The Southern California Mountains Full of Invisible Killers | SoCal Abandoned Mines
The Southern California Mountains Full of Invisible Killers | SoCal Abandoned Mines
While bad air is an ever present danger in all underground mines the Santa Ana Mountain Range possess unique characteristics that have left virtually every abandoned mine within its borders full of toxic gasses, that have already claimed multiple victims.
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Good info! thanks…
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Great information! Been a local in Orange County for many years and just learnt something new.
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Thanks for the info. I just bought mining equipment about two months ago. I’ve been in one mine/cave so far. I’ll be careful.
Ive had bad gas in a few mines…deadly !
Attractive nuisance? That translates into, if it wasen’t for people this would be a neat job! If you dont like it stop Nationalizing all this land in America…
Rest in Peace Nicholas and Glenn Anderson. Weeks before their deaths they traveled down the shaft all the way to what they described to be a crystal clear underground pond. He mentioned how someone attempted to use a lighter as a light but that it would not stay lit, that was the unknown clue to something dangerous. And that the pond went further beyond what was visible at the water’s edge. Being extremely good swimmers they decided to explore further. They planned to return and swim under what I assume was a wall of minerals that led to a chamber or another "room". I was invited to go the night before, and the morning of i chickened out. A 3rd friend waited at the entrance of the mine and went for help as instructed if communication was lost for a specified time. Dive team pulled them out a few days later (team wasn’t avaialable during the weekend), they both fell victim to exposure of a methane like ordorless gas. This event led to the sealing off of the mines.
I’m sad to see the no-fun service sealed the adit. Nothing a band-saw can’t get through. When they seal it with foam, it is a pain in the ass to get through and emits poison gas when burned so keep that in mind if ever removing it. 🙂
amazing video!!! you made it very easy to learn, thank you for the heads up!! (also ur editing is rlly great!)
Wow, in just two minutes learned a bunch. Well done dude 🤝
thanks for the heads up, I’ve been to this mine before and was planning on exploring it soon.
Awesome stuff! Thanks for giving people the heads up!
Awesome videos man. I love this mountain range so much.
Where is this at? I noticed they put a cage just like that at a spot I went to in Alta Dena California. It’s called the Don mine trail. I’d like to see how close they are if you can give the location please
Fantastic information, thank you!
Awesome video. <3
Very interesting, thank you
Holy shit dude. This video was insane. Im a geology masters student at cal poly and Im beyond fascinated in the Santa Ana’s. Is there a way I can reach out to you for questions regarding access to mines, and localities? Great video!