imagination run wild when thinking about all the different things that can have happened to these poor people. I find myself enjoying your videos quite a lot. I wonder though, has anyone ever disappeared while searching for a missing person? Cheers
All of these disappearances keep making me think of that movie “The Endless”. I watched it on Netflix recently and people go missing in the woods and they find out they get stuck in these time loops created by some otherworldly entity for its entertainment all around the Park 🏞. It’s a very interesting movie. Fictional of course, but it does sound like some of these real life accounts of seeing areas in the woods that look “off.”
We have a young gal Brianna Maitland who disappeared from Montgomery Vt in 2004. Her car was found close to her work , but she has never been seen again. We are a small state , each and everyone of us is important/ special . I hope We get answers soon. It’s been too long.
Such sad stories . Rusty, thank you for your professional presentation. It would be wonderful if one of these broadcast helped to find or locate one of these unfortunate souls.
Imo searches should be focused underground , or cavernous areas after all efforts on land and water are exhausted.I cant think of anywhere else they could go.. most missing 411 cases point to abduction. So imo whatever is taking these people are going either up and out or down under. Its baffling , and not normal for someone to completely vanish off a trail like that. Especially when you consider age and distance some of these people could or would travel before they become exhausted and stop to take a break ect. Bottom line is these people should be found it's almost unrealistic for them not to be. Something strange and not normal is going on.
I’m glad you covered Kevin Rudnicki. I live near where this happened and feel so bad for his family. He was very familiar with the area and hiked regularly on those trails, even mapping them. I hope they find some clue as to what happened to him.
I suspect, with all these missing cases, somebody who isn't gone, has seen something! Or somethings. I wonder if people see something strange but are apprehensive about telling it for fear of ridicule... You know, like Bigfoot, and UFO's!
Erin Schwartz look into David Paulides and tell me what you think, please. These cases of missing people unfortunately are very common. This person also has books titles Missing 411.
ive heard one story of someone hiking in forest and in front of him something like blurry area and his foot was part in it and couldn't see the toe part of his boot till he pulled his foot out. don't know this story real or not but one can speculate on things in forest that are very rarely seen or unseen. if you have a convertible car go driving around in the country and you will hit pockets of cold air and pockets of warm air so it would be considered that pockets of who knows what that people can walk into and not relize it till ist too late and no getting out.
Looks like you've got some healthy numbers going, Rusty! Almost 8,000 views on this video in less than 24 hours....not to mention you are at 34,000 subs. You deserve it. Cindy
Well done, Rusty. Your videos are fascinating and scary but more importantly they keep hope alive for the people you profile and their families and friends. If not for you people like me wouldn't know anything about all these missing people. Keep up the good work. 👍
Youve changed the way I hike rusty - I'm better equipped these days and make sure people know the exact area I'll be covering- but then I'm sure most of the missing did the same . Hoping these latest missing along with your other uploads are found . The not knowing must be hell for their families x
Anyone missing a loved one, my heart goes out to you, especially through the holidays. I truly empathize and can't help but be reminded that so many people are feeling such pain especially this time of year.
as usual good stuff,it's so odd that nothing is ever found,varmints don't eat clothes or shoes.my heart goes out to all the family members that'll never know what happened.
@@rhynnhellrig1726 right i live in east central Ok. and iv'e heard some sounds that give me chills, and have seen somethings in the sky here and other places that i don't talk about.i live in the boonies
Thank you again, this is the truth and helpful, interesting, storytelling. These poor souls have no voice to tell their story but you give them a voice and we are listening...
It seems like there are so many of these cases the dogs can't even find a trail or a spot where the person even stood or the beginning of a walk, that seems very odd,
It's also weird how we almost never hear about these disappearances in the news. National Parks obviously don't want the public knowing this is happening and I get that they don't want the bad press, but I'm pretty sure something really shady is going on
@@IBeMelissa For 150 + years same MO...Supernatural, inexplicable. see missing 411 Paulides, whose gone dark. No recent reports or must buy his books! Bless Rusty bringing us current, unheard of cases!
I went out to sleep n the woods alone n a national park... 1st night I heard all sorts of weird sounds i couldnt figure out.. Woke up aroumd 3am.. Fire had went out... Absolute silence then i hear things moving n the bushes everywhere.... I ran over mile back to my car... Always go with your gut feeling.
@@BlindJustice14 i lived in Los Angeles homeless for a month and lived in my car in LA for like a year. That seemed far more threatening. Had I g×n in my tent that night or a dog I wouldve stuck it out.
Thanks Rusty! I know it’s silly to pray and hope that our missing family members will return miraculously but, I still do pray and hope. Peace Brudah! Thanks for what you do.
So nice of you Rusty to place the faces with the names in memoriam. All to often we just hear the names and it sounds less personal. But these are good people with families never heard from them again. God Bless them and hope they rest in peace. Thank you Rusty for all that you do!
I just can’t fathom how this has been going on for quite sometime now. And yet there’s still a large amount of people who’re unaware of this phenomenon. Spread the word as best you can people!! Knowledge and is our best weapon against this monstrosity.
GOD BLESS YOU RUSTY FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS.THIS IS BEYOND WEIRD FOR ALL OF THEZE PEOPLE TO JUST VANISH INTO THIN AIR.SO SCARY!!THANK U RUSTY 💙💙💙👍👍👍👍👍😢
Thank you! The last guy you featured liked finding and hiking in caves according to his mom.. after seeing a show about a guy in Utah that died upside down in a cave I said ohhh hell no. The Utah hiker snaked his body threw one of many small cave opening but could not back his body out... his body was never recovered. The park sealed the opening to the cave to prevent anyway from attempting to go into the belly of the earth ..
Kookie Yes I read and researched every article and film about his death. Did you see the graphic that showed how he died upside down? I read that his parents didn’t want anyone else to explore that entrance as there were other smalls entrances/ caves in that underground area... dangerous.
@Kookie Remember that too , horrible situation . As far as I can recall the blood rush to his brain ( due to his position ) caused death . Horrible stuff .
His name was John Jones. And it was the Nutty Putty cave system in Utah. I read about this a year ago and I still think about him from time to time. What a horrible way to go. This story haunts me and makes me cringe. Not too many worse ways you could go.
@@reesedaniel5835 Truly horrific . I seem to recall they were able to lower a mobile phone down to him so his family could tell him how much they loved him as his life ebbed away . Heartbreaking stuff .
Just discovered your channel and since I enjoy watching videos like this I subscribed. I’m sure other have said this but I believe many of these disappearances are due to accidents such as falls , suicides and maybe people who decide to ditch their old lives for a new one. However, I think the ones where bodies are found with injuries inconsistent with where the body was found, bodies found without shoes and where bodies are found in locations that had previously been searched are likely victims of murder.
Your voice always makes me sleepy and relax me a lot ...3 minutes and I 'm ready to bed ,I 've never seen more than 10 minutes any of your movies -I have to start watching your videos in the mornings, before work
I did not know how many people disappear every year til i started looking at Gatlinburg, and a link was on there about this, then I stumbled onto one of your videos. Thank you.
jerm dogg look into David Paulides and tell me what you think, please. These cases of missing people unfortunately are very common. This person also has books titles Missing 411.
@@jonnywas9641 Have you seen that vid, 'a teen named bali' ..? An compelling record of cross-cultural interactions that led to a deeper understanding between individuals of disparate upbringings, namely that of East meets West. Highly recommended...
Great video, Rusty. It's noble of you to create these videos and bring light to these cases. These videos are also a warning to campers, hunters and hikers as to what could go wrong and to be extremely prepared. On another note, Jon Parsons' case really struck me and I found it heartbreaking. My instant gut feeling is that he met with foul play. It's not common for people to just go missing in that area. His dentures and social pensioner's card were found, but no body. That's a huge tip off right there. How is it that his dentures were found, but no body near them. In the chance that Parsons had a fall, slipped or met with an accident, his dentures would not be found on the trail. They would still be in his mouth and found when or if his body is found. And wouldn't his card still be in his wallet? Why is it randomly found on the ground? I think someone probably robbed him and took his life. They likely took everything they thought they could sell off him, but then while leaving the park realized they couldn't sell the dentures or card, and discarded those items. I wonder if the police have investigated that scenario?
hi You seem to be the one acting lonely. :( are you ok? People tend to lash out the way you do when they are lacking something major in their lives and in their hearts. Who hurt you?? Who broke your heart? Who turned you down? Take it one day at a time, you’ll be ok.
I will tell you all the truth I know. (1) shoes n clothes left behind folded /together (they were resting or sitting still and something got them as in big foot they're real ) (2) the ones who were all found at the bottom of a cliff with no shoes or belongings (they were killed and robbed by people living there. They needed the belongings and don't want you to let anyone know that they are there. ) (3)some go to end their life. (4)some just get lost and substain wounds. If the elements don't kill them starvation or animals will. (5)some are a victim of a murder. (6) I have not ruled out UFOs yet I can't connect them to this tho myself. Nevertheless... They also are real.
These stories are fascinating. How do people just fall off the face of the earth? The ones they do find without shoes is crazy. Any ideas on why no shoes?
DEploribus Unum trail of tears...the Indians were treated in the same way..marched with no shoes,just something weird how the white man ends up the same way.
There's always a storm moving in to complicate search efforts. Are aliens able to create weather to keep search teams from finding their bases in the mountains.
I wonder how many of these cases are due to hiker overconfidence? Do ya think some of these hikers felt that they were such experienced hikers that they could get themselves out of an unexpected situation so they decide to take a chance and venture way too far out or in areas that are sketchy or not explored or traveled through ever? Sometimes our curiosity can be our biggest weakness and cause some of our biggest mistakes. I'm grateful for Rusty and all those S&R people who do such amazing work helping the missing be found and brought back home. These stories touch my heart every time. May God help them all.
A lot of these disappearances are little kids or just non-hikers who stop their cars by the side of the road to take a nap or old folks just taking a walk at the forest's edge.
Thank you Rusty for your research and keeping all informed and aware! Also, I'm sure the family members, loved ones, and friends of those who are missing truly appreciate your help as well! My heart goes out to each and every one of those souls and I just don't understand how so many can vanish just like that and without a trace. The song, 'Mother's Of The Disappeared' by U2 comes to mind at this moment.
Living in a National Park myself, the only advice I would give these people is NEVER hike alone! Never be first or last and always tell someone where you're going. Make sure you have food and water with you and an emergency blanket. Make sure your cell phone is charged and get a locator beacon from the police or sheriffs department if outside Australia. Tell people you trust WHEN you're expected back and carry a spare cell phone battery as well. Because of these stories and the strange circumstances around WHERE these missing people ACTUALLY GO and WHO or WHAT takes them,I forbid my adult children and grandson from going anywhere into the bush without those must do's being done. Yes there are Yowies and Bigfoot in the wilds,but there are other things as well that bother me more. David Paulidies has opened my mind up to scenarios that no mother or grandmother should have to think about. My heart truly aches for these families who suffer daily, sometimes for decades, waiting for an answer and a body that never comes. TY for bringing these cases to our attention!
"And there you have it". Looks like I found another addicting channel on YT. Every case as fascinating and baffling as the one before it! I have been to some of these places, and am amazed that people go missing there. Even being familiar with the area is not secure. Never alone or unarmed! Suddenly, the "Great Outdoors" isn't fun anymore.
“whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” James 4:14
@Gary York he meant to say taken not talented ..but he is right. Its also big foot , demon humanoids, the government and serial killers...all this combined.
My favorite channel! Just keep that accent going more! ;) I like it better when your accent is stronger lol. Don't hike alone is what I get from this video!
Grew up in the shadows of the Mountains in my state and spent countless days in my youth camping, fishing, and hiking all over in my favorite canyon. The canyon entrance was only five minutes away from my home by car, but provided immediate relief from summer heat and more importantly an endless opportunity of exploring with friends and cousins around my age.
As I got older, I still did a little fishing and camping, but focused more and more on exploring the interconnected trails that brought me encounters with elk, moose, deer, and just one time with a cougar who was standing on a buck my brother had shot. I can’t forget that moment emerging out of the trees to be face to face with a grown cougar who seemed to sense that we were tracking the animal he had claimed. The cougar was chased away, we risked our neck because I didn’t want to shoot this magnificent animal and we sort of improvised with yelling, rocks near the animal, and making ourselves appear bigger while both holding loaded guns. Kind of a moment of wills, but a bit dangerous in more mature hindsight. But the cougar is just a side note.
In my 30’s I started hiking a trail that was near the canyon’s primary fishing reservoir, because I enjoyed the seclusion, the physicality and the view on top was unbelievable. In all my years hiking I can only identify this trail as a moment where i experienced something strange. Of course listening to Rusty forced me to comb through memories of anything odd, similar in any way to themes in these disappearances.
The hike itself began in a heavily visited campground just above the reservoir. I normally had a partner, but this time just my Ridgeback, backpack filled with emergencies for most foreseen problems, and cellphone and loaded 9mm and .22 handguns. I couldn’t hike without a loaded gun after the cougar.
If you’ve raised a dog from puppy, you will understand when I say I recognized my dog acting bizarrely about halfway up the strenuous climb. He was agitated, growling, and completely different than I’ve ever seen him. The trail is a continual zig zag of switchbacks due to a massive elevation climb. On one of those blind switchbacks a man who looked completely out of place, no backpack, dressed wrong for a hike, appeared out of nowhere and sent my dog into a frenzy, the dog normally loved all people and was accustomed to encountering all types of people on hikes. I immediately reacted and turned slightly so the gun on my hip was visible, and this man suddenly moved by quickly without responding to my measured pleasantries and I noticed a large knife tucked in the small of his back as he moved by. He had been sitting on the blind area and was waiting. I realized then how evident it is on a whole different level to recognize someone looking to do you harm. I’m glad I was observant and prepared.
Now, the strangest part of all occurred when we made it to the very top that day. I didn’t mention the top of the mountain offered a massive boulder field, with huge granite boulders, some as massive as a trailer that provided a nice place to climb, lay down, and enjoy the warmth from the boulder and the view. However, as my dog and I entered the boulder field a strange sense of agitation and anticipation started to build. I could hear a small herd of deer tromping and crashing through aspens, but staring and using binoculars revealed nothing. And then this cloud of silence enveloped that boulder field, where sound seemed sucked away, the sun had lost its luster, and even moving was more difficult. My dog who never leaves my side was suddenly gone and the intensity of this stressful moment grew and I kept thinking about the guy on the trail for some reason. I noticed how much darker it seemed to get by the moment and I couldn’t tell you how long this impending dread lasted, except for saying too long.
I knelt down and was more aware of the slightest rustle than ever in my life, while my eyes strained to see anything in this darkened stillness.
In an instant the sun returned, the sounds of an active forest, my dog, and an immediate u-turn as fast as we could down the mountain and back to my truck. I never hiked that trail again.
Just last month, I believe on Halloween or the day prior I saw online that a younger man 20,s or early 30’s had gone missing on that exact trail. He was someone in phenomenal shape, a trail runner, and usually extremely prepared for all conditions on the trail. He was looking to trail run the top 100 peaks in the state and this peak was close to his 85th. He was no rookie. He had the same number and gender of children I had when I had my final hike on this trail. And he literally had disappeared on what is an impossible trail to lose your direction on a single up and down that maintains your view to a busy campground and reservoir below. Now, once you’re on top and through the boulders, you can go many different directions, but the article read that he was just planning on an up and down. I believe there was initial weather (snow) that made the search a bit more difficult.
They found the man about a week later deceased and never disclosed too many details. I can’t help but believing he was somewhere in that same boulder field as I was years back. I feel badly for his young wife and children.
Sorry for the novel. Be safe everyone!
@Johnnycomelately, Wow, your story is very interesting and it's very nice of you to share it. You could easily write a book on your travels, I know I would buy it. Thank you, regards Andrea : )
I said the same thing .......” at 1st I said to myself is this an excerpt from a book? If not this guy should be writing books. He s built to write books....
@@ShawnJames310 I agree! His writing made it very easy to imagine the scenery, feelings felt in each moment etc. I enjoyed it very much.
Thank goodness your still alive. You were probably in serious danger and didn't know it! Peace, I hope.
I'm a believer. Glad you are safe.
When diving you are taught you dive alone you die alone seems the same applies to hiking in national parks.
Thanks Rusty and prayers for all those who have went missing and their families
Robin Shover yes send them via ups pls
Hardheaded Jarhead: very sarcastic comment. You may not agree with praying or religion or anything like that but what is wrong with living and let live? People don’t seem to want to do that very much anymore.
tall32guy so sad a comment made you cry and stop living. Maybe its time to get off the internet
Amen, so sad, Robin.
Prayers for Jarhead🙂
Rusty, your coverage of these sad, missing people cases is ALWAYS respectfully done. Thank you for this series. It's my favorite.
Having read most of Paulides' book, I am still completely baffled by these disappearances.
People just don't disappear is always my thought when listening to these stories. Yet the truth is they do.
The mystery remains.
I always get a lump in my throat when these poor folk are all pictured at the end with the sad music. Never, never hike alone. Thanks Mr West, without you I think we would all be none the wiser about these gut wrenching sad cases.
Celeste Nova: improbably should never hike then cuz I’m always tempted TO hike alone. For many reasons. Not least of which is the solitude and the ability to experience the beauty of nature by myself without anyone seeing how it affects me. Sound a weird I know but I’m self conscious. Lol
Quite a lame reason though I know. Lol
tall32guy hi..I can totally understand how you would like to hike alone, not a lame excuse at all. I guess you have to be prepared as much as you can beforehand. There are cases where first in the line and last person in the line have disappeared, so no rhyme or reason for this. I think one guy went missing when hiking up a hill with a hundred other people, gulp! Personally though I would definitely go with others, if only for having an accident like twisting my foot and not being able to walk or something similar. Take care👍.
Celeste Nova: I hate the idea of someone being with me and waiting on the trail while I go off it to go to the bathroom. Lol. That’s another reason I want to go alone. But... as you said, gotta consider the pros and cons and decide whether worth the risk
tall32guy don't worry about the bathroom bit...we all have to go..lol...
Yes!!! Thank you for posting Rusty we miss you ! I hope you are well and in good spirits.
I have hiked the trail to 49 palms oasis. It is not a difficult trail. However, I hiked with a group of boy scouts. My advice is never go hiking alone. We never know what will happen out there.
Beautiful music and spectacular video! Great to see you, Rusty.
thanks for the video rusty. As I have mentioned before I am interested in these cases of missing people as my grandmother who was full blooded Cherokee native American use to tell us children stories of people disappearing in the woods. I know of many experiences individuals had where I use to live and it isn't just people getting lost.
Thanks Rusty! I just found your channel yesterday, and I really appreciate the time you take to put together these informational videos.
Thanks for sharing Rusty!!! Makes me scared to visit any national forests or Parks
I don't know how anyone can go hiking/camping ALONE in the wilderness and spend the night in a small tent. Surely every sound would cause you to think someone is outside and has evil intent (no pun intended_
it is truly awful the way these poor people disappear never to be found I am kinda glad i don't live in USA cause its just not safe to go into your National Parks I live in England and we don't seem to have this however , we do have a lot of young chaps being found dead in urban canals so we do have some high strangeness. Love your videos Rusty and eagerly look forward to the new ones , I am so sorry I dont mean I look forward to the terrible loss in them but I love your voice and I love the music and also the deep respect you always show the victims and their families I hope we find out one day what its all about Mae from Oxford England
Rusty to the rescue ! Just popped up in my notifications and it was like I hit the jackpot ! Been having a very bad day .( I got laid off of work today ) . SO this is my relaxation for the night...
I’m sorry to hear you got laid off. That has to be hard right before the holidays. I hope things get better for you soon!
There will be other opportunities and new gigs for you ahead but for now, enjoy yourself and this video . Luck....
Sorry to hear that man.
Saying prayers . Expect the best.
Sorry you were laid off today, that's just shitty. I hope there are other possibilities for you work-wise? There's definitely a light at the end of the tunnel, even though you might not be able to see it yet, it's there. This could be the beginning of something far better for you. If you can, determine what you really want to do now. Think about the steps you have to take to do it, and decide that it can and will happen. If you do that, and put the time and effort into it that it takes, you'll find that you're where you want to be. We play a part in how things go in our lives, and we can make things happen for ourselves, even if we lack the means necessary to do so when we initially start really working toward getting where we want to be. Sending positive thoughts your way, and hope that things will improve for you as soon as possible.
Wow!! At least half the people on this list have disappeared just in the last few months. It boggles the mind what is happening to these poor people. My heart goes out to their families and my hat is off to you Rusty for doing these videos but it must take a toll on you emotionally.
Marc Kagan it takes a toll on him financially lol
Where on earth do they go? Totally baffling. Thanks Rusty for bringing them All to our notice.
jenjay 71 not on earth...
jenjay 71 Extraterrestrials taking them for food.
these cases were especially disturbing, very very odd, thank you
Thank you! Prayers go out to all the family. Still hard watching close to bedtime Rusty’s voice knocks me out!!
Three dangerous words:
Solo day hike...
Hey Rusty. Even though I creep myself out while letting my imagination run wild when thinking about all the different things that can have happened to these poor people. I find myself enjoying your videos quite a lot. I wonder though, has anyone ever disappeared while searching for a missing person? Cheers
Keep up the great work, Rusty. These videos are always moving. May we never forget these people and their families.
All of these disappearances keep making me think of that movie “The Endless”. I watched it on Netflix recently and people go missing in the woods and they find out they get stuck in these time loops created by some otherworldly entity for its entertainment all around the Park 🏞. It’s a very interesting movie. Fictional of course, but it does sound like some of these real life accounts of seeing areas in the woods that look “off.”
We have a young gal Brianna Maitland who disappeared from Montgomery Vt in 2004. Her car was found close to her work , but she has never been seen again. We are a small state , each and everyone of us is important/ special . I hope We get answers soon. It’s been too long.
I have followed her case for some time. So lucky the passerby took those pics, or we wouldn't even have those.
Always bring a PLB (personal locator beacon) whenever you head out into the wilderness.
Plasma Laser Blaster
@Nunya Johnson a BIG gun!
Such sad stories .
Rusty, thank you for your professional presentation. It would be wonderful if one of these broadcast helped to find or locate one of these unfortunate souls.
His dentures and pensioners card was all that was found? Sounds like very specific items to definitively identify someone. That seems a little fishy.
Imo searches should be focused underground , or cavernous areas after all efforts on land and water are exhausted.I cant think of anywhere else they could go.. most missing 411 cases point to abduction. So imo whatever is taking these people are going either up and out or down under. Its baffling , and not normal for someone to completely vanish off a trail like that. Especially when you consider age and distance some of these people could or would travel before they become exhausted and stop to take a break ect. Bottom line is these people should be found it's almost unrealistic for them not to be. Something strange and not normal is going on.
Well put. 👌🏼
I saw someone match up the missing 411 map with a suspected DUMB map. It was erie to say the least.
Maureen McDermott is that on RUclips or???
Yes. Strange AF : Maps was the title of the vid. But i searched "missing 411 cluster map overlay" to find it.
Konrad Santos
May God give peace to all the families involved and return each of the missing home safely if they are still alive.
I didnt even hear about the missing man from MN until you posted this. So sad prayers for all that are missing.
Jasmine Enright so crazy. I live in Eden prairie. So it’s not that far.
I’m glad you covered Kevin Rudnicki. I live near where this happened and feel so bad for his family. He was very familiar with the area and hiked regularly on those trails, even mapping them. I hope they find some clue as to what happened to him.
I suspect, with all these missing cases, somebody who isn't gone, has seen something! Or somethings. I wonder if people see something strange but are apprehensive about telling it for fear of ridicule... You know, like Bigfoot, and UFO's!
Erin Schwartz look into David Paulides and tell me what you think, please. These cases of missing people unfortunately are very common. This person also has books titles Missing 411.
Average American have you heard of David Paulides?
Jess S. I have. I’ve listened to a lot of stuff on RUclips about the cases he follows.
@@jesss.7788 Yes, I have. I have a lot of respect for him and his work...
God bless their souls..
Damn number 6 I mean a hunter who have a firearms went missing? I don't wanna know what kind of creature took him
YESSSS LAAWDDD.. BEEN W8IN DAILY FOR THE NEXT VIDEO.. LOVE U RUSTY😚😙😗🤗😘😘👄💋🖤💜💛💟💞💞
madelyn's body was found but no info about how she died...
and the remains of Nr.1 too
ive heard one story of someone hiking in forest and in front of him something like blurry area and his foot was part in it and couldn't see the toe part of his boot till he pulled his foot out. don't know this story real or not but one can speculate on things in forest that are very rarely seen or unseen. if you have a convertible car go driving around in the country and you will hit pockets of cold air and pockets of warm air so it would be considered that pockets of who knows what that people can walk into and not relize it till ist too late and no getting out.
Looks like you've got some healthy numbers going, Rusty! Almost 8,000 views on this video in less than 24 hours....not to mention you are at 34,000 subs. You deserve it. Cindy
Well done, Rusty. Your videos are fascinating and scary but more importantly they keep hope alive for the people you profile and their families and friends. If not for you people like me wouldn't know anything about all these missing people. Keep up the good work. 👍
Excellent as always . Thank you for all your hard work. Until next time. Thank you.
Protip: When listening to Rusty, play speed at 1.25. Much better! I suspect this is more akin to his real voice.
Youve changed the way I hike rusty - I'm better equipped these days and make sure people know the exact area I'll be covering- but then I'm sure most of the missing did the same . Hoping these latest missing along with your other uploads are found . The not knowing must be hell for their families x
Anyone missing a loved one, my heart goes out to you, especially through the holidays. I truly empathize and can't help but be reminded that so many people are feeling such pain especially this time of year.
as usual good stuff,it's so odd that nothing is ever found,varmints don't eat clothes or shoes.my heart goes out to all the family members that'll never know what happened.
I think they're abducted.
@@rhynnhellrig1726 probably in many of the cases, perhaps a few wound up in places unable to be seen.but not all of 'em.got to be something unknown
@@howardwhatley8553 agreed, my grandfather was a chief of the Chippewa tribe. I've seen some shit.
@@rhynnhellrig1726 right i live in east central Ok. and iv'e heard some sounds that give me chills, and have seen somethings in the sky here and other places that i don't talk about.i live in the boonies
They did find the 77 year old man's denture's and ID card.
I'm betting the girl at Mt Rose was kidnapped from her car and driven away.
Thank you again, this is the truth and helpful, interesting, storytelling. These poor souls have no voice to tell their story but you give them a voice and we are listening...
Real simple dont hike alone
It seems like there are so many of these cases the dogs can't even find a trail or a spot where the person even stood or the beginning of a walk, that seems very odd,
How weird so many people go missing. You would thing they would find something.
Bigfoot scat isn't easy to find.
It's also weird how we almost never hear about these disappearances in the news. National Parks obviously don't want the public knowing this is happening and I get that they don't want the bad press, but I'm pretty sure something really shady is going on
@@IBeMelissa For 150 + years same MO...Supernatural, inexplicable. see missing 411 Paulides, whose gone dark. No recent reports or must buy his books! Bless Rusty bringing us current, unheard of cases!
Pedro Silva For example?
Pedro Silva I understand Pedro, and thank you for responding to me. Take care. 😀👍🏼
I went out to sleep n the woods alone n a national park... 1st night I heard all sorts of weird sounds i couldnt figure out.. Woke up aroumd 3am.. Fire had went out... Absolute silence then i hear things moving n the bushes everywhere.... I ran over mile back to my car... Always go with your gut feeling.
What you talking about Willis
How do you have the balls to sleep alone in the forest
@@BlindJustice14 i lived in Los Angeles homeless for a month and lived in my car in LA for like a year. That seemed far more threatening. Had I g×n in my tent that night or a dog I wouldve stuck it out.
Check out the dyatlov pass incident. You will never go to the mountains again, ever! Never seen anything so frightening. Got all 9 of them!
Yes!!!! Waiting for another episode! Thanks Rusty!
Bless up Rusty. Been a while since youve done an upload. Good one as usual. Up move from Jamaica
Thanks Rusty! I know it’s silly to pray and hope that our missing family members will return miraculously but, I still do pray and hope. Peace Brudah! Thanks for what you do.
Thank You Rusty for your work, and ALL your caring, of these poor lost souls.
So nice of you Rusty to place the faces with the names in memoriam. All to often we just hear the names and it sounds less personal. But these are good people with families never heard from them again. God Bless them and hope they rest in peace. Thank you Rusty for all that you do!
*This is why you don't travel out into the wild by yourself...* ✅😐
You ever do update episodes?. Tell us if anything new has happened. We can Google them but more fun listening to you
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔
All those men/woman and children all gone ; just gone . My heart aches for all the family of the missing .
Yay Rusty!! Perfect! It's snowing out and I am snuggled into the blankets listening. Prayers go out to all missing and families!! Peace
Keep kicking ass Rusty!
brown dwarf
Please no cussing on this channel keep it classy
Assss
I just can’t fathom how this has been going on for quite sometime now. And yet there’s still a large amount of people who’re unaware of this phenomenon. Spread the word as best you can people!! Knowledge and is our best weapon against this monstrosity.
GOD BLESS YOU RUSTY FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS.THIS IS BEYOND WEIRD FOR ALL OF THEZE PEOPLE TO JUST VANISH INTO THIN AIR.SO SCARY!!THANK U RUSTY 💙💙💙👍👍👍👍👍😢
Thank you! The last guy you featured liked finding and hiking in caves according to his mom.. after seeing a show about a guy in Utah that died upside down in a cave I said ohhh hell no. The Utah hiker snaked his body threw one of many small cave opening but could not back his body out... his body was never recovered. The park sealed the opening to the cave to prevent anyway from attempting to go into the belly of the earth ..
Kookie Yes I read and researched every article and film about his death. Did you see the graphic that showed how he died upside down?
I read that his parents didn’t want anyone else to explore that entrance as there were other smalls entrances/ caves in that underground area... dangerous.
@Kookie Remember that too , horrible situation . As far as I can recall the blood rush to his brain ( due to his position ) caused death . Horrible stuff .
His name was John Jones. And it was the Nutty Putty cave system in Utah. I read about this a year ago and I still think about him from time to time. What a horrible way to go. This story haunts me and makes me cringe. Not too many worse ways you could go.
That one was horrific. 😖
@@reesedaniel5835 Truly horrific . I seem to recall they were able to lower a mobile phone down to him so his family could tell him how much they loved him as his life ebbed away . Heartbreaking stuff .
I’m addicted!
🤷🏻♀️
07jmclark There's a place you can go for that..
Check out, David Paulides
What have we learned? Don't go on solo hikes
Just discovered your channel and since I enjoy watching videos like this I subscribed. I’m sure other have said this but I believe many of these disappearances are due to accidents such as falls , suicides and maybe people who decide to ditch their old lives for a new one. However, I think the ones where bodies are found with injuries inconsistent with where the body was found, bodies found without shoes and where bodies are found in locations that had previously been searched are likely victims of murder.
Your voice always makes me sleepy and relax me a lot ...3 minutes and I 'm ready to bed ,I 've never seen more than 10 minutes any of your movies -I have to start watching your videos in the mornings, before work
sad stories, but very informative of the strangeness that lurks in the wilderness.
your voice and the background music are haunting and spellbinding
Thanks Rusty for all your hard work!!! We appreciate all you do. Hope you are enjoying your new homestead. RUSTY FOR PRESIDENT IN 2020!!!
And there, we have it.
I did not know how many people disappear every year til i started looking at Gatlinburg, and a link was on there about this, then I stumbled onto one of your videos. Thank you.
thank you Rusty for all the time you give those who have just seemed to walk off this earth,you give them a voice..and there love ones hope.
David Paulides brought me here.
Man" these missing people are being taken my some force! I really want to know what it is.... The parks know a lot more than they tell the public....
Yeah. Only US Government is evil. No other government, though.
🙄
... and yes. Of course it’s government related.
jerm dogg look into David Paulides and tell me what you think, please. These cases of missing people unfortunately are very common. This person also has books titles Missing 411.
@@jesss.7788 I already know all about 411...
If it's aliens, they don't like you looking at them. Eye removal. They don't want you talking about them. Tounge removal.
Thank you big much, Rusty.
Salute and respect from,
Bekasi-Indonesia 🔝👌💙🤘
I love your English big much!!!😂
Selamat Nadzya...!!! “Grown in America w/BaLiNeSe Roots.”
🤘🏼
🗣 Chantik 👁’s
@@jonnywas9641 Have you seen that vid, 'a teen named bali' ..? An compelling record of cross-cultural interactions that led to a deeper understanding between individuals of disparate upbringings, namely that of East meets West. Highly recommended...
I live near where Jack Tomas dissipated. I remember this. The land is pretty deadly It's so rugged and steep.
Always hike with a buddy, never alone.
Now that I'm getting older I never go hiking alone ☹️
Great video, Rusty. It's noble of you to create these videos and bring light to these cases. These videos are also a warning to campers, hunters and hikers as to what could go wrong and to be extremely prepared.
On another note, Jon Parsons' case really struck me and I found it heartbreaking. My instant gut feeling is that he met with foul play. It's not common for people to just go missing in that area. His dentures and social pensioner's card were found, but no body. That's a huge tip off right there. How is it that his dentures were found, but no body near them. In the chance that Parsons had a fall, slipped or met with an accident, his dentures would not be found on the trail. They would still be in his mouth and found when or if his body is found. And wouldn't his card still be in his wallet? Why is it randomly found on the ground? I think someone probably robbed him and took his life. They likely took everything they thought they could sell off him, but then while leaving the park realized they couldn't sell the dentures or card, and discarded those items. I wonder if the police have investigated that scenario?
Always hit like before the vid gets to 3 seconds! Thank youuuuu for another upload, sir!
Quit worrying about what people do with their own time. GEEZ you seem bitter. How about YOU get a life "hi".
hi
There’s no need to be hostile to me or anyone else. You need to relax.
hi
You seem to be the one acting lonely. :( are you ok? People tend to lash out the way you do when they are lacking something major in their lives and in their hearts. Who hurt you?? Who broke your heart? Who turned you down? Take it one day at a time, you’ll be ok.
Swishas NKush I think he’s an Indian so he has nothing better to do
Mystique Ufo Pirate your cuter than a bug.
I will tell you all the truth I know.
(1) shoes n clothes left behind folded /together (they were resting or sitting still and something got them as in big foot they're real )
(2) the ones who were all found at the bottom of a cliff with no shoes or belongings (they were killed and robbed by people living there. They needed the belongings and don't want you to let anyone know that they are there. )
(3)some go to end their life.
(4)some just get lost and substain wounds. If the elements don't kill them starvation or animals will.
(5)some are a victim of a murder.
(6) I have not ruled out UFOs yet I can't connect them to this tho myself. Nevertheless... They also are real.
I love this series! Thanks Rusty!
These stories are fascinating. How do people just fall off the face of the earth? The ones they do find without shoes is crazy. Any ideas on why no shoes?
DEploribus Unum trail of tears...the Indians were treated in the same way..marched with no shoes,just something weird how the white man ends up the same way.
@@susanbrown2909 So we have some really pissed off Indian ancestors??? Their doing all these disappearances by themselves? Nah, not buying it !
Most the time their foot bones are still in it. Biblically there is a good reason if you google it.
@@mandymarie8355 Google what?
What if it a Sasquatch human type creatures and keep the shoes for themselves so they won’t get injured . I don’t know just a thought
There's always a storm moving in to complicate search efforts. Are aliens able to create weather to keep search teams from finding their bases in the mountains.
How can someone disappear in a desert, you can see them a mile away
very suspicious....
I wonder how many of these cases are due to hiker overconfidence? Do ya think some of these hikers felt that they were such experienced hikers that they could get themselves out of an unexpected situation so they decide to take a chance and venture way too far out or in areas that are sketchy or not explored or traveled through ever? Sometimes our curiosity can be our biggest weakness and cause some of our biggest mistakes. I'm grateful for Rusty and all those S&R people who do such amazing work helping the missing be found and brought back home. These stories touch my heart every time. May God help them all.
Angelo Terrero That is my thought on that German hiker.
David W Evans I agree. Was mine as well. Sad outcome.
A lot of these disappearances are little kids or just non-hikers who stop their cars by the side of the road to take a nap or old folks just taking a walk at the forest's edge.
Thank you Rusty for your research and keeping all informed and aware! Also, I'm sure the family members, loved ones, and friends of those who are missing truly appreciate your help as well! My heart goes out to each and every one of those souls and I just don't understand how so many can vanish just like that and without a trace. The song, 'Mother's Of The Disappeared' by U2 comes to mind at this moment.
What is the probability of being killed by a wild animal?
The probability is probably higher in a national park, to go for ever lost ....
Living in a National Park myself, the only advice I would give these people is NEVER hike alone! Never be first or last and always tell someone where you're going. Make sure you have food and water with you and an emergency blanket. Make sure your cell phone is charged and get a locator beacon from the police or sheriffs department if outside Australia. Tell people you trust WHEN you're expected back and carry a spare cell phone battery as well. Because of these stories and the strange circumstances around WHERE these missing people ACTUALLY GO and WHO or WHAT takes them,I forbid my adult children and grandson from going anywhere into the bush without those must do's being done. Yes there are Yowies and Bigfoot in the wilds,but there are other things as well that bother me more. David Paulidies has opened my mind up to scenarios that no mother or grandmother should have to think about. My heart truly aches for these families who suffer daily, sometimes for decades, waiting for an answer and a body that never comes. TY for bringing these cases to our attention!
Rusty, I really enjoy your videos. They're always interesting and thought-provoking, whilst remaining entirely respectful.
Great episode, Rusty! So sad for all who don’t know where their loved ones are. I really loved the haunting music at the end.
Almost all from this year ! Creepy !! Are vanishings ramping up ?
"And there you have it". Looks like I found another addicting channel on YT. Every case as fascinating and baffling as the one before it! I have been to some of these places, and am amazed that people go missing there. Even being familiar with the area is not secure. Never alone or unarmed! Suddenly, the "Great Outdoors" isn't fun anymore.
Great video Rusty. Could you give us an update on the disappearance of DeOrr Kunz Jr? This case has baffled everyone. keep up the great work.
“whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”
James 4:14
What does this mean exactly?
I love this series
it's so strange… what happened to this poor people?
Griseldis talented by extraterrestrials. For food, experiments, rape, or sold at black market. Mostly for food...
that's horrible. But I must admit, my thoughts are similar.
@Gary York he meant to say taken not talented ..but he is right. Its also big foot , demon humanoids, the government and serial killers...all this combined.
@Gary York time for you to awaken then..
Aliens are very real I've seen one however they are not all bad
Wishing safe return for those that are missing!
My favorite channel! Just keep that accent going more! ;) I like it better when your accent is stronger lol. Don't hike alone is what I get from this video!