Hearted Youtube comments on Erik K Swanson (@ErikKSwanson) channel.

  1. I was concerned that this video could endanger Carlos at first, it's a relief that you waited so many years after filming this to protect him.
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  2. People need to understand he doesn't want a job, even if his living conditions are bad he enjoys being free. There is nothing free of having to wake up to go to work in order to pay bills.
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  3. Yeesh, as soon as he revealed his location, I thought, "Walter's home is no longer his " That was very thoughtful of you to keep his privacy until after his passing. RIP Walter.
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  4. With all the people flipping out about homeless encampments in San Francisco, they should pay attention to the policies that create homelessness.
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  5. Quite a unique guy, quite a character. I respect him for his ingenuity. It's great that you captured his story on video before he passed. Rest in peace Walter.
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  6. Very cool you waited to respect his privacy
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  7. As a ex hobo some times the hardest part about the living on the street is finding a place to sleep let alone live. Mush respect to Erik for keeping it a secret and Walter for doing what many people would think impossible. I bow my head to you sir.
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  8. I’m 24 and homeless in Charlotte NC, this inspired me to keep going. It’s hard, especially because it’s cold. I currently sleep in a tent behind my job. I’m trying to save up for my own car so I can sleep in there. Honestly at times I don’t see a end to this and it’s hard on my mental health because I have no support. I just hope it gets better
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  9. Walter was very proud of his home. Rest in peace Walt
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  10. Rest in Peace Walter, he lived life on his own terms. Thank you for giving him the respect he deserved and in documenting this moment in his life.
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  11. I watch quite a few programs about homelessness. The one constant amongst them all? Is how evil they say the homeless shelters are. How f**n sad is that? My heart to Carlos, his friends and his future.
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  12. I just met Carlos today! I live in a shelter here in the Bronx. I didn't ask if he's also in the shelter but I couldn't believe it was him, he was very sweet
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  13. I was a television cameraman for about 15 years and I absolutely LOVE how you let Walter talk and didn't interrupt him. Fantastic job getting Walters "Story" on video. Job well done, good sir.
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  14. As someone else has said, thank you for not releasing this footage when it could have cost Carlos his home and maybe even life. What a wonderful home he had, it's a shame that everyone in the world can't just enjoy what little bit they have and be happy with it.
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  15. I literally cried when you gave him the printer cable. He seems like such a warm soul, someone I could've been friends with in another time. Blown away.
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  16. He and his clothes actually look really clean. Than makes me happy that he is able to have a shelter like that. Homeless people do not receive the respect and sympathy I feel they absolutely deserve. I used to be a homeless junkie and let me tell you, surviving that in Wisconsin, during the winter is something ONLY God could have gotten me through. Today, I just started my sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin Stout with a 3.65 GPA. I won 3 scholarships and I'm a mentor for freshman students. But that was only because the right people were there to help me just enough for me to get to where I am now. Something most homeless people just don't have whatsoever. It needs to change.
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  17. I was homeless for a few years, wandering around California, staying in places for a few months here and there, and I was lucky enough to be taken under the wing of a couple people like Walter. You can make true connections with real, good, intelligent people who just did the best they could with what they had and aren’t out of their minds on drugs or something. I met some amazing people.
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  18. Mental freedom is a priceless gift.
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  19. I spent 5 years on the streets in areas of Arkansas. I found it easier to stay high than it was to find food most days. It's crazy that people were more likely to share drugs with me than food. I eventually got sober in a jail cell, I got free, and I met a woman who motivated me and loves me, and she changed my life. I'll love her and i owe the rest of my life to her.
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  20. RIP to this man, you can tell how smart, and genuine he truly was. Great guy.
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  21. Damn bro what a nice guy, sucks to hear they got cleared out. Didn’t seem like they were bothering anyone at all. Good on you for not releasing the footage initially too. I hope Carlos is doing well, wouldn’t doubt he’s figured something out
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  22. I lived in Richardson Bay on a 130ft tugboat named “Justine”. We were tied up outside the breakwater at Sausalito Yacht Harbor. There were lots of us living on baits in the harbors and lots of anchor outs. It was an amazing community. We were there in the 90’s. My boyfriend was a mechanic and captain and we also fished salmon and crab. It was such an interesting life! They were already trying to get the anchor outs off the bay and not liking that people lived on boats in the harbor. My heart goes out to them. They just want to be left alone.
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  23. When you think of homeless people, you think of drug or alcohol addicts whom have just given up on life. People like Walter show the ingenious of human adaptation when it comes to getting by in this crazy world. God Bless Walter, and I pray he has a much better, happier home now.
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  24. He said, "I like my haircut," and "Right now is better than the past." That is the kind of energy I want around me in 2024.
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  25. The way Eric interacts with these people he’s doing videos about is different from others. He talks to them like they’re human. He doesn’t look down on them or talk down to them in the slightest. The way he went in that wee hole and did his very best to help with Carlos’ computer problem really warmed my heart. He was patient and kind, and showed total respect
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  26. My father, Ale Ekstrom, lived anchored out in Richardson Bay for over 50 years. The local SF PBS did a short documentary on him, and dubbed him "Grandfather of the Anchor Outs". The Marin Independent Journal did a full page obituary on him in the summer of 2015 when he passed. Many of those in this fabulously done mini documentary knew my father. He'd be rolling in his grave. Good thing we spread his ashes in Richardson Bay instead.
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  27. Your production and film quality is really good for over 10 years ago, I didn't realize until I read the comments. I admire you for respecting Carlos and others by not releasing this video until now. Thank you
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  28. I was on the streets for a couple years,and I like videos documenting the struggles of the homeless community.they're not all bad people,and this documentary shows that!thanks for giving Walter a chance to tell his story!
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  29. Thank you for doing this & promoting his current gofundme. It's not up to us to judge how homeless people live their lives or how they got there & I appreciate your compassionate approach to dealing with the homeless. Whatever Carlos spends his money on, I hope it makes him happy, he deserves to be happy- we all do.
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  30. This is the first video of yours I’ve ever seen, thank YouTube algorithm!!! I was riveted the whole time, and devastated to learn Carlos and others had been kicked out!! AGAIN to those of you who may have missed the clarification 😅 this video was taken years ago but only recently published, YEARS AFTER Carlos has been gone. This video and it’s popularity is not the reason for his unfortunate removal. Also, shame on those in the comments assuming Carlos was using drugs when he clearly stated he didn’t like the shelters because of drugs and fighting. Also also, y’all “not with my tax dollars” people really grind my gears with your lack of empathy and understanding. You could never be as creative and resourceful as this man. 🤧
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  31. Walter had a HOME, so he was not homeless, just houseless. He had what he needed, and he wasn’t in major debt like everyone in America struggling. Most couldn’t survive like Walter
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  32. Very impressive...!! So sad to read he passed away quite some time ago, this unique person...R.I.P. Walter!
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  33. Excellent. As a person who has never backed down from the corruption and violence of these illegal attacks over the 50 years I have been involved, it makes my heart and mind feel good to see such a profoundly well-constructed document that reveals the true ugly nature of this ghastly situation. Thank you , Erik.
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  34. We need more people like Mr. Swanson, putting out videos with MEANING!!
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  35. Needed this today man, I’m so sick of the vitriol towards poor and houseless people. He’s just a guy, like everyone.
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  36. Thank you so much for this video, it's a thing of beauty. Thanks also for holding off sharing it till after Walter had passed to protect his privacy, that shows both intelligence and compassion. RIP Walter.
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  37. I have a lot of respect for this guy. Some people probably look down on him, but if society ever collapsed, this is the kind of guy that would survive. Hats off to you my brother 😮
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  38. He lived just like people did in the late 1800's and early 1900's did. Small cramped areas that didn't have much room for excess comfort. He was very handy and I wish him the best to the life after life. RIP Walter
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  39. I'm a shipwright and I worked on snob yachts for around 17 years. I will testify before God that snob yacht owners are, by FAR, the greatest threat to local ecosystems. The amount of toxic materials they pump into the environment is MILES above anything a humble boat owner does. I am absolutely disgusted with myself for bettering the financial situation of environmental criminals. I was super enthused to do top level woodwork until I discovered the price.
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  40. Im glad this much information of him and about him was released after he lived his life the way he wanted. Much respect to the channel of keeping his location a secret all this time. He will be dearly missed by everyone touched by this story. He was able to live his life the way he wanted and honestly in the end thats all we can ever hope for. Rest in Peace Walter. You’ve earned it.
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  41. It's a shame that people can be so mean and throw the guys stuff out and vandalize when he's just minding his own business. I also think recycling by these homeless people is a good way to clean the trash up.
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  42. As soon as I heard "I paid off my debt" I began respecting this group.
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  43. I clicked on the go fund me to see if it was doing well and saw the thank you video Carlos made! I'm glad he's still holding strong. Blessings to you both
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  44. Definitely a heart warming story….. Carlos was so interesting,smart & polite. I saw his update & felt so happy for him. As a journalist you were & are so respectful ….. there was something so pure about this story & Carlos❣️health & peace❣️
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  45. Sad state of affairs. Our government is our worst enemy.
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  46.  @cherylbulleid7091  did you not read the comment above yours? way to go Cheryl.
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  47. I lived aboard on the hook for years. I birthed a baby on board. What people on land don't understand is being a sailor is a commitment, a passion, and a gentle way of living on this planet. 5 gallons of fuel a week, 10 gallons of water for bathing, 5 gallons of propane lasting 4 months. You have only what is necessary, generate little trash, and pay taxes out of your paycheck like everyone else. It was the best time of my life and I miss it still.
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  48. That's outstanding what you did Erik for other's who are less fortunate. Much respect to you and yours. It seems odd... however you should be running that city. I mean that!!
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  49. they cant charge rent for boat anchored away from the marina. thats why they want em gone. any human not locked into paying rent is sub human according to our society.
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  50. This is so good journalism and telling the stories of people who is not usually listened!! Amazing. Would be great to reach same quality in our reportages
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  51. As an individual and former homeless guy I can totally identify with Walters story. Thanks for caring and sharing. God bless!
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  52. Man this was so dope to see. I wonder how many other Walters are out there. Rest In Peace Walter. He forever lives through this video now
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  53. This is like a video stuck in time. I was blown away when I read that this was 15 years ago. I was just starting Kindergarten. It’s almost sad to think about how long ago this was. How good Carlos probably felt about living there. I hope he’s doing well.
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  54. I guess the proverb is true: home is where you hang your hat. It’s really difficult to leave a comment on a video like this… Because it’s very sad that people lived and are still living like this today But the fact that Carlos seemed to be doing pretty good… Really amazes me beyond belief. It’s been 15 years I wonder if Carlos is still out there somewhere… It would be very interesting if he were to be found alive healthy and happy. And, Sunday being a kind of day of rest for him, cool. 🙏🙂 Erik, excellent video. You have the perfect voice for these vids…nice, and your kindness shines through. 👍👏👏👏❤
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  55. Thank you. I lived on a boat when I was a child in the LA harbor. South wind marina. I have lived on a boat in the Bay area too in the 90,s too. I'm a sailor and I have been harassed many times for being a live aboard. Most live aboard,s are more better environmental and frugal and hardworking people than the most landlubbers. Please,wake up. Thank you for your consideration and sail on. May you have a peaceful and blessed day. Aloha
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  56. He was my brother and my father figure. Family was most important to him. Unfortunately circumstances changed the boy into the man you see. He served in the end of the Vietnamese war which changed the boy to the man but also gave him the skills to survive the way you see in this video. There is NY Times article of him cooking a full thanksgiving meal for him another of our brother and his friends. I’m thankful for all the beautiful comments people realizing what I’ve always known what an amazing person he was. He was a constant in my life she nice the day I was born until the day the detectives came to my job to tell me he was gone. He is missed so much everyday. Thank you Erik for respecting my brother not only not disclosing his home but him as a human being.
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  57. I know James personally and I know his story. James does not do drugs nor lie. There is no reason for it. He has been apart of our group since 2019. He is a real truthful guy. He is also a sensitive. He actual runs our IR Camera because he sees and feels the forest creatures. Awesome video!!!!!!
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  58. I was homeless for about 4 months, at first I staying a couple different abandoned houses then I got into a shelter and got a job. None of my co-workers had any idea what was going on with me. So if you don't think it could happen to you ,your wrong it can happen to anyone
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  59. I remember seeing the original video a few years ago and it came up again on my home page today, which led me here to this update. I'm so glad he's still doing well for himself given the circumstances, I hope he can find a more permanent place to be, but at the same time he seems at peace with where he is and appears to enjoy it. He's so nice and well spoken, thank you for all you have done to help him
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  60. In a million years I would not have expected this guy to say he went out to the Roseland Ballroom to see Motorhead. I wish Lemmy could have seen this. Walter would be on the guest list for life in NYC.
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  61. Isn’t it lovely to see someone so satisfied with life rather than basing happiness on what fills their life? Incredibly inspirational and refreshing. His has a great perspective on “freedom” as well. It’s wonderful knowing there are people like this out there. Best wishes, Carlos!!
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  62. I lived aboard and single handed a 42 foot sailboat for several years. Now 58 years old when I look back, those were the best years of my life. In my travels, fellow sailors were some of the best people I ever met, many whom I remain in contact with to this day. My heart goes out to these folks in Richardson Bay. Great video thank you so much for sharing.
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  63. Hello, I'm 41. I'm from Germany. I was homeless myself for a few months. I've also seen the other documentary (part 1). I'm shocked that Walter is dead. He certainly had his flaws but he was a good person. God has now given him peace in a more beautiful place. Greetings from Germany.
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  64. rest in peace Walter. I hope that humanity one day will understand that you dont need to have luxurious things to be happy but to just be able to live with the basic home comforts.
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  65. Great coverage of a topic I had no idea existed. Thanks for sharing and all the hard work to put this together
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  66. I really liked the genuine exchange between the filmmaker and this homeless man- so beautifully captured and full of respect til the end and beyond.
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  67. My friend and I were camping in western Schoharie county around 1995 or so. We heard very similar things one day. Later that night in pitch blackness in thick woods something walked around our camp about 60 yds away pounding on trees with a club. It did this for an hour with our fire burning. A thunder storm moved in and we spent the rest of the night with guns loaded unable to sleep in the pouring rain and lightning. It was terrifying. we were 5 miles from a main road or house.
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  68. Carlos is inspiring! He pushes forward in hard times. If he can persevere in the face of such hardship, than maybe I can too!
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  69. As someone who's been watching a marina, I've learned that a lot of boats at several local marinas dump toilets at night as the tide is changing. Sometimes out water there is clear, other times covered is crap, usually when the large yachts are around. It's disgusting behavior.
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  70. Excellent work, Erik. Great job putting this piece together.
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  71.  @ErikKSwanson  Just wanted to say props for not releasing the footage until later, so as not to jeopardize Carlod and the others. I think that was very kind of you! :)
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  72. It's nice that Walter's memory will live on via this documentary.
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  73. Algorithm brought me to your channel and I couldn't be more thrilled!! I've had spats of homelessness, myself, and these mini docs are super touching. Ppl fail to realize that homeless ppl are ACTUAL ppl. Sons, daughters, etc, sometimes with sons and daughters with them! Thank you for documenting these folks!
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  74. 70 years ago I visited my grandmother at West 86th St at the river and heard those trains roaring by under the huge air vents. I wondered at the time if anybody hung out down there. Fascinating story very kindly presented.
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  75. It was my life long wish to live on a houseboat, proud of the ones who are living that dream. Fight the system.
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  76. Wow great story, I wish the best for Joe and hope he gets to stay as long as possible.
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  77. The 2 videos of Carlos have been at the back of my mind for so long. The way some folks can make a humble abode out of very little material can make one realize how much they take life for granted just having a roof over their head, major blessings to you for being able to reconnect with a humble man like Carlos.
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  78. This impacted me in a way that's hard to describe. A mixture of joy and then sadness once I learned he had passed away. So many people take so much for granted, it makes me think our culture is broken in a way. It's not until you lose everything that you really learn to appreciate anything.
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  79. I really like how you've waited such a long time to release these videos out of respect & protection for the people in them.
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  80. This battle is what instilled a childhood fascination in me when I once visited Lake George when I was young. It was at the time they were filming Last of the Mohicans. The rebuilt fort was turned into a museum and right next door that summer they were doing a archeological dig and I actually witnessed skeletal remains in situ as they were digging. Its a memory ill never forget and it lead me on a road to become a history graduate and later teaching
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  81. praying for your health and safety Joe!
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  82. Damn the ending was sad to hear I was rooting for Carlos he was more safer than most. Cause in a few years this world is gonna go bat shit crazy and being safe out the way is the best thing u can plan on doing as of today. I hope he found another place underground somewhere and great job to the camera man for this story.
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  83. I really loved how you treated him with such kindness! I wish everyone had a heart like yours. We are all just a few steps away from the same fate. I think we should be humble. I'm glad you are bring attention to the issue of homelessness. It's so upsetting to see people take that small thing for granted.
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  84. Carlos’s story was so meaningful. What a dear and kind man. Thank you for helping to share his story!
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  85. Absolutely high quality content and respectful of Carlos as well. Thank you for sharing with us
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  86. This dude is a breath of fresh air.
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  87. This man has barely anything and is the happiest guy in the world. Maybe people can learn from him.
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  88. I could have watched this for hours, also you’re so beautiful always keeping your word and going back and also being so respectful of his space, we need more beautiful humans like yourself and Carlos in this world!
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  89. This makes me think of my dad he was a Vietnam veteran and one of the reasons I went into the army. I remember when my mom left him back in the late eighties early nineties somewhere around there. At one point you lived in a tent down at the state park on Puget Sound and then he got a storage unit up by the Sea-Tac Airport he would sneak in at night he built a loft with a bed of above and a little area down below with a desk or he could hang out and plays guitar and he lived kind of like this. No matter how much people would talk crap about my dad I always loved him more than anything in the world and he was a hero to me. I always thought I would rather live happy like him instead of have a bunch of money and be miserable he would be the happiest and have the most friends was nothing wow people with money and cars or miserable and people hated them
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  90. You have a lot to be proud of, Erik. You gave Carlos the respect every man deserves, you treated him with interest, and some kindness, and as luck would have it, Carlos is himself a kind person. I hope all good things come to him thru all this, and that his life is made better thru your kindness all these years later. Carlos is a Proud man, and a capable one, you have helped him maintain that, thank you.
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  91. This is what happens when you let state or local jurisdictions have too much power. They should not have any authority on federal land end of story. It should be free and open to everyone. Whatever arrangement they’ve made with these RGBA folks should be removed and they should have no jurisdiction whatsoever in the bay. Tell the rich people with the yachts to go somewhere else or just coexist with the people that live there. That bay belongs to everyone not just the rich people.
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  92. I am so impressed with your documentary. It is detailed, emotional and artistically expressed. Thank you so much for doing this.
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  93. Erik this minidoc was incredible. You should seriously consider setting up a patreon to fund your work, I'm sure a great many people would be more than happy to sign up for more great stories like this.
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  94. As a person with Cancer, I can spot another. He definitely had Cancer. Rest easy Walter, I’ll see you soon.
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  95. What a story. Nothing but respect for Walter. He asked for nothing and made his way. He's proof that a home is what you make it. Walter would have loved how you portrayed him! You are a caring man.
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  96. We've had 3 face to face encounters in Connecticut where I grew up. Two of them were in our kitchen window scaring the daylights out of my sister. My Father 82nd Airborne Paratrooper set a trap for it if it returned, which it did. When it came back, again my sister screamed, my Dad ran outside and sprayed it with the hose which he kept turned on right near the kitchen door. He was about 10 feet away and it lunged at him then went back into the protected Watershed property of about 2,000 acres. I remember him yelling at it while he sprayed it with a "hey, hey!" Trying to scare it away. When he came back inside, he said whatever that was it was big and definitely not pranksters. The third encounter was one coming into our campfire light. Our friend started screaming and shaking so bad that we had to escort him home. He kept saying he saw a monster. My Dad ended up buying a rifle and a box of ammo and kept it by the kitchen door for that Summer. Interesting, this wasn't in some far flung mountainous region or deep wilderness area but in Connecticut, a State with a fairly well developed manufacturing and industrial base but is still considered 60%woodlands even in 2024.
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  97. When he is telling his story at 3:25 he says "then he was alone," and laughs. Then becomes sad. That struck a cord in me and made me quite sad. I haven't watched the rest of the video yet but I hope for the best for this man.
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  98. I usually don't donate. Ever. But the first video of Carlos moved me so much, I'm glad if my litte donation let's him have a better life. He's an amazing person, and I wish him all the best in the world <3
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  99. This is reminiscent of when I put another shed in my backyard. I followed the guidelines on the borough website, but I was visited by codes enforcement and told that I was somehow harming the watershed. I asked about other sheds in the neighborhood and was told that they received a variance. I asked how to receive a variance and was told that my application and $500 would secure a variance. I asked the codes enforcement how $500 makes the watershed better, and he had no answer. It's all about the money and has nothing to do with the environment. Just ask the folks in L.A. they know of the hypocrisy. Thanks for sharing!
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  100. Salt of the earth people.. This story was perfect ,straight into the storyline ,clear descriptions and not long and drawn out. I have listened to thousands of interviews and I enjoyed this one very much . Thanks to Erik..
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  101. As a former shelter monitor (Grasslands in Valhalla NY) I can attest that there are very few Carlos’. Humble & genuine & thankful just for life itself.
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  102. You and Walter are some beautiful people man, you make me want to cry in a good way. God bless you
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  103. Teared up after hearing about this. Sorry for loss of this wonderful human. Much respect for him and others like him that follow their own path.
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  104. Carlos is freaking amazing. His views on the world might be outdated, but his positive attitude makes it all worth the effort. And that's a good lesson for the rest of us
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  105. Wonderful job with this documentary. You have a great voice and articulation for these videos. Similar to James Earl Jones.
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  106. This was absolutely fascinating. I even showed it to my young children and had a great conversation about the amazing and unique people in the world and how we should respect everyone. Thank you for respecting his privacy and sharing some of his life story with us.
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  107. Heaven forbid the city would permit people to live in a safe and dignified way. Fantastic video! I hope it brings much needed attention to those who need it most.
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  108. this was a great documentary. walter seemed like a nice guy, hadn't been overwhelmed by the streets.
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  109. The amount of impressed I am by this man, that he made his own house, survived, flourished on his own, was content, comfortable, and from the looks of it, happy. Couldn't be explained. The respect for him to have that privacy until long after he passed is so kind, I can't imagine most others would do the same. May he fly high in Valhalla.
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  110. Way safer there than sleeping on the streets. Also, some people pay out the ass for an apartment that size in NYC. . . Just read the pinned comment. RIP, Walter. He seemed like a genuinely interesting person.
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  111. I lived on a 35 foot Chris Craft in a marina in Sausalito for 6 months. Man, it sucked! Though I was expecting something way more fun and uplifting. The anchor out people all seemed like paranoid speed freaks, looking to scam something, not very sociable or friendly. They'd all try to use the marina's docks, water, bathrooms, garbage cans, parking spots and showers. ( hey man, it's free!! ) Many were obviously mentally ill, I thought. So I steered clear of the real nutty looking ones. I had a good job, so they did not like me questioning them about their behavior. There was one guy I remember being a friendly, good guy. Diver Dave. He had a huge anchor out with a Swedish wife and a baby. He said he was fixing up his boat so they could sail the world. I wonder if they ever did? He made a living doing diving tasks in the many Sausalito boat slips. I thought living there cheaply would be kind of cool and romantic. I was wrong. I found that type of lifestyle is not for me, mostly because of the loneliness, weird people, the constant movement of the boat, having to be super careful with your movements on the boat( most boats are not made to live on...) and dock and being pitched around in bad weather. I felt sorry for the anchor out people too, that is one tough day to day lifestyle to live.
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  112. What an incredible person and story. No complaints justs moves on! Thanks for this Erik! Everyone needs to watch this for so many good reasons!
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  113. Amazing video. Almost hits home. I'm "homeless" as well. I live in a cabin I built on the river in a small town in California. The amount of respect you have for his discretion and privacy is not a level of respect found anymore. I truly admire you for this video and precautions taken. Have an amazing day sir
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  114. I have known Joe my whole life he never asks anyone for one dollar. He grew up with a very difficult life and still manages to try anyway to make it. I love him and he bothers no one. And asked not one person for one dollar he is a great guy. To know him is to love him. Prayers for Joe. Hope and prayers for Joe.♥️🙏🏻
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  115. BEYOND HUGE RESPECT for NOT revealing Walter's HOME. This guy had made the best out of a bad hand dealt to him and he wasn't hurting anybody. Yha he boosted a little electricity but I don't kick those who are down. God Bless him AND YOU, SIR for not destroying the trust between the two of you..
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  116. These are the stories that interest me. Not the super rich, the glamour, diamonds, fashion etc. The stories of these types of people are so interesting to me. I wish I could take a time machine and go back to the early 80’s and 90’s out here with the chaos. Just seeing that and seeing home some live among the huddle and huddle of NYC is so fascinating.
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  117. As someone who also chooses “homelessness” of sorts, can confirm its freedom. Personally I’m using it to avoid rent so I can save enough to retire early, so I’m still a wage slave, but knowing I literally don’t need this job is a feeling I wish for everyone. ❤
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  118. ⁠Tne thing is, I completely agree with you. My main point is that indigenously Americans dont deserve the benefit of doubt that contemporary pop culture seems to indicate. They were just as bad as Europeans, Aztecs, Carib cultures, etc in the new world. Your historical coverage is excellent by the way. Very entertaining.😅
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  119. His house has more character than the post modernistic multi million dollar homes!
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  120. So sorry to hear he is gone. I would have liked to have known him. Thanks for the time you spent with him.
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  121. The Rich are never happy with what they have, they have to take what the little man has, why ? because they realise the little is actually RICHER than them. Good luck to the anchor outs, keep fighting, i hope you guys n girls get to stay and live in peace, as it should be. good health to you.
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  122. I am so relieved that you found Carlos. We watched your last video years ago and I was worried and concerned about him. Sometimes change like that is fatal. So happy you found him and he actually looks better than before 10 years later. Go Carlos. Go.
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  123. My 6x great Grandfather Zackquill Morgan's father moved from Wales to W. Virginia . His son Zack was the the first family to move into W. Virginia Colony- a territory of forts. They built Morgan Fort, founded Morgan Town fought in the French Indian War, Zack was a Captain in the Revolutionary war. He lost half his 600 men at Saratoga. He knew George Washington who helped him survey Morgan Town. There's a stature of Zack in the middle of the town square of Morgan Town today.
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  124. I walked right up on one while picking wild blueberries on Tenant Mountain in the Shining Rock Wilderness in 1981. It was busy eating berries and we all ran for at least 1/2 mile out of fear.
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  125. Weird how many surprisingly similar "concerns" or "questions" there are about the human waste issue, even though it was addressed in the video. Thanks for the documentary, Erik.
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  126. i like the fact that he treated Carlos and his story with respect
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  127. I am glad this video was recommended to me. A lifestyle I didn’t know much about. And exposing more government overreach.
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  128. People who haven't got much are always the nicest people ❤
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  129. Outstanding documentary! One does not need to be a lawyer to recognise that irrespective of whatever the local board may say, they have no jurisdiction over this Federally Protected Waterway! This means that their act of seizing and destroying private vessels has always been illegal, and that it cannot be supposed that they believed it to be anything but illegal. I have no doubt whatsoever that if the Liveaboard Community consisted of immaculate yachts of wealthy business owners then there would never have been any conflict. The description of the Liveaboard Community as being "Rent-Free" and "Homeless" tells the viewers all they need to know about the attitude of the board to this Community. As an Interviewee said, he hauls all if his trash and waste out and he respects the environment. Never forget that areas were constructed for the community to live, which is why they have Federal Protection.
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  130. I respect Peter and I’m happy he is out of that situation. He seems almost giddy in his new clean apartment. I hope his children come back to see him before it’s too late.
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  131. I absolutely love documentaries like this.....nobody trying to bullshit you , just straight up experiences! Then it's up to you to digest what's put in front of you and let you decide....great documentary guys I REALLY appreciate and enjoyed it!
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  132. A man who bothers no one. A man who's trying to survive everyday. Gets kicked out 3 times and has his home destroyed twice. Still he keeps a smile on his face and moves forward. A wise man once told me. I feel poor because I can't afford a pair of shoes. Then I seen a man with no legs and i felt rich.
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  133.  @neilb1334  how is that possible? He got kicked out years ago and this video was published a couple of days ago.
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  134. This was very interesting & in my opinion very well put together & presented, it was refreshing to watch a presentation without all the normal hype, bullshit & where everything is bigfoot. Please keep making more of this sort of documentary, it is interesting & keeps you thinking about what may or may not be living out there, well done all round. 10/10
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  135. I think he's doing good by helping people who are truly homeless get help from him. Some people choose to camp in the woods but he chooses to live on the streets. He's a very intelligent guy and his minimalist living isn't hurting anyone.
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  136. Thank you so much. I'm literally in tears. As usual you nailed it. And you even kept La folia. I am absolutely beyond pleased with what you have done for me and Izzy and for all of us you film.
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  137. Love your videos man. It's obvious you're a genuine guy who is genuinely curious. Thank you.
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  138. but how long are these "Temporary" vouchers going to last ... how long before these people are made homeless?
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  139. Rich boy reach around. Yes. RBRA gov agency
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  140. Behind my place of work is a homeless community of migrants. Started making friends with the community a few years ago. The kindness I’ve received from them has been life changing. They take care of each other and share everything. Listening as they are sitting and sharing stories by a fire is always a reminder that nobody wants to be poor. I wish that suffering on nobody.
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  141. this guy has the documentary voice down 100%. great video! everyone needs to remember taht everyone needs help from time to time. doesnt matter if you live in a box, or a half a million dollar house, with a billion things that do nothing but sit on the shelf and look pretty. everyone needs a hug and everyone needs a helping hand. god bless this man, and hopefully he remains safe and gets a place to stay.
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  142. Thank you for giving us a chance to see into his life and how even in our society ppl struggle and go through the unimaginable. I pray you continue to do the amazing work you do with no I'll will or negative outlook. I pray Carlos is safe and spreads the message of God to his other friends and so they too can find light in those hard times. Maybe one day we can all see Carlos again on your amazing channel. Thank you again
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  143. this was a special kind of documentary..im actually crying as its ended RIP WALTER!
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  144. Incredible look into his life. Really makes you respect his intelligence and resourcefulness. I loved how content he was with what he had.
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  145.  @ErikKSwanson  Great job holding off on releasing that footage! You seem like a great guy and I'm super excited that the video is doing so well. You should definitely do a follow up video with all the additional info you included in the comments. All of the old computer equipment makes a lot more sense knowing the video was shot in the late aughts haha. Cheers!
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  146. Your documentaries have a certain kind of nostalgic spirit/ambiance that makes it so unique I can't stop watching them, you're one of a kind, congrats and keep going strong.
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  147. Please do more bigfoot videos. I really like them. You narrate very well and the subject matter is very interesting.
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  148. I'm reminded of the documentary Dark Days, year 2000, it's one of the New York City gems, I advise people to see it. I always feel bad when I see something of humane inspiration and later know that person is dead. Great video Erik, made my day.
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  149. Thanks. The Siege of Ft William Henry was incredibly important not for the fight but in the aftermath and the British reaction to it. Up until then both the 2nd Hundred Years War and the Struggle for Control of North America had largely been in a see-saw stalemate. When news of the 'Massacre' of British POWs reached the Brits & Euromericans, they were utterly outraged. They collectively set their considerable differences aside to destroy the French Empire. This changed forever the dynamic of the fight to control North America and its history, depriving the Indigenous Peoples of competing allies to play against each other. And depriving the France Crown of enough of its overseas colonies that it eventually went bankrupt.
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  150. Great video! I too am a liveaboard of 35 years of my 37 years alive. I was anchored out for 6.5 of them. We have the same issue up here in b.c Canada. Even at the docks they want all liveaboard boats gone unless you're rich. I'm glad to see a video made showing the truth. Keep up your good work 👏 very impressed. I'll be looking forward to more videos.
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  151. Kinda sad that a guy keeping himself to himself and doing his own thing is kicked off a plot of land that he maintained to a decent level of tidiness, which otherwise stands empty and unused. If only the land owner could see it from a homeless/squatters point and maybe consider taking a small negligible amount of rent. We have thousands of homeless here in the UK, people sleeping in shop doorways, in tents and other obscure locations, each with their own story. Its kinda sad that most of them have mental health, Alcohol and Substance misuse, but a serious lack of social housing is at the core of all the issues .. I do hope that Joe manages to find somewhere safe and warm before Winter starts to bite.
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  152. This put tears in my eyes. Powerful stuff. God bless you Carlos and thank you Erik for telling his story, God bless you as well.
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  153. RIP Walter, thank you for sharing your story with us.
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  154. I respect him a lot for not taking from the system and forging his own way. Kudos to the filmmaker for letting him share his story. RIP Walter.
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  155. It’s insane how smart he was…the man said he rebuilt his computer…they asked about electricity and he smiles and says “it’s all about your ingenuity “ 😎
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  156. You answered my first question . I hope he wasn't horribly ill or a victim of others ; r.i.p ❤
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  157. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. I don’t see any of these values being followed when the government screws with our lives like this.
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  158. So tired of people in need being pushed around like trash and not being helped
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  159. Simply put, it's just a "Rich Boy Reach Around." Nothing more. EKS ROCKS! 😎🐿👍
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  160. MAD fucking respect for waiting to post this as to not blow up their spot- or whatever your reasoning, I'm sure that was one of them. This is TV quality, and your narrating voice is solid. Great stuff man.
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  161. This is better than 90% of the Bigfoot documentaries I see
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  162. Listen, it’s amazing what Carlos and his friends have achieved, they’re relatively safe? Warm, dry, have access to food and water? Just goes to prove, we all need less than we think. If we ALL shared? No one would go without. 😢❤
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  163. It's safer on the streets. Was for me anyway.
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  164. I would love to see a full length feature on this, or maybe a longer series of more footage you shot on this channel. Excellent work. Subscribed!
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  165. wow.....I was humbled by watching this video. I am old and sick......but have all the comforts of home to keep me safe and warm. I cannot imagine what it took for both of you to make this video..........emotionally and physically. I admire your willingness to take on a project like this....and it takes a very special person to be interested in doing that. We all forget about people like Carlos.....thank you for reminding us. I hope you can find him again and do a follow up. I will carry this with me for a long time......I'm happy to say.
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  166. Thank you so much for sharing this man's story. I'm glad I got to "meet" Walter through your interview with him. Some people just need to live their own way.
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  167.  @ErikKSwanson  What OP said is so valuable. I’ve always found that to be the hardest aspect of writing, or getting into ones past/documentary style things, it’s so hard to actually be careful and respectable to not negatively impact others. Thanks for doing this .
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  168. peter seems like a lovely guy
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  169. Yup. Once you see one, and realize that they're out there, you can't deny the possibility that there could be other things, too. Nice job once again Erik .
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  170. This documentary is incredible. I have never heard this story. I am so glad that this was recorded and documented. I could easily seeing this becoming a full-length movie at the theater.
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  171. Great watch! I live in coastal northeast Florida...had a night sighting in 1994, crossed road (A1A) in front of me and wife. Changes your life...
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  172. Beyond excited to see this type of content here! Love your docs. Very well made, to the point, no fluff or filler, no dramatizations. Thank you!
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  173.  @Ohkeh640 ~ as long as it goes to him, I don’t need to know exactly what he’s doing with it. Giving from your heart freely should not have conditions. Like for real, are you donating $10,000.00? I’m sure he will put your $20.00 to good use.
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  174. It’s unfortunate that so many people jump to conclusions. Holding off on posting this until recently is both aware and caring.
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  175. just as good as anything on the history channel! I wish you nothing but success! Great Work!
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  176. I wish everyone had a home to sleep in
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  177.  In the Village  you belong in the circus 🎪🤡
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  178. I have to say I love this video you show extreme respect. I used to live on the streets and anyplace feels nice that your left alone never did a sewer but abandon buildings , bridges anyplace out of the way really . So this man I know how he feels
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  179. governments left or right couldn't give less of a shit about making affordable housing.
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  180. My parents moved from the suburbs of Westchester to upper Red Hook in 1982. They bought a farm not far from Kinderhook. My mother said they heard strange noises at night for a while. And our dog disappeared.
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  181. The seagulls can live on the boats, but not people. It shows you the mentality of the people in authority there.
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  182. Some of the comments are really depressing. The lack of compassion is mind boggling. If you haven't got something positive to why don't you just keep your mouth shut.
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  183. This guy is not insane. He is RIGHT! I hope people are waking up. If you are still watching TV and the daily news..you are still in the matrix. I feel sorry for you and what its gonna take to wake you up.
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  184. How do you only have 3k subs, you genuinely deserve at least a million. Such Amazing work man
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  185. Please continue to share real people's stories and these perspectives that most people don't see. And let's not all make each other feel better by watching this and having fluffy thoughts. If you felt something from Erik's video, DO something about it.
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  186. Prayers for Carlos, he’s a human being, trying to live, just like the rest of us. ((Hugs))
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  187. Enjoyed the video. I've always been intrigued by mole people. Seeing glimpses into how other people live can be eye opening. I think you were respectful to him but that way of life must be isolating.
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  188. trouble is, all that peace and beauty is too good for the poor. The rich want it, guess you'll have to go
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  189. The Indian legends and oral history are hard to ignore. Great doc! You got a sub.
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  190. I wish there were more people talking about this. It’s scary to know that you can be “gainfully” employed in a place like Florida and still have nowhere you can afford to live.
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  191. His family and friends should be very thankfull for this video and the way you respectfully gave a look into his life and way of living he had a great spirit^^
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  192. Well done. I have been homeless for 5 straight years and counting. I understand Walter. R.I.P.
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  193. I am a direct descendant of a militiaman from the 2nd Connecticut Provincial Regiment that was raised and was at the siege and then marched back to Fort Edward. Luckily, he survived the massacre but the amount that were killed and captured, many of them who the British never got back was staggering.
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  194. To the guy putting dog crap on recyclables, if you're so offended by him putting the effort into making a few cents off of containers you threw out, go and recycle it yourself. This town seems to be populated some miserable people that feel good about punching down
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  195. I just finished watching the first of video of this story this morning and then this one came up immediately. May God bless anyone trying to survive in any way on this amazing earth.❤
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  196. Wonderful job interviewing you could feel how you truly listened to him. And humanized him
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  197. Out of all the problems, especially in the bay area, it seems this one should be further down the list.
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  198. Carlos is so handsome and optimistic! What an interesting individual.
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  199. It’s crazy how he can have such a positive attitude. I live on my own and this actually motivates me even more to secure a future for myself.
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  200. Incredible video he didn't ask for anything he went out and earned his money selling books and repairing computers rest in peace Walter!
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  201. This was absolute great piece. I feel fortunate just to have been able to see it. Rest in peace Walter.
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  202. this is a form of journalism we all need more of...kudos to Erik and Carlos
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  203. So many smug yuppys in the comments.
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  204. I'm glad you documented this - James is a very interesting guy. Wonder if the other two guys are still around to support his story? Now that would be interesting.
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  205. To make a home out of nothing like this is amazing, this man could have done so much for others. RIP Walter.
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  206. A true gentlemen, and that goes for the both of you.
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  207. I used to work concert tours with Kim in the early 2000’s she was a beautiful young woman. This lifestyle looks like it’s been hard on her. Still very intelligent I wish her nothing but the best in an uncertain future.
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  208. Thanks for the report, man. I had not heard about "anchor outs" before. Now that I know, I will keep my eyes open... when I pull into a bay from the seven seas.
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  209. Thanks for your work showing the humanity of these people experiencing homelessness. I volunteer at several shelter programs around NYC, from safe havens to longer term facilities. I am continually struck by the work it takes to convince people under these conditions that their lives can be improved by coming in off the streets: that is, they are so adept and industrious in their homeless lives and have often been hurt or neglected by society. I think that one of the most important steps we need to take as a society is to humanize this population, and I think that your work does a great job of advancing that step.
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  210. Your country will send you out to fight, throw you away, then call the people you terrorize terrorists, and start the cycle again. Thank you for sharing John's story, I am sorry I made it political, I know there are more dimensions to it. I hope one day we can find the right way to help people like him instead of creating more circumstances that lead to similar fates.
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  211. I don't care what kind of story this man is telling, I just love his voice!!! Super soothing.
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  212. Freedom has always frightened those who proclaim themselves defenders of it. It's things like this that have always made me think that we actually live in a cage.......the system does not recognize freedom as one of our rights (even if it hypocritically rests its foundations on it), but as something to be fought in order to maintain control. How can we speak of civilization when power is in the hands of uncivilized people? Thank you for the video!! Great job!
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  213. Very good excited to see you found him. Gotta say, that I love that he's not strung out on drugs, he's kempt, and that his faith is strong. Years on the street isn't normally too kind those that live within them. Carlos may not have much. But he is what many of us are not. Free. He truly makes my heart smile. All the best to Carlos. 🤜💥🤛
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  214. My Revolutionary ancestor was at Ft Edward during the revolution. He left a very detailed accout in his pension application about Benedict Arnold and General Phillip Schuyler. He was on the expedition to capture Montreal. Very good documentary.
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  215. Erik, thank you for setting up the GoFundMe.
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  216.  @ErikKSwanson  Never mind him Erik. He's neither brave enough to show his face or let us see his name. Seems like the village troll to me.
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  217. Why are they doing this but letting people live on the street and steal everything they can find.
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  218. As I told a guy here online recently, yeah I work everyday, and have a house, but all it would take is a $300,000 medical bill. That would put anybody on the streets. I'm in Florida, home insurance is very hard to get. I don't have it. When I leave every morning I unplug all gadgets because if this house goes up I will surely be out on the street. It's a very delicate web we have woven here...
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  219. I was made homeless as a teenager and slept in terrible places. It's an experience that leaves long last affects on you. I was extremely impressed with the sensitive manner you approached Carlos's story with, it was a breath of fresh air to me. May god bless your souls.....
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  220. 5th Gen Floridian here. I've also seen a Skunk Ape in Myakka St. Park in 80s, & another in Big Cypress in 90s. They are in Ocala Nat'l Forest, Green Swamp too.
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  221. This made me emotional. Genuinely likable guy— personable, cool, modest and impressively resourceful. I want to be more like him.
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  222. Hes speaking a lot of truths. He gets it. Im 68 years old, I clearly remember life before cell phones, electric cars, social media; I could go on.People were kinder, more caring. As a young wife and mother I remember making pbj sandwiches for my sons; they gave them to the hobos in the train cars behind our house. Sometimes if they were physically able, those guys would weed our garden to show their gratitude. A simpler, less selfish, and happier time.
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  223. You did the best out of all coverage on the anchorage i know because i live there
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  224. This is amazing, you know this is happening all over america/ the world but videos like this show you the people's lives and faces, great video!
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  225. Thanks for sharing Carlos' story. It's an important retrospective. Gotta think about what's important, what brings happiness, what you need and don't need, what can become of you. All the best to Carlos and you.
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  226. Great video as always Erik! Your videos are high quality and you present the story well.
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  227. Tell me how one guy can make a video with the same or better quality than a multi-billion dollar company who’s goal is to make history videos lol good work
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  228. God bless you Erik and Carlos. Carlos lives a happier life than most people who are well off.
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  229. Thank you for sharing his story . I pray for his safety , happiness , and strength. Just donated to his go fund me . 🙏🏼
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  230. When the guy with the Go Pro helmet was showing which plants fooled him, he essentially disappeared. That is an excellent example of why it would be so easy for sasquatch to avoid being seen.
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  231. I found your channel from a video about the NY homeless man living in the underground makeshift space. Love the bigfoot content too. Subbed! You've got a voice that is made for creating documentary type of content.
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  232. Shocking !! These poor people were doing no harm, just live and let live. Thanks erik, great story hopefully they will get used to living in an apartment, god bless.
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  233. thank you for being respectful of Walter.
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  234. I commend this dude for being the change he wants to see.
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  235. I was actually just wondering how this man was doing the other day, after having seen the first part of his story about a month ago. Great update!
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  236. Great journalism Erik! I had a boat for some time at the Clipper harbor. Always admired those that lived on those boats and thought it was pretty cool. I hope they win the fight.
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  237. As a South African I really enjoy all content about Big Foot 😁
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  238. i hope you the best joe! lets share this to people for joe to not move his place!
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  239. If you look up and down Log Island sound in New York, you will see most of the communities have free pump out boats. I know that mine will schedule people to be pumped out every Monday. They will even go to popular anchorages where people stay for the weekend. This was all because of an organization called The Sound Keeper. They helped getting laws passed and funding for programs that helped clean up the sound
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  240. God bless you Erik for helping Joe.
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  241. wow cant believe you waited 14 years to release this but understandable, wasnt expecting a huge area up high RIP Walter, would of loved to hear more of his storyies
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  242. These stories are very important!!
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  243. Such an interesting topic. I hope the people who set anchor in the Bay find peace. All harmless people deserve peace. 💖
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  244. Oh man, RIP Walter :( Very glad I got to share this vid with you Erik and also Walter before he passed, thanks.
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  245. This was an extraordinary interview and like you Carlos and anybody else that sees this will remember it always. What a great job you did and what compassion youve shown for your fellow man. God Bless You freind.
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  246. Walter lives free and at peace in the "great Tunnel in the sky" now. I'm very glad we got to hear the story of His Tunnel and life before he left.....
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  247. I'm glad I found your channel, I was so tired of stupid meaningless youtube videos. Finding a documentary channel with some heart is a nice change of pace
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  248. We need more individuals independently reporting on lots of things. Would be great if you branch out to more subjects. Love what you've already done, great stories. Our media just feeds us twisted truths or downright lies. Greetings from Australia.
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  249. Grew up half of life in Washington and Warren Counties in NY. Spent time in woods never saw anything. Was a Deputy Sheriff in rural VA on WV line and on a disturbance call with no Game Warden available i saw an 8ft+ 450lb upright Canid. Encounter non violent but primal fear was felt. If they exist no doubt BF does but i would rather have seen a bf any day.
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  250. i've been suspicious that cats could be aliens for a while now.
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  251. Always The Government messing up Good People just having a Small Place on their OWN !!
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  252. Awesome video and really helped me along with the "Last of the Mohicans" movie to get a bigger picture of events.
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  253. I lived in a little town about 60 miles north of Ogdensburg New York, called Vernon Ontario and I’ve had two encounters
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  254. I don’t mean to be flippant, since I support reducing environmental impact, but asking for raw vegan food donations doesn’t mean that his life is exhaust-free. It just means that he has offloaded the activities that produce exhaust to people who are giving him food and producing the food. I think he’s conflating not producing carbon exhaust himself with not producing carbon exhaust at all. His existence still ultimately depends on the earth’s resources and on the capitalist structure that produced and delivered the food to him. Disengaging doesn’t mean no impact.
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  255. Hey , NOBODY out there truly knows what it's like to be homeless......waking up in the middle of a January night to have to go use a bathroom that isn't there....... Please , if you see a homeless person out there , stop & give em' a few bucks because it WILL make a difference in that person's hopeless life nn
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  256. I love Carlos! He has a beautiful spirit! ❤
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  257. Never stop doing what you're doing, there's no need for anyone to be homeless in this country.
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  258. It cannot be stated plainly enough. You Sir, are a Gentleman. Your respect for Walter is proof.
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  259. Who needs the mainstream history channels when independent creators deliver mayerial of this quality.
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  260. would love to see more documentaries on homelessness. There are many untold stories. Great video btw
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  261. The judgmental comments here are so ill-informed, it's ridiculous. I watched Ethan's boat burn - there was zero foul play. I met him a few days later on our dock - zero attitude of entitlement, zero self-pity. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find a more humble, objective young man. Arthur and Brian are also good-hearted people who feel understandably protective of their way of life. Ethan knew there are no guarantees in this harsh environment, and continues do do his best to be a contributing person in this world.  You're free to kick in a few dollars, or not. But the lack of basic empathy doesn't help anyone. Kicking someone when they're down takes the same amount of energy as wishing them luck. Give it a try.
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  262. It’s a very evil sect. I lost a good friend to it.
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  263. I live in a neighbouring village and have seen something very similar here. I saw it cross the road from some thick woodland in the edge of the village. This was roughly 1994. I have heard wood knocking type sounds and almost human cries in the distance at night over the years. Had no idea there had been another sighting as nearby as Cotgrave!
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  264. Incredible resourcefulness and ingenuity, considering his situation, he's made a comfortable space to live in.
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  265. Grew up on the oregon coast. I can confirm cities constantly have "accidental sewage releases". Im not sure how you open a man valve thats the size of a semi truck steering wheel that requires 8-10 full rotations to fully open it and even tho its a 14 inch pipe into the bay it still takes hours to dump a half million gallons of sewage into the bay.... oopsie! Its an accident!!!!
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  266. What a super interesting and inspirational person she is! Thanks for bringing her story. I'd love to see what she decides to do next, maybe she'll end up in Asheville eventually? Hopefully she's connected to some compassionate and creative folks 💟🎻🌿
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  267.  @neilb1334  My God do you people lack reading comprehension skills or are you just not watching the video?
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  268. Thank you so MUCH for sharing this with us! I HATE "our" treatment of the homeless. Innovative people like Carlos survive in the face of our leaders' cruelty and disregard. We have a growing issue in D.C. because of the skyrocketing cost of living. I hope to have Carlo's level of faith and positive thoughts, someday. May the Lord continue to protect this wonderful man. Thanks for your contact information, sir.🙂👋🏽👨🏽‍⚕️
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  269. Superb. So well done, straight forward and down to earth with no flim flam. It was refreshing to watch. Thanks
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  270. Love this guys voiceover, reminds me of those old 90's alien documentaries.
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  271. Really well put together and great narrator. There is nothing worse than some Ai voice on channel's it ruins them. You have a new subscriber here.
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  272. This was exceptional!! One of the best I've ever seen, hands down. Please keep them coming!
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  273. I'd love to know what books he had. I was a worker at our city library and met many unique persons who living on the fringe. One guy moved to our town because he liked the railroad and loved movies. He lived for awhile in a theatre that was on hard times, a local person saw the value in him. Rip, Walter. Thanks for a wonderful interview!
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  274. Are you doing all the animations yourself? If yes, big respect, thats gotta be a lot of work
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  275. Thank you Erik. I’m Bruce’s cousin, Chari, and I was absolutely terrified when I heard the creature’s strange noises that night. My baby daughter was in my arms sleeping and I yelled to my grandmother and mother to get into the house and I locked all the doors of the car. I was actually in the passenger seat. My brother was 15 or 16 yrs old at the time and my mother took me home quickly and drove him back with his shotgun which he fired in the air as my grandmother saw in the moonlight that the huge hairy creature was on 2 legs. They both said it screamed and ran down into the woods. They were brave and had quietly walked to one side of the concrete block building it was standing behind. Many residents of Valatie and Kinderhook had experiences with the creatures. My brother was the one who saw the 2 large creatures and a smaller one while checking his traps. A very wealthy couple who lived by Kinderhook Creek saw the 3 creatures one night per their son who was told with his siblings to stay away from the creek, but to keep quiet about the sighting for fear the residents of Kinderhook would say they were crazy. My uncle who lived by my grandparents saw them in his garden one night.
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  276.  @battosaijenkins946  He might just have been living his best life.
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  277. Another great documentary! Best of luck to them all!
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  278. Poor sweet man. Life’s problems have affected him a great deal,I believe. If someone could help him get a disability check..mental health therapy…and a “temporary place to live”. He could save money for an apartment.
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  279. I love how he said it’s not Bigfoot hunter …it’s Nature Lover. We should all get along because we all share this planet and we all love nature🌎💙☀️
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  280.  @ErikKSwanson  Yo, Enjoyed the video and i just wanna tell you a piece of advice that i have learned in my short 24 years of life, Do not argue with stupid people, they can not understand your language, you have to learn uugapuuga language to speak to them, im still currently learning it myself so i cant give you any language lessons just yet. Anyway, as i say to my gf, dont listen to these stupid people in from 1 ear and out from the other. Keep up the great work.
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  281.  @ErikKSwanson  no problem!
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  282. Well we can tell that some are researchers and some sit on the couch ridiculing everything they see. Great job humans that’s why I stay in the woods. 😅😅
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  283. Thank you for filming Walter. I've only just come across this video and because of you Walters story, his memory lives on and it's only fitting it does. He seemed a really nice guy who despite setbacks in life remained very humble. R.I.P Walter, you will be remembered.
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  284. Outstanding content, extremely well produced. First time I've watched your videos and I loved it.
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  285. You have an incredible narration voice. It's engaging, akin to David Attenborough or my hometown hero RIck Steves. Also, this feels like genuine journalism and not just slander. Would also like to see you interview the opposite side of the coin to gain some juxtaposition to your initial point and to stir the pot a bit. Would leave it a little more thought provoking even though I totally side with the Anchor-Outs and always have. They are merely the scapegoats because they don't have the resources to defend themselves. Arthut was spitting straight FACTS in the end about his carbon footprint. breaks my heart.
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  286. Awesome Documentary! Made me feel like I was watching my favorite show back in the day, Unsolved Mysteries. Only my friends were in it.☺️ All wonderful people. I'm glad to call them friends.🥰 Great people to spend time with.
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  287. RIP Walter, a man that certainly had more time than most. But it would be a lonely way to live down there.
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  288. This is the type of person that deserves a place, I bet you give him a job doing about anything he will be good.
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  289. Given the number of "my tax dollars" folks in the comments I think what is most likely is someone saw him and complained. It would be interesting to superimpose this man's simple existence with the "tax funded" shelter option I think many would be surprised at the costs and difficulties...
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  290. Thank you for the update! The way the homeless are treated is horrific. Thank you for being so respectful.
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  291. Hey I know this guy back in 09 I was residentialy challenged and winter hit I was struggling trying not to freeze to death and dude showed me how ro find a spot underground. He saved my life and from that I was able to survive till I got a bus ticket to Miami and from there I got back on my feet. Anyone who meets this guy do something kind for him, he is a rare indicator and one of the best people I know.
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  292. You're an excellent fiilm maker Erik!!
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  293. What a great dynamic! You can tell he trusted you enough to share all of this. Loved this documentary. I hope there’s more.
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  294. What an incredibly intelligent and ingenious man. Rest in peace Walter.
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  295. Erik, you are such a kind man, to help Carlos! I don't know why Amtrak had to remove him...he wasn't bothering anyone. I'm very saddened by their actions and glad you posted an update on how he's doing. I'm amazed at his outlook on life and Pray that he stays safe and healthy. GOD Bless you both! george 😎🤿🦈🐙🇺🇲 TEXAS
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  296. Just watched this and really enjoyed it, saying hi from UK.. Would be nice if the firm laid a plaque for him, think that be a nice tribute to a remarkable guy.
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  297. I think it’s amazing that you document these peoples lives. Thank you for the content and for giving these people a voice.
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  298. Thank you so much for the update. I love Carlos for his positive mindset and feeling blessed for everything he has. So inspiring.
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  299. Thank you so much for your wonderful video documentary. We have lived aboard our sailboat for 23 years in Key West FL. The same thing is happening here. As a federally documented vessel we are going to stick it out to the end fighting silly local regulations on the ocean. Good luck to you!
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  300. What a sweet, smart man. May God Bless him for all his days 💖
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  301. Awesome documentary Erik and congrats on the success of it!
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  302. Kudos to you for keeping this secret out of respect for the man. A man who could have staked out a survival anywhere chose the concrete jungle. I have to respect that.
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  303. Great documentary, but so sad for the people living on the boats.
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  304. This channel is professional and amazing, deserves waaaaay more subs!!!!! love the narration and editing!!! THIS IS THE GOOD STUFF!!!!!
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  305. You are correct, unfortunately, he is having very little to no impact on others, it is also impossible to live a life of zero waste, you can reduce the amount of waste but you cannot eliminate it, we all need to buy stuff, even Ethan. Keep the great stories coming, I look forward to them.
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  306. The eye witness saying the Bigfoots running motion was like a circular saw. There’s a YouTube video of a Bigfoot chasing a car in the US. Also one of a Bigfoot chasing a car in Russia BOTH show the whirling arm motion . Very interesting.
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  307. I covered the siege of fort William Henry in my thesis. Compared it to Abercrombie’s failed attack on Carillon … wonderful work.
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  308. I have seldom watched such an excellent documentary/ film on YouTube. Extremely well researched, produced and presented, it is a professional production of the highest order. Excellent work and thank you !
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  309. My great great grandmother was Mohican. She was adopted into the family and gave birth to my great grandmother. Pretty interesting learning our history.
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  310. Fantastic video! Getting a glimpse into Carlos' world is interesting enough, but having an essentially homeless person portrayed in such a positive light, was even better, showing his kindness and ingenuity. First of your videos I've seen, so I was ready for anything, but this was very nicely done.
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  311. For the amount of money we've given to Ukraine we could've housed ALL the homeless several times over.
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  312. Watched all of your other videos a few months ago, and I have to say this has made me really happy to see. Thanks Erik for all the hard beautiful work you do.
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  313.  @ErikKSwanson  just south of kinderhook outside of Hudson. I didn’t see it but he did I’ll never forget the look on his face. He was a no joke hard as nails old timer. He saw something that alarmed him he was very animated when explaining to me what he just saw. I blew it off at the time cause I didn’t see it.
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  314. Excellent work Eric - I found you through your fantastic films on Carlos. I was surprised you did a Bigfoot piece. We did the films A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed and A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot. They are real and it's important to keep talking about them. Many, many people around the country have seen them and it's significantly changed their lives. Keep up the great work! I can't wait to see more.
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  315. Ethan has a really good point about the amount of waste in modern packaging. I unpack computer systems and they are loaded with redundant plastic coverings, useless information booklets that only provide a link to the online documentation, and loads of styrofoam. I really think this is low hanging fruit manufacturers can tackle by simply re-designing their packaging to contain less waste. Failing that they can make it all out of cardboard at least it will bio-degrade.
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  316. Rest easy dude, you seemed a good person.
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  317. I sleep in my car. I have a full time job in construction. Nobody knows I’m homeless. I can’t get ahead. But I keep going.
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  318. He still works and I would think pays taxes. I would look more at shady celebrities, politicians, and corporations. They are screwing you over more than simple everyday folks trying to get by.
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  319. this is a truly amazing and sad story, it sucks to hear he passed away but hopefully he is happy and at peace now instead of having to live in a hole in an abandoned tunnel system... good job not releasing this footage while he was still alive
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  320. Back 40 yrs ago I was homeless for about 5 yrs. The hardest thing I had to relearn was to actually sleep in a bed. I had gotten so used to sleeping on the ground that beds were extremely uncomfortable. John has my utmost respect. My dad died in Vietnam & to this day I just can't wrap my head around the fact that we can't, or won't take better care of our veterans. Absolutely sinful.
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  321. It's crazy that you only get a few thousand views on most videos. Your production value and narration is incredible.
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  322.  @ErikKSwanson Thank you for all you’ve done ❤
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  323. I saw him several more times!! You my good sir are a perfect human brotha respect! On manny level on just helping him and giving him your time! Hope Carlos is ok wherever he is.. good people in rough situations…
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  324. No one should be homeless.....but SENIORS....breaks my Heart more to see them homeless 🙏
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  325. My neighbor saw one come busting outta the woods just ahead of me on a 4 wheeler
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  326. What an amazing person, so sad he died. A true example of an amazing person
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  327. So a consultant gets paid to make an environmental issue while completely ignoring the fact the all the boats that are docked have a worse effect. Yea. Sounds legit.
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  328. He is amazing He turned something that was nothing into his everything and was so proud to show it off and accept help when needed., I wanna hear more about Carlos
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  329. So sorry, Ethan!
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  330. rip god bles
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  331. you’re an absolute legend, so is Walter
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  332. One of the best videos I have seen in years.
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  333. Great documentary!! It’s my second time watching it & it’s in my area. And yes, Bigfoot’s are real. I’ve seen them many times.
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  334. You have such great emotional dynamic expressions in your voice as you tell these stories - love it. Thank you for this Interesting adventure and story.
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  335. Such a powerful, interesting film. Awesome work you did here. Thanks so much for capturing a timeless moment and sharing with the world.
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  336. Sounds like a great guy and a Bro i would no question hang out with... I've met countless homeless people here (Vancouver, Canada) helped them with food on taco tuesday and always love to chat with everyone. Glad i got to see Walter and this video, thanks buddy! 😇
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  337. Wow, so glad I discovered your channel! Thank you for doing such a tasteful well done documentary introducing us to Walter and providing a view of one alternative lifestyle. Walter and others like him are not homeless, planet Earth is their home, they are simply houseless... Bless them all.
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  338. Hey man, thanks for covering this. I really appreciate it. Its been this way for decades, and nobody in washington, or our local areas, seems to want to do anything about it. Theyd rather endlessly move homeless people around. And when i used to drive public transit, i seen a lot of that happening. It was sad. Now that im out of work for a while, ive focused my attention on helping the homeless and kids in my area thanks to my church. Theyve opened a whole new door for me so that i can do great things for those in need. I plan on continuing to help anyone i can. With the rise of illegals coming in though, the homeless crisis will be put on hold for a while. The illegals have jumped to the front of the Q, and those who are already living in poor conditions will get ignored by the government. The same government thats causing so much homelessness in the first place.
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  339. The internet was mankinds greatest downfall.
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  340. Can't believe your channel hasn't blown up. This is quality journalism, right here!
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  341. Erik love your voice man golden documentary voice!!!
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  342. RIP walter, you humbled me im sorry mate. Rest easy my friend.
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  343.  @ErikKSwanson  it's definitely a pain but I'm stubborn. I've resisted as much as I can without losing my spot. When I was a kid growing up in Victoria liveaboards were an asset and appreciated. We save boats from sinking or burning down that are left unattended. But now the government just wants everyone on land and paying for rent and taxes and less freedom. Crazy. But I guess it's all about control. One thing I know is that after 35 years on a boat I'm not changing my entire life over some ideas that the government likes on paper. So far I'm able to keep face with the authorities here. I just hope it doesn't get much crazier. Videos like this definitely will open people's eyes. Thanks again
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  344. This gentleman put it best when he said it humbled him. It is a special event in one's life that can make such a substantial change in how you view your surroundings , humbled and lucky is a good way to look at it. Some of the eyewitnesses have such a hard time with the size and strength that they can no longer feel comfortable in the wilderness and I get it. So he was lucky in more ways than one.
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  345. For me, what a life lesson this video was. I really have to learn to accept and respect other people's choices, no matter what they are (as long as they don't harm others obviously). I thought I was easy going, but this video made think twice about it. And I thank you for that.
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  346. More Bigfoot encounter videos!
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  347. Dude waited for 14 years, that's literally my age. Respect
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  348.  @Ajajaj321  i know many like him. I had a similar set up on the roof of the now gone Herald Sun building in Melbourne Aus (long time ago, ppl change!). I can't say for sure.... but pretty sure he wouldn't want help given his age. Help would look like, cutting electricity, moving him into a refuge, dismantling his home that he had worked hard to build. I reckon a normal person like the film maker visiting him and respecting his space would have made his day. Help is a funny word and subjective sometimes.
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  349. This was really well done! Hey Eric, I heard a lot about you from Chris, I was lucky enough to meet him during the Dark Files on History, and worked together a few times since. This subject has been a lifelong interest and it was a refreshing video in a sea of videos out there that just scratch the surface details, and are all pretty much the same. Awesome job with the editing, effects and general feel - I definitely enjoyed this, Thanks!
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  350. Very well made and underrated documentary 😃! I love how the guys don't immediately attribute every weirder thing to bigfoot but rather try to find a rational explanation for it.
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  351. Maybe you just don't understand others who are different from you from your perspective
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  352. Information about Falun Gong in other languages than Chinese is very rare. Because the Chinese government can only talk about Falun Gong through the lens of politics, and Falun Gong practitioners want to be secretive. Luckily, in the recent years, more people are spreading more accurate stuff about it.
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  353. Incredible work! I left the community for awhile because i began to feel like the goal was to keep people in the cycle of the search, not the find - very purposely keeping us chasing our tails. While I know there's much more than a hairy man roaming around in Florida, I do appreciate Matt's logical and methodical approach. I really wanted to hear more of Brian's experience, did he continue on behind the bigfoot, did he backtrack & get the heck outta dodge? No matter, an exceptional documentary!
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  354. Great vid man, people don't know the reasons why some poor people become homeless. I see it here in the UK all day, people have lost someone or lost a job or are suffering with mental health problems. As a human race I'm disgusted the way some homeless are treated, I'm a health professional and see them when they become my patients it makes me shed many tears to hear their stories. As we know 'there but for the grace of God go I' God bless them all and god bless you Eric for highlighting this issue, thank you.
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  355. wow, really sad to hear they were forced to leave. i hope Carlos is alright and doing well, what a guy. thanks for making this video.
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  356. Thank you for enquiring into this unusual life. I can feel the care and humility in your voice. I think your manner helped this ingenious man open up to you. Well done sir. (A new subscriber)
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  357. This was so cool to watch. Then going to the description of the video to find out Walter had passed... ugh my heart is broken. I didn't even know the man, but I'm over here crying for the loss of him. R.I.P Walter 🖤
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  358. I also believe the truth is somewhere in between and more deep. Chinese government does not oppress Tai chi and meditation in general just like cops don't generally harass people who have their things in order and contribute to society. Why form an organization and lore around morning healthy exercises that supposedly help you feel more peaceful. It's strange.
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  359. I just stumbled upon your channel today. Your videos are so high quality! I really appreciate you documenting people like Carlos and expanding people's knowledge on these subjects. I can't thank you enough for this video, its really an eye opener as to how lucky I currently am. I'm a 16 year old teen, about to get my first job and car. I really can't thank God enough for all of the blessings he has given my life. I am now so grateful for what I have. I'm gonna share this video my friends and family, I think they would like it as well. Thank you!
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  360. I worry something is going to end up happening to this guy it’s to dangerous on the city streets he’s going to bump into trouble sooner or later
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  361. People like you and chanel 5 are some of the best journalists out there, Straight to the source, you let them have their say, you don't try correct them or say they are wrong you just listen and respect. you don't twist and edit videos to lean towards any topic it's always natural and extremely well put together. So good to hear about Carlos again.
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  362.  @ErikKSwanson  Hello & thanks. This was in the part of Connecticut referred to as the Naugatuck River Valley. The area was a 2,000+ acre protected Water Shed property which was taken over by the State of Connecticut DEP (DEEP) and absorbed into the Naugatuck State Forest. It has numerous reservoirs, streams & swamps and has 2-3 farms not far away at all. So it's still a good habitat for a wide range of wildlife. I am quite certain that these things have long migrated northward into Litchfield County and also parts of nearby NY State. There's a good deal of woods in the Sharon & Goshen CT area and also Pawling & Paterson NY. (That's actually where I saw my first bear in the wild crossing NY Rte. 22 near the Appalachian Trail.)
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  363.  @ErikKSwanson  Be cool to get this person's story on camera. For me, I bet there are THOUSANDS OF EXPERIENCES that have never been documented before.
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  364. Very kind thing for you to do. Blessings to You
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  365. Hi Erik - no idea how I came across your channel, but this blew me away. The type of work that deserves to be seen on national television. Sad to hear he passed - the world needs more of Walter. May he rest in peace.
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  366. Only in Comifornia. With Gavin Newsom at the helm it's bound to be a shit show. I love the water and have lived on fishing boats and ships alot of my life. Always wanted my own boat to live on. I feel bad for these people caught in a Democrat hell hole. Praying for you guys. 🙏
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  367. I'm in Citrus, I had a experience like his. I like to do nite walks by myself, I carry a 9 mil and 2 mags, But pretty much, the same thing happened to me. I've seen panthers, and bears, Hogs, possums, and bunnies, and jackrabbits, that can jump fences your dog can't, a bobcat, and this thing.!!!! Oh and orbs of light, near the caves......
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  368. Breaks my heart to see a human having to live this way.He seems like a really good person
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  369. Some people just never bother to read or even watch videos to the end. They so foolishly jump to conclusions and start pointing fingers. May simply be cases of poor reading comprehension. You truly are a genuinely good person @Eric. You did a noble thing not making the video public when it could put Carlos’ tiny abode in danger! You have a new sub with Bell clicked!! Keep up the good work! ✨🏅🏆🏅✨
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  370. Not many people would be as respectful as you. Great job sir. You are an incredible human. And so was Walter.
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  371. Thank you for a very informative documentary. It sucks that whenever someone finds a way to live their life outside the system they get blocked! 😡
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  372. I love the follow up. I just feel like he exudes peace and I love how much care you have for Carlos too. This is beautiful and real.
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  373. I love him. If I lived in the city I would give hime so many fruit and veg to live on. I can truly sympathize with him. I was going through a really bad time and moved into a rudimentary cabin in the woods for a couple of years. It has allowed me to truly sympathize with folks who choose to be homeless, and those who do not. Sometimes we need a reset to allow us to understand those who have less than us. I'm a traveling scientist now, but I have been in his shoes, and it truly was an experience.
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  374. Authorities turns a blind eye to these poor people as if they don't exist. There needs to be options for them. There's plenty of land that people could use and plenty of abandoned homes that could be made habitable for them. Some heartless people seem to see them as a target instead of helping them or at least offering a kind word. If I had land, I would happily let Joe stay on it. I've always helped out where I can. Thank you Eric for bringing these people to everyone's attention.
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  375. Erik..........WOW! Your video just came up in my feed and very pleased that it did. A very well put together documentary and you have a great narration voice. Subscribed!
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  376. I use to live in that tunnel back in the 90’s you can find me I a movie called dark days I’m 52 years old now as of 2022 my name is Brian shocking to come across this video of JR. I was the one who showed him the bunker in the tunnel .
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  377. What an outstanding report!
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  378. May God bless them all, i really hope this video gets billions of views because is just about the most realistic and truthful video in the internet ....
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  379. Grateful and humble this was an awesome piece. Rip Walter
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  380. His heart is in the right place, if his methods aren't.
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  381. What a lovely guy, people like him can teach the world a few lessons in life, great vid Erik thank you and god bless.
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  382. Im not even gonna lie, this made me smile more than ive smiled throughout the whole pandemic, thanks for the great content
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  383. Joe is amazing. Thanks for sharing his story he has a great outlook considering all his circumstances
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  384. Great story. Thanks! If the boats are seaworthy, why don't they go somewhere else? Just a question. I would get tired of fighting these a-holes and find another place to moor.
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  385. So much respect for showing so much respect to a fellow human.
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  386. My gosh, this breaks my heart. Poor fella not bothering anybody. I choke up when he talks about his mother. Hope he finds a home . Btw you Sir are a fantastic Narrator !!!
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  387. Thank you for keeping us updated about Carlos! Bless you Carlos, I hope you thrive!
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  388. Fun Fact: Creedmore originally owned the Farm (Queens Country Farm ) next door. Aprrently working in the farm was theraputic therapy for the patients at Creedmore. It was later sold to New York State parks and recreation.
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  389. Fantastically done!
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  390. It took him over an hour to tell me that story... you were able to edit it down to an almost believable five minutes. I should have sent you over first.
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  391. We appreciate you giving a voice to these poor souls-
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  392. I am so glad that I am not homeless, I was in my early teens when my father kicked me out when was 15, he was able to get away with that in those days, I am 57 now. I know what it's like to be homeless and it has it's ups and downs, mostly downs but you adapt and become resourceful to survive, I can tell you some stories of places I slept such as the attic of my fathers old one room school house, thank God those days are over. It's nice that you make these type of videos, it helps to bring more awareness to the situation, well done.
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  393. I suggest informing the honorable North Salem Historical Society that megaliths have nothing to do with Celtic culture, but were all erected in the Neolithic period, between 1000 and 6000 years before. As for the happy character who is the subject of this video,... well, I suggest letting him believe what he wants.
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  394. Well made film, interesting hearing America's pre-Revolution history, which isn't talked about that much
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  395. Thank you Erik for sharing/posting. It's so SAD on every level. Evan 🇨🇦
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  396. God bless you both. His creativeness being homeless was great to see. Thank you
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  397. I was abducted in 2019 in Al. They are real
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  398. The same is happening here in the UK and with how our Tory government is desperate to privatise our NHS, it will only become worse. People around the world need to realise the power they have at the ballot box to shape their world for better, or for continued worse.
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  399. R.I.P. Walter😢
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  400. Wow. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a video in awhile that has made me genuinely reflect. Thank you for sharing Walter’s story with us and thank you for respecting his privacy.
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  401. Calling liveaboard sailors "homeless" is the most insulting thing they could possibly do.
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  402. These people need to stand up and fight the Government and save there's boats 🚢
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  403. breaks my heart that there is millions of carlo's out there , honest people bothering no one and what bothers me the most is our governments invest so much in weapons and what not tools of destruction .. if only all of us can have love in our hearts like carlos , respect everyone and be kind to each other , this world be so much better .. thank you Erik for showing this to the world , god bless
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  404. John is extremely articulate given his past addictions and long stretches of homelessness. While he might be struggling to adjust back to permanent housing I hope he continues to improve his life and spread the wisdom he's learned through the years.
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  405. I was watching this and I was like why does Joe look so familiar and as I'm watching the video I'm like oh that's my home town! I lived for close to 40 years Joe is a nice guy who never bothered anyone I always saw him by Kennedy's singing and asking for change he was never disrespectful and always seemed to have a smile on his face!
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  406. A fantastic investigative piece, from a journalistic standpoint ; the interviews worked in to give the humanity point of view - Award Winning.
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  407. Very interesting and well done documentary!
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  408. Wow It's so sad to think that man Walter would passed away without any notice. People should see his story. Thank you.
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  409. Sometimes I think, the algorithm can't really make or break a solid video, especially when it comes from someone with some traction making them. And then I see how Mr. Swanson's videos range from millions of views to only thousands, while they're all of a similar and deserving quality, and I have to assume something is wrong with the platform itself.
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  410. What an awesome and respectful documentory.
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  411. RIP Walter
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  412. Ariah is an amazing person! ❤
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  413. Awe, RIP Walter. That's sad that he passed away so young. The streets are a hard life! 🙏✝💖
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  414. Thank you Erik for sharing your interesting video with us.
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  415. Such a wild story, I'm glad he wrote it down so the story could be saved for future generations to hear.
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  416. Well done. My direct paternal 5x grandfather was stuck in Ft. Edward with his company because the coward Genl Webb would not let them advance in relief of the William Henry. He was from Stillwater and likely knew many of the militia in the fort. Ironically, the person Fenimore Cooper based the character of “Cora” on (Jane McCrea) was the sister of his militia regiments colonel during the Saratoga campaign—where he fought again at age 57 along with one of his sons. I recommend the book “Relief is Greatly Wanted” as a good account of the siege and the afterward.
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  417.  @ErikKSwanson  Mr Swanson you shouldn't waste your energy repeating yourself over and over....you don't owe anyone an explanation....yet you CLEARLY gave one countless times...it's like your talking to a brick wall....some people only hear or see what they want to hear/see. Thanks for this very heartwarming and informative video. Blessings to all
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  418. Born in Carlisle, Pa. All my ancestors are from Pa and New York. It is refreshing you presented history just as history with no side comments or skewed opinions as is constantly presented today. I was a little surprised by the high level of brutality by the Indian allies tho. But back then it was their culture during war, which is much overlooked and ignored in today's rewriting of a softer one-sided revision of history and historical facts. Truth and historical facts make a culture, nation or people a better civilization. In the end, only the dead know what actually happened.
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  419. Please keep us updated on how Carlos is doing! 🙏🏼 and thank you for pushing his Gofund me. Hopefully he can get a safer space soon, God bless!
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  420. what a lovely man!.its shame the police or whoever it was cleared them out of there,they wasnt hurting anybody and they had made it their own and made it a home.i hope they are properly accomadated now. i wish them all the luck in the world in their future endevours. :)
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  421. Bigfoot stuff is interesting. Theres def something out there. Even american indian tribes have bigfoot stories.
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  422. I have said early on in your YouTube career. You have the Voice for this. You have come along way when you had first started. You will get to a million subscribers for sure.
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  423. His ingenuity to actually make it a home is fascinating, basically a hunter gatherer lifestyle but in a concrete jungle
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  424. What a nice gesture, Erik .. Just one thing, tho, how will he charge the battery? Solar? 🇬🇧
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  425. Found this channel from the your homeless tunnel guy video. Now a subscriber. Very impressive videos!
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  426. Nice mini-documentary! Your voice over narration is perfect 👍
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  427. Simply outstanding! original content and well narrated Subscribed
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  428. I hope he is safe wherever he is now, thank you for sharing. His attitude really knocks you down a few pegs and reminds us of how blessed we are to have what we do. Thank you for making my day 🙏
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  429. This is not only humbling but it is extremely well made. You managed to maintain the gentleman's dignity while telling his story. Well done to you, and koudos to Walter, he seems to have been a kind soul. May he rest in peace. Thank you for this video, I will not soon forget it. Cheers
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  430. Man, your voice and video making skills are great!
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  431. That's the topic that's close to my heart. I've never been homeless, but that doesn't mean I don't see and feel the problem. I don't know what's the solution too. But I would much rather see not so fancy and expensive gov and admin buildings, not so beautiful parks and less colorful cities and wisely spend that money on giving homeless people a chance to get out from the hell they are in. There are better places in the country with working addiction breaking centers, housing policy and job finding ways. Every country should study what really works and implement that solutions to their societies. People's minds need to change. I don't see myself any better or worse human being than a homeless guy or billionaire. We are all children of mother Earth, equal in our freedom, liberty and the right to have good, happy lives.
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  432. Great insight and estimate of our current situation. Appreciate the intellectual honesty.
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  433. A campout of a lifetime! Wow.
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  434. Erik, this was a great unbiased doc, I enjoyed it and I learned something. You deserve a lot more followers.
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  435. This is awesome man!!!
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  436. Whenever I see stuff like this I just have to wonder if there isn't someone around there with a few acres who can let him park an old RV (or hell, move the box truck) there. But then I realize there are probably millions of people like Joe, and you can't give them all a place to stay for free.
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  437.  @ErikKSwanson  God bless you. Family Radio is terrifying. 😵‍💫 I don't condone that cult behavior
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  438. Carlos is so likeable. Great video. 🌷😊
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  439. Thank you for your sensitivity and respect for this gentleman in sharing this video of his home. Ive dedicated my life to working with and advocating for people experiencing homelessness and I’m always so grateful for anything that reminds the rest of the world of the tenacity, ingenuity, and beauty of people living outside. The only thing that causes homelessness is a lack of affordable housing and many of us don’t understand how close we are to losing everything. Thank you.
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  440. This woman is very enthusiastic about this subject .The only thing that i disagree with is when she says they are ape or related to apes these beings are extremely intelligent , and are always 2 steps ahead of any human that ventures into the woods looking for them .They will gift with people . I have experienced this myself . Like other people who commented that these beings arent real I also thought that way until i was approximately 30 feet away from a an 8 ft tall male who was approximately 800 pounds . My world came to a complete halt when i realized what i was looking at . That was in november of 2012 .Since then i have had 3 other daytime sightings and 3 night time sighting using a thermal scope i purchased . I do not believe these beings are dangerous They will scream at you if you get to close to thier family core area where i believe the young ones are . I have been screamed at 3 times since my encounters started .It is like standing in front of a concert speaker your entire insides vibrate . Go into the woods with an open mind and be still .If they are around you might hear a twig snap , a tree knock , a heavy foot fall or an owl that doesnt sound like an owl . Those people that know , know what i am talking about . Peace everyone .
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  441. Actually north of Pawling, my daughter just visited her old room mate and there were signs along some of the roads if you’ve seen a Bigfoot, to call a certain phone no. So there must be some activity in that area.
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  442. being homeless while working sucks so bad except for the money. everything takes so much longer. the worst part was the free time with no friends or family or place to relax and enjoy.
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  443. The native americans ( i am Haida myself ) neve ever referred to sasquatch as an ape he has always been known as a tribesman who protected our mountains during storytime he is always more man than beast and anyone who thinks sasquatch is an unidentified primate is barking up the wrong tree, loved tne video
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  444. Well made documentary. No BS just the facts and or fiction. Good Job, well done!! PS: You got a great voice for story telling :)
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  445. I love your videos and you have an excellent narrating voice!
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  446. Keep up the good work! Love your voice!
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  447. I was so pumped to see this update on Carlos!!! So glad for you to have run into him again. Such interesting story telling. Keep it up!
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  448. Who could forget the bravery and innovativeness of Capt Robert Rogers and his Brother(Who iirc died of smallpox at the Fort but later got his own biological revenge on the Indians who had dug him up post mortem)?".☣️☠️🇬🇧🛡⚔️🇬🇧Great content btw mate.....nice one!!😉👌😎👍
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  449. The 35th Regiment of Foot that defended the fort had its revenge later when it took part in the siege and battle of Orleans, during which the French General Montcalme was killed. Later named the Royal Regiment of Sussex, the regiment fought with honour during the Seven Years War, the American War of Independence and the Napoleonic Wars, apart from many wars of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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  450. Sorry to hear about his passing...seemed like the coolest guy 🙏
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  451. I'm so happy to see that the GoFundMe has blown up since this video came out. I happened to watch your first Carlos video around a month ago and saw that there was a GoFundMe. I donated $20, but at that point they had raised $250. Amazing to see that they're now close to $10,000. It makes me happy that he'll have that money, but also because it lets him know that people care and that his story has impacted people. Keep doing what you do!
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  452. I’m a retired FF and just north of Tampa. I’d love to have an opportunity to join in and explore the woods with ya. Have heard of an interesting situation during the fire storms of the late 90s where one fire crew struck a skunk ape with a brush truck on a back road. The gov stepped in and investigated and informed them they had killed a bear. I’ve never seen anything to support a big foot in Florida and spent lots of time in the woods during brush fires so probably not the best time to be big foot hunting. Would love confirmation that they are out there. ❤️🐒👍🏼
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  453. As always great work Erik
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  454. Dude you are good! 👍 I would love to see In depth stuff from you like the Skink Ape documentary regularly. Id support you for sure! I understand though how much goes into these things, time , money, etc A ton! But you have a great personality for the mysterious subjects! Well done! 👍
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  455. Thank you, sir for this informative video of this gentle soul. Also, thank you for letting us know what happened to his home. I hope he finds peace and a comfortable home.
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  456. Thank you for sharing this, Erik. I can't diagree with Mitch at all. He's talking alot of sense. He's a really interesting guy. Have you filmed a longer documentary of him?
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  457. Love this, thank you Erik!
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  458. Awsome video! My grandfather lived right behind this place, And because of that it turned into my first ever explore. A really neat treasure this is. I’m glad to see this particular building is still quite untouched, security must be doing well so far. Great work!!
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  459. Nice vid Erik, this guys not wrong !! Thanks man, God bless.
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  460. Great job, you have a nice calm voice, love from Ontario Canada
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  461. Did not mean to display my name on the gofundme but if everyone that watched this even gave 5.00 it could make his life better.
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  462. She's awesome! ❤
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  463. It's a complex & complicated issue without any easy answers but treating people as disposable or less than human can't be the best solution. We can do better than this & we should for both the less fortunate & for ourselves. Regardless of someone's personal beliefs, we can do better.
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  464. such a beautiful soul. it breaks my heart to see such good hearted and kind people suffer and be forgotten by society. we have failed as a humanity, its just sad. RIP good man you are in a better place now
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  465. I really enjoyed this one Erik. I like Mitch, he knows what he is talking about, he is the type of guy that I would enjoy hanging out with and I am not a sociable guy, the more sociable you are the more drama that you have to deal with and I prefer peace and quiet, even at the expense of loneliness. I will share this video with the few friends that I have and they will share it with their friends, there are words spoken by Mitch that need to be heard.
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  466.  @ErikKSwanson  oh no that’s awful. And just as I suspected it’s all about the top men of them cults making money for themselves. It’s such a shame their followers don’t see that their just being used. Sad and dangerous situation all around I think. And thanks for replying by way.
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  467. Always a pleasure to watch your inspiring uploads, Erik .. ✊🏼🇬🇧
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  468. ¿Porque esto no es más popular?
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  469. Interesting. Never heard or known about this site in North America. Thank you for sharing!
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  470. R.I.P.
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  471.  @ErikKSwanson  amtrak ran everyone out, i think you will have a hard time finding anyone but maybe worth a look at least
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  472. Heading to Lake George today. I didn't realize it was one of the clearest watered lakes in America. Excited about learning more of the history
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  473. What a sad state of affairs in the world today. I am grateful for what I have. Thank you for your content Erik and all your hard work. It has been very enlightening. God bless 🇨🇦❤️🙏🏻
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  474. I use to see this man everyday on Main St. This man here is an extremely polite person that was delt a deck of cards that most of us couldn't imagine being delt. We all have stories and absolutely none of us are even close to perfect, Life has its way of showing every single person a "different" type of reality, in the end we are all of the same energy and all of us want the same thing. A peace of Mind and Spirit, A place we can call Home. At the end of the day that's what we have Family, Friends, A Purpose, And A Home. This man is harmless to "that particular" community and has been living there for a very long time. I say leave this man Be, literally all of us can always use/need another ones hand to lift us and help us deal the "cards" WE have been delt in this beautiful thing we call Life. God Bless anyone reading this, Enjoy Life and Be Kind to Ourselves. ✌🏾
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  475. I have lived in the NY Catskills for 18 years...I wish I could see a Bigfoot. Sadly, I've never seen anything here...maybe someday! I will keep an eye out.😊
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  476. @ErikKSwanson  Thank you for the update my friend many years ago I would see him at the Sausalito Ferry Terminal with his dog playing guitar blessings to you and yours
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  477. I watched this as soon as you put it up. I don't understand why it hasn't gotten more veiws it is well put together it is very visually assessable and your facts as usual are spot on. Alcatraz is a very important part of our history and the merit of a society is how it treats it's elderly, sick and those who are at their mercy. One of this countries flaws is that we use incarceration and foster care as our solution to anyone who we don't like that have no power money wise to defend themselves. We even have been known to throw away people in correctional facilities and occasionally in foster care instead of giving mental health treatment. Most jails and prisons are worse than the death penalty and we don't reahabilitate people who need it we either train them to be better criminals or we break them emotionally and mentally and release them on an unsuspecting world. I know what that first escape attempt right in front of that guard tower was. That guy never intended to actually leave alcatraz. What he did is called suicide by leo and it is used by inmates everywhere when they can no longer stand being legal property of the government to be used as objects subjected to whatever tortures the prison can devise.
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  478. I can not imagine how to live like this…and still the guy stays positive and friendly. Also; what to do with all that time…days must pass very slow I guess.
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  479. I also feel for the person as well, one thing i do know is if it's true about the video being published after the incident happened, my guess would be that there was too much activity going on in one place, police officers will take notice and it won't be long before everyone has to clear out. This happens more often than not so this publication did not put anyone on notice, it was just that there was too many people going in and out of that spot. As for the homeless situation, he is right as I was homeless at one point through no fault of my own, had terrible family experience (first physical then mental) got PTSD from all that, entered a shelter and like he said, it does get extremely violent, fights every day, drug deals in dorms, smoking and doping in bathrooms, the works, I've been keeping all my appointments, never missed a curfew, and been up and up with the apartment hunting, after a little more than 2 years, I got a very nice apartment, and about to be here 5 years in, depending on which shelter you be in, it will work out if you show the staff you are serious with getting yourself out of the situation. Not everyone that is homeless has addiction of any type, but the majority of them do which gives a bad reputation on the good ones trying to get out of the situation that they're in.
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  480.  @ErikKSwanson  Unfortunately it was only a matter of time before he was discovered and removed. I imagine the authorities knew about him and his friend for a long time but as they weren't causing any issues and the area wasn't in the public eye, they just left them alone. But once it starts to become more populated etc, it's the classic 'move along the unsightly things so we can pretend we are a developed society with no problems'. I'm sorry to hear that he and his neighbour lost their homes. I am genuinely very sad about that and hope that he's found another safe home since. Mental illness is incredibly difficult to live with, and addiction is a form of mental illness too. They certainly deserve to be safe and to feel like they belong.
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  481. The quality of these videos are amazing! Subbed!
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  482. Your videos are so good and tell the stories so well. Your editing makes these videos a joy to watch
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  483. Donated🥰
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  484. I 100% support this . Some of the best oil ever to grace my beard
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  485. Sad he are not here I live in Sweden in my own house out at the countryside. I have place for him too in here !❤
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  486. Excellent and well done.
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  487. Good to see, that Lisa is still out there. She is one tough cookie 😊
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  488. Really are rooting to keep it free out there for you. It’s amazing how much things have changed in even just the last 30 years… makes me sad. 😢
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  489. THIS MAN IS LIVING A HAPPY LIFE. NO WORRIES.
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  490.  @ErikKSwanson  I helped a lot of people in a tunnel I used to live on 79th St. between Westend and Riverside i was a graffiti writer now at52 years old I’m a grandfather with a union job and I still live in New York City but now I live in the Bronx if you ever want an interview more than welcome to help you With any information for Regarding freedom Tunnel
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  491. Great videos, I truly enjoy your commentary.
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  492. you have a tremendous voice for documentary narration.
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  493. Instead of buying your starbucks in the morning, kick a few dollars to help this guy out. Touching story and a genuinely nice guy.
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  494. This was an unexpected but excellent find! Also really enjoyed your video about Carlos who lived in the tunnel! Great stuff. Take care!
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  495. Nice vid fella I would love to see one here in the UK, God bless Eric and thank you.
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  496. Really makes you appreciate what you have and the little simple things in life that we take for granted.
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  497. Oh man…this channel has me in tears!!! I started with the first Carlos documentary then the second one and now Walter. RIP Walter. He seemed like such a decent human being. The world could do with more Walters and less ‘tech and money’ type people.
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  498. I REALLY hope that yiu continue on this topic. There is endless material to do more documentaries on bigfoot and a HUGE audience. Cuz you are very talented, interesting,and enjoyable to listen to. This was a GREAT documentary!!! More pleeeeease
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  499. Really important work here. The world needs to be reminded these people exist, they are human and they have pride.
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  500. Very humbling and sad to see he has gone.There is a place in this world for everybody and thankfully we are not all the same.Good to see the respect that you have given him for his privacy and secrecy.
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  501.  @ErikKSwanson  Absolutely agree with Aidan. You are a kindhearted and respectful person. Thank you for sharing this the way you did.
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  502. This is poor governance
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  503. Yes! Im glad i found this. Lets see what Carlos is up to!
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  504. RiCH-BoY-ReACH-ArOUND GOVT OVERREACH! JUSTICE FOR PEANUT & FRED
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  505. Your voice sounds so familiar. Like the ghost of one of those older Unsolved Mysteries shows. Wild. Great video
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  506. May Walter Rest in Peace!
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  507. Love u @erik
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  508. I'm definitely worried about the future as well. Because everything is going up, rent, utility costs, food costs. And yet salary is either either stagnant or not going up enough, which means every single year you are losing money. It's not uncommon here to have to spend 50-60% of your salary just to apart a basic 2 room apartment. I definitely feel for these people and always try and go out of my way to help the homeless i meet, if they need some clothes, food, water etc. Great video as always.
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  509. Congratulations! This story made it to my Google News feed!!
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  510. I'm not to far. Just across the bridge in Kingston. No Bigfoot here. But I believe they're around.
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  511. Erik you're one of the good ones brethren! Not many people would choose to engage with let alone tell the stories of people existing in the shadows of our modern world. These stories need to be told because we often forget or ignore the people who've fallen on hard times and slipped through the cracks in our social safety nets.
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  512. This touched me . I look forward to updates on Carlos and his well being.
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  513. Mr Swanson I highly respect the way you treat people and how you understand the value of not releasing information to endanger these people. Sadly, most others would rat anyone out for a thousand views in a heartbeat. Have a nice day sir
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  514. Love your work ! I finally signed up for your news letter ! )
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  515. Good work here. I was born and raised in Marin and Peter is one of my oldest friends.
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  516. Man, you 2 touched my heart deeply. Thanks for sharing Carlos's shiny eyes, and your warm heart. May we all learn to see more to the hearts of people. Peace.
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  517. We need to hold the police, and criminals accountable. Hold everyone accountable, otherwise they have no responsibility.
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  518. I don't think you can really talk about addressing homelessness without addressing addiction and mental illness. The "bad homeless" need treatment first and foremost. You can't hold down a job without treatment, but you can't afford treatment without a job. What are you supposed to do if you're in that situation?
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  519. I find this lifestyle extremely romantic and calming. Adventure and freedom.
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  520. Thank you for sharing, this was well put together.
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  521. Hanno the Navigator from ancient Carthage came across a group of wild gorillas on the west coast of Africa in the fifth century BC. Also in West Africa, an English sailor named Andrew Battel spoke of hairy man-like creatures that would visit his camp fire when it was left unattended back in the 1600's. A physician found a skull and "science " "discovered" gorrillas in 1847. Please be patient science takes time.
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  522. Great content, gifted some money to Carlos's go fund me, amazing voice by the way.
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  523.  @ErikKSwanson if I had any work in NYC I would hire Carlos. We are working on some telecom infrastructure projects upstate throughout the Hudson Valley soon but I understand given his situation and familiarity with the streets in the city it wouldn't work for him. It's much harder to be homeless and away from the resources you know how to access, not to mention being able to leave all of your belongings behind while you work. Has he ever mentioned a willingness to travel by train for work outside of the city? We've hired quite a few homeless people in other states but mostly the southeast and around military bases. Many of them just need an opportunity and people who believe their lives are worth saving. Thank you for doing these videos, also as some others have said, you have a great voice for media.
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  524. Rest in peace Walter. You humbled and inspired so many without even knowing it.
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  525. I love documentaries like this. Great footage, and very interesting to listen to this gentleman. Keep up the wonderful work!!!! 😀
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  526. This is the kind of fantastic content that I keep going back to YouTube for. A story about a world I’d never even know existed otherwise. Great stuff
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  527. It goes to show you that you don’t need so many things to live he made life work with so little🤗🥰 Rest in peace Walter🙏
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  528. Beautiful, this brought the biggest smile to my face😊
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  529.  @ErikKSwanson  One of them commented above.
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  530.  @ErikKSwanson  what's worse than seen in the movie is that the British fought back with muskets. In reality, they were allowed to keep their muskets, but not the powder to load them, so the massacre was much more one sided than even the film made it appear.
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  531. Good stuff!
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  532. Exactly!!! I was thinking the same thing!! Erik’s awesome—I’m glad he decided to take this subject matter seriously!!! Or at least serious enough to make a documentary on it!!! You Rock Erik—Keep up the great job🎶✊🏼☮️
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  533. Unbelievable content here I'm honestly blown away! You need to get into Hollywood bud. You tube is just a step. Fantastic directing.
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  534. "We can not trust men (other people)." How much more truth can he speak. I've seen family turn on each other over greed so quickly. Living such a basic, no frills life doesn't seem so bad after all. He seems overly happy, but we all know deep down he probably doesn't want to be there. But I'm sure he definitely doesn't want to go back to Cuba. Sad to see what the city did to his home. He wasn't hurting anyone and probably one of (for a lack of better terms) "better" homeless people. But a few rotten apples ruins it for the rest of the bunch. I hope he has found a new safe home to stay at and is doing well. He seems like a pretty decent guy that I wouldn't mind hanging out with.
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  535. RIP, Walter! You lived, survived and strived in the dark tunnel. Thanks, Erik, for showing Walter's story. I lived in NYC for thirteen years, from 1974 to 1986, and heard about the underground train tunnels.
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  536. Great video! Love your works.
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  537. R.I.P Walter
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  538. This world needs love.
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  539. How that shopping cart got there is one of life's greatest mysteries
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  540. You area good journalist. You tell a good story, thank you. I'm subscribing!
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  541. You have a professional voice that could be on the history Channel. Very enjoyable to listen to.
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  542. I think my great great grandmother was lobotomized here back in the 40’s and was never the same she became violent she was an immigrant from Italy
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  543. I felt something resonate with this dude. I spent a short time on the streets in the UK and not being a drug user or criminal myself I found that a few of the local homeless guys were drawn to me for safety. We stuck together until we all got off the streets and drifted away. There were a few times when we had to fight people off. One time scared us so much we moved into a local woodland. This guy has so much courage ❤
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  544. You the man brother especially for lending him the hand when he really needed it folks like that don't get many happy memories but when they do they will stick with him till he's gone great content brother
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  545. Shelter should be a human right. Everyone needs a home. Houses should not be an investment.
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  546. You are a great narrator. I've hiked that forest a lot, and that's an interesting story...
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  547. sometimes i dream about buying a storage complex and allowing homeless to use it as shelter, the reason im not homeless and others are is because of the support of my family, everyone needs love and support, especially when times get rough.
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  548. Man,that is too bad that he got booted out. He had it all figured out.I admire his resourcefulness and reverence to God.Thank you for sharing his story!
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  549. Great interview!! I'm glad you let Walter just talk and open up and feel comfortable doing this interview. Thank you, Sir.. R.i.p Walter .
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  550. More believable than most. I don't know if there is anything or not but interesting to watch.
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  551. Thanks for helping out my Uncle Joe by spotlighting his situation. It is all too common in that area among our family. Tip of the iceberg! Istvan clan in full effect!
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  552. Been rich is not having money or luxury been rich is doing what you want when you want it. Salute to this free man.
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  553. Excellent video, that guy is something !
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  554. Brilliant. I always wondered about him. This has randomly come up in my feed. X
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  555. In 2007 I saw a green orb come down from the sky and enter the tree line. That I saw and I dont care who believes or doesn't believe. I know what I saw was 100% real
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  556. Falun had a camp at the Chinese consulate(?) in Vancouver for years. I always wondered what was up. Thank you
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  557. With the videos like these, you are documenting the decrease in US freedoms that people have depended on.
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  558. Great video...and I gotta say you have a great voice and if you don't already work doing voice overs and narrations I think you should be...god bless ❤️🇺🇲
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  559. Keep up these videos man these will change people lives so they don’t fall off on track w drugs, anxiety’s depression anything keep up those videos they’re really entertaining jst found your channel look foward to all your vids ..
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  560. What an inspiring humanbeing Walter was and he's now a beautiful Angel in Heaven. God Bless you Mr. Swanson for honoring and respecting Walter, you are one terrific person.
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  561. Keep up this great work, you will definitely hit 100k subscribers before you know it!
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  562. I'm an officer in San Antonio and deal with a lot of homeless. It truly breaks my heart and I am one of those officers who trys to show empathy and compassion with the homeless. I have bought countless meals and given rides when I could do it. I sent a small donation to Carlos, even though we have plenty of need in Texas, Carlos captured my heart. Hard to believe someone who has a gentle sould and appears to not be on any hard core drugs. God bless you Carlos, I hope you continue to find peace and it made my heart warm to send you a small token of our love from Texas. I am by no means a wealthy person and work two jobs myself (off-duty security), but it's worth a little extra to me to hopefully buy Carlos a meal.
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  563. when he said look at the face I loved this wow 😮
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  564. “Like winning the lottery, but you can’t spend it” is how a Bigfoot knower once described the feeling of seeing one.
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  565. The government should learn to leave people alone.
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  566. We are not the apex predator we’d hoped we were.
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  567. Still my favorite documentary on youtube. Thank you so much
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  568. Extremely enlighting video. One of the things that stood out was John having having to cope with a new life off the streets by having to not to fear and have the strength to relearn the "simple things" that most of us take for granted. Just think about this for a moment. How would you be able to cope with life if the world of "simple things" turned out to be your greatest fear and obstacle? Count your blessings that you never faced this challenge and think how you can share your good fortune with people like John.
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  569. All the things we take for granted and dont even appreciate sometimes,then you see carlos how humble and cheerful he is even though the poor guys down on his luck ,its people like him that we could learn from ,i hope he gets a break he deserves it good luck carlos sending love from scotland
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  570. Terrible
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  571. THANK YOU Erik for this update on Carlos, What a Beautiful Human that we don;t often see in MOST people. He looks in Good Health and always has a Positive Mind which is probably why he looks soo good.
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  572. Another excellent video. Keep up the good work!
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  573. Rest in Peace, Walter - just seeing this, u gotta kinda envy his simplicity in happiness, away from the rat race of life 🕊️
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  574. Your videos keep humbling me 😢
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  575. ​@ErikKSwanson please do! This was fantastic
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  576. I am glad to have found your YT channel! I subbed! Great, calming, natural voice for documentaries! Good content and, thank goodness, you do not add unnecessary content. I wish more creators would understand that short, to-the-point and concise is the best approach. Keep up the good work. Peace ☮
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  577. Our elders deserve to be housed. A society that cant at least take care of their elderly is a piss poor one. My co workers have so much hate to homeless people. But they sure dont have any solutions. No sympathy till it happens to you. It just might, no one is safe. Even the wealthy. Have a little sympathy. What, once you cant afford to live your no longer human? Thats how homeless are treated. Ill maybe be there one day. Or you. Doesnt matter how hard you work.
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  578. This and Soft White Underbelly Channel are so appreciated
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  579. This video is well done - you are amazing! I love your approach -- seeking out the facts and letting them speak for themselves. That's so hard to find these days. You have created a quality, highly captivating documentary (love the visuals of the maps and scenery and also the voice-overs). I never would have expected to come across a YouTube video of this quality. I truly hope we will see more like this from you. This is the kind of content I have been looking for. Thank you!
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  580. Love all your content and you shine as an example of journalistic integrity or really the research aspect of do no harm for subjects. Sciencey way of saying you do things a compassionate way, thanks!
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  581. Very glad that you did this interview on that unique gentleman, Walter. He obviously is very intelligent and resourceful and he had the love that type of being. Rest in peace, Walter.
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  582. Just watched. AWARENESS is key- like to see you using your super power for good.
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  583. Thank you Mr. Swanson ! You are not only very creative and talented, but you have been gifted with inordinate kindness, empathy and grace. It is an honour to have witnessed this interaction because you shared it !
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  584. I greatly enjoyed that!
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  585. I respect their resilience, and stand as a testament to the change going on in our society, especially the western mentality...... granted I argue with myself about that mentality. But we need people like this to check the balance, and they might be crazy, but are clearly not the scurge of Fent addicts we need to focus on
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  586. Thank you for another great video. It’s just so tragic that a country as wealthy as ours is does nothing to help this situation. This is only my opinion but I feel some of the homeless with mental health issues are due to Ronald Reagan closing all the mental hospitals. I know a lot of them were nightmarishly horrible, but they had no plans on where the people were supposed to go. The government tried to find housing for them but there were too many plus they didn’t have the ability to work. It’s truly a mess.
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  587. What a truly beautiful man. I wish him all the happiness he projects into the world 🕉
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  588. This battlefield was my playground growing up as I lived up the street from it & still do. In the 70s' going into the 80s' they would hold reenactments of the battle every year on its anniversary. The greatest one happening in 1976 when the full compliment of English soldiers attacked the fort as the Yankee defenders fired canons & musket into their ranks before being overwhelmed & slaughtered. As a 9yr old that day was etched into my mind. What saddens me is that Fort Griswold is a state park that is pretty much ignored by the state & its history is not well known outside of this area. It needs money to maintain its slowly deteriorating embankments. The state or the federal government needs to invest in this jewel & restore it to 1781 condition. This was the only battle to take place in Connecticut during the war & its story need's to be told!!
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  589. Really good videos, hope to see more
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  590. Amazing Ra is very informative with groundbreaking insights and knowledge
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  591. Erik, Amazing short Documentary! Without sensationalism, without unnecessary drama, presenting the atmosphere in Kinderhook, the stories of these people, possible hypotheses, and what could be behind this phenomenon. Really simple, well done, fantastic work, and genuine style! Keep it up! Greetings from Bulgaria! 🇧🇬❤️🇺🇸
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  592. Love the short documentaries. Cheers
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  593. Erik, love your videos and your work, giving a man like this a voice he'd otherwise not have to be exposed to the world for people to see his beautiful spirit. You should let him know that in NYC he could've met with a counselor that would put an application through in a lottery drawing for a new construction apartment. Or even a slightly older one. It takes qbout 3 to 5 years but he 100% qualifies. This man has a light about him and deserves shelter. He clearly is not strung out and has a great personality. It's a shame to see him older and still out there... this really struck a chord with me. I saw this years ago, and I'm seeing the update now. Thank you for this, and I will pray for Carlos safety.
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  594. I saw the original video a while ago - awesome that you followed up with Carlos. I pray God lifts him up
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  595. Very thoughtful and compassionate you waited to release this. Also, you certainly seemed to approach your interview with respect. Was glad there was the pinned comment below as that was the first thought that came to mind. RIP to him
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  596. I just found this video, Walter is my dad, I am so thankful to see all the respectful comments, and thank you for showing him in a positive way, he was funny, smart, loved Rock n roll and was a veteran! I was not raised by him , he had been out of my life since age 3, but we reunited through Facebook in 2010 and sadly only after 2 yrs of us getting to know eachother and my 3 kids having their grandpa in their life, he was struck by the Amtrak train in the same tunnel he lived for so many years. Our hearts were broken but he left his mark, and we ate so proud of him. He did come out in a HBO documentary also called Redemption. And had an article in the paper and the Times magazine about him, so my dad was definitely not ashamed to tell his story. Neither are we 💙 Thanks again. My name is Sabrina Wengert, his only daughter, and he has a grandson and two granddaughters. 🤧😌
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  597. Very interesting story Eric ❤
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  598. What a fantastic interview. I really enjoyed it. I did and do feel for the homeless.
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  599. Thanks for such a reasoned, sober, and fascinating look into the possibility of an unknown hominid living in the wilds of Florida. I used to live on the edge of the Everglades and spent quite a bit of time driving the backroads quite near to the areas that you discussed in this video (where the bus load of tourists saw an alleged skunk ape, and two later sightings were reported in the same area, one by a forest ranger). There is some wild, wild country there and it is not at all hard to imagine that something like a swamp ape could be living there. Nice work.
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  600. Gracias, love this man. The world has lost one of its brightest stars. May he rest joyfully in peace.
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  601. R.I.P. Walter 🙏🏻
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  602. thank you, really needed this jolt! This man is making the best out of his life without much complaining, story worth researching!
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  603. I've spent alot of time in the Ocala forest and others, swamps also, there is some scary goings on in some of em !!!
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  604. Actually Asheville NC is one of my favorite places. I will be headed there for awhile before heading further north. Unfortunately it is too expensive for me to stay but I do love it there
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  605. It is not often nowadays, that I can bare to watch any YT video the whole way through. Even if it is only five minutes, these five minutes kept me glued to my screen. Its very raw, touching and human video. Thank you for this and I hope wherever Walter may be now, that he has a place he can call home. RIP
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  606. New subscriber here..absolutely loved this documentary..you showed a level of respect,concern and dignity,that is rare,refreshing and encouraging..Thank You for documenting the facts about this man while not persecuting or belittling his "choice of lifestyle"..I look forward to watching MANY MORE of your videos💕
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  607. peter is so lovely . you are wonderful man and that is why these people talk to you !!
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  608. I was homeless form 18 to 21 . Really like You show the story from people . Some people dont understand if You are homeless for years its really hard to change Your life Walter R.I.P
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  609. Ah jeez he suits it. Hi from Ireland ❤
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  610. I've never personally experienced anything like this, but I'm a true believer. Even when others dont believe, they have to pause and look at the facts that... Our oceans are what... 98% unexplored? So are our wildlife areas. Evidence comes out of each area almost every day. The Oceans, the wilderness, something's 'definitely' living out there.
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  611. Well researched and delivered as fairly as the details of historical accounts permit. Great job detailing as realistically as possible this episode of our North American French/English/Natives history. Thank you !
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  612. have you seen what happens to the real whistle blowers?
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  613. This is sad, funny, inspiring, depressing, uplifting- all these things in equal measures. I hope Carlos is still doing OK .
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  614. I live close to this area and I believe James . In the late sixties , early seventies we had sightings of a creature we called Three Fingered Willie . Lots of y'all out there will remember this . I also saw U F O's while coming out of a biker bar in Orange City in the late eighties . Never reported neither because people would of thought I was a nut . 😮
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  615. May God bless this person and keep him safe
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  616. I've been brought to tears. I watched your original video just before this and was so blessed to find this follow up. Thank you.
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  617. I think he is trying to do his best,if he chooses to live on the streets thats his choice,he is not hurting anyone,and is helping educate people about our environment.
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  618.  @ErikKSwanson  thanks man i really appreciate the support especially coming from you. your first homeless video of the man living in the train tracks back from 08 inspired me to make the video
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  619. Likely our ancestors knew each other. Our cousins were ensign Benjamin Atwell of the 3rd Conn Reg. 2nd cousins to Ethan Allen and relatives of Benedict Arnolds In-laws. Hezekiah Atwell, Unkas and Comstock (All cousins) were with the NY Militia there but returned with the Conn men to fight at Crown Point. Now for the shocking truths we were 3rd generation Mohegans living in Mohican Country as did Samson Occom. I could tell you more.
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  620. This is fucking crazy! Thanks for making this video, very very very informative and important information.
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  621. Well done. Good interviews and info I never heard.
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  622. Your videos are really well made and you speak excellently - deserve many more views / subs!
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  623. I really liked the hippie dude Pete. I wish all of those folks well.
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  624. Erik, I loved your documentary! You might consider posting a Go Fund Me for a legal fund... I'd contribute...and I'm sure many others would too. You need Media coverage to expose the corruption and fight for your rights... 👇👇👇👇 Have you thought about contacting the Institute for Justice to help fight for everyone living in the Bay? They are a wonderful organization that takes up causes such as yours. I wish you the best and hope that y'all prevail against the Rich Bastards trying to kill your dream! They're really STUPID to force y'all to leave...you might end up living on the streets, which I can't fathom. LIVE FREE and GOD BLESS 👍👍❤️🤞🙏 george 😎🤿🦈🐙🇺🇲 TEXAS
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  625. You really softened my heart with this. Thank you Erik and Carlos.
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  626. Really gives you a new perspective of life, and how grateful most of us should be for what we have. At least I will. Great documentary, very intimate and well put together
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  627. Exactly!
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  628. Ty, you’re spot on. It’s a fresh and sensible way to investigate. BFRO could learn a lot from these guys!
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  629. His overwhelming honesty was amazing and I honor him for it. I wish he could have gotten help from the VA! The person in the car who threw that bottle at him was one of the lowest forms of scum on Earth. If I had been there I'd be doing serious time in prison if I'd ever caught up with him/it etc.
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  630. WOW!!! This is sooo incredible. Magick!!!:eyes-pink-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape:💕❤‍🔥❤🪄
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  631. In an age of consumption and excess, he was comfortable and content with so much less than the average person has. After watching this video I'm truly reminded of all the things that I have to be grateful for through the example of the life of this kindred soul .
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  632. Thanks, great Vid👍🏹
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  633. ❤
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  634. This video makes me smile . Just knowing there's still good ppl out there like you that appreciate and have a heart for other ppls life no matter who they are rich or poor.
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  635. My thoughts too. This congregation, who bought him a train ticket....... why not giving him a working and living place?......
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  636. You and The Soft White Underbelly are doing the lords work showing these life stories that we would normally never slow down to hear. Thanks for what you do EKS
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  637. I was really happy to see that you are kind and made this man’s life easier. Thank you!
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  638. Going through the same situation. I have a full time government job that pays just barely above what a target employee makes but since housing is so expensive I have to live with grandmother and parents in order to split cost we can all afford rent. I bring home only 2000 a month and all the local rentals are 2800 a month for a 2 bedroom. Plus the high cost of food and other living necessities make it extremely difficult for your average working class
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  639. After 3 minutes watching I've subscribed. I'll be catching up on your other stuff soon as all of the commenters here are very complimentary. Keep up the good work!
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  640. Great job! I visit Lake George about 4 times a yr. Love its history!
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  641. Such an incredible production, I am really, really, really impressed with the content of this video. I would have thought it was made by a big name (i.e., Discovery Channel or something). Thank you for sharing this with us. I sure would have paid to rent this. I am subbing and hoping that you continue to make content like this, because I'm a person that's very curious about Bigfoot. I want to believe, and I think that there is the possibility of an undiscovered creature. But, multiple things make me have some doubts: 1) too many trail cams don't catch it, 2) lot of people looking and not any good evidence found, 3) has to be more than one (i.e., breedable population), so there needs to be X number to keep the population up; so, we should see some: Momma's, Pappa's, babies, and little Tykes ... why don't we?; etc. Those are things that bother me about their existence, because I want to be a believer. But, I'm also always skeptical of claims without evidence.
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  642. High quality content as always. Keep up the good work Erik
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  643.  @ErikKSwanson  they even paid for me to travel out there and see the ground first hand.
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  644. Seriously high quality video, nice work!
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  645. It's genuinely so sad seeing someone trying to survive their best irrespective of the difficulties that the harsh reality of life has thrown over them, when there are literally billionaires in this world.
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  646. Having watched the previous episodes with Joe, I think its time that the better off of 'society' dug a little bit deeper in their hearts and pockets. Homelessness is Hopelessness and things spiral out of control rather quickly when someone experiences one or both of these emotions thru no fault of their own. Sure there are many exceptions to the rule when narcotics, alcohol and violence are tossed into the mix, but the security, well-being, and mental health struggles of any person must be tolerated with a view to breaking a cycle of damnation. It's obvious to me that local government aren't interested in helping the homeless and would rather sweep the undesirables of the City, State or whatever under the carpet and do nothing. I know and have experienced Homelessness in and around many Towns and Cities around the UK and other than Hostels,Cheap hotels and the like, NOTHING is being done to support the Homeless and rough sleepers whatsoever .. Kinda sad .. Fantastic post as always, Erik.
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  647. Great job thanks for the update
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  648. Another good one!
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  649. Makes me appreciate everything I have.
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  650. Eric, my man 🤜 This videos are what YouTube is dying for, some rare shit, right to the point, no bullshit opinions, great content. Hope for more, take care 👍
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  651. I really love the fact people are willing to help whatever way they can. it also makes me really sad to see people just barely living. How did the world end up like a hellhole moslty??
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  652. Born and raised in New London. I’ve never heard it told better. Thank You.
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  653. What a marvel. I am in awe at just how resourceful Walter was. Rest in peace to am true NYC original. An original who was woven into the fabric of the vast tunnel system, under everyone's feet, but completely out of sight.
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  654. You, my friend, are a legit narrator. You are as good as anyone you would find on Discovery, National Geographic, or the Smithsonian Channel. Well done.
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  655. RIP Walter. I would like to have known what led him to live in the tunnel. He seemed very intelligent.
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  656. Joe is a modest man who society has let down. He's a man who tried his best, despite the best efforts still ended up down of his luck. He doesn't seem be an addict or hurting anyone. I feel as tho he's just going hard times thru the old age. He's worked before but, the housing market has priced this man out even if he wanted a house. At his age he probably can't work anymore either. I hope there's someone cool enough to let him off their land and maybe in return he could possibly help improve it or maybe watch it.
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  657. I kept saying they are here in ct
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  658. Thank you for posting this and meeting Walter. What a genuine and nice guy.
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  659. Hi there, been involved with this subject for a long time and spent a number of years doing my own investigations in the north GA mountains. Along the way I've seen many Sasquatch documentaries, and I must say this one was really good. Great narration & story line. Put together great. Nice job!
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  660. Im so happy hes doing well ❤
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  661. Thank you for sharing Walter's story with the rest of the world Erik. Lots of respect for holding on to the footage till after his death. Love from South Africa.
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  662. Eric you've got a big heart and I enjoyed your coverage of gate 5 Sausalito where I lived for many years. Blessings to you and yours my friend
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  663. I know a guy working as an engineer in a space company in Los Angeles. He has to share a apartment with a collegue, because rent is too expensive.. for a damn rocket scientist!!!
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  664. This passionate and confident young woman unfortunately opens herself up to ridicule for believing Big Foot is real. Perhaps they should use a term like UHC ( Unidentified Hairy Creature ). This new name seems to be working for UFO's, which are now scientifically called UAP's . Giving a less specific name removes a lot of the stigma and ridicule for people reporting sightings.
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  665. Want and Need are a mile apart .. Thought-provoking post Erik 🇬🇧
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  666. Not exposed. The man is now sadly passed away (many years ago), so it's okay now that his old home is being shown to the public. The interviewer purposely (out of respect) waited 9 yrs to broadcast this footage just so that the guy in the video could safely live out his life in privacy & peace without anyone knowing he's there.
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  667.  @ErikKSwanson  damn you don’t just report stories you go to bat for the people you interview in the comments. We need this type of feisty energy back. Live and let live is fine until a group sole prerogative is making sure to stop letting others live. If it was bad wiring who said it was tho guy who did it? Could have been the previous owners or even an old defect from the builder of the boat. Also the risk is pretty minimal being out on the water. You put others in more danger by driving than this guy did. Should people stop being allowed to drive? Even safe drivers are a danger as we are all prone to error and one error in a car can kill. Also this kid is trying to make it. It’s harder than it has been in decades, maybe a century, for young men and women to get on their feet and stuff like this ruins you. We were doing well until 2017 or 2018 and we lost everything just as we were starting to make it in our late 20s. All the work from our early 20s was paying off finally and we lost it all. It’s a gut punch you never really recover from barring winning the lottery or getting some insanely good job by chance. All that just to say I empathize with this guy and I am so sorry. I can’t do much, we are supporting the three of us on one $13 and hour job but I can throw 5 or 10 bucks his way. I at least get to sleep in my own bed at my own apartment tonight. He lost his. I’ll do what I can and hopefully, even if it’s not much it might help when combined with other donations. Thanks for covering this. Many people hate others who can make it mostly by themselves. Yeah we all need some help sometimes but current society is going to crap and I can’t blame them for wanting out of it as much as possible. We don’t really get a choice in the society we are born into and this country makes change very hard when going against the interests of the wealthy. These people do it mostly on their own and still pay taxes. The people with jobs pay income tax and they pay sales tax every time they buy something so they still pay their share. It’s just not property tax and with how people can’t afford to own their own home anymore due to property values this is one of the last ways for the poor and working class to get out of renting. And they pay heavily for it in effort and risk. People see them as bums but they are the opposite. They saw the lack of community and the decline of society and decided to make their own community. joining a fringe community isn’t easy. They aren’t harming anyone or anything. No more than anyone else who lives in the area. Can’t we just leave people alone for one? Come on. These busybodies and NIMBYs are out of control and need to be reined in like the rabid little ankle biters they are.
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  668. You seem like a really awesome person, very genuine.
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  669. Energy, nature, connection, regeneration, ecology, planet - people. ;)
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  670. Erik....u rok.
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  671. I remember the day Mike posted his sighting to Facebook. I know Mike and im from the area. Every time i drive through that area on 37, i get that feeling, like something is in those woods, and is going to pop out at any second.
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  672. Thanks Eric, fantastic content. I hope Walter had a happy life. He seemed content with his little. We could all learn a lot from him.
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  673. Thank you for caring more about that man then views on a video and waiting to post it for his privacy. much respect💯
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  674. @3:20 I had to do a big eye roll at the fact that a Chinese Communist party spokesperson comes out and says that the other side just basically lies and harasseS I can taste the irony😂
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  675. Great video! I have been to Fort William Henry many times. This is the best video I have seen on the subject.
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  676. I'm in Utica and hunt up north. Lots of strangeness last couple years.
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  677.  @ErikKSwanson  yes it is! The foothills of the Adirondacks and the Adirondacks. Two hunters in their early 70s had a encounter Nov. 2024 . I can give you a specific spot. Orbs the local paper a few years ago ran a article. Also the area was a area a local serial killer buried victims
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  678. Fantastic work. You truly have an immense talent and depth of skills producing such awesome films and documentaries. It's really incredible
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  679. Hey brother, I just found your channel. I'm already a big fan. I have to tell you the homeless problem in our country should not happen. The men and women who fought for this country deserve to have their people safe and living in a home. we do so much for other countries, and our people are suffering. Our government doesn't take care of our people . And I don't think they ever will. But your content is amazing, thank you
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  680. At least she has Izzy to keep her going- especially if it gets tough or rough sometimes !
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  681. I donated all I could spare right now. I hope more people donate and Carlos can get some help.
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  682. Blessings to you . We need more people with heart.
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  683. That was my paycheck... keep up the hard work much love fae bonnie Scotland ...aw the luck in the world for u and izzy
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  684. He just wanted to left alone and be comfortable. A sad story! THANK YOIU.
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  685. Erik you doing very good job, I hope every think gos well, have a good day pura vida.
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  686. What an excellent documentary! Very professionally and objectively produced. I really appreciate documentaries of this caliber. Thank you so much for this amazing work you have produced! 👍
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  687. Between this and your NYC mile people docs, this channel is a hidden Gem! Subbed. Please keep up the great work.
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  688. Thank you for posting a follow up in the comments. That ending was tough and i came straight here to see if anyone knew what happened to him. I can't imagine his belongings would have survived hurricane Sandy. Sounds like Divine Intervention relocated him before that happened. Glad he's not homeless. I feel like a person with his goodness will always land on his feet. Awesome documentary.
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  689. I saw Carlos around two years ago in Manhattan late at night. He was still homeless but he had a bike and all of his stuff. He was talking about scripture and the apocalypse. I saw a documentary with him years ago and he was way older when I saw him.
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  690.  @myfoodishere  explain to me in detail how this video got him caught if this footage is from 2007 and was just released.
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  691. Awesome beard oil! Highly recommend 🔥🔥🔥
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  692. Incredible footage. I wonder how many people live hidden like Walter in an unconventional home like this. Being able to find somewhere secluded enough where you won't be found but close enough to civilization that you can still make enough money to eat and drink. It takes intelligence, ingenuity, perseverance and skill which are definitely not the defining traits of the average homeless. I know many homeless people got that way due to simply bad luck and not bad work ethic or life choices but Walter lived how he did on his terms it seems. This man was truly unique and we're lucky to have this footage, amazing work.
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  693. Glad you found him, loved your first video! And this one too! Keep up the great work
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  694. I think it's the best for Peter, not for others. The gofundme link returns "Fundraiser not found"
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  695. Seems like a really good man. Don’t judge a book by its cover, the story might be amazing.
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  696. Glad to see Carlos again healthy n all 🙏
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  697. Great video, thanks for sharing
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  698. You always have such thoughtful content.
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  699. Yes Please donate him a Smartphone free calls a good tent and still let us know how He is Please! thank You For this Video greetings from the black forest Germany nursing Home from 68y old Lady!I pray for him
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  700. ​ @ErikKSwanson  Thank you for helping him! People kill me donating then want to know if a person is doing drugs!
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  701. My Prayers Goes out to Joe 🙏🏽🫶🏽🙏🏽🫶🏽💚
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  702. Beautiful gesture, you've made him really happy god bless you erik.
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  703. Hey Eric, you should be a voice actor, or do work reading audiobooks. You have a great voice!!
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  704. Man, this hurts my heart to watch. I wish I was a billionaire so I could help these people.
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  705. First time viewer. Subbed. Good stuff.
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  706. I lived in an RV next to the Newtown Creek in Queens, NY (yes, a van down by the river). There is a thriving community of boats along the shoreline there. One of the guys I became friends with and hung out on his large boat from time to time. He always said the coast guard harasses them every once in a while but they’ve been able to hold them off. The city can’t stand anyone having a free lunch. What’s wild is that people in bricks and sticks act like we’re getting away with something while living off grid. In fact, it can be one of the harshest lifestyles imaginable and they could never do it. They’re just NIMBYs at the end of the day.
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  707. Appreciate your work Erik. You presented this with respect, compassion, humility, kindness, and a genuine curiosity, so that we may learn something about another human being. A human being with immense value. Thank you! ✌️Mark
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  708. I'm reading this August 27th, 2022. I read in the comments that Walter has passed. Thank you for giving Walter respect. I'm wondering if Walter's family knew what happened to him. Thank you for this story.
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  709. this is really interesting and cool, the fact that walter made that hole type thing his home is just amazing.
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  710. How many years did Erik wait to show the Mole People video? He is very cautious and considerate
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  711. ❤️‍🔥 Thank you Erik.
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  712. R.i.p. Walter and Lemmy <3
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  713.  @ErikKSwanson  message sent.
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  714. Amazing !!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
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  715. Your voice is perfect for documentairies. I’m dutch so I made up that docu word 🤣🙏🏼 but Its true, great voice for info sharing
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  716. I used to work in the maintenance department for the company that owned the fort restoration. I spent many, many hours in all areas of the fort. It was a part of my life I’ll never forget
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  717. I wonder how many of these people just gave up because of the price of everything anymore. Three years ago I had a little extra money at the end of the month now I have a little month left at the end of the money.
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  718. To think this man was all alone and all he needed was a stuffed animal that says it loves you to get through the day
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  719. What a badass.
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  720. I used to think like that before I did some time at a local hospital. Bills came out to 100k. Through insurance, financial aide and some begging the system for help, I got 100k down to a few hundred bucks. You must be resourceful in this mad world. Life is a war zone. Do you must do to stay afloat.
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  721. Bro, you are awesome for helping that man!! God Bless you!!!🙏🏼👑✝️ 👑Remember that Jesus Christ loved us all, so much that He died on the cross for all of our sins, he was buried and He arose again on the third day and if we just Believe in His Blood and Finished Work, we are saved and justified from all sin. His Blood washes our sins away. God Bless!🙏🏼✝️👑
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  722. Thank you for your stories, your reporters, we are from Germany and I feel very close, you are a cool guy and your voice is very pleasant
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  723. The Red Border around some of you're videos almost looks like the redline across videos already watched. it might discourage clicks. just a thought. great video
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  724. Because he respectfully waited till Walter passed away, although he passed away in 2012 it seems he just never got around to it till now if he would’ve put this up while Walter was alive there would’ve been such a large influx of people seeking out where he lived in bugging him it probably just would’ve drove the man absolutely not I’m sure this was part of the discussion if I had to gues…. Then again I could be completely wrong lol.
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  725. Nicely done
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  726. "Going into the home of a man most people consider homeless" I absolutely love this paradox
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  727. Erik I am a new Yorker and this big city have alot of untold story's like Carlos. a men alone in the streets of nyc and yet he more happy then a person living having it all . and yet that person is always unhappy and lost . Also alot of respect to you for making all people feel equal poor or rich.
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  728. THIS IS ACTUALLY SO CRAZY THAT YOU FOUND HIM AND YOU MEET HIM FIRST IN 2007 mindblowing
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  729. Whilst nothing can be categorically ruled out, the presence of a bigfoot seems a bit far-fetched, if the existence of a big foot is possible it would be Interesting to learn about its feeding habits, if there had been any reports of partially attacked and eaten animal carcasses being found and more importantly, if there was any evidence of DNA left on the carcass and its origins. Of course, there's always the possibility of bigfoot being purely a herbivore. It is an extremely well put together thought-provoking post that needs investigating further.
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  730. Love this he's got electric n everything he needs ..he seems truly at peace with his life ...Good luck mate x
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  731. Walter seems like a genuine guy, thanks for talking to him. Would love to find out more about him!
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  732. This was so amazing!!!! We need to connect back to nature, it has so many messages for us to learn if we quiet our minds.
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  733.  @ErikKSwanson  awesome keep up the good work. 👍🙂
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  734. A most brilliant documentary.
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  735. I remember seeing him on the HBO documentary. He seems like an ok guy I’m sad to hear he passed away. Thanks for the video just subscribed
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  736. A real inspiration for staying positive
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  737. Leave those people alone!!’
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  738. It's sad that he died so young but I don't think the average lifespan could be much longer, living in those conditions. Very good job and I really liked it
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  739. I love Bigfoot content, best believe im watching the whole thing
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  740. I am blown away by your narrative voice! Also, the content and how you present it is just absolutely riveting. Thanks for sharing.
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  741. I make this comment all the time. I once watched a Bald Eagle slam into a hawk in my backyard. So that it could steal the squirrel the hawk had caught. I was literally taking pictures of the pond I had just finished. Phone was in my hand, the camera app opened and I didn't take one picture. Why? Because it was too shocking and cool to anything but observe it. A bigfoot sighting of imagine is 1000X more shocking.
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  742. I'm so jealous... your voice is just butter man, it's pretty perfect. This was incredible and very well done. Cheers from Orlando.
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  743. How do you do these videos? Do you have a crew? This is just absolutely great. I live in Florida and never knew about this. I should go visit the island.
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  744. An intelligent, and kind man. Hope he’s exploring the cosmos with his brother now.
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  745. Just discovered your channel after the mole people video was recommended to me these videos are superb keep up the good work! 👍
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  746. Very impressive documentary, this period of history is so interesting
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  747. Wow, nice story Erik. Tip of the cap to you! Amazing you saw this happening and took the time to stop. Inspiring. Seriously.
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  748. Seems like a good bloke that lived his life his own way .Watching from Australia 🇦🇺
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  749. Recently found you videos l find them absolutely brilliant Erik thanks for sharing them. He is a really nice bloke wish he lived near love talking to people like him really nice bloke and down to earth 🌎. and really cares about people ❤
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  750. thank you Erik for being so kind and caring. Wishing you all the best
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  751. At least he lives in NYC, just kidding... too expreme but I love the way he thinks
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  752. I know the skunk apes are real along the Gulf coast, and seeing all the country, i believe there are several species prevalent in North america. Not just the northwest
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  753. Great vid Erik, bigfoot really is a mysterious creature. Thank you and god bless fella.
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  754. Joe seems like a good guy. Prayers 🙏💙💙🤍💕
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  755. Thank you Erik. That was a wonderful video. Walter wan an authentic man. Watch over us from Heaven Walter. Godspeed brother.
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  756. Wishing Carlos and others like him all the best... peace and happiness at the very least for all in this situation.
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  757. Very high quality documentary and narration, thank you. At the same it is quite unfortunate that the comment section contains a heafty amount of posts jumping on the occasion of this particular even to spurt out blatant xenophobia and disdain for the indigenous peoples of America as if all colonizers were angelic knights of purest intends who never commited atrocities and massacres and overtook the lands atmost peacefully by divine right. Nothing to do with Eurocentrism turned to evelen or simple racism of course, don't get me wrong, i also hate 'political correctness'...
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  758. No he isn't wasting any part of his life. Life is different for everybody. We here to share, not to judge.
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  759. Seeing another human suffering from cptsd is heartbreaking. The work you do is so important. Thank you Erik On another note, great name. I spell mine the same way :)
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  760. A truly outstanding commentary Eric. Excellent information on the people that live as anchor outs and their compelling story / lifestyle. I wish them the best moving forward.
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  761. I only knew about this battle from the last of the mohicans love that movie but this channel is a damn good history channel
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  762. Thank you, greatly appreciated!
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  763. This was an exceptionally well-done program, logical, measured and open-minded. I like some of the others, but they are more entertainment programs, where this was a discussion.
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  764. Finally getting a chance to watch this fully man and absolutely well done. Came out amazing, can't wait to start my video on it as well! Awesome work Erik. Here's to more adventures! -Aleks
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  765. I thank you Erik K Swanson for your humanity of making a passing nobody into a living soul somebody, with a permanent place of rest inside our head! There by the grace of God...John MacMurray, a real New Yorker, and one of us. Life is hard paycheck to paycheck, but your harder life make us really pause and re-examine our connection to the other... Eye to eye, heart to heart, hand to hand, making the best of the worse of it, on the here mean NYC streets. All men are brothers, and it is better to give than receive!
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  766. Erik, you rock and thank you.
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  767. Loved the narrative documentary. Thanks for posting.
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  768. Great video as always! Have you researched the massacre at Ft. Mims?
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  769. Much respect for making this video. You have truly inspired me! Thank you 👌
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  770. Thank you for this excellent documentary. I was raised in Ledyard, CT and this was our summer playground whenever we visited Washington Park. This was a big part of my growing up and influenced me to research my own genealogy and I am a member of the Sons of the American Revolution now. Ft. Griswold and the Battle of Groton Heights were more than just history for me and my family, they were formative and transforming influences on our lives. BTW...I served 9 years in the Army National Guard right there in Groton. Sometimes I would run from the airport to the park for PT. 🇺🇸
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  771. So touching. Glad I found your channel!
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  772. Eric please please do more episodes on bigfoot, really enjoyed the ones you have done, thankyou from uk 😊
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  773. Te confirmo que del sur ya sabe a donde tener que llegar.
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  774. I'm glad I discovered your channel. Very interesting videos. Thank you for sharing Walter's story.
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  775. Great video! We have a Bigfoot festival where I live every year in Forest County, Pennsylvania. You might want to check it out someday Erik. I’m an empath and I’m a believer.
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  776. canadiens is what the french born in new france called themselves
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  777. WOW, GREAT film, I was very happy to see this wasn't a Monster Quest re-load from the late 90's!! I am beyond a believer, who has watched shows on this subject for many decades, to the fact that I make Bigfoot lawn art. Anyway, as far as their 'elusiveness' my intuition tells me that they are not alien or supernatural, just very good, masters if you will, of their own environment, also being big and strong allows them to move about quite quickly and easily. There are just way too many documented experiences to think something like a unknown primate doesn't exist. Btw, imo, to even infer what an experienced hunter, one who hunted for decades in the same area, whose family had been hunting the same spot for generations, to tell him that what he saw as a bear is insulting to say the least.
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  778. That's so cool. He looks well. I did lol at the cafe under the bridge. That's so "2000's" to put a cafe somewhere that used to be "slums" Really glad you shared this. I only watched the first Carlos video the other day, so this was great. Thank you x
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  779. Thanks for this story, it made me reflect on many things... He truly was free. Although his possessions were few, there was something there in him that you can't help but hope gave him happiness.
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  780. Dang! That makes my neuropathy in my feet feel a lot better! 😀Jacob was a tuff man! 👍👍👍
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  781. This dude is on the right channel. Can humanity switch channels? I bet less than 30% can not or will not. Thanks, Erik. Your videos are always worth it every time.
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  782. Great vid man very insightful
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  783. Dang, RIP Walter. What a champion.
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  784. thank you. Towards the end I had a sad feeling that Walter would shortly be evicted by any city officials that may have been made wise of this video.. Glad to know that's not a concern for Walter any more. Godspeed. That man had great ingenuity that looks to have been taken for granted or otherwise discredited.
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  785. RIP Walter 🙏🏻 You were a very interesting and resourceful man. Thanks Eric for the compassion and understanding you showed 👍
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  786. Wow! 🥹 what a tribute to a good hearted and simple man. ❤️ Glad I stumbled across this video today. Blessings 🙏
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  787. Wow how am I so heartbroken over someone I never knew and only got to know for 4 minutes? I love how he re built computers to sell them he was obviously a very intelligent man. Now a days an apartment the size of his tunnel home would cost someone thousands! You can tell he walked his own lane his whole life. RIP Walter
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  788. Great video!
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  789. Just gotta say, you’ve got a voice for this! Just saw walters clip in the tunnels and you’ve made a new supporter : )
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  790. I think I'm on my 5th Erik Swanson video.... I'm hooked... forts and maple syrup are my jam.
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  791. Your an amazing person, i don't know if you could have done more, we are not on this earth to save everyone we are here to pass through everything at our own time, thank you for respecting his privacy, that's incredible to have nothing and everything at the same time ! Rip to the man he did manage better than most of us would on the streets alone
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  792. Great doc, so much history in St Augustine!
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  793. As heartbreaking as this is, It is so inspiring to see that someone who has pretty much nothing but their soul left can still go on every single day, seem somewhat kinda happy, and never ever give up on their faith and God itself. This man is nothing short of a warrior in my eyes. He has the will to live, try and be happy, and survive. Much love to you from Boston, Carlos and ALL EVERYWHERE who struggle yet never ever lose hope or their faith. I hope this man one day wins… I hope he wins so big❤️‍🩹
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  794. I love Emily's enthusiasm. We need that in our field in the study of Bigfoot. So refreshing. You go girl!!!
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  795. Great vid erik, would love to see you doing documentaries, thanks fella, god bless.
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  796. That was well worth watching! Rest In Peace Walter! 🌹🌠
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  797. I appreciate your statement at the end, that the Native American accounts were not available..
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  798. Desde Mexico, aqui arriba del cerro en Mty N.L. Saludos
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  799. RIP Walter
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  800. I have seen something like that right at the edge of a swamp line and it stood around 8 ft easy would see this from the front porch of the house this would take place right at dusk this was in Pasco county Florida
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  801. Great documentary! Was hesitant at first but quickly realized how high quality this film is. Hope to see more.
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  802. Prayer sent for him 🙏 ❤️
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  803. Awesome video. One of the best I’ve seen on YouTube. Please keep them coming! God Bless!!
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  804. Muchas gracias querido hermano desde México gratitud y admiración por eacuchar sus sabios conocimientos de luz y vida. Vive Cóndor emanaciones de luz.💚💙❤🙏
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  805. It is real. Here in Australia I’ve seen the yowie aka big foot , and know where they dwell.🤫one tip walk with a dog and try to empty your mind and relax walk around like you lost , by yourself.
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  806. Very cool Ra
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  807. Erik, I've got to tell you that this, in my opinion, is the best documentary you have done to date. You embody the old school ways of true and unbiased media like a modern Walter Cronkite. Love your work -- God bless you
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  808. It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle then it is for a rich man to pass through the gates of heaven.
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  809. amazing video. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sad to hear about the new of Walter. But he lived free and that is beyond words.
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  810. This seems like a history channel program copied. If not, it’s a great compliment to your channel.
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  811. Just this man’s voice is convincing ☺️. Great narration. Subscribed with bells
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  812. I love your videos. Good narration, interesting topics and the production level is top notch. Keep up the good work!
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  813. Awesome production, and narratives!
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  814. My brother, I just wanted to thank you for speaking of those in this situation as "people who choose to live outside the norms" of society. For me initially it wasn't a choice. OMG I don't have the time, strength, or desire to elaborate here. But eventually, after I had lost everything, I found a freedom I could never have imagined existed. I am once again housed, and comfortable and happy in a different way than I was then, but all it would take would be a slight change in the winds of chance for me to once again lose everything. And if that were to happen, I would make my way as it is with the winds, and never again root myself to any one such place. In other words, sometimes, maybe always, there's an element of choice..... but either way, by framing this man's situation this way, you grace him with dignity. Initially, when you lose everything, there is despair, there is heartbreak, a sense of utter hopelessness, but as you once again make a way for yourself, you find pride within yourself in what you are able to create, even if the world doesn't recognize it. You find worth in living. Thanks for showing this man in the light of the strength he exudes, despite it all Spoken from one who knows.
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  815. This was a great short video, glad I stumbled onto this channel
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  816. This is one of those comment sections that shows you which people don't like to read.
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  817. I believe your doing good work, it shows integrity that held on to the footage for so long unreleased. I hope you will do a follow up soon. ❤
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  818. Cool, love the history of your short documentaries. It's a shame we can't study this is school like we use too. Changing times. I appreciate your work!
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  819. There are more and more people living on the streets in the city I live in and all they want is to be treated with is a little respect, giving them food and water some conversation and a hand shake goes a long way in helping them maintain their sense of still being part of the fabric of society they live in. I was homeless once a long time ago, wondering the streets while the city sleeps is the loneliest feeling in the world.
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  820. Its not that living on the water is the problom its that there living truly free thats the problem
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  821. Damn I hope Carlos was able to keep his things! You’re a wonderful man for showing compassion ❤
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  822. Center-punched, yet alive, awake, alert, active and aware of what was required of his efforts!!
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  823. It's absolutely amazing ❤ I hope to visit this site on day.
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  824. Erik - great job on the documentary. You have a great voice for the narration and good realistic content without the hype that many try to sell to the public! I retired to Florida a few years ago and I attended the Florida Bigfoot Conference in Ocala, an hour west of me, a few months ago. There were thousands of enthusiasts and researchers there. Lots and lots of sightings and experiences here in Florida. Who knows?! Maybe I will see a 'squatch one day soon!! Keep up the good work....very good work!!!
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  825. I love your calming voice, and this is the first time anyone has shown what the cold war was in a way i could actually understand it. So many weird things people talk about begun during or after the cold war. So i ended up only curious about...the cold war. I love how this has been done. Brilliant, coming from Tasmania Australia we don't hear this stuff, if most people see anything strange here, they shrug it off or joke about it 🤔🤷‍♀️🙂👍.
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  826. Awe I really enjoyed watching this about Walter. Such a nice guy & it's crazy to think he lived down there so long. He must have been full of so many fascinating stories about how it used to be down there in the 80's/90's. R.I.P Walter. Was nice listening to you in this video x
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  827.  @ErikKSwanson  Yes, I can share my story
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  828. These are some top notch documentaries , quick and interesting
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  829. A lot of people just don't really get it when it comes to traumatic mental health issues. Even years of therapy, medication, treatment variations, etc sometimes don't help. Some people never get a chance to get that kind of help, and some people do. Some people get helped enough for long enough to the point they get treated like a liability and risk instead and now it's more detrimental against you. This all while you are vulnerable and one bad day or bad news away from things falling apart. The ability to be consistent mentally is such a key factor in being able to maintain a job and thus income. I say this not just for John but a lot of people that end up on the streets.
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  830. Love him leave him alone
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  831. An awesome piece of reporting of a lovely, open, and fascinating human being.
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  832. Those damn seagulls are finally good for something ‼️ I loved the time I spent anchored out there. The struggle for livabords in Richersons bay is 40 years old. Peters boat is about the hardest kind to destroy. Ferro cement is fire and explosion proof.⚓⛵
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  833. If only people expressed more love and respect for this aged veteran, if only the government spent more time and resources on individuals in crisis than they actually do, a taxpayer and veteran deserves better. Thanks for this eye-opening insight Erik.
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  834. Thank you, Erik. Joe loves it. Wondering how he recharges battery. Love what you do.
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  835. Here before this blows up
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  836. Yup, my dad stays out there currently and it is amazing way of life. Can be ruff but it is awesome living on the water!
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  837. 134k subs, congrats man. Love your videos, so unique. Reminds me of YouTube of the 2010s
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  838. Unbelievable. The skills this man had to survive. He knew what to do and seems to have thrived. Would love to have met him.
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  839. Watched the first video and glad you found Carlos again, safe and well, though I do hope he is still okay and free? Thank you again Much Love from Scotland, ❤❤ XX ...
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  840. Oh yaaa
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  841. Very well done! I love that fort. Liked and subscribed!
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  842. absolutely love this mans energy and candidness he has a love for the lord! that shows. Love the way he sees the silver lining in everything. i will be donating and sharing
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  843. How are you? I'm blessed. Such a pure soul. ☺️
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  844. Very well done documentary Mr.Swanson!
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  845. Another excellent video. I look forward to all your quality informative uploads. Thank you!
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  846. Definitely, being used for all the most pointless things unfortunately.
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  847. I feel the same way! Especially lately with all the garbage going on!!
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  848. I know what I seen an it wasn’t a damn BEAR!
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  849. Amo mucho ellos para mi son mis hermanos mayores de luz .
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  850. Great story, thank you for keeping his story to yourself until the time was right. You are a good person.
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  851. It's a really interesting post and provokes a lot of thoughts. Are we alone in the universe? Are we the only intelligent life forms in the vastness of space ? .. who knows 🤷‍♂️
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  852. Great video Erik!
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  853. I live in good ole Connecticut and I greatly appreciate the videos that you have constructed. I grew up in Guilford which boasts the oldest stone house in New England. Aptly named The Stone House (I guess the didn't put much thought into that) it is actually named the Henry Whitfeild house and is now a museum. I have done community service/preventive restoration there and it is a really great place. Connecticut has a rich history and is overshadowed by its neighbors New York and Massachusetts. I thank you again for the video and will look with anticipation for future content as I am definitely going to subscribe. D.G
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  854. I grew up near the houseboats back in the heyday, early 1960s. By 68 it was a wild scene! My friends and I used to go behind the heliport there to buy acid when we were in high school. The Marin county sheriff did a big shutdown in the late 70s, and I assumed the scene was long gone. My dad built a 53 foot ketch rig and lived on it with his wife for the last 25 years of his life, but as a retired Coast Guard officer, he went by the book, but experienced enough of boat cruising life for me to see it.... it's a HUGE amount of work! And as my dad would say, "a boat is a hole in the water you throw money into". I don't envy those folks, and I hope they find a compromise so their boating lives can continue - it really is an amazing experience....
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  855. What a great video. A very tender, respectful, and honest look into a different way of living. Would love to see more. RIP Walter.
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  856. Feel for this poor guy, people own these pieces of land and do nothing with them even here in the uk ? Crazy and so sad god bless Joe.
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  857. Wow ! What an amazing story !! Thank you Erik, God bless
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  858. Ariah-I enjoyed your story and your talent. You mentioned West Virginia as a destination to live, which is where I’m from. It’s a beautiful state and if you make it here I would be happy to help you settle! Thanks for sharing your story! ✌️ ❤️
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  859. Really interesting vid Erik, thank you
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  860. I have Respect for Walter. He did it his way!
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  861. This is an excellent naration of an incredible part of history.
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  862. It’s taken me 5 decades to finally learn we are all one big family. Seeing these stories really makes me think, we need deep cultural change.
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  863. Erik thank you great video.
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  864.  @ErikKSwanson  yeah the number of working poor is a large one. Again one bad medical bill could destroy you. All the factors like having no address, place to shower, losing your I.D. /paperwork, losing a family member. not being able to get your medication for diabetes, blood pressure, psychosis. There are a ton of extenuating circumstances that rest of society does not even consider. They just look at the person yelling at fire hydrant as trash. Maybe that person just cant get their meds. Or a family member or someone beat them or worse. Use your imagination on how depraved humans can be. People born with cognitive and chemical imbalance are left behind. We used to put them in asylums because we didnt know what to do with them, after we could no longer lobotomise them. Sorry for such a long response. Its just thst to call ourselves a species that prizes justice and honor and freedom we sure dont seem to have a lot of compassion for the most vulnerable.
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  865. Just found your channel and subscribed. Very interesting content
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  866. Thank you. I enjoyed this very much. I look forward to learning more about sasquach. The young lady was knowledgeable and I enjoyed her presentation.
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  867. Nice film guys. Well done. I think they are out there. I don't really need to see one to believe in their possible existence.
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  868. I work in a city centre as a technician for a large organisation. I have an access to many places across the city centre. There's lots and lots of redundant, empty space, heated throughout the winter to prevent dereliction, while homelessness is at all time high.
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  869. I am 💔but glad to know him through this documentary ❤. Thanks Erik Swanson❤‍🩹
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  870. This is fascinating! Thanks for sharing!
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  871. Great classic youtube vid. I'm currently unhoused but i consider my tent a house. Rip to Walt.
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  872. amazing video man , keep it going you will be famous for this quality and dedication in your videos has to get noticed, your videos keep my attention all the way through.
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  873. Awesome.
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  874. I'm from the U.K and last October (2023) I was staying with friends who live a few miles north of Kinderhook in Castleton-On-Hudson. One evening we were driving back to Castleton from Kinderhook after eating at a local restaurant. My friend was driving extra cautiously because she said deer can unexpectedly jump into the road from out of the tree-line or the tall crops on either side of the road. As we drove along, the road took a sharp left turn which we went around at roughly 15mph (quite slow) there were dense trees on the left of the road and a field of tall crops to the right. As we were going around this left turn, we both clearly heard a low guttural animal-like growl. The car windows were up and the stereo was on- but this growl was loud and low enough to be clearly heard by both of us in the car. We both looked at each other and said 'what was that?' I instantly joked 'Was that a Bigfoot?' and she replied 'Yeah, probably.' We both laughed and continued on to Castleton and said no more about it. Ever since that night, it's always stuck in my head that there was something 'not right' about whatever that encounter was. I've always had an interest in Cryptids/Paranormal and was stunned when I stumbled on this video and Kinderhook was mentioned.
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  875. Prayers for Joe a great guy!
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  876. Thank you for this and all your videos. RIP Walter.
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  877. Very cool video. I'll have to take a look myself at some point.
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  878. Amazing. I had heard of this. Still so impressed with the ingenuity and perseverance.
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  879. First time seeing a video of yours. I'm moved. There is so much wrong in this life.
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  880. 😊❤
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  881. I used to pass by that mans boat every day going to and from my and my mothers sail boats. I was an anchor out fer 5 years battleing the so called authorities. But i was also battling the pirates( drug and human trafficers). The sheriff dept uses the pirates to cast a negative light on the anchorage and to disapear certain people. It can be dangerous living there i know my life was on the line with many attempts at murdering me for 3 years. I left 5 years ago to come back to heaven a place called texas.
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  882. thankyou so much from nz.
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  883. ❤ Absolutely brilliant Erik love your videos what a down to earth bloke you are thanks for sharing them
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  884. Wow such an interesting video! I hope Walter is doing okay
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  885.  @ErikKSwanson  Oh no that's so sad, I was really hoping he was doing well. At least he's immortalised in this video I suppose. R.I.P Walter
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  886. It is truly unbelievable that this YouTube Channel doesn't have Millions of subscribers yet!! I just found this channel today but every video I've watched is amazing! The only bad thing I can think of is that these videos Aren't longer. 👍
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  887. Excellent reporting Mr. Swanson!
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  888. Nice job very informative. Are you going to do anymore homeless videos?
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  889. Imagine if the US government spent less money on war and more money on helping it's own citizens.
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  890. ​ @ErikKSwanson  That would be amazing. I love your style of documentary filming. You are giving people a voice who wouldn't normally be heard.
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  891. Thanks for this video Erik. RIP Walter ❤‍🩹
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  892. Wow watching this I was hoping he had gotten himself a job and an apartment. But I guess if he is happy, and he is free that's all that matters. I enjoyed watching this, thank you.
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  893. " The rich boy reach around. " Had me LOL
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  894. Really cool video 👍
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  895. Lovely
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  896.  @ErikKSwanson  Thanks for answering. It may not be conclusive but it is something. It is better than a void. Thx. It was caring and nice of you to 'keep up' with his life.
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  897. They dont have the right to do this to them Its not their ocean Its not their space They have NO RIGHT This is vile
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  898. As an extra in the last of the mohicans this documentary helped me understand what really happened. It was great fun filming the night scenes at the fort on lake James north Carolina .I met a lot of the actors and stayed one night at a house Dennis Banks was renting .he was incredibly patient and kind .I'm seen in the movie several times in the fort as a wounded soldier. On other night a French soldier. also in the scene in massacre valley.The movie I thought was pretty good.Everyone worked hard.I saw one scene take seventeen takes .The Director would say " back to one"
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  899. Woah this is so good glad I discovered your channel
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  900. Thanks, I really enjoyed this!
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  901. Good video. Seems like a great group of guys.
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  902. One cool dude... RIP Walter
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  903. I am very sorry Walter is gone. I honor him for his unique brand of courage. He was uniquely talented!
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  904. I swear I saw one back in the early 70' in West Palm. I was out just west of Military trail on my horse late one moonlit night. My horse would not continue on the path suddenly and up ahead I saw something off the side, it slowly started to stand up and my horse was 15.2 hands tall and that thing was probably at least 7 ft tall. It was a dark color, staring at me, kinda felt like it was a bit startled to see someone but I could smell it, not a horrible smell but unique. My horse only wanted to haul ass in the other direction so thats what we did..... all the way back to the ranch. I am not making this up.
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  905. Love and hate stories like this. Hate seeing ppl like this not getting anything when we give other countries billions. But I love their will to live and how respectful they still are.
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  906. Love how respectful you were and honoured that he trusted you. Stupid authorities are dumb. We are all human and he ain't troubling nobody why they have to take it away from him 😠
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  907. I have been waiting for this update. You are a very kind man. Great work
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  908. ​​​ @ErikKSwanson  I think you done a fantastic job mate! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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  909. Great video. These are the stories that need to be told. Keep up the good work! Prayers Joe finds a new spot.
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  910. Thanks for the go fund me link.
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  911. Great job on this video and the time you spent on it! Wishing you lots of success!
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  912. Great content, new sub here 😊 will look forward to watching the updates of these poor people.
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  913.  @ErikKSwanson  Man that is some dedication! I love this and i wish i found your channel earlier.
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  914. This is not just America. Looking at my own situation I will be homeless in April. I live in the Netherlands earning a good wage in IT consulting. But no place accept me as a tenant because I don't earn 4x the rent. The worst thing about this is is that I have a lot of money in savings. But nowhere near enough to buy something.
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  915. The time capsule aspect of this and also the Carlos videos made both of them equally chilling in a way. This one perhaps a bit more. You first get to know a person via this documentary. The quality of the video is good (exceptionally good for the time it was filmed in) so you are not assuming it‘s from 2008 at all as you would do from most grainy videos back from this time area. Then, at the end, you are told it‘s been 15+ years since it was filmed and the person already passed away over a decade ago. I can‘t describe it. It‘s just very weird feeling in the gut I get from it. I haven‘t seen a video like that. It‘s probably the music and and like I said if I would watch a video that is obviously very old it would be less of a pointe in the end. Anyways thank you for sharing the experience keeping this man‘s legacy alive via this documentary, not letting him be forever forgotten into oblivion.
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  916. I wonder how long it will be until all of us are homeless. Thank you I have always wondered what happened to him.
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  917. @erik k Swanson I enjoy your documentaries so much. Your voice is soothing and you really care about your subjects. Have you ever shot a documentary for the big screen?
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  918. Ridiculous that ppl would bother this poor man..like his life already doesn't look hard enough? 😢 what is wrong with ppl these days
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  919. Honestly i thought this dude was gonna be full of shit. But hes really well spoken and seems to know what hes talking about. Very convincing.
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  920. Thank you 2 for this insight. Society is not the greenest branch of the tree, just the seemingly most stable. Godspeed Walter. ❤
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  921. Most working people are 1 paycheck away from disaster. And we're sending billions to Ukraine.
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  922. ​ @ErikKSwanson They don't seem to do anything that matters like take on companies that destroy the environment.
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  923. I live in NYC and there are so many agencies and programs to help the homeless, BUT the people have to be willing to take action to use these programs. Carlos, obviously wants to live in the street.
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  924. He sounds a lot like Peter Coyote, whose done narration and voiceover work on a number of documentaries over the years. That being said, excellent work Erik!
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  925. This is incredible film work and editing. Nice voiceover commentary too. You deserve more subs!
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  926. Good objective reporting, which is appreciated. The story still supports that these people are being targeted by wealthy and bias interests. I also support self policing when it comes to those who make the others look bad. I'll be keeping up with this story, and I hope those who have been so fortunate to have experienced this life, find the same tranquility in whatever comes after it.
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  927. Man dat wuz so knowledgeable and personal. Thnx fa sharing yo!
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  928. God bless his heart. So sad..and yet such a survivor. You have to admire his resilience. 😢
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  929. Been researching these guys for a minute, but always find an opinion. Thank you for some impartial, and informative content, the media is missing these ideals nowadays.
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  930. Something to this guy for real. Not all may be true, but, he's good.
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  931. I was homeless about 10 years ago. I was using heroin pretty hard. I had a gram and half a day habit, injecting it. One night I was laying on my tarp behind an abandoned building, looking up at the night sky. Then out of nowhere I had the idea that if I died right here right now, nobody would care or miss me. I'd be a joke, "the dead junky out back". Idk why but it broke me, I started balling my eyes out and it felt like my chest was caving in. I quit heroin cold turkey right then, never touched it again after that day. Yeah the withdrawals were hell, but it's only temporary. I got a planet fitness membership the next day because it was only $7 a month, so I could have a place to shower. I took my cloths to laundry mat and got a cheap haircut. If you can find money for heroin, you can find money for this stuff. Then I went and got a crappy job at Wendy's, then I got a second crappy job at BP gas station, then I got a third part time crappy job for the weekends. Mon-fri I worked 5am-1pmat wendys, then 2pm-11pm I worked at the BP across the street and on sat and Sun I worked at honey baked hams unloading semi's. I worked all 3 jobs for a year straight. I got a cheap apartment and a cheap car. When I got a car, it allowed me to travel further and find better jobs. Now I only have to work 3 days a week and make over $100k a year. I have a wife I love and 3 kids I adore. I literally went from being a homeless drug addict to living the American dream in like 2 years time. I learned a lot about life. Nobody owes you anything and the world does not care about you. You have to pick yourself up and put in the work if you want good things. Nothing is owed to you, either work or sit around blaming "the system" for all your bad choices.
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  932. God bless you sir for helping this man out, very nice of you man!!!
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  933. fairly certain i saw one in floral city near the withlacoochee river or not far from it near lake bradley i think its called. was out walking the doggo and wandered off into the woods a bit and it suddenly got super silent and quiet like nature standing still, still day light but nearing dusk, my dog perked up to the silence as well and we saw something large and brown suddenly thrash out of the swampy water probably 100 yards away, it stood up and walked briskly away through the trees, at first i wanted to think it was a deer or a pig, but it was upright on two legs i'm almost positive, thick cypress swamp though so couldn't get a clear look at it or for very long. Not a typical place for a deer to be either, IN the water like that, and i immediately got the creeps and overall bad vibes and just high tailed it out. Thinking about putting some game cameras out there just for the heck of it. 120 pound livestock guardian dog with me, i'm 6'2 190 lbs, not a stranger to wildlife, grew up around bears in NY mountains, been here in rural FL for nearly 30 years now and whatever this was just seemed out of the ordinary and sent chills up my spine.
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  934. I always hate telling my encounter story to people because I can see the look on their faces as I am telling it they don't believe a word of it and ask questions with a doubting or sarcastic tone to their voice , I dont blame them because I consider myself to be a logical person and ask myself the same questions we always hear such as How could something that large stay Hidden? How come a dead one has never been found or bones? Something that big would starve to death trying to find enough food in this area! Wouldn't hunters, fisherman, park rangers be reporting seeing them all the time since those people are always in the woods? Maybe it a person in furry suit playing a hoax? Maybe it was a bear or deer and you thought it was a big foot! Maybe you just imagined the whole thing and just saw a bush or dark patch of leaves in a tree and your imagination ran wild! Yes, I am a sceptic myself, but I know what I saw and it was only 10 feet away and got to look at it for several seconds where I could not have imagined seeing anything different.
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  935. Very well made, informative and interesting, keep up the good work chief!
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  936. Great video, very informative and professional. Would love to see more like this. ❤
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  937.  @ErikKSwanson  The 135ft obelisk that commemorates the battle when I was a kid was open everyday & the windows at the top were wide open. My friends & I would throw our toys out the windows to watch them land. This was in the mid 70s' & we would throw G.I. Joe with a parachute & Evel Knievel with his bike or his Snake River Rocket. We would put him in his winder that you had to use to get his wheels moving & then fire him out the window! It was great fun. You should do a video on the ghosts whose spirits are still on the battlefield. I have many friends who've encountered these spirit's over the years.
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  938. I like your videos Erik. Greatings from The Netherlands.
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  939. As long as the people who don’t want to work don’t use social welfare as far as I’m concerned it’s just a different way of living
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  940. Its beautiful how he made it his home 🏡 ❤️
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  941. This was very moving and well-prepared. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for following up and looking after Carlos. With all the current issues in the US and the world it's easy to forget about those that might be less fortunate.
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  942. I've spent several times houseless. Your compassion earned my sub.
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  943. Thanks
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  944. Such a kind and well mannered man, devoted to his Lord eventhough his life is full of tests. I was worried when you showed this video that the authorities might kick him and his friend out from there, but thank God you waited for so long until you posted this video. When he finally agreed to let you film his home, it showed just how kind and believing he is. I sincerely hope he gets a better life. It truly breaks my heart while so many people are showing off about their wealth and status, ginormous houses, private jets etc, this guy lives in a tiny sewer he called home and still devoted to his Lord after being jobless for so many years. To me, that's total devotion. Salute to you, Carlos. I do hope you get a much better life. Much love and support for you ❤💛💗
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  945. Thank you for giving us an update on where he is at now. I myself and I'm sure many others were wondering how he was doing now. He's such a wholesome person and I feel like a lot of people could learn something from him just from his optimism when the world is against him. Thank you brother best wishes I hope you have a good one.
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  946. Seen your other video on Facebook and immediately went on the hunt for this video! So happy u stay in touch with him ! He seems like a wonderful person
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  947. Carlos! I’ve been thinking about him for years! Thankyou for making this!
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  948. It's both heartbreaking and inspiring to think about the challenges he must have faced and the unique life he led in those tunnels. His story serves as a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure, adapt, and find meaning even in the most unconventional circumstances.
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  949. Why am I crying , why am I sad for Walter? As I was watching I was wishing to meet him.. R.i.p. dear Walter.
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  950. That's the most fascinating story I've ever seen in my life. What a great guy❤❤❤ rest in peace I'm sure you're in a better place now.
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  951. Super interesting video. Thanks!
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  952. Really enjoy your videos. Just telling the unvarnished unbiased truth. Now that’s what i call real journalism!
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  953. Great piece of art you have put together here. Well done.
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  954. Kudos to the journalist who showed Carlos the utmost respect and spoke to him as a compassionate equal
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  955. Beautiful documentary and very well narrated...You were lucky to meet one of the last mole people and he spoke like a true gentleman.
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  956. "I waited 14 years to edit the footage out of respect" Amazing thank you
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  957. That’s sad to hear. I thought Walter was a pretty cool guy . You can’t say he didn’t take care of himself. May not have been the norm but some ppl can’t live the norm. RIP Walter.
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  958.  @memphisreines  Why would he need to "prove" that? Look at the tech the guy is repairing and selling. It's obviously from twenty years ago.
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  959. wonderful video Erik thankyou.
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  960. Thanks for the update!! God bless you!! Jeremiah 33:3. 😃😃
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  961.  @Gg23beme  my dad was fatally struck by the Amtrak train sadly and not even a newspaper article about it, no compensation and Amtrak never even got back to me In 2012 when I tried to ask questions. I have his ashes at home, he is forever in our hearts, Rip dad💕 I'm thankful for all the positive comments 🙏
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  962.  @livingroompickersclub6358  exactly, he was a vet but didn't want government help, he resented them. He lived his way, and stayed with family time to time, but my dad was very independent 💙
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  963.  @ErikKSwanson  struck by the Amtrak train right on 67th street under the Westside highway. Where he was walking to his belongings, and a bed he was sleeping on. My dad would not stop living the way he was used to living, even though he did have us to stay with, he wanted to be free and independent always.
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  964. Thank you for sharing about Carlos. I will be praying for him and others like him.
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  965. So sorry to hear of his passing. I liked the way he had everything set up
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  966. Like how the groundhog pops up at 1:45 ... Nibble nibble nibble....Wassup....(head drops)..😂🤣🤪✌️🍻
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  967. Wow, thank you so much! I've been all up & down the entire East Coast but I had no knowledge of this. On 2 occasions with 2 different people we've put the top down on a convertible and slowly cruised A1A from one end of Florida to the other with no commitments or schedule; stopping at any place that caught our interest. Also my dad was a reserve "Coasty" for many, many, many years. He "did" the first 25 (Space) Shuttle launches, as the Coast Guard has to establish a security perimeter in the Atlantic Ocean East of the Cape that has to be kept free of all private vessels prior to the launch. They were always short of hands, and for my dad it was a thrill more than a paycheck.
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  968. He’s a really good man he’s awesome he comes in to we’re I work he’s a harmless man and he’s very sweet ….❤ he just wants to live in peace and he did an amazing job with his lil home he made….
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  969. I'm a PhD psychologist and can live where I want but I am a sailor and love the ocean with all my being. I have lived aboard sailboats I have owned first in 1996 in San Diego Bay on a mooring ball off Shelter Island for $50/month with a million dollar view of the city and Coronado Island, but I had to dinghy out to the ball. After that, it was several years in Channel Islands harbor in Oxnard near the turn of the century and then 9 years in Ventura Harbor 2011-2021 when I moved to New Zealand. I just moved my sailboat here to a marina in Wellington and live on her here, but everwhere, liveaboards, as we're known, are under threat of being pushed out. We're seen as "weirdos" (whatever word you want to use) because we don't live a conventional lifestyle going into debt with a mortgage and valuing freedom. In California, where I'm from, they're trying to stop liveaboards by making overly restrictive rules that make it only okay for the more wealthy to live aboard (such as over 35' or more sailboats). It is an emotionally and otherwise healthy lifestyle for individuals and families, creates actual community that exists nowhere else. Terrible shame that people are being attacked and community is being discouraged.
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  970. If this doesn't humble you nothing will.. RIP Walter.
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  971. Brilliant!!
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  972. Erik K Swanson, This is a very VERY WELL DONE Documentary Video!!! I'm actually watching it in entirety, Again!!😀👍👍
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  973. I like listening to Eric's calm voice.
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  974. same experience i had minus the shooting.
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  975. I wish all the best for him I hope someone helps him breaks my heart
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  976. Thank god a Bigfoot documentary worth watching
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  977. Thanks for your fine reportage on the anchor-outs. I'm sure the local stations and paper(s) won't criticize what the Powers That Shouldn't Be are doing.
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  978. Thank you for doing this videos it makes you appreciate more what you have,and makes you a better person! Hope to hear more from Joe's case or maybe some other "Joe" 🙏
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  979. You are a great guy, man, and an amazing storyteller as well. Keep up the good work, the world needs people like you. Thank you for your work. Good luck to Carlos. He has more strength than most people.
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  980. Nice work! Thanks for sharing!
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  981. R I P walter ❤
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  982. Just came across your Channel. Keep up the awesome job Eric !!! Thank you for sharing.
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  983. Struggling to make ends meet myself and often contemplate the very real possibility of being employed but homeless. Trying to find a way out of the rent trap that has me shackled. With a rent increase from $825 to $1300 after the sale of the property i currently live in, it's been extremely difficult to come up with the rent every month.
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  984. A heart wrenching story... People whine about doing 20 hours a week work these days. I genuinely enjoy all of your work.
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  985. No offense but is this guy really doing anything to get out of this situation? it seems like he's just chillin with what he's doing and doesn't really want a normal life lol
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  986. Rest in peace Walter
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  987. Sweet video. Very nice of Walter to show you his place and very nice of you to have class and etiquette not giving away his place. R.I.P. Walter
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  988. I'm really appreciative of your videos and find them to be a vast world of knowledge that I probably wouldn't have gotten otherwise. I've learned so much here. Thanks for sharing!
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  989. I was homeless in NY for some time. I've been homeless all over the country though. There's a whole different society of people within and around the society that we all know.
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  990. The amazing power of determination against Hell or High water!
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  991. the voice narrating this carries such passion. Please read everything to me
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  992. He wasn't bothering anyone 😢
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  993. I've lived in North Florida for over 20 years and never seen one, but I don't doubt there's something out there. The stereotype of Florida is Disney world and Miami, but the reality for most of us are endless pine flat woods, Cypress swamps and hardwood forests. There's a lot of room for something like this to hide.
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  994.  @ErikKSwanson  ok I m sorry, just people and their rumors. I see u made a video about him not too long ago. TY
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  995. Really nice job. 👌
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  996. God bless him
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  997. Natural storyteller.. soothing
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  998. Thank you so much for the update its good to hear Carlos is doing ok
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  999. That was really good, great episode 👌👍
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  1000. God bless you and Joe.
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  1001. Robert Rogers was the man!!
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  1002. Seagulls have more rights than the 200+ owners who had their boats destroyed. Disgusting.
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  1003. Very well done and enjoyed watching to the end.
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  1004. This is the best explanation of Bigfoot. Thank you.
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  1005. Loved your little video. Great to see how we Humans can eek an existence out of many situations if we want too. RIP Walter I hope your next life is more generous to you. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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  1006. Thank yo for such a brilliant and moving documentary, at the very least you have brought the lives led by people like Carlos to the attention of a wider audience. You should be proud of your work, bless you in all that you do.
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  1007. I like your videos. It's sort but full of knowledge which make them more interesting
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  1008. He's probably happier than many people who have way more. What a humbling story.
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  1009. That was an extremely interesting video to pop up. Well done Erik. Thanks for that.
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  1010. Newly subscribed 👍 excellent video 💯 Bless his heart ❤️
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  1011. I can buy it being put there by people at some point but im not sold on all this energy stuff.
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  1012. Good story, nice work.. In memories of an Original Mole people.. We do never forget this man and his words.. ❤🕊️🙏🏽
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  1013. ​ @ErikKSwanson Your voice is excellent,but I likened it to Peter Coyote,he narrated a lot of Ken Burns docs.Infact I thought it was Peter and had to check. By the way,great doc mate,you've got my subscription.👍
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  1014. LOVE THE VIDEOS
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  1015. I have been living on anchor for 2.5 years in the Caribbean. I started in FL, and hated it there.... Going to Colombia and Panama this winter... There are still places where sailors are welcome...
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  1016. As someone who been snowboarding for 28 years I thank you for this video! In my 30's now and love the history lesson!!!
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  1017. Good for Walter for living his life his way. RIP Walter
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  1018. rancid forever <3 sub earned great vid god bless
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  1019. This is the best video I have ever seen. RIP Walter.
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  1020. Wow that was very cool❤ Rest in peace Walter ❤
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  1021. Walter made the best of his life. Thank you for sharing his story and keep up the great beard.
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  1022. thank you
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  1023. I go urban exploring there all the time with my wife, I actually am a former patient, I was there from 2007 to the beginning of 2009 I was a kid with really bad depression(long story behind that) Anyway, I’m 23 now and I always go to take pictures of the walls and distress in the buildings. It’s a gold mine for graphic design and photoshop
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  1024.  @ErikKSwanson  trust me, you did the right thing not to showcase him during that time! I have mountains of video in Los Angeles. A lot of it is too sensitive to release right now, so, they are labeled as 'time bubbles' by me.
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  1025. Really well done. Thank you.
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  1026. Your documentaries are AWESOME! 👍🐿😎
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  1027. very cool
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  1028. Thank you for the amazing documentation! I was send over from Andy&Scar bigfoot territory investigators. They are looking for big foot in Canada, in the woods around there home. They come across some weird stuff, structures and orbs/ light ball floating in the air, camping there over night in the deep forest without a tent, just having a little camp fire...
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  1029. First class in waiting and respecting his privacy...you gained a subscriber due to your character. May Walter Rest In Peace!
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  1030. RIP Walter, you were quite a character. Articulate and igneous !
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  1031. YESSSS!!! 🤘⚔️💯
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  1032. Mr Swanson you have a wonderful voice for narrating .
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  1033. Thanks for the video appreciate the knowledge.
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  1034. R.I.P Walter 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🙌🏻🙏
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  1035. Wonderful documentary 😊😊😊
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  1036. Love your candid insights into the lives of some of the more 'forgotten' people in the world
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  1037. ​ @ErikKSwanson  AMEN. I support his God given free will. Peace love and prayers carlos
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  1038. Your voice is awesome.
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  1039. Really nice update video. I lived as homeless me too near a train track. Living free ( in the mind) is the best feeling
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  1040. Hi there so I live in northern Nevada had a good life I am 50 years old had a good life till everything went through the roof rent was way too much for me and my girlfriend and our 15 month old baby son to afford so we live in our car and let me tell you it’s not easy but we manage to make things work cops harassing us all the time because we are down and out I live off a fixed income of 914 a month that is peanuts to live off of they have our border wide open and people coming into this country in droves while people that are born here nobody gives two shits about but if your from a different country you get the Dream package and if you are from the USA it’s o well deal with it we don’t do drugs or alcohol we are normal people this problem is very real and we need help glad someone like you care enough to put this so others can see it that while they’re our people with their comfortable lives, they don’t care about the 5% that are homeless in the streets but it’s going to be more because people like me that are poor and middle-class turn on afford these prices that they’re shoving down our throats
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  1041. If he’s happy, why do a lot people sound like they’re worried about him? He’s happy, leave him alone. This is America, he’s free to do what he wants.
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  1042. glad he survived 2011
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  1043. A bit off the Bigfoot topic, but I live about 3 blocks from the Hudson River. I’m elated to have him mention Keepsie! I’ve never seen it, but have talked to people who have. Most popular mundane explanation is that it’s a larger than average Sturgeon, but those who’ve seen it basically say not a chance.
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  1044. It truly was his castle. And he was the King in it. I would have talked to that guy and listen to his story. Thank you for amazing video.
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  1045. God bless you Joe.they should leave him be.
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  1046. one of the best bigfoot documentaries i've ever watched. very legit. very genuine.
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  1047. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER🙏GREAT AMAZING CHANNEL
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  1048. Erik you're a great man with a really good heart we all appreciate everything you do to help people who are less fortunate.
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  1049. NYC should have found a way to give him that little slice he carved out for himself. Impossible, sure, but a nice situation to think on. rip Walter
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  1050. So glad to see this update on Carlos❤ Such a joyful human being. Glad to see he is well after all these years❤
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  1051. Very interesting & well done! San Marcos may be the oldest fort in the continental US, but isn't Castillo San Felipe del Morro (in San Juan, PR) older?
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  1052. Carlos makes the most out of his life and out of his things...and thanks God for it. Very grateful soul. Good of the host to do a video documentary on Carlos ...opens up our mind to realize how much more God has given us all.
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  1053. Just the mole person video I live in NY Shoot me your email if you want more of that
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  1054. Back around 2000, I bought a book by Margaret Morton call The Tunnel. This book is a collection of B&W photo's and short stories about the people that live there in the tunnel. I like the dignity that was shown in your video ! Great job........
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  1055. I lived near this place, occasionally I would go there because my grandma worked next to the facilities, they always had a super creepy feeling, thank you for showing us this
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  1056. Magic. A great YouTube channel. You will get to a million subscribers for sure. When you get there make sure you remember this comment. Love these videos.
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  1057. What a beautiful and humble human being!
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  1058. I really enjoyed your video! You showed no judgement in your fellow American. But only seek understanding and acceptance while documenting how a person on earth can survive with the very basic essentials. I hope more people can learn and be able to relate to people different from themselves.
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  1059. I like to hear about the older encounters. I enjoyed this. Thanks !
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  1060. That 120 billion we sent Ukraine could have gone a long way to ending homelessness in America.
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  1061. You are a good story teller/narrator and your voice is a gift for our ears
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  1062. So glad I came across this video. Thank you for producing this, Erik. And God bless you Carlos. My heart is full.
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  1063. Love the one where the guy lived in the sewer
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  1064. Im from the Onondaga nation, Ephraim was the 1st white settler in Onondaga county and met who was to become my great great grandma,
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  1065. Amazing documentary, RIP Walter! Truly a unique honourable man
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  1066. I love the movie last of Mohicans! Another great video!
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  1067. The Land of the Free... They say...
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  1068. Rest in Peace Walter.
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  1069. Awesome mini documentary. Thank you. 💪🏻❤️
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  1070. I can't believe how some are upset that he's tapping into the electricity....yet the ones paying for it are fine with the high rates they dish out monthly....Good for Carlos, F the system!
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  1071. thank you for making a mans life little easier . we need more people like you to care and not judge.
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  1072. Thank you for being out there and sharing people's stories. Everyone deserves respect. Being homeless can happen to anyone. It's a shame they get maligned so often. I've lost everything a few times. (._. )
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  1073. America: Home of the Fees. Our government has become the kind of government the forefathers warned us about.
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  1074. Hey dude someone on Staten island has offered Carlos a livable bubbles from trailer park boys style shed dude left the offer in the comments section of Carlos most recent thank you video but dude is having a hard time getting in touch I'm assuming because he doesn't have a cellphone or just got one and is unused to using YouTube messenger
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  1075. I was stationed there in 1969 before I went to Italy for 3 years.
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  1076. Agree 💯
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  1077. Excellent video! The evolution of the fort is really fascinating, and really shows the development of technology throughout its life.
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  1078. Keep in touch! I’m in Tampa too.
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  1079. Great Bigfoot documentary Erik. And you’re voice is chef’s kiss Peter Coyote-esque.
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  1080. I know joe, he comes to my store everyday to recycle his bottles, he’s been here so long that he even comes to the back to get the key and to throw out the bottles.
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  1081. Incredible work as always. One of the best narrating voices on YouTube too!
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  1082. Thank you so much for this viedo. Too saad to listen the Walter passed away...
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  1083. It was one of my distant ancestors, Sir William Johnson, that ordered the construction of Fort William Henry
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  1084. There is very interesting people out there to meet and talk to and learn from.😊 Keep doing what you do Erik.
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  1085. That’s where I found him too! He’s a great filmmaker!
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  1086. Carlos seems like a very resilient, savvy and intelligent man. He needs a real home and a job. Thank you
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  1087. Great video bro. Thank you!!
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  1088.  @ErikKSwanson  you are a special soul Erik. Thank you for offering and uncovering real history. The natives deserve so much more respect
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  1089. they where removed years ago, and this video came out recently, unless the authorities where time travelers then no, this video did not cause this.
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  1090. R.I.P Walter, if he was happy there then good luck to him.
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  1091. Glad I ran across this channel by accident..very informative 👍
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  1092. I’m a first time watcher - subscribed right now. Very well made video. Appreciation from New Zealand. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰
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  1093.  @ErikKSwanson  oh wow Matterfact I think Ik what ur talking abt 😂
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  1094. A day at the sugar house is divine, absolutely divine. 👍👍
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  1095. It's beautiful to see how he is full of life . And so positive though all the obstacles.
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  1096. This is quite useful! Nicely put together:)
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  1097. Living the good life.
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  1098. To have his indomitable faith and positivity in a life undoubtedly full of hardship. He's free, sure. And I'm very glad he's happy in his freedom. But you can tell the cost of that freedom has been steep. My heart goes out to him and the thousands that(more often than not) choose this way of life.
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  1099. Very well done! I have been to the fort many times. I was born and raised in Dolgeville, NY. It’s about an hour west of the fort, just north of the Mohawk valley. 👍
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  1100. Spot on Erik. Not a reputable channel I’m told by many!
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  1101. New subscriber, came here via your mole people video. Thanks for your insight and giving vulnerable people a voice! Keep up the good work, stay safe, love from Scotland 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙
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  1102. Cool video
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  1103. wonderfully shot thank you
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  1104. Good to know you didn't snitch on Carlos and post this video when he lived there, and are only posting now, long after he left. Much Respect op
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  1105. i liked subscribed and shared it to my facebook its so mental that the governemnt says their homeless and they want them gone but let big yachts sit there for so long and the gov doesnt want poop there but theres poop on the sidewalks and all over
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  1106. You can tell from all of the edits that Carlos has mental issues that makes it hard for him to live in normal society.
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  1107.  @ErikKSwanson  it was interesting times back then and I had battery chargers on my decks at Waldo Point supplying power to my anchor Out friends and many of the older people you showed on your documentary I knew back in the day. Thank you kindly for doing your updates on the situation which breaks my heart blessings to you and yours
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  1108. I subscribed right after u brought that printer cable I teared down 😢❤
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  1109. Great video. I can't believe how much you sound like Edward R. Murrow.
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  1110. Dang I'm sure it's been said but that's an amazing narrating voice, sweet video too. Stuff like this is interesting!!!
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  1111. What A Lovely Man,Just Going About His Own Business Quietly And Doing Nobody Any Harm,Good Luck Joe,
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  1112. That Christian fellowship brings him in to wait for the final days by paying a cheap ticket train, and then when it does not happen send him back to live in his tunnel instead of helping him get on his feet. Very Christian thing to do indeed.
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  1113.  @ErikKSwanson  Stay healthy and safe. You’re one of the good ones! 👍
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  1114. rest in peace
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  1115.  @ErikKSwanson  I've jut emailed my friend now - I'll post up the name of the road when she replies back to me.
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  1116. Great video buddy very interesting
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  1117. hell... just move to slab city in california. everyone is welcomed, live for free and never be kicked out. im there now, and yes we do have internet cafe to get online. God blass and stay true....
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  1118. Wow this is some next level production value right here! It feels like watching a tv documentary, great job!
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  1119. Your voice reminds me of Robert Stack from Unsolved Mysteries.
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  1120. I like 'em short and sharp
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  1121. gentrification is coming for all of us
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  1122. His story sounds believable! One can definitely see that he speaks the truth. I'm always a skeptic, but this really made me think.
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  1123. Great video great guy just loved him
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  1124.  @ErikKSwanson  Exactly Erik .. Maybe Bigfoot arrives and departs in a U.F.O. 🤷‍♂️🤔
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  1125. THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  1126. Nice little vid Erik, God bless angel I hope God looks after him.
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  1127. There are people who burn garbage in their yard. We cite those people. We don't go around crushing houses.
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  1128. I'm so sorry that Walter passed away. 😔🙏 It's so sad. I hope that he had a proper burial.
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  1129. What a Guy! What an Interview! Very interesting and yes... It did give me a new perspective
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  1130. Hey man it’s my first time on this channel I just want to tell you God bless you you are the voice to those who are forgotten
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  1131. what an incredible guy! RIP dude, glad i got to see your story, i relate to you a lot.
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  1132. love all your work!!!
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  1133. He’s not bothering anyone, taking a little electricity, so what? Resourfull guy.
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  1134. Very interesting. Really appreciate these videos. Thanks for making them.
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  1135. Excellent documentary. Well done
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  1136. Rest in piece, Walter 😢
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  1137. There are rich and famous people that are depressed. Meanwhile we have Carlos smiling and happy living on the streets.
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  1138. love you did a video with small town monsters
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  1139. Not many places for those of us who don't quite fit into this world.
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  1140.  @ErikKSwanson I saw a big cat in October last year in the Scottish highlands. Looked like a lynx to me. Didn’t spot Nessie tho! 🤣
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  1141. Brian is a big guy! He could probably take on a skunk ape!
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  1142. Oh man i cried through both videos but i subscribed to Eriks channel and i might donate too that gave me hope in my own life thank you Carlos 💘🙏
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  1143. Subbed. Liked and will share
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  1144. Not surprised by the “missing perspective” of the Native Americans. These people were doomed from the moment the Europeans arrived.
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  1145. Hey, I love your videos, you do a lot of good things! Grettings from Poland!
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  1146. I just saw this documentary I would have loved to met Walter. The ingenuity and hours of work and effort he put into making his home just blew me away. He is a inspiration. To have to climb a ladder to get in and out of his house and the difficulties he must of had getting his things up there. Wow. And he found beauty in things others threw away. The teddy bears, flowers, books. Just a amazing man.
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  1147. Love your work man keep it up!
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  1148. Amen
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  1149. I just subscribed to RA this mans doing some good things
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  1150. The best thing is that he seems to be happy.
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  1151. Thank you, Excellent video.....
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  1152. This is just incredibly well filmed
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  1153. Erik, I’m so glad I happened upon your videos! Really enjoying them! We need more people like you to show who true people living in this country live and what they think. If we had more people like you doing this, I think like he was saying, the world would come together more. So many people? Like he says, just in to their phones and watch MSM and don’t get the actual or true story. Just the edited clip shown with some lying commentary or opinion about it and people think it’s truth. Anyway, I’m rambling. Sorry. Thank you for your great work and I too really like this guy. I understand exactly what he’s trying to say even if a couple of my opinions are different. Would love to see more of him!
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  1154. They have money for war but not for homeless.
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  1155. Great documentary! You're voice and narration style reminds me of Peter Coyote.
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  1156. Please keep these coming! Your productions are incredibly well produced and entertaining. You’re my new favorite channel; reminds of history channel in the good ole days!
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  1157. Without peer review and publication, which would have slaughtered your so-called proof, it is not scientific.
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  1158. I’m actually jealous.
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  1159. Yaooo, how cool! Just watched a couple of your mini docs only to stumble upon this one - A mini doc on my new hometown built by the man who established my original hometown.
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  1160.  @ErikKSwanson  I loved it, do you plan on doing a follow up episode? As in what happened following the battle and the course of the French and Indian war? That would so damn neat sir
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  1161. this is criminally underrated, subbed. will definitely be keeping an eye for your videos.
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  1162. Thank you Walter for sharing 🙏 let your New journey be weightless, carefree and beautiful.
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  1163. thank you for helping these people
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  1164. I just stumbled on your videos and these are awesome
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  1165. Beautiful story, thanks for making and sharing it
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  1166. Cool
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  1167. What a spirit this guy carries. Definitely going to help him. Erik keep it up bro.
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  1168. Love this
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  1169. Just found you & immediately subbed!!! Well done!
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  1170. Wrote many stories about Lake George's Colonial history, archaeology digs, etc. while a reporter for The Associated Press in Albany, NY. Know some of the experts appearing in this film. The village/town of LG packs more history, battles, etc. in its environs than most places 10 times the size.
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  1171. Yo he ido de LinkedIn. Me encantó tu video sobre el Ecuador. Y tu montaje de video.
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  1172. Well done ,🤘🤘👏👏👏👏
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  1173. So glad he said that because it's funny that some people are bigfoot experts and have not one picture and or never had actually seen one, like uh Matt money-maker and bo bo thinks everything is a bigfoot
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  1174. Thanks for the video i been following the freedom tunnels history and the mole people for very long time, its sad to hear Walters passed and the way the authorities cleared the residents out like Greg and Miguel and Carlos numerous times wasn't very nice
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  1175. I saw you first video and this one it doesn't have the "voyeurism touch" most videos like these have (and most videos like these are in fine just clickbait) and the fact you waited so long to release the first Carlos video (so you'd be sure he wouldn't get in trouble because of it) ... respect
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  1176. Viva la sabiduría Ancestral 🔥🔥🔥
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  1177. YES CARLOS! I was so happy to see a part 2!!
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  1178. Thank you Erik for keeping Walter's memories alive. 🇨🇦
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  1179. The gov is criminalizing independent, self-sufficiency… oh and jailed for being poor. Just look at the new laws that now criminalize homeless people. What is happening here will set a precedence for other places… to criminalize anybody who wants to live on the water.
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  1180. That's sad... I think the police should have just left him alone he wasn't hurting nobody... He seemed like a real nice guy.... I like the work you do brother keep it up..
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  1181. Hello Erik, thank you for your wonderful videos about Carlos! Man what a kind and wonderful person. I’m sad he has to live on the streets as so many other homeless in the USA have to live. Although with Carlos’s character, positive attitude and spirit I hope he manages. I’m living in the EU where we have less of these horrible conditions for people. We have the opposite situation in where illegal immigrants with completely other cultures and religions get help from our governments but unfortunately a relative large amount of them cause terrible/horrible problems which we are fed up with. It’s an unchangeable situation and I’ve the feeling not one of us on this Earth learned from it to present us with a or thé solution. Now we are polarized like crazy, giving rise to extremism from idiots on all sides! But it’s people like you Erik, that actually try to do something about it. Thanks for bringing this content in the World
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  1182. Thank you for the video 👍
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  1183. u really have the perfect narration voice. mans could announce the terms of my execution and id want to hear more details 😂
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  1184. How did Walter pass? much love to him, I'll never forget his positivity
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  1185. Excellent work
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  1186. Gracias hermano,por su sabiduria..
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  1187.  @ErikKSwanson  They sure indeed did..
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  1188.  @ErikKSwanson  And THANK YOU Mr. Swanson for your great work. It was VERY well done..!
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  1189. As of a month ago there are still several of Walts personal items in his cave. The artwork and bedding is there, as is his oven and toilet. People have left notes and there is even a cup full of quarters that was left from a visitor from West Africa.
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  1190.  @ErikKSwanson  That's when it comes time to petition a federal court on constitutional violations and overreach. I've run into similar issues in areas, but often find that going by all the base regulations goes a long way. It's probably also why a lot of Californians are moving to other areas to live aboard. Most of the maritime regulations have been in place over a hundred years, updated in the last 50. Also knowing where your anchored helps alot.
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  1191. thanks for opening this can of worms for me LOL
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  1192. Thanks for sharing! God bless you both
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  1193. Thanks for giving these poor souls a voice-
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  1194. From a tunnel underground to a mansion in the sky. Rest in paradise Walter. You’re with your brother now.
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  1195. Oh what a lovely story , that’s so sad he passed away.
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  1196. looks like the R.ich B.oy R.each A.round has come full circle. sad, but awesome work EKS! 👋🐿
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  1197. People are saying that this video made the authorities kick mole people out of their homes, but that's not true. The videos were made a long time ago, around 2008-ish. The channel owner didn't post the videos right away, he waited several years. If you watch other videos about mole people on his channel, you'll see that some of the mole people talk to journalists and go on TV shows for some money.
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  1198. Interesting and intelligent guy, RIP sir x
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  1199. Why did they clear them out? That seems so cruel. They weren’t bothering anyone.
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  1200. There is plenty of land but too many manmade rules and too much cost involved in buying land for those of us that just cannot do typical sticks and bricks. Just let the guy have the same legal protection as everyone else and put his box car on public land and give him monetary and transportation compensation for making him move from the only source of income he has.
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  1201. I cant understand why people in this world arent allowed to live how and where they want anymore. Why closing those sewers for noone? You need to be part of the hamster wheel, no matter how.
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  1202. American History at its best 🇬🇧
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  1203. Oh part 2 yay! You have a very nice voice for narration, and thanks for these vids about Carlos.
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  1204. he did this with carlos also -this dude is stand up
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  1205. Amigo. Excelente video and Respeto for Walter. Ríp. New subscriber. Greetings from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽
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  1206.  @ErikKSwanson I really wouldn’t bother replying to people that are negative Erik I’m watching from Australia and greatly enjoyed it people like the person commenting probably has a very closed mind and just can’t wrap there heads around it
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  1207. The first video with Carlos was One of the best videos I've ever watched and I mean ever watched there was something special about it with how you told the story. I'm really happy you made this 2nd video with Carlos was smiling like crazy when I seen the update and how healthy he is. And Erik bloody great job. 🤝
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  1208. You know, it's really the dark side of capitalism. We, as Americans aren't judged by the quality of our blood, but rather by the size of our bank accounts and the amount of stuff that we own. I'm technically homeless. I'm a truck driver that lives in a truck, which my employer owns. I make great money, but it doesn't make sense to rent an apartment or buy a house if I'm only going to be there a few days out of the month. I'm hoping to buy a home if I'm ever able to retire, but that's a future me issue. Personally, I wish people in general would show a little more compassion towards the homeless. If not out a sense of empathy and common decency, then out of the knowledge that most people are only a half step away from that condition themselves. It really doesn't take much to lose everything. Life really is that precarious.
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  1209. Glad I found your channel, very cool what your doing here. Stay safe out there, God bless ✝️
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  1210. None of them went through what the hell i went through . Incounter was no joke i still dont know why he didnt reach out and grab me or my Cousin . We about ran a 16ft. Aluminum boat into him and thats my fault because i thought it was trash in the water but it was a sasquatch squatting down in a lake cooling off middle of summer. Hot as hell ill stop here because I can almost write a book on this shit
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  1211. Thanks!
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  1212. ​ @ErikKSwanson  Thanks for taking the time to reply and make them very interesting to watch where in the states do you live pal
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  1213. I'm so glad you did a video on this. I live in Woodstock Ny which is in the Mid Hudson Valley. I'm very excited to go to Balanced Rock. Ra certainly knows what he is talking about. We are spiritual beings who have chosen to have a physical experience here on Earth. I hope to meet Ra. I will definitely reach out to him via his website you so kindly provided in your description of this video. Thank you for your work on this video and it is appreciated that you posted this. 🙏
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  1214. Loved this one 🌹
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  1215. what a story, great work documenting this! would love to know more about Carlos current situation, great work Erik, thanks
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  1216. Erik you are an amazing man for seeing all the good peo😊pls out there. I loved seeing this documentary ! It touched my heart. ❤ what a strong man he was and so happy for what little he had. Wish more people would learn from him. Money isn’t everything. Thank you! Good luck to you Carlos!
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  1217. Walter preserved and cherished his newspaper article of his brother. To keep it in great condition from the 90’s and through some rough years homelessness is special. Walter seemed like a real wholesome dude just wanting to live peacefully and occasionally rock out!! RIP Walter
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  1218. Erik, I just discovered your channel this morning. However just wanna say I'm already an instant sub, I love the work you put into these and making films about stuff you're interested in instead of consistent content is something I love ab what you're doing. Would love to somehow do the a similar thing myself someday. Anyways just wanted to say that I love your channel now keep it up
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  1219. Best documentary
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  1220. Great video.
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  1221. Amazing! Thanks for the update Erik! You're a gem!
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  1222. This content is 100x more interesting than anything. It suburban NetGeo. Really interesting work.
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  1223. A well made Informational video, easy to follow and understand.
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  1224. What a great video
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  1225. Fantastic job!
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  1226. I'm always excited to see another clip from your website! Love this content. Please keep up this fantastic history on fortifications ect.
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  1227. Thanks for sharing this Expirience. Rip Walter.
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  1228. Great video, a great man, your respect for him, and all the kind comments just made this a very joyful moment in my life.
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  1229. Great channel.
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  1230. STELLAR!!!!!
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  1231. Short and good. I whish every creator did content that way. You got my subscription!
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  1232. Talking about Sasquatch and condescendingly saying, "Get an education" is just hilarious.
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  1233. And yeah, I am also a photographer and filmmaler. Very nice production all around. Nice cuts, camera, music, off speaking and interview job 🙌
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  1234. It's nice to see deleted scenes, and learn more to the story. Also I like his taste in music, I too like Motorhead. R.I.P.
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  1235. What does the false left right paradigm have to do with any of this? You just told us you are washed in propaganda, no better than the folks on the other side. You suck pretty hard if you think this is a one party issue.
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  1236. Rest in peace Walter. Thank you for making this film. It was insightful, moving and thought provoking.🙏❤️.x
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  1237. Erik the quality of the content is amazing like always
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  1238.  @ErikKSwanson  Yes, please do let Mitch know.
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  1239. You're a great storyteller. This was very captivating.
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  1240. Just found your site today and it was probably the best interview ever, my only problem with it was it wasn't long enough. Walter was a amazing person and probably smarter than most of us. He was able to find what we all look for Peace and Harmony may he RIP
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  1241. God bless you and Carlos
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  1242. A while back now, I saw these hard sided pop up shelters. It was for emergency response shelters and even some asylum camps over seas. I think a company like that could really benefit from people like Mr. Carlos. Unless they’ve lived like he has for extended periods, they will never understand what a warm dry bed really means. I’ve seen the little bike and off-road campers, but to know exactly what a person needs to live months or like Mr. Carlos, for years is a different matter. He could use his bike or random outlets in the city or possibly even solar panels to keep a small fridge cold. A small tank to hold his drinking water, places for a laptop and other storage as well as a microwave and hotplate a place to sleep and maybe even sit in his favorite chair inside. All insulated from the cold and the heat. I’m sorry I can’t offer you anything Mr. Carlos, thank you for your smile through all your troubles.
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  1243. what a dude(s)
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  1244. Great story i enjoyed it very much !
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  1245. Nice video 🎉🎉🎉!!😮
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  1246. Dude is hardcore awesome!
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  1247. Theres a homeless guy here in my small town in ohio its becoming bigger with homeless people because the prices of everything being so ridiculously high so i got him blankets pillows and he goes to the food bank i let him keep his food in my house he comes over everyday to eat his food and I buy him a 6 pack of beer and sometimes ill have one with him.
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  1248. I am so grateful to have found your video brother <3 It uplifted me to see a fellow human being connecting with another fellow human being and fostering trust in each other while bonding. Very beautiful and definitely the kind of frequency and vibrations that are needed to get through the next couplke of years. Thank you brother <3 I hope he found an even better place to nest after that. He is resourceful and knows gratitude so as long as he kept that as part of him, he must be succeeding again <3
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  1249. "God said don't trust man" Well... it looks like man is helping him out better than his god is.
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  1250. love the content, as always!
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  1251. Respect the old gods….
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  1252. Great video! I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting the voice to go with the face!
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  1253. Great video! Keep up the good work. This channel should be at 100K within 1 Year if you keep pumpin out the content. Good luck!
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  1254. Gracias.calma ami alma
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  1255. 🙏🏽 Thank you Erik. I've been an Anchor Out for 10 years. When Arthur told me another film crew was doing a story and would I like to participate I said absolutely not. Every film crew in the past has done nothing but appeal to the liberal media corrupt complex and feed them fuel to burn our freedom away. It's no wonder California is among the ugliest states where even the biggest corporations are leaving the filth behind. The filth on the streets is better than the filth in Sacramento, the mayor's, the school boards, the DA's and their self established elite standing. BRACE FOR IMPACT, 2023 ⚠️
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  1256. May Walter RIP, he was actually quite intelligent.
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  1257. Great video man, be following you on youtube more now! Great youtuber as far as i can see!
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  1258. I’m an high school teacher in Canada ! This documentary is a beautiful piece ! Bravo ! 🎉
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  1259. youre a cool dude and an exeption here on YT i dont subscribe easily but you sir deserve this much energy to you and much luck for your next projects to come
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  1260. This hurts! My man will have the biggest house in heaven. Over looking all the ppl that didn’t want him. If they make it that is.
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  1261. I feel like cryiny after this amazing video
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  1262. you have a nice voice for these types of narration
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  1263. That's terrible freedom of the seas😢. Prayers
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  1264. you have a very cool voice like Robert Stack you should be paid to produce a show, thanks for shedding light on these things Mr. Swanson.
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  1265. forever miss my grandpa really would like to talk to you @erik k swanson this is sabrinas son walters grandson jaden
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  1266. Thanks so much for sharing these. You dont know this, but when you filmed these, you were actually filming history of ordinary people. The only difference is that they were without a home. This is American history as it should be told. The important figures in our lives are nice. But almost nobody bothered to film these nice everyday people.
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  1267. i seen the first video the other day wondering what happened to him after thanks for the closure
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  1268. Ima have to check this out! 🧔🏻‍♂️ 😊
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  1269. Lovely heartwarming experience. All the best to Carlos and his way of life.
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  1270. Hoping the best for Carlos.
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  1271. i loved your video! walter seems charming. i dont know if i should feel sorry for him or not. he seems happy. take care of yourself Walter. FYI, my dog who is right next to me, well his name is Walter. aka Wally. :)
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  1272. This guy could use his voice to Commentate about anything.
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  1273. An interesting guy. A good guy.
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  1274. Me and my girl friend we lived as an anchor from 2018 to 2021 from Oster point to Oakland then to Richardson Bay until we had are son in 2021 we know all of them Chad Billy Alex guy Bruce pat Peter Tom I was a mechanic to and been through a lot my name is junior you can ask about me I had 3 boats on one anchor if you are looking for some content on the past anchors outs I am willing to talk to you.
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  1275. Next time I’m in New York I’m going to keep a eye out for Carlos. If I see him I’ll offer him a few bucks or ask him if I can buy him a cup of coffee. Here in Boston I knew a homeless man just like Carlos and he was a very nice person. I always bought him a cup of coffee or gave him a few bucks whenever I saw him.
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  1276. Rip Walter a true Legend !
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  1277. New subscriber 🙏 Keep up the great content 👏
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  1278. Great interview. Roseland is gone too.. He was a cool guy.
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  1279. dude you have the perfect chops for VO's.
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  1280. Great information!
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  1281. Absolutely fascinating, thank you 🙏🏾 🤎
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  1282. You are a captivating documentarian. I enjoy that you are respectful and sincere as an interviewer - and thank you for not overwhelming your narrative with background music. Great work all around!
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  1283. Great work I enjoyed this thanks 👍
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  1284. Donated 5$ to him
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  1285. looks like hes doubled in 2 days ..well deserved.
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  1286.  @fatfurie  Well deserved indeed
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  1287. That was fuckin dope
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  1288. Dear God this is the most polite NYC resident I've ever seen!
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  1289. Just to say something else, the reporter has a good personality and I’m striked by his voice not really matching his appearance, not that one is better than the other but by hearing him he sounds like a veteran journalist/commentator from some big TV channel. It was meant as a compliment.
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  1290. @ErikKSwanson  Thanks for the reply. I'm looking to leave the town I've been in for quite some time. It's a go nowhere type of place. I'm going to get a map, throw a dart and go for a visit. I did that years ago and need a new landscape.
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  1291. Wow what a survivor
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  1292. Subed all the way from LONDON.. ENGLAND ERIC. I'd luv to see more of these and Longer ! Do a feature sometime soon it would be great viewing my friend..All the Best.. PAUL. LONDON..
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  1293. Interesting. 2nd time back on a re-watch. Good work. I'm waving at ya.
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  1294. A great video. Thnx. So much more interesting than most posts I see. ✌️.
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  1295. Out of curiosity, where is Erik's accent from? I find his voice and accent very soothing and enjoy listening to it.
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  1296. Just subscribed and thanks for sharing. Sharing your video immediately so others will know...from the Ozarks, drinking fresh spring water 💦
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  1297. (12:05) Hell yeah! This guy has his priorities in order. 1. Motörhead 2. Everything else
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  1298. @Eruk Swanson, After watching this video and the one about Walter, Ive subbed to your channel. You are a great narrator, and you respect your guests. You allow them to talk with no interruptions. I realky enjoy that. Thank you.
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  1299. Very interesting. I am conducting a bigfoot audio sound study and this was helpful.
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  1300. How sad. Bless his heart.
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  1301. Thank you for continuing to cover the anchor outs!
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  1302. i love your film making! Keep it up!
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  1303. Gracias!
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  1304. Glad to see Carlos I had just watched the first vid and hoped he was well. He lives on his own terms doesnt bother anyone and lives a spiritual way of life. I hope he finds another spot not on a crowded street. One Love
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  1305. Rich people don't like us. What's new?
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  1306. Erik your a great human May god reward you brother
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  1307. Heaven is wherever you at, happy. Rip 🪦 Walter.
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  1308. El mejor video que he visto en mi vida
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  1309. I love your videos Mr Erik... I cant wait to see this one...jus sayn
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  1310. Nice video
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  1311. This is the first video of yours to pop up into my feed, and even though it was a short video I have to give you my respect and a sub. You seem genuine and that’s hard to come by nowadays
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  1312. What a special person to meet. I hope he was able to live his life the way he chose.
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  1313. 8:10 Sounds like he waited for the police to kick Carlos out before he uploaded the video.
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  1314. She offered him 20 bucks.....even a homeless man called her cheap 😂😂
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  1315. Joe do-sent ask for one dollar from anyone . He has never been a free loader looking for something for nothing. A heart of gold indeed life has not always been fair to Joe. He deserves the best of everything and not to be judged. I have known this man my whole life to know him is to love him not judge him. The best people are the people that have nothing. A pure heart this man is .♥️❤️⭐️
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  1316. Amazing..blessing to this guy an u as well.
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  1317.  @ErikKSwanson  perfect
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  1318. Dude, I hope you do more voice acting. You have an amazing voice.
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  1319. Im really liking your content man. Keep up the good work!
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  1320. My first of your videos I have seen. A very interesting short video. It's cool that this enconter was featured on a segment on the old PM Magazine program. They were produced by select local TV stations all around the country back in the late 1970s/early '80s. They mostly used regional stories but did share some stories nationally as well. I watched the version produced by a station in Columbia, SC. I had almost forgotten about the program.
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  1321. Amazing way of telling a story. Thank you and keep them vids coming. Just subbed !
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  1322. I really appreciate the light you shine on this situation and the compassion you show these folks as someone who has been homeless. Not all homeless people are vagrants. I have had similar ideas about filming people dealing with these issues. Keep up the good work.
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  1323. saw ur Carlos interview which led me on this rabbithole, very interesting n great work on ur part! so much respect for waiting so long to release these videos to respect their privacy
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  1324. I like Joe.
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  1325. Wish I met those violent a holes to show them their place... My respect Joe, you're doing everything you can to live the best possible life. Stay strong. Thanks Erik for showing how good people struggle today to survive. What a 🌎, no words...
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  1326. your voice is the perfect documentary voice
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  1327. Wow ❤blown away! I love your videos already
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  1328. A remarkable man.
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  1329. what sucks, is water ways aren't buyable.. you can't buy an acre of water. Putting boundaries on a sailboat, is like putting boundaries on the wind. Good luck to all of them.. what they need is a marina that accepts this lifestyle, and just humor any rules.. like the waste dump etc.. registrations, identifications. Been following your videos on these since your first one. :goodvibes:
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  1330.  @ErikKSwanson  what he died from
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  1331. RIP Walter, who lived his own way no matter what.💐
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  1332. I am not homeless but I can definitely identify with the difficulty in fitting in with society.
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  1333.  @ErikKSwanson  I agree. But the government and rich people will never allow that.
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  1334. ​ @ErikKSwanson stick with more of the human condition docs. U do such great docs of people
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  1335. He seems so sweet and humble and nice
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  1336. I applaud your discretion and not releasing your footage while he was still living there. I 100% understand why they would seal those sewers but I wish they didn’t.
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  1337. I absolutely love urbex and I love ufo stuff. This video is fascinating
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  1338. I’m so glad he is well x thank you for the update ♥️
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  1339. Hi Erik I messaged you on your web page I am truly happy that you did that documentary!
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  1340. Thank you Erik sinister and fascinating.
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  1341. Legendary
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  1342. Everything about this was beautiful thanks for sharing 👍 ❤
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  1343. He's literally mentally ill. If all of you people want to actually help him and others like him then you should be advocating for mental health facilities and medical care for all.
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  1344. No words wow!
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  1345. Love your page. great videos!
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  1346. Good documentary and not really French bashing....(rare)...........Fort Necessity - Oswego - Monongahela - Fort carillon -Fort william Henry - Bataille des raquettes (snowshoes battle) - Beauport - Montmorency - Sainte Foy - Respect for the natives, allied Indians, and French soldiers of this war ! .............My France salute you, Québec and North America brothers !!!!!
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  1347. Great doco, subbed!
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  1348. You are so respectful in the way you film and interact
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  1349. My dude living his best life underground
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  1350. Thank you for sharing Walter with so many. Every one of us is special and matters but we can't meet them all. Sweet guy he seemed. So Nice of YOU 🙂🙂
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  1351.  @ErikKSwanson  I'm definitely going to check it out. I love history. Great video! Your interviews with the "mole people" are excellent.
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  1352. Why can't people just let people live ffs 😢
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  1353. Overall he just seemed at peace and honestly that’s all I want - I don’t need luxury!
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  1354. What a lovely but sad story. so sad to hear of his passing
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  1355. 💗Eric excellent vid. should be much longer than 5 minutes….maybe one hour? I’ve already subscribed and put the notification bell on! Good health to you and may you keep on making wonderful, truthful documentaries 👍👏👏👏❤️! [09.04.22]
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  1356. Awesome respect to you!🍻!!!
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  1357. Good to hear, and I hope the old man rest in peace
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  1358.  @drtimakianeurosurgery9601  thanj you. He didn't have a home in the sense of an established apartment, house, or recognized dwelling, but an area, away from society, made into a living space.
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  1359. Thank you sr. You are an Amazing person ❤
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  1360. I salute your respect of his privacy. Sad that he passed, seem like a real cool guy. RIP.
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  1361. Thanks for the notification Erik! God blessed everyone! Stay safe! 🙏 🙏 🙏
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  1362. Your video, and the fact that you waited to protect his privacy, just moved me in a beautiful way. It just communicates something that is sometimes difficult to get across through a video, that Walters and you are humans and the footage is real.
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  1363. You should pin this comment. Thanks for the update. This was a great video.
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  1364. Bless him! RIP Walter 😔
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  1365. If its true about the respect thing then respect for ur respect pal even street folk need and deserve private safe warm stay
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  1366. Theres a newspaper article of my dad making Thanksgiving dinner for other homeless ppl in the tunnel, and a hbo short documentary which recieved an acadamy award named " redemption" for those interested in finding out more about him. We also reunited through hbo while they were filming him. Matt Oneil was interviewed as well on a podcast and mentions him. My dad's memory will live on!🌹
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  1367.  @ErikKSwanson  He did serve, he was a veteran. I have my dad's metals. And His ashes , I hope people can be respectful , he lived how he wanted, Noone can make a grown man set in his ways do anything! Rip dad🙏
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  1368. AWESOME DOCUMENTARY !
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  1369. Thankyou this was so moving , RIp Walter 🙏💫💜
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  1370. At the beginning I was worried the authority see this video and take action to Carlos and his friends until I saw the ending. Hopefully Carlos and his friends find a better place.
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  1371. God bless you Walter
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  1372.  @ErikKSwanson  I watched in a just a few minutes after you posted it. I was watching it muted and just reading the subtitles and had no idea that it was one of your videos until at the end when you showed up on the video and wasn't surprised that it was one of yours. You always make exceptional videos!
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  1373. Recorded horizontally:)
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  1374. Yeh posting heart touching real story you only got 110 k views but instead post a fake media and bul**t one you got millon of views. 👇
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  1375.  @ErikKSwanson  Not a bad way to live. I was connecting with the latter part of what that guy was saying.
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  1376. Love your video!!! I just subscribed. Watching pass episodes.
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  1377. Almost exactly the same as my encounter, except my encounter was in Wilton NY on State Route 9. 7' tall silver gray neanderthal looking beast that was extremely fast. Steve Kulls investigated my sighting, and heard whoops, found a footprint and had rocks thrown at him while on mountain about where I saw it.
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  1378. I always wondered what happened to him after watching the original videos!
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  1379. Great story. Love the Rancid shirt. You were very respectful to him and his home.
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  1380. This was an excellent documentary.
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  1381.  @ErikKSwanson  well thank you I appreciate it and I would like to share my story but I just don't want to get kicked out of where I am like I said I've been here for a long time and this is my home
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  1382. You're a very good story teller, narrator, voice etc.👍
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  1383. I really enjoyed the video. It was really interesting to get a look into his way of life. Your voice is pretty calming aswell
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  1384. Thank you man, For years I alway wondered what happened to Carlos... Bless you Dude for checking in on him.
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  1385. I have to say, I do like his taste in Music. R.I.P. Walter & Lemmy
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  1386. I did see the first video. The follow up video was done really well. It's a good story to tell.
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  1387. i LOVE YOUR CONTENT
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  1388. Thanks for sharing 😊
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  1389. RIP Walter😢
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  1390. I'm from WV my family and I had an encounter while camping my daughter was only about 10 feet or so from it definitely a 💯% real creature!
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  1391. Great content
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  1392. Shared.
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  1393. I really respect her attitude!
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  1394. Love your filmmaking style and type of content man....some very interesting stories - especially of people living untraditional lives. Kudos.
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  1395. Very good and interesting videos, especially the ones where you show homeless people’s stories and enlight the world. Cheers from Finland, you’re doing a great job! I hope you’ll get more subscribers!
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  1396. My dad used to work near this area. If you know that there was a commercial space for a lot of companies in Edgewood, you would know that usually to get to these companies is to pass by this hospital. My dad has probably passed through the abandoned buildings countless times but I'm glad I found out what actually happened in these buildings. So sad to hear the amount of suffering that went on behind those menacing walls
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  1397. The video was awesome up till when it said Walter passed damn that hit me hard and I just randomly came across this video such an interesting guy rip man
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  1398. Narrator was Excellent
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  1399. Thank you for your documentaries and for speaking with folks like Joe. I always look forward to seeing your work, your effort presenting things with empathy and compassion is appreciated.
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  1400. Thank you for giving a sh*t about people like Carlos because most do not. I hope Carlos is doing well wherever he is now.
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  1401. This is a beautiful human being. God bless him.
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  1402. Incredibly interesting.
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  1403.  @ErikKSwanson  Thanks! Still great for watching this update. From NL
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  1404. 👍 BEAUTY 👍 👍
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  1405.  @ErikKSwanson  it appears YouTube and Google like your channel. Thank you for documenting the Anchorouts! They are very special people who have a treasure trove of stories to tell.
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  1406. Great video. Thanks.
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  1407. I Hope Carlos is doing OK.. I was on the streets for nearly 20yrs.. I would have done anything to get a place like that at the time..Hard Life though.. like I say.. I hope He's OK
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  1408. wonderful documentary! Thank you!
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  1409. Very interesting thanks for making this
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  1410. Amazing job brother. Loved every second of it. RIP Walter ❤
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  1411. Bigfoot is real. Anyone who has studied it knows this . I have not seen one but it's highly unlikely that people all around the world see and describe the exact same thing. Plus there are plenty of videos of them . Lots of hoax as well. Tell me the paul freeman film and Patterson film aren't real
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  1412. Another enclave of folks just trying to live and the "rich" complain so the harassment and downright criminal activity begins from the "authorities.
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  1413. 👍🐿😎 If you can keep your ship tight, you SHOULD be left alone.
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  1414. Prayers go out to Walter
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  1415. go SWANSON, VERY WELL DONE!!!!
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  1416. I just happened to stumble upon this video. I remember seeing shows about the mole people. I used to work as a social worker and I helped many of the homeless. There were some grants available at that time (in North Carolina) to help people out of shelters by doing lots of paperwork and helping them apply for social security disability if they can't hold a job due to mental illness or other diagnoses. Unfortunately the state and government funding has dwindled. It's also true that some of the homeless were intelligent people that fell into this situation without it being their own fault. I can empathize with Carlos and his dilemma because everyone deserves shelter, food and other necessities. He really seemed to be a decent person who is struggling. I hope him and all the others found a safe place to live. Your video is extremely eye-opening and you did a fantastic job of filming and interviewing Carlos.
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  1417. Thanks for letting me meet such an unique man. Sad Walter passed i only hope he wasn't alone in the tunnel when it happened ❤❤ Such a big Smile for a man who lived harder than most. God Bless you Walter❤❤❤
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  1418. Well done documentary
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  1419. Loving your channel!!❤ Thanks brother!!🙏
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  1420. Im glad I see this video, today from my recommendations, it changed my view on what life is.
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  1421. Great video. Impressive production values. I appreciate your avoidance of hyperbole.
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  1422. When you throw out corporate mainstream media you begin learning how things REALLY are.
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  1423. Very interesting video 📹 I'm not into people getting harmed but curious how about their survival skills. Great job, love your channel.
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  1424. Good story, well told. Excellent job! Cheers!
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  1425. Wow what a story. RIP.
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  1426. Erik, this is the third video you’ve created and i want to “thank you” for affording your subjects the dignity and understanding so wonderfully a part of the fabric of these videos. I applaud your efforts and ask that you continue to create these engaging and enlightening presentations. Take care and may the Lord richly bless your ongoing efforts…. Phil G.
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  1427. You want to hear my story just a little bit of it I've been homeless for 5 years living in my Corolla with my dog I got I finally found a job I was doing excellent for 2 years working in my job once the company found out that I'm homeless they got rid of me and I was almost about to get my efficiency that's how cruel people are
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  1428.  @ErikKSwanson  thank you so much for your support
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  1429. Thank you. One of the best years I spent in my life was 2019 when I was homeless and lived in my car. I saw that people are good 👍
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  1430. Incredible short film.
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  1431. Glad to find your channel. Cheers.
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  1432. Great documentary. First time I watched one our your films. Love the voice. Reminds me of another wildlife commentator just cant remember the name.
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  1433. El cielo is UN estado delver UN estado De paz Armenia y amor
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  1434. His voice and the way he talks is super relaxing and really touched me, RIP Walter
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  1435. ​ @ErikKSwanson thank you for this great video and even better responses. looking forward to the full video!
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  1436. love your videos, keep doing them!
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  1437. An excellent video - thank you.
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  1438. Well done mate , it was a good story about Walter. 👊
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  1439. What a great guy.. and he loves the Lord too.. so awesome! We will laugh together in heaven someday brother! And Erik,... God bless you too for your video and service to this guy! thx...ta.
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  1440. Good Video
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  1441. I like this a lot, you do a great job. I'm a new subscriber. Stay safe and GOD BLESS.
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  1442. Thank you for this! I was wondering about an update for this Guy!
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  1443. They are seen worldwide. Not just in America
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  1444. Carlos gave be a jacket back in late winter of 2005 when I was homeless by the port authority bus terminal it was a purple one and warm too he's a awesome guy I hope to see him again I won't even forget him
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  1445. Unbelievable work!! Thank you so much for this
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  1446. It's absolutely disgusting that we live in a day and age that groups like BlackRock and other ultra rich billionaires have made renting so un-affordable that people like Carlos have to live on the street like this. Having a safe shelter to call your own should be a human right not some type of asset...
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  1447. :body-blue-raised-arms:It's perfect,:hand-pink-waving:
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  1448. I know I never knew you Walter. But Rest in Peace brother!!
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  1449. Excellent story, even if it is a sad one. Thank you.
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  1450. This is why you can’t take people at their word when they presume giving cash to the homeless is just going to perpetuate drugs and crime. Even if they are addicts, they still have to eat. But so many of them are just misunderstood, clever people who just didn’t vibe with the endless grind.
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  1451. He is such a lovely man! May the Lord keep and protect him. Thank you for treating him with the dignity he deserves ❤
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  1452. I like how they are more curious than certain. They don’t instantly think everything odd being bigfoot but instead think “could this be a deer” or “could this be a bear” etc… Cause mostly we only see the people that thinks everything is Bigfoot and the people that think that people thinking bigfoot exist are idiots… I don’t personally believe in Bigfoot but I think it’s 100% possible Bigfoot exist.
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  1453. Unbelievable, very cool!
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  1454. Thanks for the great story and giving Walter another 15 mins of fame! Rest in peace Walter.
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  1455. Thank you for educating us on this topic. We need more videos like this!
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  1456. This is amazing quality, keep up the great work man you are going places
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  1457. It's always an interesting watch on this channel, thought-provoking, and unbiased views. Thankfully, here in the UK, the prime ministers media circus doesn't have the same clout as the United States. True to say tho that the promised reforms and decisions of any party in any country should be taken with a pinch of salt. Excellent production, Erik. 🇬🇧
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  1458. Homeless are some of the most creative people.
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  1459. Hi Erik .. Here's an idea .. Why don't the government and other organisations get their heads together in a positive manner and relocate suitable candidates into areas where gainful employment opportunities are available. I really can't see any good sending someone to Hawaii just to fill that or any location with homeless people at a cost to the taxpayer. The government clearly isn't working. More needs to be done regarding homelessness. More needs to be done with addiction and mental health issues. I guess we have the same issues here in the UK, but on a smaller scale and many of our cases appear to be swept under the carpet (so to speak). Thank you for taking the time to showcase this alarmingly real trend in moving people around. I look forward to your next production .. 👏👏🇬🇧
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  1460. Thanks so much for sharing this video. It reallly opened my eyes.
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  1461. I live in Groton and visit the battlefield often
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  1462. Right on! Gonna have to give it a try.
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  1463. Erik 👍New Sub brother and thank you for sharing 🙏this lovely man’s Story 👌 Walter Rip bro and hope your in Heaven with ur brother 🥲💙🙏love and peace ✌️ from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 GTC X
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  1464. thank you for helping people
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  1465. I mean it's great man it's so great things you just show that in your YouTube channel keep up your work I appreciate you ❤️❤️
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  1466. I was a street kid and I have had more interaction with people like this than most people I know. Well, that are still alive... Almost no one understands this situation. Education is the key. We can't fix a problem that we're ignoring.
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  1467. I’m proud to say this was my first US Army fort I was assigned in 1974. As a military policeman I was one of 6 selected to be color guard for 4 star general Depuy, the commander of all training for the army which was also stationed at Ft Monroe. Quite a memory
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  1468.  @ErikKSwanson  I have seen some of those hovels in the AMTRAK west side tunnels years ago when I use to take the Lake Shore Ltd train north. So he died in 2008. Around that time there was a HUGE fire in one of the tunnels at Grand Central. Homeless guys accidentally set fire in one of the train cars parked in the tunnels.
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  1469. Wwow. That was A Very Special way to start off This day. Thank you so much. God Bless you And all who's lives you touch ❤️ .
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  1470. Very cool guy and story
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  1471. dude we meet again man thank you brother you are a real blessing to Carlos
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  1472.  @ErikKSwanson  absolutely. He was a formidable force of nature. Sadly, very misunderstood
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  1473. Your wife has to the luckiest woman alive.. I live in Maine and I just adore this channel . I could listen forever..
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  1474. Totally random but you sound like the guy from unsolved mysteries. Gave me some nostalgia. Anyway, great content!
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  1475. He stops by my buildings atrium from time to time he is a really cool guy frfr god bless him
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  1476. bless you Erik
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  1477. Didn't you watch till the end? The police kicked them out 2 years ago.
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  1478. The west coast is a lee shore genius with limited anchorages, ports and inlets, same with rivers. This has been developing since the 70's. They want everyone on land in a registerd address. The "law/authorities" also restrict where you can moor. Very clear in video.
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  1479. I liked this presentation about the brief history of fort William Henry. Very well done.
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  1480. Those people are more free than the people in the so call norms of society.
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  1481. God bless him.
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  1482. I've had several encounters in Washington State. I couldn't move or even speak,so I know how hard it is to take a photo. I was frozen.
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  1483. Oh... Ra... I live that dude
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  1484. I ve seen tons of strange things myself, so I m willing to give at least a "maybe" for Bigfoot....
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  1485. Thanks for introducing me to Carlos. Makes you look at people like this a little differently
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  1486. He's a very strong smart man God bless him
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  1487. I read a book called The Mole People and it was a great read. 👍 Great video. Had to watch. Amazing that he lived down there for so long.
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  1488. ❤❤this information is what the powers that be, are hiding.
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  1489. Wow what a great story sad he passed away but he lived his life on his terms❤❤❤
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  1490. I went through medical bankruptcy and divorce, had nowhere else to go. Lived aboard for 13 years. Now own a house and thank god every day I was able to live nautical
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  1491. Awesome video
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  1492. First time here, thought it was Peter coyote for a second. Great voice for these things. TY
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  1493. These stories are really great! Thank you for sharing without too much judgement.
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  1494. A masterpiece of intellectual integrity! Many things that you mentioned I didn't totally understand before with clarity. Thank you for sharing this unbiased documentary!
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  1495. I really like Carlos, and I hugely respect his positive attitude. Two things made me lose a little respect for him however. The first is that when asked about his previous prediction of an earthquake in 2011, he moved the goalposts and said it was a spiritual earthquake. What about the millions dead that you claimed Carlos? There's no shame in being fooled by a radio station, but to not admit it and then double down is indeed foolish. And the second is that when a bunch of kind strangers on the internet gave him money he credited it to God. God didn't give you that money Carlos, kind people did (and no, God didn't engineer that situation any more than he engineered Carlos' homeless state in the first place.)
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  1496. Rip Walter!!!! Loved hearing your story!!!
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  1497. Carlos is the kind of man who if you asked, if there was anything he wanted, would reply "Yes, stand a little out of my sun".
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  1498. Mr Wengert is an inspiration to me. We are just about the same age. Only two years older am I. I worked very hard all my life and am still working hard today. In all of the people that Ive known there are very few that impress me or touched my heart like Walter did. I wish I could have known him. I'm sure that we would have talked the night away. Rest in peace.
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  1499. Awesome video back then and now! Was great to see he survived through it all, and thanks to you covering his story. 🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏 I'm glad he's at peace with himself.
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  1500. RIP Walter. Ugh so sad to hear of his passing but he lives on through this video.
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  1501. Excellent documentary,! Humble tough times most of the times make better humans we come with nothing and we leave with nothing.
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  1502. Thanks
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  1503. Excellent job Eric, I freekin love the history of wars, especially on our homeland.
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  1504. In san jose i walked a lot.ive had really amazing stories from homeless folks. One did stone work repairs all over the world his face lit up telling me so. But he hurt his back, his life changed.But the conversation and his enlivened face was and is memorable. He asked for nothing just to converse.. I am better for it.
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  1505. Ive been homeless with my son had a bloodclot in left leg almost died in 2014 here we are today second surgery for massive bloodclot my whole right side Tuesday im in so much pain i sold some tools to pay my lights my trucks transmission blew a week after my first surgery in nov yea i cant win found a crap truck pulled transmission pulled mine and installed other one and just got it going 12 hours before i had my surgery just this past Tuesday.yea dr said was all good he got it gone see you in February he said then yesterday am next morning his office calls says jan 2 scan and jan 4 follow up so yea i dont think they got it pretty fkn depressed 😢 i dont know how to tell my son were not gonna be able to have xmas we didnt have Thanksgiving either no money first surgery i could not walk for weeks and had to use a cane for bit at least this time i can walk with cane not easy alot of pain and i wont take pain meds not going down that road again no thanks just have to deal with pain its been 2 days hasn't got any better tomorrow gonna try to go outside start parting out parts truck for food im hungry i just want to be able to work and feed my son its just me and him no mommy since 2010 yea .
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  1506. If this one person can build a comfortable living area for himself, then surely the government can provide at least this much for everyone in need.
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  1507. Good video, was looking for more info on my 5th great grandfather Samuel Allyn and found this.
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  1508. Wow well done video, I was crying inside knowing it was kinda short video. I really liked it! Instant subscribed, and that is a rare thing I do. Greetings from the Netherlands! 🇳🇱
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  1509.  @ErikKSwanson  exactly. Although, I think he can take solace in the fact that he’s obviously inspired a lot of people in the comments.
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  1510. Excellent video! Really like that you have a historian presenting the information. More like this please.
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  1511. He posted the video of him visiting his home after Carlos was kicked out of the tunnel
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  1512. ​ @mackieent3100  I think it's logical if you consider all the people you'd meet on a weekly basis when living on the street, and the fact that this was filmed 15 years ago.
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  1513. They always find an excuse to remove the homeless, but never offer a real solution to how to deal with them. I've been homeless myself 4 years, but at liest we have our van and work full-time jobs. Housing price caps would help, but stifle free enterprise. But greed and avarice put 80% on the street to begin with... Affordable housing is the answer, not just another high rise with cost out of reach for the regular working person
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  1514. Thank you! If there are other people you have set one up for....please post them..? I do what I can but know others that help when they can as well. I work with mentally disabled adults and have helped a few homeless get a home before. Unfortunately the state of Michigan is too busy cutting the funding for these people. Its getting increasingly harder to do so. The only thing the state is fast and furious about is closing the homes!
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  1515. Erik I know Carlos and see him regularly where I work he's so kind
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  1516. Thank you for your continued follow-ups and help for those who need it, may God continue to bless you. Looking forward to future vids! Sub'd :)
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  1517. Thanks!
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  1518. There is another story or angle not looked at with the PG Film - it raises lots of doubts. I’ll do a film on it soon enough. I can’t explain the beast captured, but I can raise doubts about the filming.
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  1519. Great story, thanks.
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  1520. dude you have a great narrator voice!
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  1521. I’m a 34 year old homeless veteran. I fucked my brain up in the war. If I could do it over again I’d never have joined the army. I thought it would make a man out of me… instead I came home mentally ill. God please help Carlos and I and everyone living in the streets
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  1522. Very well done, sir.
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  1523. 👍🐿😎
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  1524. Awesome update. Got a lot to learn about staying happy with what you have in life.
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  1525. This was excellent
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  1526. Great article. Well done!
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  1527. Awesome video……and that rancid shirt 👍🏽
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  1528. You're the kindest human being Erik you treat everyone like a human being.
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  1529. @ErikKSwanson  none of that would've been possible without you, hats off to you 👏 👍 🙌
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  1530. Just incredible !!! Fascinating !! Great interview !!!
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  1531. Yours are the most interesting videos I've seen on YouTube in months. Thank you.
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  1532. Leave them alone!!!!!!!
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  1533. Great story Erik, I saw the first one and stumbled upon this one today! Its funny but he makes me smile and I believe I should have more to be up tempo and happy than he but he cheers me up. What a great human being Carlos is and an example many could learn much from. It touched me very much so thank you both!
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  1534. E.K.S keep up the one of a kind job you are doing
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  1535. Thats one guy who never cared about what people thought
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  1536. This is an awesome video. It's amazing how humans can adjust to their surroundings and create good in their hearts no matter what.
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  1537. I saw a skunk ape in the green swamp January 2022...I'm 70 years old ...I will never hunt or hike again
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  1538. Sad ending. I can’t believe he made it that long 25+ years down there. May he RIP
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  1539.  @ErikKSwanson  🙏🙏🙏
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  1540.  @ErikKSwanson  😉Keep up the good work Erik.
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  1541. Poor Carlos that's sad and not right they took his home away from him that's all he had not human my heart and prayers go out to Carlos I hope and pray he finds something else 🙏
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  1542. Thank you, and God bless you for helping Carlos. 🙏 ....
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  1543. you could read audio books with your great speaking voice
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  1544.  @ErikKSwanson  👍💗
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  1545. Nezzie, great video. Paul R.
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  1546. @ErikKSwanson  A million thank yous for your very informative reply, I'm so glad Pete has settled in what looks like a very comfortable apartment to suit his requirements. Your doing a great job letting the world know what the difficult authority are doing, hopefully, they see common sense and tactfully sort out all problems with respect. Regards our situation a huge company Peel ports are now trying to charge small boaters a charge for being on the tidal river Clyde up into Glasgow. These rich companies enjoy our public funds and give us nothing on return, anyways I look forward to seeing your next video on the bay. Good luck with everything. Regards Robert
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  1547. Unfortunately, the Indians didn’t slaughter them both. As a result, we now enjoy reading the repulsive opinions of spoiled people, in the comment section. “White man speaks with fork tongue,” isn’t a quote surviving decades by accident. Remember. What comes around, goes around.
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  1548. Excellent presentation 🏅
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  1549. What you are doing is awesome. In a world that has a pace that only gest faster and faster, where many people in unfortunate situations get passed by and overlooked daily, it's great to see someone that has the courage, compassion, and desire to pay them attention. A lot of people can learn from both Carlos, and Erik. May God bless you, your family, and future endeavors Erik. ☝🙏✝
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  1550. My career has had me meet alot of homeless people and you guys would be surprised how pleasant and intelligent alot of them are. Life hit them in ways that they couldn't or wouldn't socialize and I respect them for that.
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  1551. Thanks for giving insight on these peoples lives and being respectful of them, right on man
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  1552. Fuck dude he reminds me of my old Hispanic father the way he speaks... Makes me sad because he's not around anymore. Good luck Carlos!!
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  1553. Oh my God I'm so happy for this follow up
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  1554. all these homeless people and yet the government is giving Ukraine Billions ....smh
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  1555. This is America, those people in boats need to be left alone! Good job reporting and letting society know their Delima. I'm 4 the boat people.
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  1556. You're a good Man Erik.. Hi from Italy
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  1557. Rest in peace from across the pond 🇬🇧 🙏. I was homeless when l was young. Walter your a decent soul l really hope your with your brother l would like to meet you when my time comes ❤
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  1558. So dope 🔥🔥
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  1559.  @ErikKSwanson  most definitely🙌🏻👊🏻
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  1560. Worthy of more than 121 comments. God Bless the meek and poor. What have we become?
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  1561. Hello buddy I like your video I’m subscribed to your channel after this . I’m cuban too I live in KY I’d like more about him . Unbelievable. You doing a good job! God bless both of you guys.
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  1562. I am handicapped and therefor on and extremely tight budget from the government.. I can not share much but I will pass this vid around to try to up the go fund me.. bless you
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  1563. Imagine all the talent come and gone in the homeless world.
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  1564. It is interesting to hear a homeless person condemn a homeless shelter. Being a paramedic, I've noticed that the shelters are a breading ground for drugs, violence, and crime... Making a bad situation worse.
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  1565. Grandes enseñanzas
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  1566. Rip Walter
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  1567. You do some great videos, thank you !
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  1568. We can help the Ukraine, but not our own people. Go figure that one……
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  1569. And yet his eyes were brighter than many younger man's despite his adversity. So much respect.
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  1570.  @ErikKSwanson  Absolutely, I saw your previous documentary and its really good as well as your other work. Im a huge fan of your style, i think we share a similar out look on the big foot creature. Yes indeed! Great catch, i think your the first person to ever ask that in a comment reply. That made me smile you pointed it out:) I imagine you must enjoy the sport too? This is my original youtube account I made back in 2005 or 06 when i was 12. I was, and still am into snowboarding. I' just gotten a nitro team kids micro destroyed 137. Lol, my first real board, i had a target one before it did have metal edges as a hand me down, and prior to that and one of those small thin plastic multicolor ones as well hitting the hills and little jumps in my backyard in my elementary years. Funny enough, Im currently back on a Nitro after going through a few others over the years. Its a 2018 SMP, great board!
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  1571. I think Joe is doing the best he can in his situation. If he was in my town, he could come eat at my house every week!
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  1572. Just found your channel. Love your clear voice and respectable style.
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  1573. It’s all about the money
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  1574. Bro you providing him with some tech support was heart warming. I would have done the same thing, and regularly do for my friends and family.
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  1575. rip walter
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  1576. Mr Eric you were so kind and respectful to Carlos. That really blessed me and I know it blessed him!
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  1577. ​ @ErikKSwanson I can tell. I have noticed the change in those 2 years. Keep up the great work. I will see you at the 1 million mark.
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  1578.  @ErikKSwanson  Great voice for doing this...Happy others hear it too! Good job.
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  1579. Excellent job thank you for sharing
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  1580. Thank you for checking on Carlos
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  1581. Thank you for not exposing his residence.. the pure level of ingenuity he had, the way he improvised and made do.... what An amazing man! Cheers to you for showing people how life can get hard, yet humans are resilient. Rest in peace Walter...
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  1582. Your voice is a gift to my ears sir
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  1583. Appreciate the content! Videography, editing, and narrative on point! Where are you located, I would love to meet and take notes! 🤎👣
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  1584. Awesome
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  1585. As a born and raised New Yorker I’ve talked about these peoples for years since i bumped into one while doin graffiti in the tunnels and no one believed me for years
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  1586. You have not paid attention, this video was made in 2008, and it's author waited until Walter has passed away to publish it.
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  1587. Damn good video. I hope your channel blows up 👍
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  1588. 🙏😍gratidão!
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  1589. I love your vids mate. You show all people respect, and is much appreciated.
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  1590. Very well made, thank you!
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  1591. It made me so sad to see Joe's reaction to his mothers dead. His world broke down when she passed away exactly as mine did. I'm just lucky living in Denmark. I got help and a new start. Help with a new apartment and job opportunities. We Danes often hear that USA is the richest country in the world but that's not true. As my father always said: "The broadest shouldest should carry the heaviest loads". Thats how we do in Denmark. Hope Joe's okay, I'll will send whatever I can to help.
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  1592. Hi Erik love everything you touch❤❤❤I do not see an IG link is there one?
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  1593. Cuenta verdad La resonancia del planeta Muchísimas gracias cuánta sabiduría
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  1594.  @ErikKSwanson  These people don't watch or listen, they make up what they want to believe in there heads and then just spew in the comments.
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  1595. It was a joy to watch to see some one survive and I was sad the hear at the end that he passed away But it shows u can survive any whare ❤
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  1596. RIP Walter. Thank you for getting his story... Like his house, it's easy to miss.
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  1597. Amazing documentary your very underrated
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  1598. i love this❤❤
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  1599. Right and left is a distraction, the real class war is rich and poor and this video perfectly illustrates that.
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  1600. Wow. That made my day. 😊😊😊😊😊
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  1601. Amazing video! New subscriber! Great work!
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  1602. It's about control, it's always been about control. They'll offer up any label to make you a villain so they can use force
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  1603. We called them The Morlocks back in the day when I was growing up. There was an entrance to the tracks down on Riverside Drive around 95th Street.
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  1604. When i was a kid I lived in a cardboard box for a few years on the street so I can relate with Carlos. ❤‍🩹
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  1605. Great video. Thanks
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  1606. @ I lived under the bridge on the LIC side, across from Greenpojnt, BK. That property is owned by NYC DOT. If you walk to the river under the bridge and face the wall, look to your right. There are always boat people in that cluster coming and going over the wall to come ashore. You can always just chat with them during the day. Good luck!
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  1607. Didn't you see the rest of the series?
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  1608. Interesting. Thank you for doing this
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  1609.  @ErikKSwanson  You are welcome and thanks for responding so quickly . thats amazing. Just subscribed
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  1610. Life is a wild wild ride man. People think fancy materialistic things are what makes life. Life is just wild all the way around.
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  1611. Anyone have ideas or connections on how to fix these issues? Let me know, I need to help with this. I feel it a personal responsibility. Thanks
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  1612. You are a good man for helping Carlos ! God bless you
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  1613. 😢💔
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  1614. This is one of the most beautiful stories I have seen. Thank you for sharing. I pray that Carlos and his friend are doing much better.
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  1615. wow ty
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  1616. Joe is the nicest person you will ever meet. Born in a very difficult life. ♥️⭐️⭐️prayers for Joe
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  1617. Rest in peace Walter. 🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️💫
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  1618. It may be over 10 years since you died but R.I.P. Walter
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  1619. Like I said on your other documentaries. You are doing really good work man this is really cool intriguing unique content
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  1620. I live about 50 miles from Fort William henry . Ive been to Lake George many many times .But have never gone in the fort. Definitely will have to go in next time Im there. Most much History right at my back door.
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  1621. God bless Freedom bless Carlos and you sir!
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  1622. All of this upheaval and madness is due to one thing and one thing only. The uncontrolled desire for profit. "Houseboats" i.e. multi-level barges, packed in side by side now sell for millions, and the dock spaces are just as expensive. This entire situation had a solution decades ago when the community sought to become a township as this entire area of Marin City and Waldo Point are on unincorporated property. This would have allowed for citizen control instead of private-owner domination. However, when that attempt was put forth it was quickly met with brutal violent attacks and even murder. Now, all these years later, Marin is still at war with the impoverished and minorities who attempt to gain any sense of empowerment or community. It is the most shameful chapter in Marin history and the well-paid and elegantly housed officials in charge just keep writing it.// Lawrence White
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  1623. Hey Joe, thanks for helping me clean up that apartment the other day in Newburg. I'll reach out when I have more work. Your a good person
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  1624. All the best to your beautiful Channel hopefully your subscribers and viewers will keep increasing 🇴🇲 😀 👍 😊
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  1625. Very inspirational! Look after yourself, stay safe and thank you!
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  1626.  @ErikKSwanson your a legend for still replying 1 year later I hope Carlos is doing better he is a kind man
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  1627. I am a homeless survivor in Dublin, Ireland. Two things that are still in me from my 2.5 months experience. I hate wasting food, and I still pick up coins from the ground.
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  1628. I knew a homeless man named Charlie who was in Colorado. He was just like this man. He was chill and relaxed. I was a trucker at the time, and we met at a Love's truck stop. The police were called to shoo him and his buddies away. So I did the crazy thing by ordering them all Big Macs and large fries and large drinks and told them to eat as slow as humanly possible so that nobody could throw them out since it was dead Winter and was as cold as it gets. I saw those guys again, but it was in AZ this time and they told me that a week after I had saved them, Charlie was shot to death by the police when he had a stroke during a arrest. They thought that he was OD'ing and trying to stab them with a pen.... It tore me in the heart because he was a very nice and religious man. Who just wanted to be free. I just thought that you would like to hear about this encounter with the homeless since it's what your channel mainly tells.
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  1629. I don't have much to give but I gave a fiver
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  1630. Shame they just couldn`t have left him alone he wasn`t bothering anyone living in that sewer. he made it a home safe for his life instead of having to live on the streets. damn shame. Great story though.
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  1631. God bless you for helping this man. Love your neighbors like yourself .
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  1632. People say he seems so happy, but forget that so do some of the most depressed of people.
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  1633. Absolutely LOVE your Bigfoot videos. Very professionally done. Really looking forward to seeing more !
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  1634. Thank you, Erik. Great research, presentation and presenting of, so far, two stories/videos about the homeless. The first was of the man who remained under the NY Amtrack tunnel for 25 years. I didn’t hear how he passed. I hope he had help, or at least didn’t suffer much, and passed gently. Of course, I don’t mean to suggest that he didn’t have a lot of suffering with being alone under the tunnel and aging. I simply didn’t hear that part. I’m 60, muscle-wasted from nerve gas and have been on brink homeless 5 years with no one and targeted and weakened by sociopath.  Sometimes gotta outsmart the devils to save one’s life. Think could be close finally getting to security. I’ve been so vulnerable and fearful, though taming it for decades. Target cheap house (discounted) low taxes, and still get enough for retirement. Being free and clear on a house, lowest expenses and finding way to leverage way to earn should be everyone’s goal. My goal eventually get land home (steep discount, low cost area) where I can help those without way get on feet. I’ve been dreaming for decades as I had no choice work to cure fatal autoimmune, other.   Army covered up nerve gas. The land project will be a type of cooperative Habitat for Humanity style, where everyone lives off the land, and everyone helps build homes for the newcomers. Prayer and never giving up may have brought the way with a miracle small investment few thousand seed crypto hopefully opening soon. First step security.   Then learn trading to multiply the money to b be able to afford the cooperative land and house. Our nation Will only get worse, The economy and poverty, taking an ever steeper dive with so many that need a leg up, a way help save them. If this works, all credit to Yahweh who carried me, guided, protected and provided the way. Keep fighting and preparing , people. Pray always.
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  1635. So sad. Loneliness really is the deadliest illness, after time itself at times. God rest his soul
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  1636. Awesome
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  1637. This sure was interesting to listen to ❤,and the man sure seemed quite happy despite living under the highway ,and in the tunnel. Thanks for sharing his story, Erik ❤🙋
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  1638. Thanks!
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  1639. I love your channel, everyone needs love ❤
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  1640. Great video!! Awesome 😎 Thanks brother!!🙏 You touched my ❤️ heart. RIP Walter may God bless your souls.
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  1641. When I was watching the first video, I got concerned that he might have been in the tunnels during the floods. I'm so glad to hear that he wasn't, but it's so sad to hear how he was made to leave the home that he had created for himself and forced back into homelessness.
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  1642.  @ErikKSwanson  I think you are being true to yourself. You have a commitment to your heart as well as your brain.
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  1643. Great job - also - great Documentary voice!
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  1644. People are heartless. Thanks for sharing.
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  1645. I strongly believe in Bigfoot thank you for this documentary.
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  1646. Keep up the great work Erik, I always enjoy your content.
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  1647.  @ErikKSwanson  I really enjoyed it. I’ll be telling my subscribers to get over here 💪🏻❤️
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  1648. He was a King in his Home.. God bless you Walther.. Rip.. from Italy
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  1649. ❤❤❤❤🙏Dnt give up
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  1650. Very touching video. Thank you for sharing.
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  1651. Great documentary. i am so glad i stumbled across this video. Keep up the great work
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  1652. Rip Walter. I’m sure you are in a better place now. Enjoy the afterlife my friend 😊
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  1653. She is right...it only takes 3 people to put someone behind bars. 3 people to say you did something with ZERO proof..and you are gone...locked up. It isnt about innocent until proven guilty...its guilty until proven innocent. Its a backwards corrupt justice system that has to change. and whats even worse....when you get out of prison..good luck renting ANYTHING. no place to live, no job due to those restrictions. if you are nonviolent..you should be able to get a job or a place to live without any bullshit. Unfortunately that's why so many end up behind bars for the second time...they have no help...... I loved her story and she seems like an intelligent person. As for animals..they are ALL emotional support animals to me. I have 3 dogs and without them.. i am sure I would have already bit the bullet. They are all i have and what keeps me going.
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  1654. this guy seemed super smart, rest in peace Mr Walter
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  1655. Carlos is a good dude, bless him!
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  1656. I pray he gets a safe place to live where he’s not squatting or trespassing 😢 it’s tough being poor!
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  1657. Hi Erik. Any news on how Joe is doing in 2024?
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  1658. Great video. Please, make more videos like this one.
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  1659. People must FIGHT for LIBERTY and OWNS !!! Water is a free place !! The bay belong to nobody ! ....thanks for documenting
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  1660. Great job - informative
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  1661. Fascinating video.👏👏 Subscribed!
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  1662. Shoes off before entering, now that's a man with class. Love it ..
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  1663. I just sailed into san Francisco bay a few weeks ago and stayed in sausalito. Once the work Im having is done then I am going to anchor out in richardson bay just to be difficult.
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  1664. this was really cool
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  1665. Lovely video, they have allot of these in germany
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  1666. Escape from prison stories are always interesting, you tell it well. The famous prison escape in Ireland 1973 when 3 IRA prisoners hijacked a helicopter and escaped Mounjoy prison..A song was written about the escape "The Helicopter Song"..you can hear it on Youtube.
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  1667. Thank you for your work, you are incredible
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  1668. that is so interesting, how people are surviving in odd ways. i am in illinois and did nto even know about these people. i have been homeless myself and lived in our car with my mother, i almost died, so things. have you heard about or filmed some of the off grid people in western deserts like nevada and arizona, new mexico? they live out there with very little contact with the outside world. ,i was interested in going there but the heat will kill me. i have a bad breathing condition., or secessionists in oregon, california, etc? that would be cool, i also hope your films bring attention and can help people.
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  1669. This is excellent
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  1670. respect from Denmark for this man..
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  1671. amazing life the man led
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  1672. this was so beautiful. epic work erik!
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  1673. Woah, I thought this was merely a Deus Ex thing. Very touching footage!
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  1674. Awesome documentary! I have never seen nor had an encounter with Bigfoot, but I believe 100% in its existence. I also believe that it is interdimensional & actually lives in a different dimension. I think this explains why their tracks sometimes just stop. People can call me crazy or ask what I'm smokin (again, as I actually have seen a UFO) if they want because I have never cared what others thought. I truly am envious of all the people that have been lucky enough to get a glimpse of this creature. With that being said, just wanted you to know I really enjoyed this video & would love to see more like it.
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  1675. Beautiful ❤
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  1676. he might be homeless but he is wealthy
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  1677. Exactly! Most people are way to ignorant to understand that this man is living the way he wants too even its underground with rats and a little den he made. Lots of people who live this way and I admire it. Watch hobo shoestring dude on YT you'll love him.
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  1678. Admire your work Erik, you are sweeet awesome human. Greetings from argentina
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  1679. Hi Erik, do you have a chance to request his cash-app or other way to sponsor this gentleman? With so many viewers if we would all send him a couple dollars it will be God gift for him.
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  1680. Thanks for sharing his story ! Good stuff
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  1681. Outstanding video. RIP Walter.
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  1682. What a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.
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  1683. your voice is very soothing
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  1684. You have good videos. Subscribing 👍
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  1685. god bless . mick Australia. long ago i send money. on a other video. your time showing life is fantastic . world wild there are Homeless . god bless Erick
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  1686. Been on my own since 15. I'm 28 now with my own place, car, and take care of my kids. It was a very rough several years. Was on my own out there until probably 21 or so. Life was always a nightmare before that because family. So ending up on my own like that saved me, and I rolled with it. Made it work. ❤ Rest in peace brother. 🙏
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  1687. Very well made video, first of yours I’ve seen. Subscribing!
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  1688. Calm down hippie, it's just a video.
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  1689. GREAT reporting!
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  1690. I’ve lived like this and I’ve had it all. It’s a mindset. And it revolves around how you feel about your own deservedness and capability.
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  1691. Great storytelling via film! I thank you for the update on this very interesting person!
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  1692. wholesome ty for your work and caring. ✌
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  1693. ​ @ErikKSwanson ❤
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  1694. the most incredible voice on the web,…. Phenomenal 👍
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  1695. Wow THIS STORY IS BEAUTIFUL
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  1696. Man, this shit makes me wish i could grow facial hair so I could put beard oil on it.
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  1697. amazing video
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  1698. This lifestyle is real! We deserve a nation WE ALL CAN BENEFIT FROM!!!! I've met many people living in their vehicles for different reasons some on disability others who worked couldn't afford the constant increased expenses of having a home including renting! Not only should you be grateful for all you have but understanding that the power for change is within us all!!! We have a responsibility to help others in need (that truly want to be helped) outside of our own stable lives! This includes animals and mother gaia!! Money isn't the only tools. Encouragement, motivation, job resources, and sometimes a listening ear. Cudos for helping Carlos! I've learned so much from people I've met who lived outside in tents or in their vehicles.🌻 ✨️🧘🏿‍♀️✨️🌻
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  1699. Great video… brought tears to my eyes..
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  1700. nice video update Erik👍 thanks for sharing 👍
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  1701. Wow I really love your work. Thats so sad bro they took his home
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  1702. omg i am so excited to watch this!!
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  1703. Walter is interesting 🤔
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  1704. Thanks for sharing Erik ...how cool!! 🇨🇦
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  1705. great. thanks
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  1706. That's amazing!!! The ingenuity!!!! It's sad he can't do that as a working person. God bless him anyway 🙏
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  1707. thanks man this is a beautiful docs❤️
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  1708. Last of the mole people,Rip Walter.😢
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  1709. This area is truly a perfect spot for them to come in.Matt is a good researcher and Eric thanks for sharing
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  1710. Good production. I'm sorry for Carlos loose this home too 😔
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  1711. 💙
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  1712. Nice Rancid shirt
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  1713. Great post , Sasquatch surely🎉
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  1714. I watched something like this a long time ago, it was black and white. ive tried to find the documentary for years but never could find it. thank you for uploading this
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  1715. A very interesting film. Thanks
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  1716. God Bless these people... theyre just trying to live as best they can and its sad the Government closed down his home... i hope wherever Carlos is he is OK! 🙏🏽
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  1717. I had to subscribe and thats saying alot because i hav e only subscried to two other people can not get enough of your videos they r so interesting u r the best thank you fot giving us the upclose and personal perspectives and experiences of others😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉
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  1718. Walter god bless ya man
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  1719. Great video ❤😊
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  1720. This is beautiful. <3
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  1721. They seem like good people who wasn't hurting anyone so why bother them? I watched Carlos update and he just seems like a wonderful person with a big heart. I wish I had his positive attitude!
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  1722. Gday mate I’ve just this day found your sight and I’ve been having a marathon watching day lol😂. I’m from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺, enjoy your content .
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  1723. 😭😢 I know Walter is resting in eternal peace. Much respect for honoring this man with his privacy
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  1724. cool channel love learning about this time period have subbed and pressed the bell hello from Scotland
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  1725.  @ErikKSwanson  glad ti hear it :) keep up the good work pal
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  1726. ❤
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  1727. very touching 🤍
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  1728. 🙏 he’s a very nice person and so are you salute to you both😎
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  1729. Your material is top notch. I'm sincerely impressed. It was like watching an old school PBS special with a new school twist. It was Educational and Entertaining for these Interesting Times.
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  1730.  @ErikKSwanson  ill check out the contact info and send in a few. They aren't big ones or major ones, ive spent a lot of time in the fl woods. Use tonwalk out my door as a kid and just walk through the woods and would walk at night. Some weird stuff happened in the fl woods at night totally different world at night lol.
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  1731. We love you Carlos! Stay strong brother 🫡
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  1732. RIP Walter 😭
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  1733. @ErikKSwanson  he is a awesome guy
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  1734. Thnx you for the video 🙏🏽 much ❤ from the UK 🇬🇧 It’s good to see Carlos is well 🙏🏽😊
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  1735. Wow, I am so glad I watched this. So heartwarming. Reminder to us more fortunate never to take anything for granted..
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  1736. I love you Carlos, I was always intrigued by your video when you used to live under the subway in that micro home that you created. Have a blessed day.
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  1737. beautiful story
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  1738. Nice mini documentary. Good job 👏
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  1739. I really enjoyed this.
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  1740. I think people living on the water instead of the streets is great idea. Seems like people just don't like them , and makes me want to take supplies
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  1741. God bless Carlos
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  1742. This is quite incredible. Good work, and it's a privilege to subscribe.
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  1743. Tus bideos son super exelente bro
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  1744. Living in a tunnel and more happy and satisfied with life then rich people in a mansion
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  1745. Respect for both of you.
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  1746. New to your channel AND I LOVE IT!
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  1747. I work out on Richardson Bay, and I am quite familiar with this issue, both the social aspect, as well as the regulatory and legal aspect. I’ve met some of the people that are interviewed in this, including Guy, who is a cool dude. Though short, this is by far the best documentary I’ve seen on this issue.
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  1748. You seem a real nice dude. Respect man
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  1749. 0.00 till end no skip bro Amazing
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  1750. R.I.P Walter at least you found solace away from the matrix..
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  1751. You do a great job Eric. I was up in Port Henery NY and Ironville investigating a couple weeks ago. I’m looking forward to you Documentary on Bigfoot in Northern NY
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  1752. T H A N K Y O U
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  1753. may you rest in price walt. you seemed like a great man.
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  1754. This Guy is a Survivor... Tenacious... Creative... Great stuff man
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  1755. Love this thanks from Scotland
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  1756. dude i am addicted to your page. youre brilliant
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  1757. Definitely a heart warming video.
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  1758. It’s always sad to see how many people fall for the religious judgment day crap.
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  1759. Wow! God bless you both! 🙏
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  1760. Great work.
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  1761. What a man ❤❤there's a lot to learn from him ❤❤god bless him ❤❤❤
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  1762. Wow Erik. Respect for you and Walter.
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  1763. " Lacking any solid evidence" - That Shit is Funny!
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  1764. Rest in peace, Walter.
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  1765. The 'truth' is out there 👽
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  1766. Great video, I love the way you humanize these people who are just going thru hard times. It's hard to side with alot of homeless ppl because of the bad apples. After being on the streets myself for years, I delt with more God loving ppl then bad apples. So great job showing the world not all homeless ppl are bad. Much lov .
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  1767. What a beautiful story life is only as happy as our hearts let us be..
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  1768. That was amazing
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  1769. It’s amazing how many people expect that a “homeless” person wants or needs a house. While a house can be a blessing for some, it can be a burden for others. Some locations, owning or renting a house can actually be a punishment. Steve Lehto just did a video about a house that was driven into by a drunk driver. The homeowner was immediately notified that his home wasn’t up to code and would be fined $2000 per day if it wasn’t in compliance after a certain date. There are equally absurd situations everywhere. It would seem that Carlos can make a small donation go a long way and be more meaningful to him than taking on the financial responsibility of a brick and mortar home. Help him out if it’s within your heart and budget. Don’t worry if his choices and desires are different than yours. Not everyone feels the need for the latest Gucci bag, a home theater system, or a car that drives itself.
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  1770. Great video. Wonderful compassion and understanding between the two of you.
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  1771. Thank you Erik!
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  1772. So glad you showed up in my feed! Amazing content! Thank you 😊
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  1773. Seriously this was the stuff to rival even vice!!!!! You have a gift keep making these types of stories please, they are authentic
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  1774. Thankyou for trusting each other Gentlemen, the resulting content is appreciated! 🙏💜💪🌏✅ from Australia 🇭🇲
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  1775. Me, too, Dan Harris!... Very well said!👍 I echo the same sentiment... in that exact order!🙂 💯 Also, my thanks to you, Erik, for ALL your time and care you put into all of your work. This is not just a "j-o-b" for you. It IS your down-to-earth, "happy-place" that you "tuned," yes "TUNED," into yourself/intuition, and found 'your profession!' -- Wait. Whoa! Too deep?... Well, I couldn't leave without sharing my positive experience of your channel!... With gratitude and a job very well done! Lastly, may I say a loud shout out to Carlos?! Thank you, Carlos, for sharing your life with us!
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  1776. let the man be God bless his sole
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  1777. Nobody wants to help them and when they help themselves they come after them and ruin everything they achieved! It's a sick world we are living in!!
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  1778. I’m so happy to donate and help this guy. This is such an amazing story.
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  1779. Rest in peace Walter wow what a great story 🙏
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  1780. this is crazy but inspirational more than anything I have seen in a long time.
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  1781. Thanks for a descent story man,I hope Carlos had good things come his way,a good person in a bad place who made a home from NOTHING... Now THATS a role-model...🤘
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  1782. With these videos made about him, his legacy will live on forever. Someone will be watching his video 1000 years from now most likely RIP Walter
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  1783. Good dude! Also, this channel is so underrated, subbed
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  1784. That was an interesting story, thank you for that.
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  1785. Cool channel bro. 😎
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  1786. i was gonna say i swear i have watched this before, then seen you say u did release a small clip a year or so ago and that makes sense now lol, i also watched the guy who lived in that little underground shelter with the hatch. great doco on this topic, good work
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  1787.  @ErikKSwanson  no worries mate, always like to give credit when its due, i'm now on Living rent free on boats. think im gonna have a morning binge with ErikkSwanson lol
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  1788. @Erik K Swanson GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS ❤❤❤
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  1789. I like your voice
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  1790. We have a lot of them in Finland.
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  1791. Great story thanks
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  1792. May your soul rest in peace, Walter. Thank you for profiling Walter, Erik.
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  1793. Thank you for this video 🥹. What an amazing individual.
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  1794. @ErikKSwanson  def will been starting to really enjoy your videos
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  1795. There are so many people that could use help amd have no way to ask for it or have some one film their need. Also, I pray someone explains to this man that no one knows when Jesus is coming. Don't be deceived by other people saying the date bc no one knows. We do However see the bible fulfilling itself so we know it's soon.
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  1796. When was the last time you heard a great voiceover on YouTube? Nice work!
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  1797. I was just thinking about him yesterday! Glad he's still kickin
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  1798. How and where did Walter pass away I wonder 💭. I am saddened to read that he passed several years ago but you did a wonderful thing not posting this for so long for his privacy reasons. Thank you for sharing Walter with us. Rest In Peace brother Walter. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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  1799.  @ErikKSwanson  please do
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  1800. Amazing ! Thank you
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  1801. R.I.P. Walter , hope you are in a better place....
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  1802. I was homeless 7 yrs ago on the Baltimore city streets and it was dangerous for four years it's a lonely life
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  1803. Great video.
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  1804. You need to replace Robert Stack!
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  1805. Wow June 19th is my Birthday 🎉
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  1806. Thanks for sharing
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  1807. Ain’t gonna lie, too be living homeless for as long as he did, and too be almost 60 years old this mfer was handsome! Hope I age this well! R.I.P. Brutha!
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  1808. Amazing video and great documentary. Carlos really seems like a great man. Sad to hear he had to move out, i hope he still has a nice place.
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  1809. Sumak (hermoso)
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  1810. Great video
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  1811. Fantastic story, thank you Erik.
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  1812. San Francisco the city of progressive ideals aggressively making people homeless. 😂
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  1813. I know exactly what he means about the homeless shelters being evil places. They just enable drug users to keep doing what they do, there's a lot of sexual abuse that happens there too. Just glad I got out of all that and got off the streets.
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  1814. Great job, Erik Swanson. I earnestly viewed the entire piece.
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  1815. I love how the interviewer was very appreciative to the experience and non judgemental
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  1816. In 2022 I retired from the navy and bought a boat and anchored it in Sausalito Bay, in one week some clown named Curtis Havel who claimed to be the RBRA HARBOR MASTER came to my ship and threatened to tow my boat in NOW if I did not move it, NOW< I was forced to sail outs in lousy weather- almost lost my boat in a storm on the other side of SAN Francisco bridge, I had to be reduced by the COAST GUARD and found self in a homeless camp set up for people who had been made homeless by their boats being towed in and crushed by The RBRA WHICH IS A TERRORIST ORG FOR THE RICH in SAUSALITO
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  1817. Love watching your videos l think there absolutely brilliant different prospective from across the pond 🇬🇧 l was homeless when l was young and really appreciate my little house with my rescue dogs have helped me a real lot thanks for sharing them. We should appreciate the little things in life and be kind you we have no idea what somebody else is going through and life is to short enjoy it. ❤❤❤❤ Thanks Erik stay safe my friend ❤❤❤❤
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  1818. Dude ive never seen your channel but tgis was so wholesime and awesome. Especially with all the negativity all around latley
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  1819. Your videos are so good man
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  1820. Amazing job and much respect!!
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  1821. Somehow I bet this ties into some rich people/rich families thinking these people are an eyesore and calling in favors or doing threats to people they know in power to "do something about it". This stinks of corruption. Rich families tend to be able to get their way due to how rich and powerful they are and who they know. You would be surprised how far a lump of money can go to get a city official on board with something.
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  1822. Walter would have been looking down on us with a smile as he did what he had to do with roof over his head bless him so much he never asked her much and he was happy 😊 Thankyou
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  1823. Cool channel... he was a strong person he lives on. Thanks for your channel
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  1824. You are a good man and so is Carlos. I've watched your videos before and thought you were a fake youtuber searching for fame. I'm glad I'm wrong. You are a good man and I hope Carlos is better off now.
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  1825. I have stood inches from his front door and had no idea. Went walking through those tunnels with a girl for a date years ago.
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  1826. Just saw your previous Carlos video. So glad he’s well❤
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  1827. The reveal at the end of the video that the guy talking the entire time wasn't an 85 year old man.
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  1828. God Bless you All.
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  1829. ​ @ErikKSwanson right on.
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  1830. This documentary should have been longer! Great interviewer! Where can I find more of your work?
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  1831. Rip dude
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  1832. Rest In Peace Walter. Thank you for his privacy all these years
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  1833. Erik you are amazing at this brother! I could listen to you talk all day! I just subscribed I can’t wait to go down the rabbit hole!
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  1834. Very interesting video, definitely earned a sub.
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  1835. Great gem of a video bro, you def earned your sub from me my dude.
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  1836. I would like to meet and just talk with the finest. Carlos is one.Salute.
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  1837. This is brilliant. Well done.
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  1838. Excellent documentary and as you said, an experience you'll always remember. I get it. So sad the city had to take their homes away. But Carlos was healthier than many in apartments. He has everything he needs and my heart was touched when he said he had been homeless, feeling he has a home he's proud of. He's a genious. I loved going to Cuba.from Canada 🇨🇦 They are good people with minimal needs but were laid back number of tines and they are simply fulfilled or peaceful. Thabks gof this and the happy ending will be next. Great 👍 job. And the best path to a happy head and heart. Helping those less fortunate. ❤ love from 😊 Canada 🇨🇦.
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  1839. Great video and story!!
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  1840. You have a nice voice narrator
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  1841. Fascinating videography and commentary as alwasy Erik! I appreciate the incredible effort and focus on quality you put in in all of your works.
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  1842. R.i.p walter
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  1843. This was 2007 ? Also, that side of Hudson Yard’s is now developed- I doubt he’s still there.
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  1844. That was cool!
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  1845. We have discovered only 5% of our oceans ,we will never know everything there is to know about our world and the Universe
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  1846. HELLO HELLO!! I just recently watched the first video and was wondering what happened to this delightful man. I'm so glad you have found him again and will donate to the gofundme =)) The man who helped him with the computer and had to take their shoes off to come in!!
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  1847. Empathy is a beautiful thing, thank you Erik.
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  1848. I almost ended up being homeless due to trauma. I was fortunate to have someone help me until I could get through it. It can happen to anyone for any reason. We need to understand before we judge.
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  1849. I didnt finish before the end. Im actually heartbroken now. How could they do that dude. Who where they hurting?
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  1850. We need to connect with people more. Today's political and social landscape is out of control. Thank you
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  1851. Thank you for this video. Blessings to Carlos.. God always will provide..and God is good. Love from AZ
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  1852. Thanks for putting in the work really helps bring awareness to peoples situation. Not everyone wake up every day and has a great day. Life is hard none the less I wonder if Carlos could’ve made something of him self if he would’ve worked when he first got to this country. Only he knows why he let 27 years go by without changing. Thanks for the video Erik.
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  1853. God bless you Walter.
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  1854. You have my sub. Great Job !
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  1855. Dude you should have so many more views. Awesome channel.
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  1856. This is simply beautiful 💙🤍🙏🏾
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  1857. This is extremely heartwarming
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  1858. Glad to see Carlos happy, alive and healthy thank you for the update
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  1859. Bruh ain’t noooooo way I came across this video today. I must’ve watched your first video of Carlos a year or 2 ago an I was bothered that you revealed his location until I watched until the end! You did him a favor unfortunately they evicted my man! To see this is refreshing thank you an I’m excited to see what happens
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  1860. A true legend. R.I.P Walter. You made your mark on Earth to become a star in your very own making.
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  1861. Amazing 🤩
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  1862. I love it. My Uncle makes this stuff I'm sending this to him now. Thanks Eric.
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  1863. Amazing job, thanks for sharing this! PS: Punk Rock forever
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  1864. Amazing
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  1865. God bless them they're not harming anyone you would think they would let them be ? Thanks man this was a privilege to see how these guys survived. I hope they're doing ok.
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  1866. Awesome video great work. This one on Carlos though..He's got a good heart with all that positiveness no matter what his conditiones are. Stay humble 🙏.
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  1867. One could say....he's free
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  1868. Amazing that YouTube is home to such quality journalism which seems like a lost art everywhere else. Such a well done piece where you let Walter tell his story and you let the viewer decide for themselves what to conclude...such a rare thing. Thank you!
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  1869. This location is very dark during nightfall. Youll need to focus aft save for headlights. Farmers field is the only reference point should you get lost around the expressways exits. You cant miss it. Also alot of highway construction to date.The several no trespassing signs are clear in front of the main bldg. And are telling.There was a vastness there which to me seemed interesting enough to say the least. Did notice several motorists...passing by I guess. I wont disclose the time of travel I went as its not important. But let's just say I wouldn't do it in the wee hrs. Didn't notice the authorities but did not stay as to attract unwanted attention. God knows I did not want trouble. Not an area for drivers whom are feint of heart because the go around if you get lost around farmers field isn't gps friendly. And can wind for a descent stretch as these are rural roads. I'd been curious about the site so I went back a second time just to validate my initial stymied approach. Unto which those moss laden roads brought back a pallor memory. Again I wanted to be sure the car would not strand me. Incidentally it didn't happen as that would play out my worst nightmare.
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  1870. 😲😲😲😲😳😳😳 😢😢😢😢😢 TY friend for this
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  1871. ​ @ErikKSwanson  wonderful cant wait, from Devon uk😊
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  1872. Just found this follow up. I'm so glad that you found each other again. God Bless you both. It is Christmas Eve 2023.
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  1873. Wait I just read a comment saying he is dead? If that's true the world is a little less beautiful without such a great human being. Rest in peace my friend.
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  1874. Great docs Erik ,you got me hooked buddy ,love your content and showing us the stories of these folks
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  1875.  @ErikKSwanson  even better! I have many interests 🤗
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  1876. Erik, you have a fantastic voice.
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  1877. Great video btw 😊
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  1878. Damn that was such a good story i wished he was still alive and i don't even know the guy
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  1879. Mitch seems like a pretty decent guy. I wanted to see more photos, so I followed link, but unfortunately can’t afford to buy book at the moment. Perhaps in future. Thanks for your interesting videos
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  1880.  @ErikKSwanson  absolutely
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  1881.  @ErikKSwanson  yes sir great video didn't mean nothing bad toward your video, it's fn awesome, thanks!
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  1882. Carlos is amazing, as you are too, thank you
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  1883. Amazing story
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  1884. Hey Erik, Thank you for being a Wonderful Human Being 💙
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  1885. Wow.
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  1886.  @ErikKSwanson  I agree, content and presentation make your documentaries very interesting. At first, I thought it was Peter Coyote commenting!
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  1887. Excellent report 👍
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  1888. This video shows that some people do care about the people that are living in hard times. Your compassion to documenting the people of streets is commendable. I watched your video on Walter the last of the mole people, and was drawn to your YouTube Channel. I enjoy the passion you have for clean documentation of these people. You do not swing into any negative or hopelessness of these people. you show that these are people of feelings, wants and desires, just like any other people. I will be watching more of your videos. Thank you, Charlie
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  1889. This video touched my heart, and changed my oinion on some things. Thank you sir for your compassion, and taing the time to show us the reality of the situation
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  1890. Nice film.Watching this in the UK .We all know about Walter on the other side of the world now.
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  1891. I am from india gujarat state and I Really appreciated for your this work and show this type or real life good man keep it up😢
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  1892. This is so cool what your doing here keep shinning light on dark situations like these. But your voice it cool as hell 😊❤
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  1893. top tier quality, great job
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  1894. Great work man
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  1895.  @ErikKSwanson  Aww, I like it and I wanted to find it..
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  1896.  @ErikKSwanson  I guess you won't share it huh? ;) That's fine, it's more cherished that way :) Sending hugs from Poland ^^
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  1897. Drug addicts and mental ill people are ill ! They deserve even more compassion.
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  1898. Tbh lots of NY apartments are this size and they're charging a fortune in rent. Carlos gets all this for free and he's probably happier, so more power to him.
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  1899. Good job Erik thanks
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  1900. Great video man, im sure this guy has some amazing stories out on the net
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  1901. incredible 😮😮😮
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  1902. He said proudly "This is home". Who am I to feel sad for him? Other humans don't even have a roof to keep them dry
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  1903. Saw one with my wife in The backwoods of Connecticut one night. These things are everywhere. It literally disappeared in front of our eyes.
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  1904. Thank you for this profile of Carlos. Your documentaries always make my eyes water. You are a good human.
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  1905. @Erik K Swanson  Absolutely! Always interesting and valuable to hear people's stories, and to understand how they got where they are.
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  1906. Thanks!
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  1907. God bless you for helping Carlos.
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  1908. I give you a lot of respect for waiting to post the video. Most people wouldn't give a $hit but you showed that you care!
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  1909. Go Carlos!!!! This was a really cool episode. He seems a little wiser, bless his heart
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  1910. Best documentary i have seen in a looong time. Love the consistity of his story and the background music. Really interesting and for some reason calming.
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  1911. Rest in peace Walter
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  1912. again a great video thanks for sharing Erik
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  1913. He's been dead for years, don't think he minds anymore :P
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  1914. Erik, thank you for this story about Carlos and the updates. I watched the first story and then this one showed up. People are so amazing. So resourceful. So resilliant. I love that Carlos keeps his love for life no matter what. Also, I want you to know that I really enjoyed these two videos and I especially like the sound of your voice. It's very soothing/calming. Your voice is well suited for documentaries and story telling. Thank you 🌺
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  1915. Wow ❤
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  1916. I love your voice sir.😊
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  1917. Awesome video. Thank you. Walter was very eloquent and well spoken. I believe I would have enjoyed listening to his thoughts. RIP Walter.
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  1918. Yay he's still around
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  1919. Erik Swanson, Great Job Subscribed, all!
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  1920. He crossed to the road to get to the other side silly didn't u learn that in grade school
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  1921.  @ErikKSwanson  :) you have a great channel, subbed my friend!
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  1922. Thanks for covering this story with such respect for him.
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  1923. I love this story.Growing up on the Upper West Side as a kid, me and my friends would always hung out in the Freedom Tunnels.
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  1924. So sad 😢
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  1925. How does this channel have videos with so many views but not at 100k subs yet? Let’s get him his plaque y’all
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  1926. Thanks for making cool videos.
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  1927. Some people can turn nothing into something. I couldn't walk a block in walter’s shoes.
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  1928. Subscribed
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  1929. There's a couple really sketchy areas in east central Florida.
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  1930. I did a little Google search and found he had a Facebook page. My man was living the homeless life the "right" way. Sad to find out that he passed. I hope it was something peaceful. Rest in Peace Walter
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  1931. I have to say you also sound like the narrator of Rise of the Black Wolf by Craig Sechler and Actor Peter Coyote who also narrates...But you are your own special person with your own voice but it's good to fall in line with great narrators. 👍
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  1932. Your voice reminds me so much of Robert Stack. Anyhow, I appreciate the real effort to genuine journalism.
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  1933. @ErikKSwanson  good luck. I think about every 80s-90s kid heard some "Unsolved Mysteries". Hopefully that familiarity draws them in.
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  1934. Sad to hear he died
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  1935. Thank you Erick for the beautiful video.
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  1936. I live a couple hundred miles north in Humboldt ca. It's like a miniature sanfransisco. I had a sailboat and like these guys I was harrassed by law enforcement and eventually they took my boat and destroyed it. I've had problems with law enforcement as long as I've been living out on the streets. Whether in an rv, a boat, a tent...it doesn't matter how clean and polite you are, that your not in anyones way, that your on public property, that your a tax payer..... They don't want you doing your thing. They want you at work, that's the truth! We need a revolution, it shouldn't be elegal not to have a giant rent or mortgage.
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  1937.  @ErikKSwanson  It's OK. It seems to be a pass time of people today to Redefine Words at will and then Become Offended at what they Want to hear. My pet peeve is that Columbus didn't "discover" America. No matter who was here first, he found something he wasn't looking for. That's the definition of discover. I discovered a good Chinese restaurant last week. It doesn't mean I constructed the building or invented egg rolls. Thanks for your channel. It's very good.
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  1938. Such a great video thanks for sharing
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  1939. Great video, and great videography well done
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  1940. You do a good job with these docs. You're voice sounds very familiar. I used to listen to old time radio cassette tapes when I was a kid and I think you might sound like a voice actor from the 40's. Or the narrator of that kung fu competition in the movie "Kentucky Fried Movie". Incidentally, I believe I had my own interaction with a sasquatch up in northern Maine. A buddy and I drove an atv late one night to the top of a ridge for star viewing only to find the ridge was engulfed in thick fog/mist from the lake below. Our talking or the music that was playing on a speaker he brought must have attracted something because there was cracking sounds then a great thump sound you could almost feel. Exactly as if somebody threw a big boulder. My spotlight was useless in the thick fog so we hightailed it out of there never knowing what it was.
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  1941. Thank you Erik for what you do.
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  1942. Love the Rancid shirt and everything about this video. This was really kind and interesting to watch.
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  1943. More bigfoot videos please!! Thank you!! 👍
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  1944. Wow! Creepy indeed! I grew up 27 miles from Ocala in a town called Inverness, and that's where I had my encounter with Bigfoot back in 1984.
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  1945. Only read the comments about his passing after I responded, RIP.
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  1946. Wow! I’m not surprised by his ingenuity. I’m more amazed by his spirit. I respect and admire that.
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  1947. Ooo! I absolutely love the Sasquatch videos!
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  1948. If you dont like the video, why are you here?
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  1949. ​ @ErikKSwanson Dont listen to the belly acher, great job on this video, the narration, and the interviews. Your people arent BSing. Nobody in this video was reading a script. You can tell when people are making up 💩. I've seen hundreds of "BF" videos, most are BS. This one is very good imo, though I wished it was longer.👍
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  1950. I like your fast editing style
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  1951. At least their removal from the "Freedon Tunnel" was not the result of your video as he kept saying that authorities already know their presence. They (Carlos, Brian et. al.) know that authorities can evict them anytime. Other videos that came out before yours could have contributed in the Authorities hastening their decision to remove them though. Or other videos sparked some issues coming from some "righteous individuals/groups" who have influence with the authorities... Anyways I just hope they are doing fine. They are human beings who have rights to life, shelter and others. They are just not as lucky as most of us. I'm feeeling guilty though co'z I can't do anything for them.
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  1952.  @ErikKSwanson  I saw your other video part 2 and i get it good work at what you do
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  1953. I work for a Public Utilities. The entire poop concern of these boats made me laugh. When a City has a spill and the report says "500,000 gallons raw sewage spilled into the ocean or bay"..... In reality it means at least double spilled in. That is a conservative guesstimate released to the public to keep them from freaking out at the real numbers. The fines are insane. They can tell you exactly how much spilled but they don't want to know the exact amount because that would increase the fine and require too much accountability. So worrying about a 5 gallon poop bucket.....while I don't think it should go in the water, it is very hypocritical of a government agency to pick on these people when Government is regularly responsible for far worse. Leave them alone.
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  1954.  @ErikKSwanson  Yep, I think you're right.
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  1955. Been here hundreds of times as a teen and in my twenties. Even late night with groups and never saw a single thing. Was creepy sure but so many stories. Tweed mountain. Great job on this and followed.
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  1956. It is funny that the media refers homeless people as "middle class". If you are homeless because you can't afford a rent you are poor no matter how fancy your job is.
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  1957. Thanks live nearby used to work there as a guide and actor.
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  1958.  @ErikKSwanson  It was a blast! Thanks for your great vid!
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  1959. This was one of the better BF documentarys I've seen. Thanks!
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  1960. We use to put empty wheat sacks over the homeless when we worked on the Railways in Melbourne to keep them warm. Back in 1980. It would get very cold around the Wharfs.
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  1961. When I saw you brought a printer cord back for him 🥹❤️
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  1962. Exactly the kind of content I love to watch thanks Erik!!!
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  1963. Subscribed to your channel because I think you are criminally under subscribed. Not even looking for this kind of content per se, but you definitely deserve some more traction! Keep up the good work, keep on being a good person we need it
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  1964.  @ErikKSwanson  Sad to hear he passed… 😥
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  1965. R.I.P Walter....
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  1966.  @ErikKSwanson  amazing bro
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  1967. Man you got a cool voice
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  1968. You are an amazing journalist….. you have a kind way about you & your stories are heartfelt❣️Carlos is genuinely a good person …..he seems to feel blessed no matter what life throws at him…..it’s destiny that you met him then & crossed his path again…..THAT’S NO ACCIDENT….. ♥️
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  1969. Ok thanks!I will email as soon as possible about the man i met last summer in the abandoned steam station.
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  1970. This was a very profound story. I would love to help Carlos. He's a good man with principles. Thanks 4 sharing this story.
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  1971. These are the kind of people who will survive a real apocalypse, not your average Youtube prepper guy. Also so sad that he passed away, too early as always with people like him. RIP.
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  1972. Eric you have the perfect voice for these videos, please do more about bigfoot, they are fantastic thankyou 😊
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  1973. wonderful thankyou 😊 Devon uk
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  1974. Perfect voice for this medium. You could do a Ken burns documentary Nice job subbed
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  1975. You are a humble guy @Erik K Swanson, thank you
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  1976. This was a heartwarming watch. Thank you for uploading, and thank you more for being responsible with the footage and waiting until it could have no effect on Him and his neighbours.. I hope Carlos is still thriving through his adversities, wherever he has been forced to start over. Kind regards.
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  1977. Let them stay !!
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  1978. Bravo
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  1979. Great work respect from Ireland 🇮🇪 👏
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  1980. nice one Erik
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  1981. Many maybe most of the homeless are that way by choice....we used to call them hobos.....living free going from place to place ......riding the rails.
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  1982. Big documentary thank you eric swanson
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  1983. You are So So wise EriK... Keep up the good worK
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  1984. Wonderful documentary i could listen to Walter with his wonderful stories of his interesting life, its a shame he didn't see his family much, Rest in Peace Walter and God bless you.
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  1985. Wow! Phenomenal content!
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  1986. Thank you, Erik. Your documentaries that I have seen, which is many, I have found superb at the level of Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather's day. Back when Journalism was unbiased, insightful and true. God bless you sir :)
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  1987. what a guy! RIP
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  1988. I love ❤️ this thank you
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  1989. Thanks for a great video!!
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  1990. This is true
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  1991. Thank you for this documentary ❤️‍🩹
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  1992. That's was a great 5 min of my life spent on great content
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  1993. God bless you both from England
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  1994. buena suerte Carlos!!! Erik is a good person.
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  1995. I know Carlos very well and I know where he sleeps.I work in Manhattan and see him regularly.Hes one of the kindest people I've met
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  1996. Very good well done videos.
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  1997. Very Impressive!
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  1998. He reminds me so much of a good friend of mine from LA. He was Bosnian but even his accent sounded similar. Also homeless but just an incredible person with the best personality and stories. He died last year but I think about him all the time
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  1999. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  2000. So i watched the other vid first when he was living in the sewer…and that was a great video….so i guess the algorithm gods sent me here… and man he is so positive and i love that…but you sir also deserve credit and applause… so i will sub my friend.
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  2001. I don’t usually reply back to a thanks…but i see a true documentary, journalist talent in you. I wish you the very best my friend…
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  2002. your a legend bro, keep up the good work! truly one of gods people
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  2003. Rip Walter 🙏🏾
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  2004. Carlos you’re such a great guy doing your best and an asset to society and you do that without hurting anybody else. The world should watch and learn and be a far better place for it. Greetings from the UK
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  2005. thanks erik, rip walter he was a good man
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  2006. im actually crying rn
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  2007. When a man prefers to live in a literal hole in the ground than in the [wicked] facilities we created for them, you know we failed as societies.
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  2008. To me these are believable to me theres no reason not to believe
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  2009. Great video about Carlos! So sad that the authorities threw him out. This reminded me of the film Dark Days - shot on B&W film. Definitely try and get a copy and give it a watch, DJ Shadow did the soundtrack.
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  2010. Rip Walter, you definitely were a hidden god while alive.
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  2011. thank you for keeping his home private
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  2012. I am beyond impressed by the CARE that this channel has by waiting so long to post videos.
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  2013. 🥹💖 God bless you Carlos. My heart is touched.
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  2014. I love history. I enjoyed watching.
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  2015. This is cool ash 🔥🔥
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  2016. You're a great narrator/story teller. I enjoyed this video.
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  2017.  @ErikKSwanson I imagine you were sick of replying to these accusations 2 years ago! You have more patience than me!
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  2018.  @ErikKSwanson  I don’t blame you for being sick of it! Unfortunately people are often self-righteous and love to point fingers. It makes them feel clever, I guess.
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  2019.  @ErikKSwanson  In the UK if you occupy a peace of land for ten years you can apply to claim it this man needs to come here for a new life . just a man living his life GOD BLESS HIM
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  2020. I am a new subscriber, thank you so much for this video, l thought Joe was a gentleman and l hope they let him live in peace ✌ watching fro lreland, take care 🙂 😊 🙏
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  2021. I'm glad I watched the entire video. I feel like I know walter now and can relate in many ways. RIP Brother..
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  2022. Sad to see this video
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  2023. This is a very profound piece of work that you have done… am glad I spent time watching the whole…there is a lesson here that we need to value… that of empathy and appreciate what we have
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  2024. This message is powerful just remember perception don't care about reality
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  2025. Amazing doc
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  2026. He doesn't complain about anything
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  2027. God bless this man.
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  2028. I think I am also like Walter, keeping myself away From people, smoking pot and living my life to the fullest in solitary. No BS
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  2029. Wow, what an amazing life he has and his way of living.. He looks very content and happy.. Hope that he is always and I know with his faith God is always with him.. For people like Carlos, since he is getting older I hope that someone will help him have or build a tiny house where he can live more comfortably and safe.. God Bless you Carlos and to the person behind this vedio and to people who helped him.. 😊
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  2030. Wow please keep posting these kind of videos , someone has to give these people a voice it’s terrible they want to push the poor out of there with out a place for them to go shame on them❤❤❤please let us all know in an update how they are doing ?
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  2031. I will never understand some people,joe is not harming anyone so leave him alone
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  2032. The American dream is not for everyone. Most immigrants and even American themselves end up homeless due to high cost of living and no proper jobs.
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  2033. When apocalypse come, he will be the type of survivor you called the protagonist. EDIT sadly he passed away 😢
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  2034. inspiring!
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  2035. Gracias por su gran mensaje 🙏🙏
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  2036. I hope you can help Carlos, how is he now? :( God Bless you Carlos and Erik
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  2037. please keep checking on this man he has a heart of gold he deserves so much more
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  2038. Guaohh es lo más sabio e inteligente lo que acabe escuche , quede sorprendido admirado y pensativo , Gracias señor.
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  2039. I look forward to the next video! Thanks for doing what you do with your channel, and helping people like Carlos. 😀
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  2040. Erik..really got a kick out of watching!..he's a cool/smart guy!..u seem as if born to do the work u do...and have a very rich,soothing,nice,voice!..🍻
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  2041. RIP walter
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  2042. I live in Lake George, NY area and drive by " Bloody Pond " almost daily.... it was where hundreds of dead bodies were thrown in a small pond along route 9. Thumbs up !!
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  2043.  @ErikKSwanson  ... indeed ! * have a great day Sir.....!
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  2044. 🔴EXPOSE THEM ALL
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  2045. God help this man and his friend find a proper, decent roof over their heads and a livelihood. Thank you for the video which exposes just how cruel a world this can be. Much Love from Scotland, ❤❤ XX
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  2046. I'm Erik too CooL !
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  2047. Just found your channel!!!!!!I fully appreciate your approach in how you conduct yourself while doing the interviews!!!!!!!......you are extremely good at getting to the heart of the story!!!!!!!!!.....and it goes without saying that you are so so respectful of all the individuals that you interview!!!!!!!!..... Outstanding content and channel!!!!!!!!total class act!!! Keep on keeping on!!!
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  2048. Props to you Carlos I was homeless for a while and it didn't go well what with all the drugs and booze, but I'm glad you're happy
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  2049. Good job, Erik! I see this sort of technical and actual bullying in Miami and Miami Beach as in other places. The galloping horde of capitalists and gentrificantes leave no dream untorched and no truth unmolested.
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  2050. Ngl this is dope to see. Respectable for waiting to post, this allows us to learn. Rest up Walter.
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  2051. Rest easy brother! Just to think he's living for free while everyone else is paying thousands of dollars in monthly rent LoL
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  2052. Super cool to see an update on Carlos, I remember being impressed with how resourceful he was and that doesn't seem to have changed at all. What an interesting man.
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  2053. Really interesting documentary. Kind of sparked my interest in Bigfoot and I've been listening to a few podcasts. I'm sceptical but there is some compelling evidence
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  2054. Amazing content Erik
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  2055. I can see Walter is a good person. Blessings to you sir.
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  2056. I just wanted to thank you for sharing this video, but also to commend you for being so kind to Carlos and for listening to his story. His life is vastly different than any of ours, but like you said it is remarkable how he maintains a positive attitude. He has a smile on his face and a healthy outlook on life despite his circumstances. Not everyone shares the same values, but we all value our freedom. He is no different. I wish him well.
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  2057. This shit lowkey hit me in the feels... gud work sir 🤝
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  2058. More proof that governments are not there for Us, the People, but to make politicians - and their wallets - big. San Diego did this decades ago, making room for a billionaires' type marina. When you see "buy-back," think "confiscation = theft." Fine reportage, sir!
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  2059. I see this guy on main Street..God Bless You Sir
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  2060. It’s like I know Carlos’s now
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  2061. Seems like a nice guy. I hope he gets a proper home someday. Very good and interesting video.
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  2062. What a really cool dude RIP man.
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  2063. incredible.
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  2064. Something is very wrong with the USA when there are over 600k homeless people. Why isn't the president doing something about it? Isn't that his job???
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  2065. Eyesore or not, Gestapo tyranny is not an American Constitutional option by government. ANY government!
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  2066. I love your content. God bless you.
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  2067. What a beautiful soul. I wish him all the best. Thanks for this video.
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  2068. Walter must’ve been one tough dude to survive the tunnel through the 90s and being homeless 25 years. Hard as nails with a heart of gold. He seemed content. Or maybe that was his way of coping. Either way he had a better perspective than I probably would.
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  2069. If I could, I would hire Carlos as a break/fix PC technician. Subscribed.
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  2070. this is so interesting. glad you made these docs
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  2071.  @ErikKSwanson  i will do that thank you erik for the amazing video of him really made me just think about life
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  2072. I had a classmate at arques boat building school in Sausalito. He lived on a boat as a caretaker because his apprenticeship (1 yr) was an unpaid position. Here was a young guy learning a trade, working for free. The pressure to boot all of these ppl to gentrify the area was very intense. Meanwhile I drive through the city & Im horrified by the drugs, filth & dispair.
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  2073. Wow, incredible ! Thanks for posting.
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  2074. Glad he can do it. God really be taking care of him, he got gofunded without ever asking or striving for it. God bless!
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  2075. Thankyou for sharing these story's and for showing such humanity and compassion.
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  2076. Thanks for the great storytelling.
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  2077. Amazing story! (really) Thank you so much!
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  2078. A mans home is his castle. RIP Walter
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  2079. It is truly hearbreaking, and also disgusting, that our corrupt leaders will send 100's of billions to other countries to support a war we shouldn't be in, yet they pay no regard to oeople like Carlos who live for years on the streets and scrape for something to eat. 😡
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  2080. Erik, your work is magnificent. Really enjoyable stuff you have in your channel. You deserve MUCH more subcribers. Gretting from Brazil man
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  2081. @Erik K Swanson Great upload!! Sad AF, but I greatly appreciate you're sincerity & compassion for these folks! It's the way we should treat all people!! But as we know all to well it's not that common. Regardless of the reasons people wind up in these positions they still are human beings & deserve respect. Thank you! It's good to know there are people out there like you.
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  2082. Thank you for making us meet walter, may he rests in peace.
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  2083. Exacto los está destruyendo este celula0r
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  2084. This made my heart so happy
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  2085. It's awesome that Walt made his own way in this modern world. I will remember him.
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  2086. Thank you so much for the update on Carlos. ❤
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  2087. Wonderful short doc and epic voice over. Thanks and subscribed
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  2088. Beautiful
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  2089. It's not easy to film such kind of amazing videos... Appreciate it man
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  2090. Found you and this video just now (Wed 4th Dec 🎅) and got hooked 🔥 Lit interview and interesting content, subbed to watch more days coming up 🙏 Well done!
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  2091. I wish Carlos the best. He has a great attitude and positive outlook. If they ever make a movie about him, Pedro Pascal is the guy. 😊
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  2092. God bless him
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  2093. Very cool video and glad Carlos is still around doing his thing. Got to say, reading these posts really show me how crazy people can be. Carlos’ way of life is a horror… make no mistake about it. The dude shows a smile and cracks jokes for a camera and you guys instantly assume that is who he is lol. Want to buy a bridge? As for Carlos himself, he seems personable but the dude is not all there and any sane person can see that. For you guys who think he is living the free life… try it…. I DARE YOU. But you won’t. You’ll just make empty platitudes.
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  2094. what a cool video. Good job man
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  2095. Bigfoot is probably the only cryptid that is probable (in my opinion) I think there’s something out there. North America and likely in Asia too.
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  2096. Thanks for revealing spirit 🙏 big love Walter 🌺
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  2097. Great reporting. Ridiculous government.
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  2098. Creation is not yet finished. God's have very long lives, mankind has proven to be greedy.
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  2099. Great report. Cheers
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  2100. Wow I cannot believe this guy waited to release the footage until it did not matter anymore. That is one of the first things I thought of, I cannot believe the empathy.. some people do not think about that stuff...
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  2101. Somehow the people who've been through some of the hardest lives, have the best stories to tell. But everyone has a story, and all of them are interesting. Thank you for telling Walter's... I hope, in the end, he found as much peace in whatever lays beyond, as he found in his little home in that train tunnel.
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  2102.  @ErikKSwanson  excellent
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  2103. Carlos is the man
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  2104. Amerika never done to help his people...the riches nations in the world, all they have done is to spend money for mass destructions...i wish Amerika will not neglect his own people specially those who are less fortunate...
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  2105. Did a year long internship at Creedmoor. You should check out the museum if you haven’t already.
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  2106. He, is a true inspiration to all😊
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  2107. 🌟Thank You *️⃣Erik & 💌*️⃣Carlos❗️❣️☺️🙏
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  2108. New viewer like and subscribed
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  2109. These videos were so touching. Thank you for keeping them secret for so many years 💚
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  2110. Once again, awesome video!!😎
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  2111. I got to the end of the video and thought about how nice it is that a go fund me was set up and then immediately realized I was happy other people were doing something, but that’s the plight of the commons so I went on and donated $61. It’s not a lot, but it’s what I can afford, and I’d rather it go to an actual human who needs it than some gadget I might want, or some massive corporation. I’m not religious, and I think he’s been sucked into a kind of radio cult, out of desperation to cope with the horridly inhumane things he’s dealt with, but if he feels like god moved me to help him, that’s fine by me; as long as he gets the help! ❤
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  2112. This was a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing!
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  2113. Rest easy Walter Great video
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  2114. cool dude.looks healthy
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  2115. I was homeless for 2 years, found an abandoned house in staten island , one day the owner came by, ask me to leave, instead I convinced him I could help him get the place back together, he agreed , after he kicked his coke habit, which took some time, he got a loan and we started getting things in order, in the end I got apartment in the building he kept one for himself and he rented out the other two. life goes on. RIP Walter.
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  2116. Excellent!
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  2117. greeting from south of spain my man ! love your videos and good job on the animations they r very good !
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  2118.  @ErikKSwanson  10 fold in 5 days there you go !
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  2119. Sad to hear hes gone this was a great video ill watch again really sad he looked like a good guy
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  2120. Wow brother...Great video...God bless you
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  2121. Those living in tunnels have much bigger hearts than those living in palaces.
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  2122. This guy was a regular of mine at my coffee shop for years. He always use to tell me that god blessed me and always reminded me of his faith in god. Always a happy go lucky guy on the move. Never mentioned once anything about this.
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  2123. It's still there LOL
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  2124. These days, many people who have everything don't realize how lucky they are. This is why they become bitter, mean, bad, while this man who has nothing, only has love and kindness as income, he is gentle because he knows the value of things
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  2125. 🥹what an angel
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  2126. He died years ago.
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  2127. great work
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  2128. People will do whatever it takes to survive and thrive as best they can. Despite society’s failure to uphold it’s side of the Social Contract 🤔❤️
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  2129. This is top quality!
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  2130. Cool dude-RIP
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  2131. Good video… Walter was very resourceful 😊
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  2132. So glad you found him Again!
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  2133. This is awesome
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  2134. nicely done journalism my friend.
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  2135. Thanks!
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  2136. Glad to see he is alive !!!
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  2137. so many aren't homeless, they make their home outside of our values and rules. they don't want our charity.
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  2138.  @ErikKSwanson  great news 👍. That you are and will look forward to hearing about Carlos
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  2139. Thank you for this video.
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  2140. You did a magnificent job. I'll look for your contents.
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  2141. Amazing Content, thank you for sharing. And thanks for the updates about Walter.
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  2142. Niiiiice. I can’t wIt for the documentary
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  2143. What an insanely unique editing and sountracks. Really unique. Lovely gust of fresh air on youtube. You’re a great guy.
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  2144. Salute to carlos!
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  2145. I would rather spend 100 hours being in this dude company than 90% of the people i see every day. Or any form of wealthy family i know. This dude is real, No ego, and No smartass. I like him.
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  2146. Awesome Video
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  2147. I remember him!!!! What a great video.
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  2148. I was homeless 7 yrs ago on the Baltimore city streets and it was dangerous for four years it's a lonely life
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  2149. Rest in peace Walter Wengert Jr
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  2150. thanks for the excellent documentary about the mole people and Walter for sure. a real guy just living with what he had. God bless us, each and everyone.
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  2151. ALL support and love from Danmark...To Carlos<3
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  2152. You have a great channel
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  2153. Dude you should seriously consider doing narration for the history channel. Your voice would be perfect for a WW2 documentary.
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  2154. Just donated, thanks for such a wonderful update.
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  2155. I am so glad he has survived. I actually love this guy.
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  2156. Have you thought about doing a video of the attack/ massacre of Schenectady ???
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  2157. God bless him and may he rest in peace
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  2158. Fervant religiosity often goes hand in hand with schizophrenia
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  2159. Bless you Eric for thse types of documentaries
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  2160. Thank you for taking the time to reply to me @ErikKSwanson  Good luck!
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  2161. Great story!
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  2162. So glad I found your channel ❤🇬🇧
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  2163. I'm homeless living in a tent ⛺ it's a tuff life
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  2164. Matt , from quantum of consciousness, sent me ! Great job on the story
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  2165. @ErikKSwanson  yeah, then watched a couple others and subbed. Aloha from Maui 🤙😎
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  2166. Thanks
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  2167. He even got power to run a pc, looks like he had a camera watching the tunnel as well really ingenious. I hope he see's his brother again in heaven and gets some peace ✌️
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  2168. RIP WALTER ❤🙏
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  2169. Such a great story
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  2170. You are a kind man! Nice to watch
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  2171. Your awesome keep doing ur shit bro
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  2172. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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  2173. About to go to St. Augustine for vacation, and I'm so excited to see this fort in person
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  2174. I live in Queens, and no one is free. This man is more positive than 98% of people in this hell hole . I want to move to alabama for my three year old son to have a better life. But we can not afford it. Everyone is hurting. Hurts my sole.
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  2175. @ErikKSwanson  thank you my friend though, bless you and youre fam
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  2176. I subbed to this channel when it had like a few K subscribers. I couldn't believe how few there were. I am happy it has taken off.
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  2177.  @ErikKSwanson  Keep doing what you are doing.
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  2178. Great video
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  2179. Yo I love this narrator. Sounds just like Robert Stack bro! The documentary was awesome. 5 ⭐s from me. Keep em coming 😊
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  2180. People like him makes me wish i was a land owner, he would be more then welcome. And vacant land should be allowed to live on as long as nobody is bothered.
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  2181. Awe 😢 Carlos got kicked out of his home. He seems like such a sweetheart. If there is anyway I could help support him, please let me know. I don’t have much money but I would like to donate something. And also thank you to Erik Swanson, I was pleasantly surprised by the respect and dignity you show him and his way of life. I have been homeless for many years before and sadly, that kind of decency isn’t very common. It was refreshing to see. Best of luck on future endeavours and projects. 🙏
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  2182. You, Sir, are a very good narrator, i encourage you to continue doing this.
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  2183. Amazing portrait. Thank you !
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  2184. Makes me genuinely happy to see him healthy and smiling like that 🙂
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  2185. Thank you for video
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  2186. Amazing ! ! ... what more can I say ...( ? ) ..........
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  2187. I'm so heartbroken! Ours society isn't works properly
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  2188. I love your content and giving these people a voice and letting them tell their stories ❤️
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  2189. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgZkD-QbYRY&ab_channel=HBO LINK TO THE SHORT DOC MY GRANDPA WAS PART OF, HE WAS NOT ASHAMED TO TELL HIS STORY, SO NEITHER AM I , I GREW TO LOVE AND RESPECT HIM IN THE SHORT TIME WE HAD WITH HIM(HIS LAST 2 YEARS OF LIFE).AND WE ALL MISS HIM , I GET MY LOOKS FROM HIM TOO :) HANDSOME MAN, YUP!
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  2190.  @ErikKSwanson  OM Gosh. Praise God! I just saw your other video and I went to the Go fund me. Almost $43,000. That is amazing! With the way he uses resources that should last him the rest of his life. You are amazing for bringing attention to all this. Over a period of 10 years. Wow!
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  2191.  @ErikKSwanson  How are you doing? Is everything okay in your life? I am a photographer/videographer to and sometimes life can be hard on us too.
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  2192. I hope Carlos is good man he has a beautiful soul I can tell
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  2193. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
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  2194. Rip walter
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  2195. I really enjoyed this documentary. Great work!
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  2196. Bitter Sweet. Just like life. Very moving.
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  2197. Thanks for this short and sweet video !
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  2198. Glad to see he is still doing well. If he is happy the way he is, then why judge him. He seems a good man simply trying to live his life in a simple way. Stay safe Carlos. Also I wanted to add that I could listen to you talk for hours. Your voice is very soothing 😊
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  2199. I legitimately love the subtle background music!
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  2200. Thanks!
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  2201. incredible. RIP walter
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  2202. Having a low key mellow guy like him on your property could be an asset to right person. His only vice seems to be nicotine. A lot of people just are not well suited to modernity but would otherwise thrive in an agrarian village setting. Obviously his interpretation of work isnt what most think it should be but this gives him the seclusion he needs. Theres nothing wrong with many of these people. They just dont fit in.
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  2203. Love the voice over, you are awesome erik
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  2204. A truly beautiful vid, with such a congenial man, and narrated and filmed on such an engaging level.
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  2205. Erik and Carlos, when 2 great and unique people meet. Stay awsome!
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  2206. Such a good speaker, Erik. Keep up the good work.
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  2207. wow amazing
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  2208. Cool video, watch out for ticks and lyme disease up there
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  2209. I think a lot of folks are struggling right now even if they are not homeless yet. Many people are just a pay check away to being on the streets or in a shelter. I think we really need to change how we live and what is really important in life. We seem to be devouring the planets resources at the expanse of peoples lives. It has got to stop.
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  2210. Legendary person and legendary youtube channel!
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  2211. Cool
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  2212. I'm glad I came upon this video. This man was tough.. rip
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  2213. Great video keep them coming 👍🏻
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  2214. i saw your other mole man interview with walter. you waiting years to post that is very respectable, thank you
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  2215. This is just a beautiful story of another human being. Thanks for sharing!
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  2216. Inspiring and sad at the same time. thank you for sharing this. your videos and voiceover is just fantastic
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  2217. Love your films btw
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  2218. Yep! New it long time ago!!!!
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  2219. Thats my uncle everyone, treat him right 🤟🏻🤟🏻❤️❤️
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  2220. What a guy.30yrs in tunnel
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  2221. Awesome man
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  2222. As we all struggle these days..under pressure..it is good to see someone who made himself a true man cave..wuthout using a woman..homeless does not have to be because of mental illness or drug addiction..it can be to escape abuse..we treat each other to such amazing bullshit this is inspirational and thoughtfully done..good intentions not exploitation comes thru..great video making skills..you did good bringing this forward in these challenging times..so many people are homeless; others homebound by poverty due to keeping a roof over their heads takes virtually every penny..anyway getting good at picking better peoples stuff to watch.stay humble and human..ty
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  2223. What a fantastic story and a fantastic chap I hope that he went peaceful
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  2224. Bless you Walter, it was a nice dry home & probably warm too. A real survivor. Lovely guy & very intelligent.. R I P ... Thank you for posting & bringing awareness.
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  2225. tremendous!
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  2226. Love the video
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  2227. I want to help this guy! And im not sure he even needs it or wants it! He seems so lovely
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  2228. Dude, This is Great!
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  2229. Well done! A sad, but understandable situation. Truly off grid.
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  2230. That was good. Thank you.
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  2231. R.I.P. Walter. Rest easy brother.
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  2232. Wow, thanksgiving 1990, i was about 5 months old. Thats crazy to me. I understand wanting to live away from people and on your own. If i had my choice, id live off grid somewhere out in the booneys. Thats my preference though. ❤
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  2233. It's roo bad that they moved them on. Hopefully Carlos is in a safe place living a decent life. His plave was not ideal, but it was a small thing he could call his own. Those of us that live in homes often take our luxuries for granted. I thank God that I have a roof and electricity. That I am warm and safe. I pray that someday everyone will know the safety like this. 😊
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  2234. Carlos is such a nice guy! I watched the first video. You said it had been several years and he had Bee n moved out. I was wondering what happened to him. Was going to ask if you ever saw Carlos again. Then this popped up! Exciting!
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  2235. Wow very interesting
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  2236. Thank you sir
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  2237. bless your heart for attempting to do something good for carlos and his friends
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  2238. kept a low profile, good advice, good video
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  2239. Really sad he has passed away..Rip . Could listen to him all day..
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  2240. Great episode Erik. I really enjoy seeing and hearing from Matt Larson and Max Powers particularly. These guys do not make unsubstantiated claims, they do not exaggerate their knowledge nor their experiences and they do not state their individual hypothsese as facts. Those things are so very refreshing to see and hear. Good job Sir!
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  2241. very good doco
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  2242. Loved it !
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  2243. RIP Walter
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  2244. Thank you for that we was worried about him getting hurt or the city turning off his power.
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  2245. RIP Walter.❤️
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  2246. Long live Walter ❤️
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  2247. R.I.P Walter ❤️🙏🏿
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  2248. Very nice of you to respect poor Walter. May he rest in peace 🕊️✌️
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  2249. That sad to hear. RIP Walter. I like his spirit.
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  2250. RIP, Walter. Thanks for sharing his story
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  2251. Oh Wow! All I can really say.... Wow!!!! ❤️
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  2252. Rest in peace Walter
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  2253. Wow Subd for your consideration and love you’ve shown here. 👏 you sir are an angel.
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  2254. I love this. Thank you
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  2255. That is heartbreaking 🥺
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  2256. What an excellent piece!
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  2257. Wow very impressive! He worked and seemed productive. Bless him
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  2258.  @ErikKSwanson  if you have more footage of him it would be so great to get to see it if you don't mind, i have stories i could tell you as well and pictures of him happy at home with me and his grands.
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  2259. It’s so sad that the powers that be will not allow homeless to have place to live independently. Thank you for your video , and story on Walter.
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  2260. Bullshit. They werent hurting anyone. They keep making it harder and harder for anyone without money.
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  2261. Every inch of Earth you have to pay for, something ain't right about that.
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  2262. 🎀R.I.P Walter thank you for respecting his privacy.🎀
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  2263. May he rest in Peace
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  2264. That is an incredible story. I just subscribed. Keith Kuhn
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  2265. Thank you for waiting to release these videos it must have been hard but was deff the right thing to do
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  2266. Erik, after watch this video I start to think about Walter and how he would be now, when I realized he is dead I really cry. You and Walter are so beautiful people, thanks for open my heart and my eyes a little bit more.
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  2267. Thank you for sharing this story he seemed like a great guy from Tracy in Scotland
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  2268. Thank you
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  2269. I really liked the documentary....living a different life is not weird...it's just a life !!
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  2270. that was a very powerful video, i just found your site today and subscribed. i was homeless myself for awhile in 2010 and lived in a car with my mother , today i am in special disability living, my mother passed away from long covid damage in 2021, but i try to do what i can, i have a internet show as well.
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  2271. Beautiful
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  2272. Thanks
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  2273. Prayers for Carlos
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  2274. I always feel like I’m one or two missed rent payments away from homelessness, this is interesting to me snd makes me grateful I have a roof over my head
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  2275.  @ErikKSwanson  thanks bud I’m sure I’ll be ok
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  2276. incredible touching... thank you for sharing mate.
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  2277. Rip walt
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  2278. He does do alright ❤️
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  2279. More people need to see your amazing channel!!!!
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  2280. I ❤ Carlos! I’m so happy I got to see this reunion!!! My heart is with him… I can only imagine a 21 yo crossing the ocean for a better life making his way from Miami to NYC. I’ll be following up about the GoFundMe, thank you!!!
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  2281. The reconstructed fort is well worth a visit and Lake George is a lovely area.
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  2282. This video literally brought me to tears. Thank you fro sharing.
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  2283. This just breaks my heart and after reading the comments that he passed away just made it worse 😭. We need to appreciate the small things in life!. Life is so short. Make sure to love and smile everyday!. Love yours! Because there’s no life greater than your life! Always remember that!. Stay positive everyone.
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  2284. Hilarious to be hearing the references about Trump now in 2024. Walter was no different than someone living in the forest off-the-grid. The only difference is that this was his wilderness. Not an easy life, I'm sure, but I know many living with far more who seem far less content. A poignant & sensitively made documentary, very impactful. A rare interviewer who let's his subject tell their story.
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  2285. GREAT CHANNEL...THANKS
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  2286. ​​ @ErikKSwanson love that part about Moses gave me goose bumps
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  2287. I love Carlos.
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  2288.  @ErikKSwanson  Intersection of Northern Pines road. Sighting took place August 2019, 845 at night
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  2289. Rip Walter
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  2290. Some of the comments are asking to see where Carlos spends his money. What are you the IRS, If you want to give the man money then give him money, who gives a shit what he spends it on, if your looking for an excuse not to give, you dont need one just dont give. I give homeless people money all the time and if they want to spend it on drugs and alcohol then ill give them more, who cares, if thats what puts a smile on their face for the day, then that will do me. In saying all that, I was around the streets long enough to know Carlos doesnt do shit, he is high off life and trying to get the most in before the end of the world comes in 2011, I mean 2033....
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  2291. I would love to read what your ancestor wrote!
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  2292. Nice channel my friend very nice I’m a new subscriber thank you for your hard work I love your stuff just found it coming through YouTube Tommy from Northern California
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  2293. it was honestly fate you guys met again, especially in NY
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  2294. Really nice work. Thank you sir. Subscribed.
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  2295. God Bless Carlos
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  2296. What a legend he was.
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  2297. I love carlos!!!
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  2298. Amazing story. Walter and Carlos’ story is inspiring. Made me realize that what I have is more than enough!
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  2299. The gov hates when people cannot be controlled or taxed to death
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  2300. Omg why would they do that!
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  2301. Live about 15 min from there, a lot of history between Ticonderoga, whitehall, fort ann, William Henry, fort Edward, Saratoga ect
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  2302.  @ErikKSwanson  great video
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  2303. Sad to see a fellow Cuban living in that kind of conditions . People need to understand that Carlos came to the U.S during the Mariel boat lift ;which was one of the worst time for the Cuban people . I’m sure he’s not an illegal immigrant because Cubans who came in the 80’s were granted political asylum, but it’s true that a lot of then had criminal records and even mental issues. Carlos , like many Cubans , are religious people and its normal to see a Cuban devoting his life to god . Likes Carlos and I , many Cuban regardless of their economic situation, we try to keep a happy and positive mindset even in the worst conditions. I wish there’s was more we can do to help him .
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  2304. i realy wanne go there
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  2305.  @ErikKSwanson  i live in the netherlands so i have to collect money for the travel but its my goal :)
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  2306. love the carlos update!
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  2307. You have a wonderful voice have you done voice acting ?
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  2308. Really well made and interesting video.
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  2309.  @ErikKSwanson  And you reply to comments? Damn man you're a good youtuber. Lots of people wouldn't give a guy like this any sort of time.
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  2310. Thanks!
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  2311. So beautiful 💙
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  2312. Dude you have like a radio voice, also a narrator voice. Anyways thanks for showing Carlos again
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  2313. R.i.P 😪 💔🙏
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  2314. that was dope tbh
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  2315. Really Jessica you may be Canadian but im Canadian and Native American ( Haida ) so I do know what i am talking about and I find your comment very disrespectful I didn't read this in some book I was taught this by our Ekders
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  2316.  @ErikKSwanson  i mentioned it to you before, it was in schoharie county, upstate, ny.
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  2317. Good story telling.
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  2318. Very good short documentary. Thank you Erik.
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  2319. Rip walter
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  2320. Thank you for doing what you do and sharing the stories you do🤗.
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  2321. Rest in peace Walter
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  2322. Thank you, Eric, for your excellent posts. No doubt because of you, Carlos and others will have empathy shown, not by all, tho i guess it will be shown by more people than prior to your article. Has Carlos ever shown a desire to return to Cuba? Having been once i found the people to be lovely and hospitable. Considering how little they have,the people i met were pretty happy and genuine. I have found thats generally the case all over the world, possibly because they aren't blinded by being materialistic. Because their notes are very similar i gave a homeless person the equivalent of 5uk pounds,they danced around the market which was lovely to see. I also tipped the musicians that play around dinner tables 80 odd pounds thinking it was 5 or ten😂😂 it was only after leaving that my partner and i realised 😂Great time had. Recently in the UK they tried to ban the homeless having tents,to me it beggars belief how some people can be so inhumane to others. All the best to you all from the semi united kingdom.
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  2323. Very dope
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  2324. Off the grid. I wish my life was as simple as Walters. Makes me think more and more that it’s not what you have it’s how YOU look at yourself and appreciate small things
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  2325. Ocean Beach San Francisco sewage dumps millions of pounds after storms of solid waste into Ocean beach every year while surfers try to paddle out through yes turds. The biggest polutters on our soil is GOVT!
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  2326. Perfect timing. I just watched the original video. You do good work!
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  2327. So much respect for al that ingenuity!
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  2328. Rest in peace Walter.
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  2329. Erik - you have a great voice, and you do interesting work. Well done.
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  2330. Dear Sir, I sincerely appreciate the invaluable work you do in making these priceless treasures accessible to the public. Thank you for sharing Walter's story! Rest in Peace, Walter.
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  2331. I left this comment before this video get viral 🔥, like this guys so i will know. Thanks
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  2332. This was a much different video than I thought I’d see. Very touching, thank you.
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  2333. I'm so glad you found him!!!! I wondered how he was. Thank you so much for your videos and time. God bless.
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  2334. I want this guy to narrate my entire life.
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  2335. I respect the one doing the interview 👍🏽
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  2336. Dude,read the description He took this footage back in 2007 And only posted it after nobody lives there anymore because the authorities removed them
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  2337. May he rest in peace. He's worth more than 1,000 Wall Street drones.
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  2338. Thanks for sharing Walter's story...this is incredible!
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  2339. I LOVE WATCHING WALTER...ALLWAYS COMFORTING TO WATCH OVER AND OVER..THANK YOU FOR THIS GEM OF A MASTERPIECE..😊😊😊
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  2340. in 2008 Walter would have been able to make a decent living working in a computer shop somewhere - but I get it - he did what he wanted to do and I applaud him for it
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  2341. So touching. thank you
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  2342. Everything he preserved, vanished. I am sad.
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  2343. Wow that was incredible rest in peace Walter
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  2344. Walter's death and this video has made me consider what is the point of life? (Not in a negative way necessarily)
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  2345. Great video One of my favorite historical topics To think I live where some of it happened is amazing. Got chills watching
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  2346. You could of uploaded this a long time ago. Instead you've had the decency to wait till he had passed.. you are brilliant mate, and so was he.. respect bud.
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  2347. Thank you for this video. I'm impressed with your documentary. 😀👍
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  2348. Very moving. A true citizen of this planet. Bless!
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  2349. A respectfully done film, thank you Mr. Swanson.
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  2350. U should do voice over work. U have a very pleasant narrative voice...like discovery channel.
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  2351. Beautiful video.
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  2352. what youre doing is really cool
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  2353. Where is Carlos this Christmas? I hope a New Yorker will give him a meal.
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  2354.  @ErikKSwanson  Very welcome. Good job👍🏻👍🏻
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  2355. Wow 8 months old if I knew back then I would have immediately watched it. Awesome. Many more are going to see it but only if the algorithm does it's job. Let's hope that happens!
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  2356. RIP Walter.
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  2357. This is an incredible documentary, things like this are very interesting RIP Walter a beautiful soul
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  2358.  @ErikKSwanson  I really did! I’ll definitely check out more of your channels content!
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  2359. Thank you Eric for that great video for the boat being declared play temporary Marine seagull sanctuary anything temporary could be made permanent and the bottom line is the anchor out historical vessels have been a sanctuary and breeding grounds on the boats and barges on San Francisco Bay for they have virtually no place to Nest on Shore for they don't nest in trees and I'm sure they have to Nest where dogs and raccoons and things can't get their eggs and the and the working Maritime boats and barges and mother ships are an ideal place for seagulls to nest for the anchor out Mariners accused of being Pirates and taking public underwater real estate and the most immediate thing the remaining house could do is to Anchor in the federally protected Zone on the bay
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  2360. Great story Mr. Swanson. I hope these people who love to live on the water are allowed to stay. I feel inspectors from the docks should check people’s boat if they are keeping their boat up to code.
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  2361. Awesome video bro
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  2362. Good luck Joe, I don't have any money but I am sending as much love and good vibes as I can, stay strong friend ♡
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  2363. Great job on the story and your a good person for making this video happen for the people to see god bless you and I wish you always the best in your life and god bless Walter to he is home now in paradise thank you again for sharing this video
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  2364. nice i was hoping for an update
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  2365. RIP
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  2366. What a great video thank you for sharing
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  2367. i’m so glad you found him!!! At the end of the last video, when you said they had to move cause the city cleared them, it made me cry. He is like a role model for others and they moved him just cause he was homeless. like, he was doing nothing to bother others wtf? thank you for the update ❤️
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  2368. between this man and the men you interviewed who lived in the Amtrak tunnel in NYC i truly admire their perseverance and optimism to make life as comfortable as possible for themselves. just some men with very little just looking for peace
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  2369. This is just amazing. God bless him edit: I finished the video and I almost cried
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  2370. subscribed, great work.
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  2371. This is like a high-end documentary and his voice and storytelling is perfect, I can't believe there are not more subscribers to this channel!!
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  2372. I love this documentary ❤keeping Carlos in my prayers ❤
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  2373. Yea he wasn't doing too bad compared to most
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  2374. Wow Carlos is looking good for his age! He seems like a nice man :)
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  2375. Wow, very interesting, he had a lot of dignity. The length of time he lived in those conditions was startling. I have a son of his age so this really hit home. I finally made peace with having him at home with me. He's safe l have someone too.
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  2376. Heartwarming video aww.
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  2377. 7:07 if the municipality is worried about the filth, that pile of discarded cigarettes is proof that this dude doesn't litter.
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  2378. The powers that be don't want homelessness to be fixed. It's a great warning to anyone looking at changing their job. The system isn't broken. It was built this way
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  2379. @ ah right I thought he was deeper in bro, good video and good content on your channel showing the treatment of some of the most humble accepting people in the world in these communities verses the toxic arsehole in societal norms that are the most entitled toxic ignorant arse hole there is ! I suppose this world churns out such people and it’s deliberate Great work though ! The Cuban guy seems a character too Peace in brother 🫡
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  2380. what a great guy sad he has passed away
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  2381. I'm sorry no hate but i had to say this- Why the us government took away these lovely homeless people shelter from tunnel, when they themselves can't even provide them with one? I mean these people are just living their lives silently and i don't think they are any kind of trouble maker.. instead very humble. Help them government
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  2382. Now I don't feel as bad for drinking PBR out of a horn. After all, Hi Life is the champagne of all beers! Skål !!!
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  2383. RIP Walter.
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  2384. What an incredible video. Thank you for this experience. This is fascinating and heartwarming work
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  2385. Thanks
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  2386. Wow! What a beautiful little documentary about what appears to a be a beautiful man living in a pipe. Thank You for this video! It proves that good people can be found in every nook and cranny of the world :)
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  2387. Rest In Peace
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  2388. Hope your channel blows up man wish more people would sub
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  2389. Glad you found him❤.
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  2390. wild m8
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  2391. Expect more of this alternative living in the coming years. More nomads,more van and rv lives, more people living underground or in odd ways like artificial islands or even boats.
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  2392. There's another video of a guy who lives in the freedom tunnel just across from him in the bridge structure he's got a pretty sweet setup for a homeless guy
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  2393. i wish this was longer
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  2394. Awesome video. Keep up the good work.
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  2395. I am hoping you can get through each day better and kinder.
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  2396. Great!
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  2397. Thanks!
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  2398. I thought that the rangers were new england militiamen.
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  2399. I got to go tour that place It was really cool
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  2400. Awesome video. Thank you for sharing!
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  2401.  @ErikKSwanson  I didn't even know about the Willard road sighting. Very cool.
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  2402. RIP Walter Wengert
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  2403. RIP Walter.. Great documentary about him.
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  2404. Thanks for being a good person to him and others man … we have homeless here n Milford Delaware and some are ppl I use to do drugs with I’ve been clean since 2015 Nov but I never forget them I try to help when I can with supplies or food but anyway thanks man
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  2405. Homeless? This guy's a genius who chooses to live outside of what's "normal".
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  2406. GRATE work dude! keep it on!
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  2407. Great story
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  2408. Love the channel, dude
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  2409.  @ErikKSwanson  i was wondering where i Know Your Voice from. Found out They showed your video About a homeless guy living in a Kind of sewer some Month ago in german Television. Its strange youtube recommends me a bigfoot Video and i its the Same guy. Sorry for My Bad english. Keep up the work sir
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  2410. Thank you 1,00000 ❤
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  2411. The Anchor Outs are really nice people. Please leave them alone.
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  2412. Walter was a good man. May he rest in peace.
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  2413. God bless you brother. Great video. Take care
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  2414. Thanks for Sharing this Video. 📹😁💙
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  2415. Wow best channel on YouTube watching all these videos so great someone is doing documentaries on them and telling Their stories as they need to be told ❤❤❤❤
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  2416. Prayers to you and Carlos! I have love in my heart and sending it your way😊
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  2417. Great Video Erik! I enjoyed both videos about Carlos. blessings to you both. BTW not to often I run into someone who spells there name with a "K". not to many of us out here man. souvenirs are tough for us lol.
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  2418. Great video. He reminds me of Pedro Pascal.
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  2419. God bless you my friend ..
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  2420. Such a beautiful human to human interaction.
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  2421. That is odd. Clearly someone in the past put it there. But how they got it there is a good question. They would have had to transport it from a remote location, but horse and cart. Why would they do it ?
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  2422. Great movie
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  2423. If only carlos can see the comments and love hes getting.
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  2424. Wow! What a phenomenal video and what an incredible man. Thanks for making this and having the respect to wait until the appropriate time to post it🙏much love
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  2425. I loved this story!
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  2426. Thank you Erik for sharing your insightful and educational video with us. 🇨🇦
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  2427. This is so cool!
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  2428. Thank you so much for this. You are amazing.
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  2429. What an amazing life story. God bless you both.❤
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  2430. It's absurd how much food supermarkets throw away every day. Damaged or just over the expiry date. All that food can be given to the homeless but instead are wasted. I understand there are probably health and safety laws against it but they really should make exceptions and have people sign wavers or something. Easily enough food thrown out to feed 30 people a day at each supermarket.
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  2431. banger video. w
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  2432. walter seemed like a great resourceful guy, it's a shame he's passed, I hope he was happy.
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  2433. Fascinating. A really interesting and smart man. It's a shame he's no longer with us, but in a way it's good he hasn't had to suffer the world as it is now. RIP Walter. Thanks for sharing these great stories, and great people with us. 👍❤️
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  2434. God bless you, subbed, and liked.
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  2435.  @ErikKSwanson  yeah i just watched it rn hoping the best for him💯💯💪💪 also I'm glad these things i commented didn't happen to him
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  2436.  @ErikKSwanson  Thanks, I'll watch it. Carlos was 48 in this video but didn't look it, he has a nice innocence about him even though he must have been through so much.
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  2437. God bless this man and keep him safe
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  2438. I love that you're keeping at this topic. When I was living in Marin I wanted to cover the anchor outs. I met some when I spent time on a co-worker's boat who lived in the marina and he told me about about them. I too found some of them easy to talk to. But then the pandemic hit and I had moved away form the bay. Thank you for working on this. Of course, I would have loved to completed my doc but I am grateful someone is.
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  2439. I'm so jealous of your voice. Wow it's documentary-quality in spades. Good work, props to you for this.
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  2440. Brilliant story!!!
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  2441. Walter was such a cool guy obviously. He was very 🤓 VERY intelligent and I just love how he lived his life on his own terms. RIP dude ✌️🕊️
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  2442. awesome video
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  2443. Excellent channel. Great work.
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  2444. I also would wonder about Carlos after seeing your video. He seemed like such a sweet guy & his unwavering optimism is inspiring. Thank you for giving us an update on this amazing human. :)
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  2445. I enjoyed this video
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  2446. What an eye opener. Thank you for sharing. Walter W. under the hwy was also a good one.
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  2447.  @ErikKSwanson  Thanks for sharing I will look him up.
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  2448.  @ErikKSwanson  it was a good video, I enjoyed it man
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  2449. This was dope as hell
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  2450. For a brief time you showed friendship and because of that two lives were forever changed. Well done.
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  2451. That's a nice video to see, thanks for sharing 👍
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  2452. Thank you, I found this to be very interesting . Walter seemed like a cool guy!
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  2453. Owsome video bro, you create that video masterpiece
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  2454. This is really sad. Thank you for recording this and sharing it. It's really sad 😭❤️. In Germany I have been collecting used clothes that I take to a homeless shelter in Köln (Cologne), and bought some rechargable hair clippers to offer free haircuts to homeless people whenever I visit Bonn or Koblenz for example. It is still really sad to see - but I believe we can all help a little bit to make some people's lives a bit more comfortable. I have a friend visiting tomorrow, and he has no idea that he's going to help me hand out water, some food, and do what we can for a few homeless people 🙏🏽❤️
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  2455. I bet Lemmy would have liked him.
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  2456. theres a reason hes not called big feet
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  2457. I love this
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  2458. I hope Carlos is doing better. Wishing him the best of luck. Thanks for sharing.
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  2459. This was a big change to watch this program. I loved watching this.
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  2460. Wow man... This is the first time the algorithm offered me your channel, and you just earned my subscription for sure. peace and love from the burnt-out remains of Butte County, in Northern California.
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  2461.  @ErikKSwanson  Nice. I must applaud your choice of subject matter as well as your execution of the technicals... Seems you have a great thing going here. May the almighty algorithm favor you. I'll be watching your work.
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  2462. Inspiring.
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  2463. So, with all of the problems New York has they feel they have to take away the only thing important to Carlos, his home. What a bunch of A$$ Holes that city has. Thank you, Erik, for showing him kindness.
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  2464. One never knows… “Wherever you go, that’s where you are!” Good episode of a good person!!
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  2465. I believe Carlos is an angel. And you as well. Earth angels are the only ones who matter. Actions solidified by faith and practical prayer. Thankyou for your great heart.
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  2466. Very enjoyable film. I live in Florida's East Coast near the Savanna preserve.
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  2467. Beautiful, touching, poignant piece.
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  2468. Just found your channel. Very interesting and amazing content. Its a window to the reality some people live in. Thank you for your practical help to these less fortunate people and your great heart. God bless you, sir.
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  2469. Well done Erik! May God reward you mightly for your job
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  2470. Rip walter
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  2471. Rip Walter ❤
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  2472. This was so interesting to watch. I love what you do. Thank you for showing this from a different perspective. Keep it up please
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  2473. God bless you both
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  2474. this was an amazing video and take on the life of the homeless. Thank you for this content and even thou i haven't looked at any of your other videos im going to subscribe, edit, and hit the bell
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  2475. Great job. I loved the vid. Will def be watching more.
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  2476. If youre really looking for bigfoot while not stoned out of your gourd then you're doing it all wrong
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  2477. I love learning. So, I watched this video and thoroughly enjoyed! I gave ot a like and then I subscribed.
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  2478. I like your voice it sounds like PBS
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  2479. ❤
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  2480. I believe in Bigfoot by the PG film is fake.
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  2481. Great story. Thanks 😊
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  2482. Rest In Peace Walter
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  2483. That made me . A grown strong Tuck Tyre Fitter. CRY.
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  2484. Amazing documentary about Walter! God bless and may his memory last forever🙏🏻🥹
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  2485. The rest of the World should follow France’s example and make a law to make all supermarkets donate any slightly out of date food to shelters etc. It just makes sense on so many levels!
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  2486. my heart sank when you said carlos no longer lived in the tunnel
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  2487. Great work.
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  2488. Great vid Erik . You need to do more and longer vids on these amazing people. Amazing insight mate
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  2489. Sad fill bad for a great man like Joe let the man be he is clean not bugging no 1. Prayers go out to you brother hope for the best 🙏
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  2490. Namaste brothers. Thank you 🙏❤️
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  2491. Great story. R. I.P. Walter.
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  2492. When I was younger the whole thing interested me a lot, People living Underground in abandoned tunnels. I watched so many documentary and videos about it. Great, interesting topic!
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  2493. Probably the best thing while stationed there at Tradoc headquarters, the General was giving out awards for Drill Sergeant of the year. My drill sgt in basic training, Sgt Higginbotham, won the award. I wore an 1812 uniform in the color guard and was proud to shake his hand.
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  2494. Everything so expensive now days and no company wants to pay there employees deserve and this is the reason people are so poor rich people are so greedy it's ridiculous money is a crime
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  2495. Fantastic what you done great video
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  2496. You have a great voice!!! Great video!!
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  2497. Amazing !
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  2498. I realized again that I don't understand the value of some things.. I hope we all appreciate everything like this man.
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  2499. I am glad to see this video. It reminds me to be grateful for everything i have, especially my health.
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  2500. Its cool that he is still alive, but believing in all the stupid crap he listens in the radio its not doing him any good. Give him a job, not a stupid christian conspiracy theory.
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  2501. Ty guys god bless you much respect only Saw one once as a 6 year old with cousin on east side of lake George in 63
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  2502. I love how some people can live life without a care in the world and not worrying about stressful ass work and paying taxes. Im homeless now so im kinda tearing uo watching this. Im the exaxt opposite if this guy im stressed tf out. Trying to find any job. Shits stressful as fck right now and im really really hard in myself
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  2503. Nice work incredible story!
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  2504. @ErikKSwanson  My family also fought against the Americans in war of independence but left when the British lost. 1 brother was left behind because his leg was shattered by a musket ball in a skirmish. Family has been in N. America since 1767
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  2505. 🌟🤩Thank You Everyone Who Helps & Prays For Needy Humans - Souls❗️❣️☺️🙏💫❇️GOD BLESSES EVERY HUMAN & SOUL❗️❣️
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  2506. wow, the video is a belated christmas gift. all the best for carlos!
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  2507. <3 R.I.P. Walter <3 I hope you found the light at the end of the tunnel! Godspeed.
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  2508. That man’s got really good survival instincts!!!!!
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  2509. That was awesome! That is so freaking annoying they kicked him out! He wasn't bothering anyone and he was happy. To quote Pennywise - Fuck Authority
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  2510. God Jesus y’all the police don’t make the GD rules! Stop blaming them. He said early in the video the cops knew about them. Someone higher up in the city found out about this shit and the “liability” of it all made them shit it down. A regular beat cop couldn’t give half a shit about some dude living peacefully in a tunnel. Some bureaucrat riding a desk did.
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  2511. I am a retired police officer....I would have had no problem with this guy living like this and stealing electricity....he is humble and stays out of trouble and quiet....what he is doing then is cheaper then being housed on public assistance...
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  2512. I love your voice. Reminds me of Robert Stack in Unsolved Mysteries.
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  2513. thank you for immortalizing Walter. he is a very interesting and unique individual. RIP Walter.
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  2514.  @ErikKSwanson  You are welcome, and deserve all the kudos you can get.
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  2515. Excellent video!❤
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  2516. Really like your way with folks you are good people
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  2517. I'm deeply impressed and moved.
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  2518. The world loves you Walter! Please come back to us! They need You up there!
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  2519. Hugs,peace and love.  @ErikKSwanson 
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  2520. I watched the full video no skip. You got my respect!
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  2521. Enjoyed the Doc. 👍 Matt is a good guy!
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  2522. Iv watched this loads of times and can't keep away from watching it over and over again every few months ! Great video! London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ! Rip Walter 🙏🙏🙏💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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  2523. Thanks Erik
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  2524. @ErikKSwanson  he was the most famous American born and raised soldier of the pre revolutionary period. He had a meeting with George Washington at the outbreak of the revolution, however after this meeting he joined the British. He spend several years in London between the French / Indian War and American Revolution. I guess he was too British for the Americans and too American for the British.
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  2525.  @ErikKSwanson  it is interesting. Perhaps you should do an objective documentary about Robert Rogers
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  2526. It's sad, but as always the elite don't care, and the millionaires are middle class now, and struggling because of promised million dollar lifestyles, and the 6 figure folks live in million dollar shacks they can't afford to fix up, and by shacks I mean stuff we used to pay maybe $10,000 for, usually need a roof and paint and stuff like that. Joe is highly intelligent, and will teach others how to live like this soon. God bless him!
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  2527. ♡
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  2528. A magnificently poignant historical documentary.
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  2529. I was homeless for about two years and I finally got a apartment thanks to the people that work for this place called The Coleman Agent center they helped me out a lot I was homeless and had nothing to lose anymore cause people don't care for the homeless like people think I got $291 a month in food stamps and got me a place to live a place I can finally call my own no more cold nights I don't have to worry about anymore GodBless the people that helped me 😢😮😢😢😊 it's not fun being homeless and nobody should have to go through it but we can't do much about it the government runs all that
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  2530. I hope a portion of the money made from this video went to Carlos 🙏
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  2531. RIP Walter
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  2532. So informing and human thank you
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  2533. It may be dirty but he had a nice looking house and it's much cleaner than the streets probably
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  2534. great videos bro, really good job
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  2535. Much respect to you in how you handled this, Erik.
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  2536.  @ErikKSwanson  I’ve been constantly disappointed by the selfish desires of humans… To know that you had this incredible content yet kept it hidden away as for your loyalty to your friend kinda makes step aback in my brain. If only so many others practiced your convictions! 😘
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  2537. Thanks for the video. Excellent content.
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  2538. This is beautiful thank you for sharing!
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  2539. This 1 is next in my queue ⏰️👍🏼
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  2540. powerful, tasteful work as always
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  2541. That little guy live like a king underneath that tunnel that’s pretty clever!!!!!!!!
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  2542. I lived on 83rd in between West End and Riverside from 76 to 79, and found an entrance into the tunnel in Riverside Park; was down there many times... a scary and fun place to go! There were trains that came through at whiles, which was always thrilling what with the noise and vibration. I remember fires burning here and there way down the tracks, many box-like dwellings with frightening grimy people calling out to me as i walked by, and was always dirty and grimy myself when i finally climbed and crawled up and out. Great memories... thanks for the video, it brought a lot back.
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  2543. There’s so many questions I have and would love to ask him but that’s what makes this documentary great. Letting him talk and take guide. 👍🏾
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  2544. awesome documentary Erik! very touching life. I’m curious to learn about your recording gear, the framing is great on this.
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  2545. You deserve more followers buddy god bless you 🙏 you are a good man
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  2546. there's alot more you haven't seen I though i know nobody will take you to the real city under the city but you got pretty close ur content is great thanks alot RIP Walter
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  2547. RIP Walter....
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  2548. Thank you for the video on Carlos. Izzy and I watched it during breakfast 🙂🐓🖖
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  2549. Great job Eric. You do a solid job presenting what you’ve documented.
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  2550. Amazing video, thanks for sharing. Carlos an awesome character too. God Bless you both. I am a Journalist, admire your work. Hope we can work together someday in the near future, I will honor. Carry on mate!
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  2551. Where is Joe today Nyone know?? Just found your channel today was watching Walter’s journey so sad he passed away❤
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  2552. Praying for everyone everywhere in situations no reason for anyone to be in! Soon & very soon it'll all change! Be blessed! Hallelujah! Praise......YAH!🙏💖🐢
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  2553. Geez, Carlos dresses better than most people. Including me! Lovely story. Glad he's happy.
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  2554. I wasn’t going to watch this at all , thinking it was the same old tunnel people BS production pulp . I am really glad I did watch it .👍🏼👍🏼 The producer and the subject / Carlo …..really sincere straight forward people . Carlos ingrained “ personal drive “ was so impressive . Producer so kind / chill .great human video 👍🏼
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  2555. It can easily happen to any of us
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  2556. Homelessness is a major issue around the world and its complex issue, I know some who were given flats but couldn't cope and went back on the street ? It's very sad but we need to address it, thanks Erik for highlighting this god bless man
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  2557. Wow my heart goes out to Walter and his family R.I.P WALTER he seemed like such a good guy a unique individual God bless Walter may you now rest peaceful your legacy lives on thanks to this documentary
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  2558. Man, all I can say is wow.
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  2559. This is a very touching video. Society is so guilty of profiling homeless people as being alcoholics, drug addicts or just lazy people who don't want to work and live " normal lives" like most of society. Who are any of us to say what normal is? We are all the same in the way we all just want to be happy, and to live our best lives possible. Not everyone can be happy living the way society dictates that we need to do to live acceptable lives. Some people are incapable due to mental health issues and even severe trauma can lead people to be incapable of living the way most society lives. Some of the most amazing conversations I have ever had in my life have been with homeless people I have met on the street. Very beautiful souls whom people walk by every day and never really see them for the human beings that they are. God bless you for the videos you make. These people are no different than the rest of us they just want to be loved and accepted for who they are.
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  2560. I also killed the Sherif.. Boom..
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  2561.  @ErikKSwanson  you've done good working documenting this story
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  2562. i guess his faith helps him to stay positive, but it really rubs me the wrong way how he talks about it. it wasn't god who told him that it's time to get out of the tunnel, it was the authorities. it wasn't god who helped him with the gofundme, it was erik and his viewers. also, the way he described the "earthquake" from 2011 after it was supposed to happen but didn't made me chuckle, because he doesn't see that he was wrong, he just "twists" the things he said in a way that makes it seem he was right. idk, like i said, i guess him being religious is a good thing for him, especially in his situation, but i really don't like his way of thinking about some things.
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  2563. I'm really enjoying your videos. Great work. It really connects people to other peoples lives and stories. Amazing.
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  2564. RIP brother!
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  2565. Such simple nice guy! R.i.p Walter
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  2566. I'm happy that you found him and he is ok
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  2567. Yea', I watched this before, but sence I'm gettin old, I forgot about it and watched it again, RIP Walter, at least he was free''''''', excellent video man', worthy of some kind of an award or something'.:trophy-yellow-smiling::person-turqouise-waving::goodvibes:
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  2568. Such an incredible story, but I can’t stop thinking about how good the footage from 2008 is.
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  2569. Respectful, insightful and personal. Well done.
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  2570. I like your Docs! 👍
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  2571. Hey man , great video . This video deserves millions of views . Thanks for sharing .
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  2572. Very cool.. thank you for sharing! Shame he had to move.
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  2573. god bless carlos!
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  2574. Nice work!! I really liked it!! R.I.P Walter ❤
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  2575. Great series! Excellent work not releasing it before people left.
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  2576. fascinating. thank you so much for being his friend
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  2577. Almost all long term homelessness is caused by drugs or mental illness. I think it might be the latter here. The guy seems to have a heart of gold though.
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  2578. Cool video, thanks
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  2579. What an incredible video and story. I’m so grateful to have stumbled upon your work. You have such an engaging voice! Thank you 🙏🏼
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  2580. I know what he means about the shelters, I was homeless for over a year and the shelters are a great place to get into a fight, Get robbed, And they stay so full it's super uncomfortable, Im on the verge of being homeless again unfortunately.
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  2581. good thing you kept it a secret for 14 years or they would of arrested him ..... Rip walter
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  2582. That was so kind of you to pass that bike and trailer on to him.
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  2583. Joe is a great painter. Every opportunity we had we used him. ✌️😎
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  2584. This guy deserves a biopic. Starring Guy Pearce.
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  2585. I remember seeing this doco here on YouTube probably the 10 months ago ...and remember my time in and on the streets .. so glad I ran back into this vid and watched it again it reminds me of who I am and others around me ... we are all here on this small planet what and how you process and proceed 👍🏽❤👍🏽✌🏾
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  2586. Rockin those deion sanders kicks at the begining like a player! Much love to big walter. O.g.
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  2587. rip walter
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  2588.  @ErikKSwanson  Thank you sir! Love the other content though ❤️
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  2589. Why so short? Ohhh It was very nice to watch, thanks. 👋
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  2590. Pretty cool hideout. People really don't need much money if they stop obsessing with things to buy. The main expense is housing...
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  2591. Me too...there's so much more to life than most of the "junk" on the internet!!!
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  2592. Excellent work Eric!!
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  2593. You doing good work man I really like what you're doing
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  2594. the meaning of life ,,,, we all ask that dont we???? well thats part of it ,,a normal guy living as best as he could until the end ,,god bless ya lad and thanks and respect to the film maker ✌🤞
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  2595. RIP Mr. Walter.
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  2596. Thank you Erik for the update. I have thought of Carlos over the years since the videos of him in the tunnel. God bless you both 💜
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  2597. He's just hanging on until the end of days.
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  2598. 😂 funniest part of my day...🎉
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  2599. Danke!
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  2600. ❤❤❤
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  2601. Wow very interesting! Thank you
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  2602. What a smart man, yeah i have been in the shelters it sucks
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  2603. RIP tunnel guy.
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  2604. I just happened to stumble upon your video. Thank you for the update. I hope Carlos is doing well. If you ever start a Carlos fund I would donate to it. Sad he didn’t remember you because of the kindness you showed him. Anytime I think of my day being bad I will think about Carlos and how happy he seemed to live in the tunnel.
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  2605.  @ErikKSwanson  you know the truth. No need to defend yourself against people, who are hell bent on being your judge and jury.
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  2606. ​ @neilb1334  Your reading comprehension is terrible as are your critical reasoning skills. Hopefully, you just didnt watch the video and that explains your ignorance. How did a video recently released get a man evicted a decade prior-time travel?
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  2607. I donated and shared. Can you please tell Carlos he is loved by many people he’s never even met and God is great all of the time!
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  2608. you're awesome, I hope Carlos is doing ok
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  2609. Say my regards to Carlos.
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  2610.  @ErikKSwanson Respect.👊🫡
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  2611. amazing wow
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  2612. Beautiful
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  2613. ty
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  2614. Been waiting for this documentary for a long time. Thanks for creating this
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  2615.  @ErikKSwanson  thanks so much for the reply! I am subscribing now, I really look forward to seeing more of how these people live and how they came about. I wish I could help them, you sharing their stories is huge; thanks again ♥️
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  2616. You've got a great narrative voice. You could do National Geographic for sure. Keep rocking the good documentary work!
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  2617. Carlos is an absolute dude.
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  2618. Man, you definitely have a good narrative voice brotha. You can do big thing with it. But, my thoughts on Carlos and his situation goes to show that what society wants you to be ever sense your a kid is to grow up get a job and start a family then retire its what keeps society and the economy going. Carlos life shows you that it does take much to enjoy what God puts in front of you. Carlos has nothing tying him down, he's free flying soul.
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  2619. Greedy government wants money...
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  2620. What a great man and so smart,sad that he passed away.
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  2621. Your voice is so relaxing and nice, it was awesome you took the time to learn about this
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  2622. Awesome upload👍
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  2623. Another great video. I actually had not read about this event and am thrilled to learn about it hear on this channel! Great content as always.
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  2624. Proper documentary well made - never knew about this community despite having visited the area
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  2625. He seemed like a very nice man rest his soul thank u for sharing
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  2626. I like him..
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  2627. Awesome film-making, I don't normally enjoy these types of videos, but yours have drawn me in since I first watched Carlos via your film. Bless Carlos and you.
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  2628. The narrator voice is top tier. Witnesses appeared credible. More so than STM.
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  2629.  @ErikKSwanson  It always amazes me how you can take a bunch people from different backgrounds, stick them in the woods with a common goal, and there is an instant camaraderie. With these guys it goes deeper after a few years of doing this. It was good to have you there.
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  2630. 🙏🙏🙏
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  2631. Thank you Erik for being the light.
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  2632. Just left there! Amazing place!
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  2633. Interesting.But definitely be careful if you try to open a utility electrical box.High Amperage boxes can kill you in an instant if you ground yourself or make yourself part of the circuit.
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  2634. unspoken word in loveaboard boating: Always have a working toilet on board. its a federal law... the unspoken part is that NO ONE uses it. Ever boater knows this...they just never admit it.
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  2635. My respect for how respectful you portraits this and other homeless, keep up the good work!
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  2636. The solution is direct homeless benefits. Disabled people get disability benefits, unemployed people get unemployment benefits, the elderly get Social Security benefits. Cut out the Homeless Industrial Complex from the homeless equation and this crisis will end.
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  2637. Falun 'wrong' would be a better description of this organisation led by a crazed, power greedy leader with a need to control and direct followers in a way, known only unto himself .. Who knows? Maybe he's another Jim Jones in the making.
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  2638. Amazing video
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  2639. I subscribed simply you have the voice to do this. Very good videos. This channel is definitely going to get big. You will be at 1 million in no time.
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  2640.  @ErikKSwanson  good for you shutting down that jerk.
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  2641. Love this
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  2642. I must say you have the voice of an angel. I am watching from Nigeria west Africa with my family, God bless you sir.
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  2643. R.I.P brother ❤🤠🙏🤟
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  2644. 👍
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  2645. R i p walter 😢
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  2646. Bless you for sharing , I needed to meet Carlos. He has inspired me immensely ❤
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  2647. Just got recommended- God bless you- And obviously he’s blessed Carlos!
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  2648. American BAD ASS! Great video!
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  2649. Thanks for making cool stuff :)
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  2650. This channel is so interesting I could watch it all day. Sometimes I crave a simple life.
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  2651. Its horrible the way societies sweep the homeless into the shadows instead of making the effort re-integrating them. Every person is an individual case yet a unconstructive stigma surrounds the issue, they become lost and forgotten about. @Erik K Swanson - By giving Walter a voice and screen time here, he won't be forgotten 👍
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  2652. He is 100 percent real I've seen him.i have know reason to lie. He was less than 10 feet from my face 4 of us saw him im 59 years old this was 50 years ago.we were jumping up and down on the bed suddenly someone screamed monster I looked at the window we were on second floor i saw what looked like a giant gorilla the eyes were a yellow orange color they hypnotized me it had to be at least 10 feet tall. This was at lake Tahoe. Theres more maybe ill tell the rest some other time. On one of those shows.
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  2653. Good work, Carlos looks great 🙏❤️
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  2654. I told gate guy... he said others had reported seeing one at 3 run road area...i have texted to some 0nline pods not brfo...i have pic of it I
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  2655. Sorry for his family and friends that he passed away. Anyone know his cause of death?
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  2656.  @ErikKSwanson  That's terrible if true. Sounds suspicious though given he had so much experience being around them. Oh well.
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  2657. This is insane😢
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  2658. What a day seen your 1st vid awhile ago and couldn't believe when scrolling I see this. So glad he's still free don't get why they booted them all from the tunnels
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  2659. Yeah MOTORHEAD
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  2660. Great interview, keep doing this !
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  2661. Just found your content today greatly appreciate it
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  2662. Rest In Peace Walter 🌹💔🌹 God love him he did the best he could, he is in a better place now free from pain 💔 THANKYOU for making this documentary, people take so much for granted 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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  2663. It's crap that they shut those down instead of letting good people use the space better. If we could just use our resources and space in the US in a better manner, it would eliminate most, if not all of the homeless problems. Especially when those people did not hurt anyone. If corporations want to truly help the people so that those people can be self sufficient and help the corporations in return, maybe they could set more programs that would actually be beneficial.
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  2664. Talk about living free hope this video didn’t mess that guy up down there best of luck to ya
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  2665. Best video ever on YouTube. Thank you.
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  2666. Thank you for producing one of the most human situation and bringing it to the world. Bless you.
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  2667. His perspective and views of the world is so refreshing to see. It was his choice to live like he did. As he said, it was 'convenient" for him and to think he has family out there that he keeps in touch with. I guess he just don't wanna bother them that much. We can see that his brother was his bestfriend. RIP Walter.
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  2668. He reminds me of a Cuban homeless man I hired to do tree work for me in florida. His name was ginadito. Wherever you are in this world right now geo I hope you are well. 🙏
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  2669. For a "homeless" person, Walter (RIP) had a pretty good pad! Very resourceful! Wasn't there a book, some years ago, about the Mole People? A book by 2 authors, can't recall their names (I should know!) part of one of their exciting novels included a glimpse into the Mole People. Thank you
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  2670. Although it looks unsanitary - and it sure isn't clean - many people in the US who have a home have a worse life than Walter did. He made money hustling, had some company that way. I guess for him it worked with his set of skills and his attitude, I hope he had a reasonably good life. It doesn't look like he bothered anyone other than some electrical companies.
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  2671. Awesome documentary on his life. Thank you
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  2672. I have no belief of such things but really great documentary Eric !
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  2673. Man just did what he thought was right for him as we all have that right I wouldn't say he was homeless I'd say he lived the way he wanted away from the world up above him just there in his crack of the world it crazy how we just forget how hard life can truly be rest in peace Walter your story lives on
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  2674. Thanks for this. I've been wondering the progress on this, as a local. It's really sad.
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  2675. Well done, imagine this place being fixed up and in working order! 😊
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  2676. I am from Australia too, l see many strange lights out here near Willowtree NSW. I have taken many pictures and some videos, the strangest thing is l get a feeling they are there before l go outside.
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  2677. Watched the video with him and the computer, he looks healthier now but nice to see him still going strong <3
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  2678. More people who interview should take notes. The way you allowed him to tell his story without interpretation. Thank you Rip Walter.
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  2679. Rip lovely man sad to live that way and pass away down there 😭 nanapollyx Scotland 🙏⭐🦸💙😘🌠💐
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  2680. Aww sad he died but he is very inspiring so are u thank you for sharing
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  2681. it's a shame what we do to our own people yet ship billions to feed other countries
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  2682. Wow Amazing I say. Thanks so much for the video and info.
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  2683. walter im crying
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  2684. Crying. I just love this guy. He is like so many Cubans I've had the privilege of meeting. Always so grateful. Thx for the update Erik.
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  2685. great work brother, keep it up! we need more high quality journalism content like this.
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  2686. RIP Walter you my friend were a king in your own way
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  2687. He wasn't homeless. When you have a place where you can dwell and have peace, then that's your home. R.I.P!
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  2688. way cool video - documentary
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  2689. I really enjoyed this video I didn't know anything about this
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  2690. Great video BTW, excellent job!!
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  2691. Very good content. Keep it going
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  2692. He’s truly free .. this will go over the condition first world minds .. yet I do feel like he should find a trade to contribute to society I don’t mean working at fast food restaurants or a corporate job either
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  2693. I hope he is able to find another nice hideaway 🙏❤️
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  2694. I feel for this man. I swear I'll be the same I'm a few years. I can't maintain a job, I just lose interest I'm the obligation. Nothing is done out of enjoyment. Even a job in something you enjoy is such a forced obligation that you lose the enjoyment... the world isn't a fun place. Its a market.
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  2695. Ah he is so kind❤ lwhat a great guy!😢my heart breaks, for me too I cannot hold a job and was homeless for almost 2 years I wish him the best he’s such a cool positive guy with great spirit it really touched my heart❤️
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  2696. Really really interesting video erik, thank you for this really enjoyed it. God bless you on your travels.
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  2697. Your narration reminds of Marty Stouffer in his Wild America series. Love it!
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  2698. He may be homeless but at least he try to make a home for himself instead of being on the street them drugs people somebody help this man to find a place to sleep
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  2699. I love that he followed up with him. Relationships are important
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  2700. Just found your channel in my recommendations! I subbed right away!
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  2701. What a humble, interesting man. Thank you for this
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  2702. That was a great documentary on a person, who probly didn't accomplish ,what he wanted to do in his full life...Butttt!! He had his freedom, knew what he had to do to survive in a place, where at any given moment, you could come across a person or people, who wanted to make trouble..Rip!!! Walter... .Your life has started a new beginning!!! Your at peace now ...great video by ya , EKS....Ya meant and interviewed, maybe gave his family, live memories of there brother....if life and death now, people can be with there families....peace
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  2703. This The Saddest Video I’ve Ever Seen On YouTube 😩😔😔 Some Times We Take Things For Granted In Life And This Video Help Me Understand So Much More…. Thank You 🙏🏾
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  2704.  @ErikKSwanson  It was.
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  2705. RIP 🙏
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  2706. Wow what an amazing story and yet sad. RIP Walter
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  2707. Such a touching story. Carlos in many ways reminded me of my own grandfather. Hope Carlos finds a permanent home and he winds up happy wherever that may be.
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  2708. i remember him from a long time ago on YouTube for sure.
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  2709. Would be interesting if he wrote a book about his life on his Boat or a Movie .Thanks for Sharing !
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  2710. What a lovely bloke.. seems like a cozy little nook in the universe.
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  2711. got a great narrator voice
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  2712. ​ @ErikKSwanson  ❤️🫶🏻❤️
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  2713. Hola! Cuando llegará, el vuelo de el condor con el aguila? Gracias.
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  2714. Ya está sucediendo madre mía 🧬💜🌞🍃 danzaremos con cánticos del corazón! Ya está volando juntos hace algún tiempo atrás! Pero faltan más guerreros del arcoíris 🌈 que se una. A danzar!
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  2715. This was beautiful. Subscribed, god bless you .
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  2716. Yes! But our government is fine selling billions overseas. This is one reason why I despise both major parties.
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  2717. God Bless you Carlos
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  2718. Enjoyed that. Weird that history calls it the "French & Indian War" and not the "French & British War," if the Indians were a supporting party to both. I think back to the awesome movie the Patriot with Mel Gibson ... now I see the relationship with the French stepping in. How accurate was that ... maybe a next installment. The Patriot is one, if not the best movie ever!
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  2719. Thank you Eric, you’re an amazing guy
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  2720. I'm only subscribing of your high integrity and quality videos
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  2721. Dude, this was amazing. You deserve more subs.
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  2722. I. Like. This
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  2723. Nice update warmed my heart. Good to see Carlos still in good spirits. Being homeless is no easy situation.
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  2724. This man is a great representation of how a human should behave regardless of their circumstances! God bless Carlos, prob the first YouTube video I really appreciated watching in quite some time!
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  2725. 8 months ago posted.... 14 years ago the footage was taken.. But this has been covered previously and I'm pretty sure Walter was involved in that shoot as well.. Only it was more comprehensive as I'm sure this is but a clip of all the footage you shot yourself covering a large number of the residents down in the tunnels under Ny city. It's always good when someone goes off the normal to showcase this and many other topics more coverage more viewers more understanding
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  2726. god bless you erik , thank you for this.
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  2727. Thank you I live in New Zealand and I love Watching about this stuff. It's so interesting to me 💗
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  2728.  @ErikKSwanson  You’re right, there’s many people who do it right and they don’t deserve all the heat they’ve been getting from local authorities. I agree with the overarching goal to protect anchorages along California. I like the video and the effort you put in to highlight this lesser known issue. I’m not even gonna comment further on the cigarettes, that’s still crazy.
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  2729. Great documentary. Well made. Captivating and intriguing. I wonder what ever happened to Carlos. It would be good to hear about that.
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  2730. Wow,seems like a real decent man. Hope his life gets better
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  2731. May to october 2011 is when I was send out to afghanistan on tour. So he was right in my case..
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  2732. New subscriber ❤
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  2733. I honestly thought the narrator was Motivationaldoc until I seen him.they sound similar. Great documentary 👍 just subscribed
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  2734. you make excellent content, the anchor out videos are fascinating
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  2735. The only thing more powerful than lawfare is warfare
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  2736. Great video!
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  2737. We have the same in the UK; tribalism devastating democracy and elderly lords falling asleep in their benches. If voters could put aside their binary views of 'left vs right', the false belief that "both parties are the same" and instead vote for policies rather than popularities, the world would be a better place.  @ErikKSwanson 
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  2738. Thank you man, thank you very much.
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  2739. 👍🐿😎
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  2740. Interesting, informational video.
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  2741. thats awesome man, i love helping people like him, urr a good dude..............
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  2742. Almost every person that I’ve ever heard speak about shelters is that they are dangerous. People, rob, assault and people state that they sleep with one eye open.
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  2743. Well done Erik, I assume charging it won't be an issue?
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  2744. ​​ @ErikKSwanson maybe a folding solar panel and an inverter would help, especially if not used too long ? Such a beautiful thing to do 🙏🤙😎
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  2745. Bra jobbat Erik Svensson!
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  2746. You have an excellent voice for narration work, enjoying your vids, great work!
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  2747. Smooth, easy commenting that's comfortable listening to and perfectly put together in time aswell (even though wanna see and hear more almost every video 😇) 🙏 Enjoying going thru your library as I recently found you 🎅👍🏼 The story about Carlos was very heartwarming, and with the follow-up = 10 of 10 🎉 (Just checked the gofundme and it almost reached 50k 💸 , wow!)
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  2748. R.I.P Walter
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  2749. Excellent. Informative video glad I just found this channel
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  2750. You have maded my day, always been very interested in your 1st video of this lovely man and his home, could not believe it! A update video! Thank you so much, Your a nice guy!
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  2751. @ErikKSwanson  I'm messing either ya man. They knew those people were there for years. Was only a matter of time before they got them out. Great content though , 👌 keep up the good work.
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  2752. I'd like to think it's just Peter Steele from Type O Negative running around the woods and scaring people with his size, hair, and baritone voice 😂🤣
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  2753. Beautiful film, 🙏 thank you
    1
  2754. Rip honourable humble man ❤
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  2755. Bless you. You're a gentle soul. Much needed xox
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  2756. People like Carlos are rare ...God help me to be as grateful and dedicated to God as Carlos ..May he be blessed by God ❤
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  2757. Born and raised in southern west Virginia there real after my tours in the Marines I moved to North Carolina and I still think about it All the time
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  2758. God bless man. Thank you for the video
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  2759. Thank you for the update on Carlos.
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  2760. 😮 OH COOL! YOU FOUND HIM?... I just watched the "mole people" vid.. I spent 20yrs-more on the streets, it's not a easy life.. I'm genuinely hurt to see this one still on road, but seems like He's "Comfortable" there... Some.. the "normal" 9-5 job... Rental property etc etc ain't for them... I got myself off the street and away from the drugs, but some people's Demons are deep seeded.. I'm just REALLY HAPPY to see Him!!... Keep Your Chin up Carlos.. Todo Bien Mi Amigo!..❤
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  2761. It so sad how they want homeless ppl to go to these shelters, however its the same story no one wants to stay in them they say alot of bad things happen there. So how do you expect to get the homeless off of the street when the place you send them to is way worse
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  2762. beautiful
    1
  2763. Excelente
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  2764.  @ErikKSwanson  Yeah, you sound like the guy who did investigative reports, Bill Curtis? that crime show back in the day.. You sound like you narrate serious nature docs or whatnot..
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  2765. good luck to the community
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  2766. You have some of the best videos on the internet. Thank you.
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  2767. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Sir. Rest In Peace. ❤🙏
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  2768. Thank you for showing the human side of homelessness. I was in an abusive relationship two yesrs ago and i left her and brought a bus back home to Oklahoma. I knew i was going to be homeless, but i found a veteran housing assistance. Now i have my disability sorted out and just bought a 2014 Jeep last week!
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  2769. Very good video 👍
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  2770. Danke!
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  2771. Thank you for posting it after he passed or they would have destroyed his home or evict him
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  2772. great video.
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  2773. Thank you Erik. Life is not 🦄 and 🌞 all the time...
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  2774. I saw the firs video a few weeks before and now this one. Great job and really interesting both of them. really helpful idea with the go found me !
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  2775. An amazing spirit. Only a very few could live and provide the way Walter did. I don't know if that was his cat, it looked well cared for. I hope someone was able to take her in.
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  2776. Truly appreciate your support for Carlos and for a much greater good. God bless.
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  2777. Very good video's
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  2778. Consider Alaska with 6,000+ Miles of Coast
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  2779. Absolutely brilliant. Very respectful. Thanks for sharing this. 👍
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  2780. Awesme video 👏
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  2781. i like your videos
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  2782. I loved this update. I was wondering what happened to Carlos. Thank you. 🙏🏻🇺🇸
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  2783. ❤️💯
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  2784. Tack!
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  2785. Sir, Thank you 4 the Integrity you hold to Walter.
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  2786. I like the nerve of someone who believes in Bigfoot to say that someone else’s ideas about Bigfoot are outlandish. Lolol
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  2787. 🇮🇹🫀🇺🇲👑🪄🙏🤝😘💎⭐
    1
  2788. I luv your ❤❤❤ channel so much 🙏❤️💞
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  2789. 💕💕💕 excellent
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  2790. My man ,your who I hope to become. Your outlook on others is epic. Your a Empath for the good of us all. Humanity has a chance . Thank you. Sincerly.
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  2791. Much love and respect to you Erik
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  2792. He has a level of peace and tranquility few people have. He is not driven by the materialism of this world. God Bless this man!
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  2793.  @ErikKSwanson  I apologize. You couldn’t harm him if he was no longer there.
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  2794.  @Sauce787  word
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  2795. Just a chill guy, happy to be alone and left alone. Smart enough to get by earning some money for himself that kept him going until he passed.
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  2796. I'd love to hear from Jose. He sounds like an incredible friend and a true hero.
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  2797.  @ErikKSwanson  It hurts to know that you two are far and above in your compassion and action. I wish I had the resources to help more.
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  2798. Such a wonderful soul...R.I P Walter.
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  2799. Thanks Eric, i loved this video.
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  2800. I enjoyed this documentary . Very sad about him passing away
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  2801. Love these videos
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  2802. Bravo
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  2803. Hi erik, is this your voice narrating? I think you have the voice of God. Seriously.
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  2804. Just subscribed! I really love the work you do and your narration is awesome!
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  2805. Great piece. Thanks!
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  2806. Amazing
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  2807. That being said and now have watched the film. It was greatly produced and narrated A professionally put together film which made it a great watch no matter the topic at hand. Well deserved thumbs up even with my first opinion which is still the same. Thx for the amazing documentary.
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  2808. Joe laugh to hide his pain that make me tear up, when his telling his story bout his mom passing away😢
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  2809. God bless Carlos ❤
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  2810. As I watch, alot of people say poor Carlos, but he's living untethered in complete freedom, while we might be strggling day to day to pay our bills, have a home in foreclosure, working a stressful job...some may say poor us instead.
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  2811. You're one of those rare truly compassionate people who sees people as people thank you
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  2812. Such a great video!
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  2813. How can people call America the greatest country on earth when we allow this to happen here. We can fix all of it, don’t let them convince you otherwise
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  2814. Thank you, what a brilliant chap . I would love to have met him.
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  2815. This man deserves to have a retirement home by the water for all the smiles, happiness, and hope in humanity he gives to the world.
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  2816. Jeez ,I wonder why the natives hated the English so bad ! 👍 Great video
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  2817. It's nice seeing these people through this kind lens, what you're doing is powerful. Also your voice is a dead ringer for America's Most Wanted
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  2818. After 2033 nothing happens he’s gonna say 2050 for sure
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  2819. me too
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  2820. So am I
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  2821. He's probably a vet can't get helps he did it himself....you can see he knows wtf he's doing he's alive breathing eating he'll he's got internet...go brother live ur life the way you want to
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  2822. Such an amazing work. Thanks.
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  2823. Loved the Cold War footage! I wonder what happened to Betty and Barney Hill.
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  2824. Great upload
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  2825. awesome, i loved this! i loved Walter’s house…thank you
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  2826. this guy has potential
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  2827. Interesting guy - fun to hear his story! Thanks for the video! Sad to hear he passed away.
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  2828. He's a a salt of the earth guy
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  2829. Hats off brother done his thing and was content
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  2830. RIP Walter... I would have loved to hear more about your story.
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  2831. That was brilliant thanks man
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  2832. Love these bigfoot stories, this was done very well, hope you are well sir you done really well, take care out there from Carlisle in Cumbria UK 🙂🙏🏻💙
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  2833. Great video ty
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  2834.  @ErikKSwanson  Fair enough. thanks for helping the people that are really in need.
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  2835.  @ErikKSwanson  thx for the Information and all the best🙏
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  2836.  @ErikKSwanson  lol
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  2837. Thanks for the work you do highlighting the life of 'invisible' people like Carlos. He is an amazing guy, who our society has failed to assist properly. Like so many others, I find it increasingly impossible to reconcile facts and clips like this, with the obscene amount of trash, inane, mind numbingly stupid clips found in social media. This despite working in the charitable sector and doing what I can too. Our general society, lifestyle and demands for comfort and ever growing consumer choice is obscene. Even criminal, as it partly causes how carlos lives. By voting for a greedy capitalism, we create more people like Carlos. We need radical changes. Keep up the great work, and thanks again.
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  2838. thank you for this video
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  2839. My class watched this during English Class today, congratulations and thanks for helping the education of students!
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  2840.  @ErikKSwanson  Yeah, we did, it was fascinating to see just how different we are in lifestyle between us and Walter. Thank you for making this!
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  2841. Great videos really enjoying your channel!
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  2842. Jealous much?
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  2843. People get butt hurt when they see you doing things they wish they could do. I do not understand why but they really do.
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  2844. Great video and story always in my prayers keep enjoying life and stay happy 🙏🏻🫡
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  2845. Nice video! Very interesting period and conflict. A book just published, titled "Aukewingeketawso", including reproduced period documents, summarizes the French Indian War era with special focus on a man named Charles Langlade (1729 - 1800), who initially led Native American warriors, Canadians and French against the British between 1752-60 before afterwards swearing allegiance to British after the French were defeated and later aided the former in their (failed) efforts in American Revolution against the United States. A very interesting read.
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  2846. Amazing. Carlos is a survivor! God bless.
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  2847. Great story. Thank You. Subscribed. Very sad to hear that Walter passed away. He made an impression on me.
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  2848. This is a really great job.
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  2849. He live more free than most, I respect that.
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  2850.  @ErikKSwanson  I sure am! luckly the land people arn't so much trouble over here
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  2851. Thank you for sharing your work responsibly
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  2852. 😢😢 I can now come back here to see my dad whenever I miss his voice❤️ Rip dad
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  2853. Not bad at all! Thank you for sharing the video and I'm glad you came across a good dude.
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  2854. I just watched the Mole People clip for the 1st time....was sad to hear he lost his home, then found this, so glad to see he is well
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  2855. i call DIBS on Fort Monroe as my zombie fort during the apocalypse!
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  2856. I just discovered your channel and this story made me a subscriber.
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  2857.  @ErikKSwanson  . bless u both . Most turn away. The problem needs a long hard look before solutions come.
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  2858. donated immediately and shared it on my twitter, hope others will join. Thanks Erik for sharing his story
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  2859. God bless carlos .
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  2860. Compare this man’s situation to the bums begging for money killing they selves with drugs. This dude is doing quite amazing.
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  2861. That's also good to hear. Thank you.​ @ErikKSwanson 
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  2862. Dude your face is so much younger than your voice. Great documentary.
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  2863. That's really sad they move them on they weren't hurting anyone great video I'm glad to have met Carlos and hope he is doing well nice work
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  2864. RIP Walter Love from Australia mate
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  2865. Thank you so much for this. It made my day - what a lovely person and what a great talk. wonderful job
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  2866. Just dropping a comment for the algorithm. You did an amazing job. This is quality work 😊
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  2867. Sending you love and loght carlos! I wished you peace and happiness. I pray 2024 brings you lots of amazing surprises.
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  2868. I have seen all of your videos in this series, but a feature-length documentary would be an excellent watch and might get picked up by someone for a broader audience! Thanks for continuing to give us outstanding content!
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  2869. RIP walter. Much Respect Sir.
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  2870. I was wondering what happened to Carlos . He seems to be a good guy <3 I'm happy you found him again .
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  2871. R.I.P. Walter.
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  2872.  @ErikKSwanson  my apologies, I typed before looking at the description. I am an a hole. You didn't do anything wrong.
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  2873. Shoot I’d live there. Plug I little heater in for the winter and this is MUCH better than most people in New York have it during the winter.
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  2874. Friggin eh rights! Necessity is the Mother of Invention… good for Walter. Dude is killing it; all things considered
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  2875. What a wonderful man And a big thank you to the camera/ photographer/ interviewer
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  2876. Amazing story ❤️
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  2877. Im glad I didnt scroll on the comment section before the video started, thanks for sharing
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  2878. Great docu man 👍 cheers
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  2879. The Betty Boop slippers really made it a home.
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  2880. What a great episode. 🙏Walter.
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  2881. shit, just got to the end, I hope carlos is doing well, wherever he is also, is that a rancid shirt?! fuck yeah dude! next time you are in the kansas area i have your next whiskey
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  2882. People are cruel. Joe wasn't bothering anyone. Hang in there Joe. Thanks for sharing.
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  2883. fantastic work per usual Erik. You are such an incredible talent at videography, story telling, narration, and overall production.
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  2884. Great video
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  2885. I'm glad you were able to catch up with Carlos, and I'm glad to see that he's still in high spirits.
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  2886. He didnt complain one time.
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  2887. Great documentary bro🙌🏾🙏🏾
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  2888. Great video Erik! I was curious that for a documentary style video have you considered showing both sides of the argument? Maybe consider interviewing the spokesman for the RBRA? Also maybe the Mayors and Public Relations departments of the local cities like Sausalito? I saw a video a few years back that did just that thing, and it gives the viewer more information to consider than a one sided report that only focuses on one point of view. At any rate, these people seem to be caught in the middle and I feel bad for them. Good work on airing this unfortunate situation.
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  2889. Great video thanks
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  2890. RIP Walter
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  2891.  @ErikKSwanson  I know that was not your intent because you seem like a nice guy. And you published it after everybody was gone so now I know it wasn't you. I just feel bad for him and I hope he's doing well
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  2892. My great great grandfather was Ephraim webster,british but fought in the continental army at valley forge,and at lake Champlain
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  2893. i really enjoyed your videos i binge watched them for 3 hours today keep up the good work, i myself am currently homeless with my dog, not because I want to be but my dog means to me more than anything in this world. Its hard and I hope I find a permanent home soon. much love
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  2894. Rip Walter ❤️
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  2895. Thank you for doing this. I wish we all could get him a van. I just donated to his go fund me. I just want to help him more. Please check in on him routinely. Tell him many are praying for him, and that he is really an inspiration!
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  2896.  @ErikKSwanson  If he was in Ireland id sort him out some work , but alas he isn't
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  2897. Amazing
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  2898. I came expecting entertainment. I left with an aching heart and an open mind
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  2899. Thank you for making this
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  2900. i just watched this and your video on Walter. great voice you have, and great stories. both guys are so inspiring. the Rancid shirt at the closing!-got a new sub for sure*
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  2901. I love this uodate
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  2902. Thanks so much for this series
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  2903. Im not sure how i got to this youtube channel but im here for it. Subscribed🔔
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  2904. How wonderful you found him again! And he has kept his same positive outlook.God bless him and you sir. Respectfully submitted, Audrea Lambert
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  2905. The amount of ingenuity homeless people have it’s mind blowing, at no point am I looking at a box truck and thinking to turn in into that 🤯
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  2906. Love your work keep doing you
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  2907. Seems like Walter did the best he could despite being dealt a bad hand in life. I hope he found some peace of mind on the other side. God rest his soul.
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  2908. Oh my God, you saw him again!🎉❤
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  2909. God Bless Walter! ❤️ RIP!
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  2910. This was very insightful. Kind of puts a new spin on “homelessness”!
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  2911. That dude was great, and so is the videographer with this channel.
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  2912. great video thankyou 😊
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  2913. The shopping cart comment evoked a deep throated guffaw from me.
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  2914. Rest in peace dear Walter ❤❤❤❤
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  2915. @ErikKSwanson  Oh, that's good to hear he had some people! Thanks for the upload
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  2916. he looks like a happy healthy guy who should be living in boulder, co or something
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  2917. very cool doc. R.I.P Walter
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  2918. I saw a guy that has a tiny little home on his trolley. It's around the same size as the one Carlos has, but its a wodden box with matrace and all. And all his belongings up top. Thats actually quite ingenious. The tiniest trailer, made to be pulled by bike.
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  2919. Ingenuity, odd jobs and a quiet place no one could find you used to be an option for a human who dared to live that life. The world has gotten smaller and every inch of it claimed. You cant not be part of the system, and the system demands 110% of what you can give
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  2920. This is one of the best videos I've seen on YouTube to date
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  2921. This was way too short but very interesting
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  2922. Another excellent video, Erik. I've watched them all. Love your humanity & compassion.
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  2923. Joe needs assistance Guy's please America it's all about love and Sharing am watching this Video l just felt on tears
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  2924. It's crazy how normal and human homeless people really are, especially when society puts them in such a bad light
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  2925. What a relaxing voice you have!
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  2926. I'm glad to hear his been okay...I've watched ur previous video about him last year..
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  2927. Good work brother.Loved the homeless video.Keep going.
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  2928. Please update us after Oct.15th…
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  2929. Walter achieved what most of us seek all our lives, yet fail to find - to be truly content. He was a rich person indeed.
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  2930. Where is the go fund me link?
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  2931. Truly amazing channel, quality content
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  2932. These are Good❤
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  2933. Honest, respectful and very interesting.
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  2934. From Sweden. Great history about Carlos and good jobb you do. Thomas
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  2935. That was awesome, subscribe
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  2936. So the dude can fix a computer and do some fairly skilled things and doesn't seem to have a job? Did I miss something? Seems like he has some potential at least... Edit: just read the pinned comment. Question still stands but may he RIP
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  2937. Muy bonitas palabras..saludos 👋desde Minatitlán Veracrúz México 🇲🇽 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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  2938. Dude this is golden footage
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  2939. God Bless you Carlos! This is a great video. Good video man
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  2940. I see EKS, I click, that simple. With that band on his wrist, I was wondering if he just got out of the hospital...
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  2941.  @ErikKSwanson  Yeah even when I was growing up in the 90s they didn't even teach about the Civil War. When I was a sophomore in high school my history/ economics teacher let me teach for a day about the Uncivil War (as I like to call it) the sad thing is that I think those 82 minutes that I taught my peers was the most that they had ever learned about it. I myself love history and New Yorks is great. From the first settlers into the early 1900's and even today New York is just one of those places that will always have its place in the books and rightfully so. You mentioned Benedict Arnold in the battle of Fort Griswold I believe. Just imagine if Benedict Arnold was able to seize West Point back during the revolution! I have a feeling that the revolution would have had a different outcome. That is another part of history that is not taught, so sad. But like the saying goes "those who know history will not let history repeat itself." D.G
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  2942. Tbh @ 48 carlos looks better than 90 percent of the people of his age
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  2943. This is really good. Thanks for sharing.
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  2944. Great follow up I've been waiting for this thank you
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  2945. I love these types of short docs, god bless all!
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  2946. Rest in Glory Walter
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