If there's one thing I'm never going to try in my life, it's caving.
Now, I can't say that the hobby was particularly high on my 'to-do list' to begin with - but after watching this video of a cave dweller finding himself in an incredibly tight predicament, I can safely say that you'll never see me with a rope around my waist descending into the abyss.
YouTubers Caveman Hikes - also known as the uncle and nephew duo of Jacob and Calvin Sanders - have amassed over 290,000 subscribers and millions of views thanks to their videos on caving - which is defined as the recreational pastime of exploring wild cave systems. However, after watching a few of his videos, I can honestly say that I am struggling to find the "recreational" part of that.
One video in particular on the Caveman Hikes' channel shows the moment the Sanders find themselves in a real-life nightmare situation, as they squeeze and meander through the incredibly tight spaces of a previously unventured cave system, as they map out the interior. Check it out below:
The video is titled 'The worst claustrophobic caving you will ever see' - and it certainly lives up to that title. In fact, after amassing more than 16 million views on the platform, people flooded the comments section with their very visceral reactions to just watching the duo navigate the cave.
"I am seriously claustrophobic, and only made it about 5 minutes into this video before a panic attack started. I am amazed you guys can do this without losing it," one person commented.
A second YouTube user added they they were "unable to breathe while watching this", with a third adding: "It's crazy how y'all are able to do it! I am so claustrophobic I got an anxiety attack just watching you".
"Watching this makes my heart rate go nuts," a fourth added. "I don't know how anyone can do this."
In the video description, the pair explain that "this video is only for entertainment purposes" and that nobody should "attempt any of the actions portrayed by Caveman Hikes."
These guys are extremely experienced cave dwellers -- leave it to the experts.
Back in 2022, Jacob told The Guardian that he was "terrified" when he first started exploring caves.
In fact, he relayed a story in which he was forced to strip down to just his underwear just so he could squeeze through an incredibly tight gap - leaving him with cuts and grazes on his torso.
"I was covered in blood and scratches from the cave walls," Jacob recalled. "And my belt loop got stuck. And I couldn’t really breathe. So I had to take my belt off. And then my pants got stuck, so I literally started to take off my pants and everything."
Nevertheless, his fascination with caves continues, and the trust he puts in his uncle is second-to-none.
"Caves will always surprise me," he told the publication. "Is it going to be wet? Is it going to be dry? Is it going to be cold, dirty, muddy, clean? Is it going to be, like, pretty or is it going to be super ugly, you know, like a crawly cave that’s all spiky?"
Fortunately, I'll never know. As I'm quite happy sitting on my sofa and eating Doritos.
If there's one universal marker of doing something stupid, it's got to be jumping off a cliff. It's dangerous, it's pointless, and - let's be real here - you've got to be pretty damn reckless to want to give it a go.
But, as we all know, human beings can be kinda dumb sometimes. I mean, how many of us have injured ourselves while trying to impress someone, or because we've had a bit too much to drink? It's no surprise, then, that people do jump off cliffs.
'Tombstoning' is the name of a trend whereby people throw themselves off cliffs or high objects into the waters below. It has been known to cause fatalities and serious injuries in the past, but that doesn't seem to have put anyone off.
Especially not this guy:
The unknown man received a significant amount of internet attention earlier this year when footage of him plummetting off a cliff was posted to YouTube.
However, the stunt, which took place in Germany, was not shared because of how daring it was, or even how cool it looked. Instead, this guy received his five minutes of fame in the same way that a lot of people do: by injuring himself.
The clip, which is only seven seconds long, shows the anonymous "daredevil" taking a running leap off the rocky cliff face before falling 50 feet down towards the sea - and straight onto a boat carrying at least a dozen people.
In the description of the video, the jumper says, "50 foot [descent] onto boat coming out of cave. So wild. Glad that I survived, I was rewarded with an extended trip, but it was in a hospital. Hopeful that this will go viral. Respect the send."
He adds, somewhat comically, "The landing can be judged freely."
It is clear from the clip that the cliff-jumper does actually land in the water, but a distinct cracking noise can be heard as his arm makes contact with the passenger boat.
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Further down the comment chain of the video, he reassures people that nobody else was injured in the incident, and the only damage he sustained was a broken arm. "Everyone involved is a-ok," he said. "None of the passengers were injured, and just my left arm was broken ... It was a simple mistake that almost killed me."
When the video first surfaced, some people were dubious as to whether or not the jumper had actually intended to hit the boat, but he has since insisted that it was pure coincidence.
"Sometimes things happen that you don't expect," he said. "This is what happens when you slip up and don't take care. I got so lucky. Also, I drank heavily the night before, and I do think that carrying over affected my judgment."
Let this be a lesson to everyone out there: don't go chucking yourself off of high cliffs - especially when you don't know what's currently in the water below. This guy was lucky to escape with just a broken bone, and everyone else on board the boat was even luckier to have not been injured at all.
When we think of caves, we think of darkness - of bats hanging upside down and hungry bears sleeping. They're places that people fear and rightly so. We all know how terrifying it is to wake up from a nightmare, look around our rooms, and start to see things. The robe hanging on your door suddenly looks like a person, and when you blink you see ghostly shadows...
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Caves are so much worse because there's always something living in the darkness. When a team of rescuers in Los Angeles got a call about cries that were heard in a nearby cave, they were cautious, but it was their job to investigate; whatever was living in the cave needed their help and fast. What they eventually found in this dark, gloomy cave left them shaking...
On arrival at the cave, the rescuers knew that they had their work cut out for them. The cave was narrow and 18 feet deep, making it incredibly difficult for anyone to squeeze themselves inside. They shined a torch inside, but couldn't see anything - but they could definitely hear cries. They needed to go deeper...
You might be wondering why the rescuers were determined to save whatever was in the cave. It was because they'd just been to their friend's funeral. She was an animal lover and rescuer. To honor her memory, they took on the mission...
2. They Dug
Before the rescuers were able to establish what was crying inside the cave, they first had to get into it. A male rescuer was able to squeeze himself inside, but not deep enough. That meant that he only had one option: to dig! Thankfully, they had a small silver pot on hand that he used to help himself get further inside. Then he pulled out a flashlight...
NEXT: Then, the rescuer saw a pair of eyes looking back at him...
There's no doubt that the rescuer must have been nervous. He was in a tight position to say the least. He'd have been hoping that whatever was inside the cave wouldn't be frightened by him. He'd struggle to get out quickly if it attacked...
3. The Eyes Looking Back
Once he was close enough to shine a light inside, he took out his flashlight. He nervously shone it deep into the cave and was startled when two eyes suddenly appeared. The darkness meant it was impossible to tell what they belonged to...
NEXT: The nearby area could explain why the creature sought shelter in a cave...
The cave was located on the outskirts of Los Angeles, between a busy highway and a railway track. It's possible that whatever was inside the caves was hiding from the constant stream of dangerous traffic...
4. The Location Of The Cave
The cries has been heard by several pedestrians and workers of the railway site. However, they were all apprehensive to investigate due to the wildlife in the area. It was not uncommon for large and dangerous species such as bobcats, cougars and coyotes to seek shelter, and attack if they feel threatened.
NEXT: The rescuers try a different tactic to lure whatever was inside out...
Until this point, the rescuers didn't realise just how tight a squeeze it was going to be. They didn't know if the animal inside was injured or not, but they figured they'd try and easier tactic before going even further into cave...
5. The Cheeseburger Trap
The rescuers tired to lure the animal out with food - namely, a McDonald's cheeseburger. Surely whatever was inside wouldn't be able to resist? The cave was in an isolated place, and it was more than likely that it was hungry. It wasn't long before our heroes heard something moving towards them...
NEXT: Something MOVED inside the cave...
It turns out that animals - just like us humans - find it hard to resist fast food. The rescuers' hearts were in their mouths when something slowly began to creep out of the cave after smelling the cheeseburger...
6. Something Moved In The Shadows
Whilst they still weren't able to work out what they were dealing with, they knew that it was hungry. But it was also terrified, and one of the rescuers accidentally spooked it back into the cave. That meant that they had to resort to their original plan...
NEXT: The male rescuer goes back INSIDE the cave...
Animals that are scared are the hardest to rescue. Whatever was inside the cave clearly didn't trust humans, even if they had a tasty McDonald's cheeseburger with them. The male rescuer had to go back inside the cave...
7. Puppies!
The rescuer shone his flashlight inside once again and then the rescuers finally knew what they were dealing with. It was puppies! It looked like there was a small litter of three. But how on earth were they going to get the out of the cave?! They'd crawled into a spot so tight that no amount of digging was going to get the male rescuer in there...
NEXT: The male rescuer left to get EQUIPMENT...
The rescuers, thankfully, had a lot of paraphernalia that could be used to help them in situations like the one they were facing. So the male rescuer slowly crawled back out of the cave. Then something amazing happened...
8. A Puppy Came Out
A puppy came out! This was definitely the boldest of the bunch, and he knew that the man who'd invaded their home had food. A female rescuer scooped him up as soon as she was able to and gave him a bit of cheeseburger!
NEXT: The rescuers had A LOT of questions...
As the first rescued puppy was lifted away to safety, the rescuers had a lot of questions. There was no sign of the puppies' mom being in the area, so they didn't have a clue about what had happened to them. Had a female dog been abandoned, become pregnant, and then given birth to pups in the wild? It was looking likely...
9. What Happened?
But something more tragic could have happened. Had the litter of pups been abandoned because the owners didn't want to look after so many at once? Either way, the pups were alone, and needed somewhere where they could grow up properly, as well as get the food they needed. But first, the rescuer had to crawl back into the cave to save the other pups...
NEXT: It was time to pull the SECOND puppy out of the cave...
The rescuer tried the cheeseburger tactic again, but to no avail. The puppies were terrified of the strangers and stayed as far away as possible. It was a tight squeeze back into the cave. The rescuer brought a snare in with him...
10. Pulling The Pup Out
Once he was close enough to the remaining pups, the rescuer carefully threw the snare around one of the puppy's necks and slowly tried to convince him to come out of the cave. But the pup wriggled and cried. It was hesitant to come any closer...
NEXT: Eventually, the rescuers managed to get the pup OUT...
But thanks to the snare, the rescuer was able to drag the puppy out. Although the puppy cried a little and as he was taken out of the cave, after getting some affectionate strokes from the rescuer, he felt more comfortable and was able to relax...
11. Rescued At Last!
The puppy looked terrified when was finally outside. But we can't blame him. He'd just been dragged out of his home by the neck. The puppies were still so small. They couldn't have been that old at all. After squirming a little, this puppy was starting to calm down. It turned out that this slightly rebellious and overactive canine did have an incredibly lively personality!
NEXT: There were MORE puppies in the cave than the rescuers had first thought..
All this puppy needed was a bit of comfort! And probably some tasty food as well as a good wash. Look how cute he is! What an absolute sweetheart. Once he'd got what he needed, there's no doubt someone would want to give him a home. Once the puppy was lifted to safety, the male rescuer had some SHOCKING news for the others...
12. Eight Puppies Left
The rescuer told the others that whilst he was saving the second puppy, he saw a lot more puppies in the cave than what he'd initially counted. There were eight puppies in there! But how were they going to get them all out? Would another puppy let the rescuer put a snare around its neck? No one knew, but they had to try to save them...
NEXT: Time to save the THIRD puppy...
The rescuer was skilled when it came to rescuing puppies. He slowly crawled back into he gave and was soon able to get the snare around another puppy's neck. It was even more upset than it's brother, crying very loudly as it was dragged out...
13. Puppies' Hideout
As you can tell from this picture, this pup was rolling around in the mud, doing everything it could to avoid the humans who'd invaded its cave. But the rescuers really had to get their thinking caps on to save the others...
NEXT: The puppies went FURTHER into the cave...
Unfortunately, the other pups, after seeing the snare being used, weren't willing to let the rescuer to the same thing to them. It was a pretty big cave and the puppies decided to the only thing they could to avoid the rescuers...
14. Deeper Into The Cave
They crawled even deeper into the cave. At this point, it was looking unlikely that they'd all be rescued. If only the rescuers had been able to tell them that they were doing it for their own good. As you can tell from this picture, it was now such a tight spot that the rescuer could only fit his head into it! There was only one thing left they could try...
NEXT: They devised a very smart plan, but it needed commitment and STRENGTH...
The cave itself was only so big and there was another entrance. The rescuers did the only thing they could do if they wanted to have any chance of saving the remaining puppies. They must have been exhausted...
15. A New Tunnel
The rescuers dug a new tunnel at the other end of the cave so that they could get as close as they could to the puppies who'd hid as deep in the cave as they could. The rescuers' preparation meant that they had everything on hand to give them the best possible chance of saving the pups. Now they had a use for the spade they'd brought with them...
NEXT: The male rescuer crawled in WITHOUT the snare...
The rescuer had to crawl back in without the snare that had scared the pups. The other two rescuers held onto his legs and waited for his signal to pull him back out - hopefully with a puppy in hand. Here's hoping he wasn't too claustrophobic...
16. Hands On Work
It seems ridiculous that they would have to go to these extremes to rescue a group of puppies, but these rescuers were committed and were ready to save the lives of these beautiful small creatures. Suddenly, the man managed to get hold of one in the darkness. "Now!" he shouted, and the others pulled his legs and soon, they had hauled him out of the hole.
NEXT: Would the rescuer be able to save ANOTHER puppy?!
Success! This one cried and complained a bit, but overall, the rescuers were pleased that they had managed to safely recover another of the puppies. Especially as one of the rescuers had to squeeze into such a tight space...
17. Four To Go
The rescuer then crawled back in again and saved another puppy. That was four in total. But there was another three puppies still in there. Amazingly, two of these puppies suddenly ran round to a part of the cave that was closer to the humans. It was time to get the treats out. These puppies hadn't been close when the cheeseburger was used. Maybe all they wanted was food...
NEXT: The rescuers began gently THROWING some treats towards the puppies...
When the rescuers began dropping some treats at one of the entrances of the cave, two little furry faces appeared. The puppies must have been so hungry! It just goes to show that our canine friends can't resist a tasty treat...
18. Food Is Life
One after the other, the two of the three remaining puppies appeared. They were obviously tempted by the treats the rescuers had, but would they be hungry enough to come out of the cave? The rescuers' hearts were in their mouths...
NEXT: Did the FINAL puppies come out of the cave?!
They must have been starving to have came closer to the humans just to get a taste of some of those yummy treats. These pups have certainly had a very dramatic start to their doggie lives. But would the rescuers be able to grab them?!
19. Furry Friends Wanting Food
They did! Very quickly, the rescuers picked them up, checked them over for any wounds, and cuddled them so they felt more comforted and safer around humans at last. That was six puppies rescued. There was definitely two more. Weren't there?
NEXT: These last two were going to be DIFFICULT to get out. Food wasn't persuading them!
There were two puppies left, and they both looked like they were going to be moved at all. It was going to be another crawling in effort. Hopefully the rescuer would be able to hook to the snare around them to pull them out...
20. The Last Two Puppies
These two were absolutely terrified. What was going to happen to them?! They were so frightened and startled by the bright light of the torch that the puppies cowered in the corner at the back of the cave. Would the humans hurt them? Then one of the rescuers managed to get the lead around the first puppy's neck. Slowly, they pulled the seventh puppy out of the cave...
NEXT: The puppy still resisted, but soon it was OUT in the light...
Puppy number seven had eventually made it out of the cave! It took a lot of soft tones and gentle nudges, but the pup was out and finally in safe hands. It must have taken this pup's eyes a few minutes to adjust to the bright light outside...
21. Number Seven
Puppy number seven was finally out of the dark hole! The rescuers only had one left to rescue out of the litter of eight. Wow! A whole eight puppies in one cave! But this one wasn't going to be easy. It was the most frightened pup! The rescuers decided they would take on the same technique they used to get the seventh puppy out and hopefully it would be successful...
NEXT: But the last puppy was certainly the hardest to save...
The eighth puppy resisted the rescue, crying out in its high-pitched squeal. The rescuers' ears must have been sore! A couple of the other puppies had made a few whimpering noises. This was one unhappy pup...
22. The Last Puppy
Fear got the best of this little puppy, and the team knew they would have to rescue it quickly so they wouldn't prolong its distress. This puppy was absolutely terrified. And all of its noises were showing this. This puppy did not want to leave the cave...
NEXT: What happened next was TRULY remarkable...
The last puppy was yelling and crying and rolling around. It was having a puppy tantrum! The cave was its home, and it did not want to leave. The rescuers decided the best way to calm it down was to show it some puppy some love...
23. "Take Him! Take Him!"
Soon, after the rescuers gently stroked the puppy, it calmed down. All it needed was a bit of a cuddle! But the squealing was something that you can't forget in a long time. Finally, all the puppies would be together, and brought back to the rescue home for check ups so that they knew the puppies were all healthy. Then they'd be able to have normal lives...
NEXT: Cuddles to calm the last puppy down proved SUCCESSFUL...
Sometimes all you need is a woman's touch. This was literally the case for puppy number eight, as the comfort this female rescuer gave it proved to be invaluable. It was likely the first time it had interacted with a human...
24. Cuddles And Kindness
Soon, all the puppies were ready to get on their way. Until suddenly, one of the rescuers heard another scuffle. It couldn't be another puppy. Could it?! The male rescuer shone the torch in the cave for one last time, and there, at the very back, he spotted a silent, unmoving puppy. There was a ninth puppy in the litter! Was it okay?! It was time to check it out...
NEXT: The puppy STARED back at its rescuer, unsure what to do...
For the very last time, the rescuers dug a little hole so it was big enough for the male rescuer to squeeze his body into the cave. He flung the lead a few more times, until he finally managed to successfully catch the quiet pup...
25. Another Puppy!
For some reason, this puppy was silent. After all the squealing and crying and flailing of limbs from all the other puppies, this puppy didn't move a muscle, or even bark. Eventually, the male rescuer pulled out the final puppy. The rescuers' mission was complete! They had successfully rescued the entire litter of puppies. All NINE of them!
NEXT: Meanwhile, the noisy puppy was still having a little GRUMP...
It's amazing to think that even puppies have clear personalities, despite being so young and having only just been found. But it was very clear that all nine puppies were very different. Even in the dark of the cave, they'd developed personalities...
26. Squeaky Squeals
It woofed and made little squeaks for his other little friend, and still wiggled its body, despite feeling a lot more comfortable with its rescuers. But the last puppy? This one sat silently, quite happily getting some hugs and love from the rescuers...
NEXT: This is definitely the SWEETEST thing you will see all day, the ninth puppy...
This one stayed quiet throughout the whole entire rescue. It even sat quite happily on its rescuer's lap, enjoying the comfort of human cuddles and a bit of affection. It's a good thing that the rescuers were so thorough...
27. The Quiet One
These puppies hadn't seen a human in their lives ever before. At least, it was highly unlikely and even if they'd met humans before, there's no chance that they'd be able to remember it. Puppies are born both blind and deaf, and it takes them a little while to be able to hear things as well as open their eyes and see for the first time...
NEXT: It was time to take these puppies back to the RESCUE center...
After the most beautiful rescue, the rescuers took the puppies back to their Los Angeles headquarters, where the puppies were fed and checked over. They must have been so glad to have finally gotten out of the cave...
28. After The Rescue
Soon, once they were up to full health and happy, the puppies would all be adopted. But first, it was important to name each and every one of the puppies. But how can you distinguish between nine puppies?! Each puppy was given an individual name tag collar. And they all liked to sleep close together still. You'll LOVE the names they were given...
NEXT: These puppies are pretty darn GORGEOUS...
Naturally, they needed a place to stay in before they found their forever home - and they are pretty happy here right now too. The rescue team were used to dealing with dogs who'd gone though a lot so they'd be well taken care of...
29. Nap Time Together
Look at them all cuddled up on each other, trying to have a little nap as a bunch of sibling puppies! It's the most beautiful thing to see ever, isn't it? Can you spot any of their names too? Well, to check out all the names and faces of each little pup, luckily we have an amazing photo of all nine of them with their names! The rescuers must have had fun naming them all...
NEXT: Which puppy is your FAVORITE one out of the nine here?
Look how adorable all of these little ones are! I absolutely love them all. If I could adopt one of them, I think I would choose... probably Abraham. It's a super cute name, and he looks so solemn!
30. Puppies Galore
As we already know, a few of the rescue team members had been attending a funeral. So one of the puppies was named in honor of the woman that had passed away, which is a wonderful way of honoring a friend's memory! Currently, the puppies are all living together, and now that they are safe they've become more playful than ever...
NEXT: Check out where the puppies are running around right NOW!
Look how adorable all of these puppies are, all with their name tags and squeaky toys. It must be such a handful to care for nine puppies all at once. Can you imagine how much food it would take to feed all of them at once?!
31. Waiting For Forever Homes
The moment anyone goes to say hello to these little cuties, the bundles of love bound over, eager to greet any visitors with a few licks and puppy hugs. The only thing they are waiting for now is to be adopted by a family who'll cherish them forever...
NEXT: Lastly, it's a FRESH new start for all the puppies...
The rescuers have been back to the caves since in search of the mother of the puppies, but they still are yet to find her. Luckily, it appears that all the puppies were rescued and none were left behind...
32. Happy Families
Who knows what would have happened if the rescue team had never found the puppies. Would they have survived living alone in a cave for much longer? Luckily, the rescuers did a fantastic job, and all the puppies are safe, well fed, and happy!
NEXT: Man Walking His Dog Left Shocked After Finding Something Buried In The Dirt That Shouldn't Have Been There...
Dogs really are man's best friend. They're always happy to see you when you come home, in fact, I don't know a dog that doesn't give their human an amazing welcome after they've been gone for just a few hours! That's how much they care about us.
They know when you're feeling down, and all dogs need to do to make you smile is give you a cuddle and an affectionate tail wag. My dog's done this on countless occasions. Sometimes he'll even give me a big sloppy kiss when I'm sad. They're sensitive to our needs. And this pooch was sensitive to the needs, and can sense when something's wrong...
Has Your Dog Ever Found Something Strange?
When Goddess was out for a walk with her human, Pedro, she noticed something strange in the dirt. It's a good thing that dogs have such a keen sense of smell as Goddess's sensitive snout ended up saving the day. What she found was absolutely shocking, and the outcome would've have been tragic if she hadn't...
If all you do is stay home, you miss out on seeing stunning marvels of nature. For example, you could go for a hike and see a 'million' ants build a living bridge to attack a wasp's nest. Or you could go whale-watching, and witness one of those agile behemoths leap right over your head. Yeah, you can see footage of these wonders online, but it's just not the same as experiencing it first-hand.
And sometimes you find omething spectacular just outside your front door. In Gorman, Texas, Bobby Cowan and two friends were hanging out at his ranch, when noticed a rattlesnake slither underneath an hunting shed. The trio used a skid loader to hoist up the abandoned structure, and noticed dozens of rattlesnakes hiding underneath.
Cowan recorded a video of the nightmarish discovery and shared the footage on Facebook. The video has more than 3.7 million views, and yes, many people said "KILL IT WITH FIRE" in the comments. It's a cool clip to watch the safety of your home, but how would you feel if you saw the snake pit in real life? I would probably run away and not stop until I got to Canada.
"We were definitely — what’s the right word — freaked out, maybe," Cowan told the New York Post. "Very, very surprised. As soon as we lifted up the building, we slammed it right back down because there were so many of them."
"We knew we weren’t in that much danger if we didn’t get too close, and so then we were able to look at them,’ he continued "We knew we weren’t in that much danger if we didn’t get too close, and so then we were able to look at them."
Cowan told the San Antonio Express-News he counted 36 rattlesnakes, but there could have been as many as 50. And sorry, terrified Facebook users, they did not splash gasoline at the snake pit and toss a match. Snakes are animals too, you monsters!
Sure, rattlers can be dangerous, even after death. Earlier this year, one man miraculously survived, after getting bitten by the head of a decapitated rattlesnake. However, just like bats and spiders, they play an essential role in our ecosystem.
Cowan and friends reportedly used long sticks and trash cans to move the coil of rattlesnakes to another part of the ranch, where they would not harm the livestock. That's right, according to the internet, a group of rattlesnakes is called a "coil" or "rhumba." I'd go with "spine-chilling nightmare," but hey, whatever you say, scientists.
Actually, come to think of it, there are some marvels of nature I don't want to see in real life. A rhumba of rattlesnakes. A cluster of spiders. A gam of sharks. I think I'll just stay home forever.
A backpacker recently made a horrifying discovery in her bathroom just minutes after taking a shower in there - and let's just say, you might want to cover your eyes from this one.
Now, when you're on vacation, all you want to do is take some time out from the real world and relax.
But what happens when your safe space suddenly becomes infested with thousands of crawling bugs?
Well, one woman documented her experience in a hotel bathroom in Southeast Asia after coming into contact with a horrifying sight just minutes after getting out of the shower.
A woman made a horrifying discovery in the shower and shared it on social media. Credit: Mystockimages/Getty
Taking to TikTok, backpacker Marissa Mcgarr shared a 28-second clip, giving fans an insight into one of her worst nightmares.
"I just took a shower 20 minutes ago and there wasn't a single thing in the bathroom or anything, like nothing out of the normal," Mcgarr said.
Check out Marissa's video below:
She then went on to explain that she went to lay on her bed for a little bit and then returned to the bathroom to brush her hair and found the room literally covered in what she believed to be ants.
"Oh my god," she exclaimed as she showed her followers the insects crawling all over the walls, sink, and ceiling.
"What would you do in this situation be honest," she captioned the clip, which has been viewed over 2.1 million times since it went up on March 7.
The post also received thousands of comments, with many left repulsed at the sight of the creepy crawlies.
"I would simply...die," read the most liked comment on the video, while someone else asked: "Are you whispering so the ants don't hear you?"
A third also suggested that maybe they weren't ants at all: "Ants usually travel in a line. Are you sure they weren't baby spiders?"
And this user seemed to agree writing: "That’s a lot of baby spiders. Congrats!"
"That's ... worse then I imagined lol," wrote another TikToker, as others offered some advice like getting a vacuum or mixing vinegar and hot water in a spray bottle to take care of the pesky insects interrupting her vacation.
Credit: Tobias Titz/Getty
Speaking to PEOPLE, Mcgarr said that she went to go and get some help when she realized that they weren't just going to go away.
"After that I went looking for someone that could help me," Mcgarr recalled. "It was midnight, so not many people were up or not in their rooms, but I found one guy. He didn't speak English, and I don't speak Vietnamese so after realizing I had no idea how to describe this to him without just showing him, he was definitely concerned [about] why I was trying to drag him into my room in the middle of the night."
"Finally, after saying 'help help' and dragging him into my room, he understood," she said.
Although Mcgarr travels full-time, she told the outlet that she "never experienced anything like this" and while the worker "used the shower to try and spray them down, which got rid of the masses... they kept coming."
"He ended up just giving me keys to go and stay in a different room for the night because it was like 1 AM at this point," Mcgarr added. "The next morning, he said they were gone, and I could go back into my room. I was very hesitant about it, but there was not a single ant."
Now I don't know about you, but I have watched enough scary movies to know that history can inspire the most terrifying of stories. Whether we're talking about creepy serial killers of times past or a bloody battle waged in the medieval era, history is always a rich resource when it comes to horror.
Certainly, Hollywood has drawn much inspiration for their coterie of horror flicks from ancient times. The list is endless; most recently there has been Crimson Peak, but I'm sure that you're more acquainted with names like Dracula, Young Frankenstein and Black Death. Personally, however, I find such movies much more frightening than the gore-ridden slasher films that have become incredibly popular of late.
Imgur user CanadaSpeedoMan proved my point perfectly when he took to the platform to share what happened when he stumbled across a forgotten military site in Greenland...
"Just last week my wife and I had the opportunity to take part in a backcountry expedition to South East Greenland", the Imgur user wrote.
"After days and miles and miles of trekking through the fjords, we arrived at the site of 'Bluie East Two'. It was EXTREMELY remote and pretty eerie to find that far away from civilization."
What the man had stumbled on was a minor United States Army Air Force airfield. Located in Ikateq, East Greenland, it was operational from 1942 to 1947.
As he then explains, "the site was used to refuel planes travelling from the USA to Europe during the war".
"The site could only be accessed by boat during several months of the year. Otherwise, it was completely inaccessible because of the sea ice Thousands upon thousands of barrels for fuel were left. Some still with fuel insideWhen they abandoned the air strip, it appears everything was left as is."
The user also shared a picture of an abandoned hangar.
"The local Inuit people salvaged much of the usable material that could be transported by foot or with their small fishing boats," he added.
The user posted a picture of his wife crossing an old bridge, saying: "ALL the wood had to be brought in by boat. There are no trees in South East Greenland. Any driftwood found comes from Siberia".
And he sourced some pictures of what the airfield looked like back when it was in use - as you can see everything was a lot tidier:
"I could have spent a week here and not have had the chance to see everything. Hope you enjoyed!" The Imgur user wrote before providing interested readers with some more background information on the historic site.
Well, how creepy was all of that? While I'm not going to be flying out to Greenland just to spend some time in an abandoned airfield, if you are keen to visit the site, you better go soon, because as the user explains, it will be undergoing a clean-up process, which is due to start in 2018.