Man Jet Skis Across The Sea To See His Girlfriend, But Gets An Unfriendly Welcome
How far would you go for true love? Dale McLaughlan jet-skied 25 miles across the open sea from Scotland to the Isle of Man just to see his girlfriend, but once he landed, he was met with a presence that was none too pleased to see him. Dale showed us that there are certain risks to being a romantic in 2020.
Helpless Romantic
When Dale McLaughlin found love, he held on tight. Years before meeting his true soulmate, the Brit fell for classmate Korrin Hastings. They had two children together before going their separate ways. But that was fine because Dale soon met a woman he would do anything for.
Roofing Romance
The wonderful meeting occurred when Dale was working on the Isle of Man as a roofer. It was an ordinary job until he came across Jessica Radcliffe. They soon fell in love, but found that staying together wasn't that easy.
Ferried Across
Living on the mainland, Dale had to cross the Irish Sea whenever he wished to see his lady love. In normal times, there was a simple solution: a regular ferry to the Isle of Man. But with the 2020 pandemic, that transit option was docked — indefinitely.
So Close, Yet So Far
On a clear day, he could see the Isle of Man jutting out above the sea. It was only 27 miles away. Jessica was more or less stuck on the island, but Dale got to thinking. Why couldn't he just make the trip to see her?
Setting Out
The roofer made a big investment of both time and money. Dale woke up around 8am on December 11th and drove to Scotland’s west coast, where he purchased the jet ski the day before. From there, he got his engines roaring.
Miscalculations
Though by no means an expert navigator, Dale figured the journey would take him 40 minutes. He thought he would be there and back before anyone could possibly notice, but the roofer's calculations were way off. On top of that, he was ignorant of some serious dangers.
Dale Can't Swim
Reports from The Scottish Sun said that Dale had no idea how to swim or ride a jet ski! Bless his heart. If he fell off his vehicle or had any mechanical problems, the roofer would be helpless in the middle of the open sea. And life-or-death situations weren't his only threat.
Invisible Laws
It’s easy to forget, but international laws apply the invisible borders in the sky and sea at all times. For most, this isn’t an issue, but they can get you in trouble when you're traveling from one government-controlled area to another. It never occurred to Dale that the Isle of Man might have its own guidelines.
10 Minutes To Spare
It didn't take long for Dale to realize he drastically underestimated the length of his trip. His 40 minute plan was blown to smithereens. Luckily, after four-and-a-half hours, he reached the Isle of Man coast. Had Dale only spent 10 minutes more on his jet ski, his fuel tank would have gone empty!
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Eastside Landing
From there, Dale drove to the northeastern tip of the Isle of Man, ending up in the town of Ramsey around 1pm, with only a few minutes to spare. He'd told Jessica to enjoy a pleasant surprise that day, and Dale didn't intend to let her down.
Go Time
Still dripping wet in places, Dale then left his car and walked on foot to the island’s capital of Douglas. He found his girlfriend Jessica Radcliffe’s home, and he knocked. The smile on her face convinced him that it was all worth it — at least for a few hours.
Totally Unaware
Nobody can say if her claim is true, but later reports suggest that Jessica was totally unaware of the lengths Dale had taken to reach her. All she said was that they had a nice date at a local wine bar until around 1:30 am on December 13th. But the good times soon ended.
Major Search
Of course, he was gone for so long that people couldn't help but notice. Dale’s excursion soon became classified as a disappearance, and authorities began formal search and rescue missions, assuming the worst. Naturally, police reached out to his girlfriend Jessica.
Caught Red-Handed
That was when they learned the truth about Dale's stunt. The lovelorn jet-skier perhaps expected a slap on the wrist for causing everyone so much worry. But he found himself speechless when the police put him in handcuffs.
COVID Risk
Dale hadn’t been aware, but since the COVID-19 outbreak, the United Kingdom had imposed strict guidelines regarding visitors between its islands. Isle of Man officials sternly told the roofer about all the laws he'd broken.
Very Different Situation
"The Isle of Man is in a very different situation to the United Kingdom and many other counties in relation to coronavirus," said a statement from Isle of Man chief minister Howard Quayle.
Completely Astonished
"Our community has worked together to contain and eliminate the virus to protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19,” Howard continued, “so I was astonished to learn that someone had traveled from the United Kingdom to the Isle of Man by jet ski at the weekend, breaching our border restrictions."
Respect Where It's Due
Despite his major line-crossing, Dale earned the respect of millions across the world, including his own captors! The internet celebrated his bravery, even in the face of the arrest. Still, the Isle of Man wasn't going to let him off easy.
"All For Ingenuity"
“On the Isle of Man, we’re all for ingenuity," Quayle continued. "Unfortunately, this was an incredibly reckless, dangerous endeavor, which could have ended very differently given the time of year."
Finally Arrested
Dale was arrested 16 hours later and was charged with four weeks in jail. “This individual was aware of the law and showed a flagrant disregard when they chose to break it,” said chief minister Howard Quayle, “mixing in the community and potentially putting lives at risk." He would spend 28 days behind bars.
A Clear Warning
Quale stood by the court's decision: "I hope this sends a strong signal to others who do not take our laws seriously or who are mistaken in thinking that the rules do not apply to them." However, there is a silver lining to Dale's well-intentioned bumbling.
Future Plans
Jessica is prepared to spend the rest of her life with him. "I meant it when I said I’d marry him if he asked me. Anyone who is prepared to cross an ocean to see you has got to be serious," she said. At the very least, starting a family together would prevent them from ever having to break maritime law again. Interestingly enough, he wasn't the only dreamer to break these rules.
All Aboard
When October 2019 arrived, Bert terHart had finalized all that he needed for a potentially history-making adventure. All that was left for him to do was begin his journey.
Sea Life
The trip terHart had planned was going to be both physically and mentally taxing. With no help from GPS technology or any other electronic assistance, on purpose, terHart set sail from his home on British Columbia on his boat, the Seaburban.
Ready, Set, Go
In his early 60s, terHart had quite the background. He was an IT entrepreneur, public speaker, and former captain and platoon commander of the Canadian Army Special Service Force.
Old
He wanted to traSchoolvel to the five Great Capes — Cape Horn in Chile, Cape Agulhas in South Africa, South East Cape and Cape Leeuwin in Australia, and South Cape in New Zealand. Instead of modern technology, he would use a sextant, like the older explorers of history had.
Past and Present
TerHart knew there would be some differences between his voyage and those of famous explorers, but the use of a sextant would be his connection to the past. Because the instrument required great concentration and precision, few other modern sailors would take on such a challenge.
Self-Care
TerHart was prepared, as much as he could be, to be isolated from his loved ones for months. He kept himself to a schedule in order to keep his mind from considering quitting when things got rough. Granted, Bert allowed himself one luxury.
Sea Dogs
TerHart wasn't going to be completely alone. He had taken a passenger along with him, in the form of a stuffed seal. Once given the name, Sir Salty, the toy would be a small piece of comfort. He'd need it.
Close Encounters
On certain days out at sea, terHart became aware of how entirely alone he was. The closest humans to him weren't even on land. They were 35 miles up in the International Space Station, less than the over 3,000 mile span between Bert and the closest land mass.
Globe Trotting
In interviews and social media postings, terHart would explain the daily problems he faced. With a sextant, terHart was using a traditional method that hadn't changed much from the 1700s.
Minor Difficulties
He used a pencil to log his movements, but if he placed it down for even a moment, it surely rolled away. Onto the floor, under a chair, anywhere else but where it should be. The rough water surrounding the Seaburban made every task a challenge,
Sea Salt
The ocean has always been unpredictable. Due to terHart's boat being so small, the waves appeared all that bigger. Some days, the waves could fluctuate between 12 to 15 feet high.
Choppy Waters
The waves would rock the Seaburban wildly. On days terHart was even more unlucky, he would sail into hurricane winds. There were churning waves that almost swallowed up the boat whole, but terHart kept going on.
Reflections
TerHart described these days with the perfect metaphor: "Imagine driving down the highway at 80 miles an hour, and sticking your entire body outside the car window, and you’ll get a pretty good idea of what it’s like to stand outside on the boat."
Friendly Faces
TerHart spotted fellow travelers several times along his journey. Some passed by and some were met when he had to stop quick at Rarotonga to pick up necessary supplies that had dwindled. The interactions made him miss his life on land even more.
Goal Oriented
Despite the mental ordeal, terHart desired to accomplish his mission. He limited his food supply to 800 calories per day. He concentrated heavily on his navigational coordinates and email responses. Then terHart received a piece of news that upended his life completely.
Future Uncertainy
As late winter turned into early spring, terHart got word about the rapidly progressing coronavirus pandemic taking over the world. From his lack of human interaction, terHart had very much become "the Safest Man on the Planet."
New Way of Life
When he was only days away from his final destination, terHart became anxious on returning to a world that had changed so much. He had hoped to hug family and friends once his feet touched land. COVID restrictions extinguished these hopes.
Back Home
By July, after months out at sea, terHart arrived back in Canada. The border patrol allowed loved ones to welcome terHart, as his unique position kept him safe from any coronavirus exposure.
Land and Sea
The journey had taken terHart 265 days. He succeeded in becoming the eighth person in the world, and the first North American, to accomplish the sailing expedition. But the world was a much different place than when he left it.
Memoirs and Memories
Although terHart became isolated again due to the COVID restrictions, he had plenty to focus on. Among other things, he contemplated writing a book on his experience. He hoped to inspire others in enjoying their own solo adventure, especially because the bond between modern explorers is so special.
A Real Superman
Although he lacked terHart's nautical expertise, Colin O'Brady shared the same spirit for adventure and willingness to put it all on the line. Colin's occupation was pushing the human body to — and sometimes past — its limits.
Never Giving Up
To say Colin was an adrenaline junkie would be a major understatement. He dedicated his life to becoming one of history's greatest endurance athletes. His first triumphs came in the triathlon circuit, though what Colin really wanted to do was conquer the deadliest place on the planet.
Facing Antarctica
He dreamed of crossing Antarctica. With temperatures plummeting below negative 120 degrees Fahrenheit and barely any drinkable water available, the continent posed an unimaginable challenge to even this experienced climber and adventurer. But Colin added in a twist to his scheme.
Going Solo
Colin planned on doing it alone. That feat had never successfully been pulled off, but this daredevil was eager to make the history books. Even so, plenty of Colin's loved ones were queasy about the idea. It could have lethal consequences.
Worsely's Demise
British explorer Henry Worsely attempted the solo trek in 2016, but Antarctica proved too much for him. He died 30 miles from the finish line. What made that loss even more troubling was the fact that Henry was one of Colin's most influential mentors.
Intense Training
Could the 33-year-old succeed where his teacher had fallen short? Colin believed the answer to that depended all on his preparation. To cross nearly 1,000 treacherous miles, he would need to be in the best shape of his life.
Geared Up
Aside from packing on more muscle, Colin needed to figure out the perfect balance of gear. On a team expedition, certain members could share the load of common equipment. But Colin, carrying everything on his own, had to make some serious sacrifices.
A Heavy Sled
He collected the bare essentials and strapped all his supplies to a sled, which weighed in at 375 pounds. By 2018, Colin was ready for the challenge of a lifetime. For better or worse, however, so was another man.
A Little Competition
Colin wouldn't be the only adventurer attempting the Antarctic trek in 2018. Louis Rudd, a British army veteran who'd previously traversed the icy continent with a group, was also gunning for the record. The two competitors shared a ride down south.
A Bright Beginning
Even so, Colin was filled with optimism at the start. He was glad to have a competitor pushing him — though the unforgiving landscape would separate them almost immediately. But the harsh realities of hiking through Antarctica soon set in.
Reality Sets In
The athlete had weeks, if not months, of slow trudging ahead. His focus had to stay razor-sharp every second. If Colin lost grip of his poles, he could suffer a fall that would send him rolling down a hillside or plunging into a frigid pool.
Bare Necessities
When he settled down to rest, there were no real creature comforts either. Colin quenched his thirst with bland water melted down from snow. Every morning he had to quickly relieve himself in a hole, before frostbite took over his more delicate regions.
Cold Nights
Sleep didn't come easy, either. After a 12-hour day of walking, Colin wrestled with the wind to set up his tent, which nearly blew away on more than one occasion. His single luxury was a satellite phone, his single lifeline to Jenna.
Phone Confessions
She listened to Colin recount his struggles each night, often through tears. Jenna was taken aback by how miserable her confident, risk-taking husband sounded. Part of him wanted to quit and go home, before Rudd or the elements got the best of him.
Skin and Bones
What was also troubling was that Colin was shedding pounds at an alarming weight. Despite a diet of custom protein bars and nutrient-packed dinners, he was getting skinnier and weaker. All that fiber also brought him to rock bottom.
A Perilous Accident
In the Arctic wilderness, Colin felt the need to pass gas one day. He was mortified to discover that something very solid came out. The real kicker was that Colin's ultra-light pack didn't contain a single spare pair of underwear.
Like a Speck of Sand
Demoralized, Colin hiked onward in his soiled skivvies. The unrelenting landscape was starting to wear him down, as he felt like a "cork floating in the middle of the ocean, or a speck of sand on the beach." He contemplated calling for help.
Iron Will
His iron will wouldn't let him quit, however. Colin went out there to show what one determined individual could accomplish, and his mantra of "You’re strong, you’re capable" kept him going — until he could go no further.
The Big Finish
And that was only because he reached the opposite Antarctic coast! The solo trek was finally complete after 54 days, though Colin could barely believe it. He frantically dialed Jenna to tell her that he made it — plus another piece of good news.
Gracious Competitors
He beat Louis Rudd by two days! Following their extraction, the rivals celebrated their journey with beers and burgers, plus stories of their respective struggles. They both knew they were fortunate, given the history of disasters that struck polar expeditions.
The Terror was a British naval ship constructed in 1813 that specialized in destruction. Armed with two heavy mortars and ten cannons, the bombing vessel was jam-packed with kind of firepower that truly gave meaning to its name.
The Terror played a key role in the War of 1812, taking part in the bombardment of Stonington, Connecticut, in 1814. A year later, the ship provided support during the Battle of Fort Peter as well as the attack on St. Marys, Georgia.
After the war, the Terror was decommissioned until 1828 when it was called to serve in the Mediterranean. The vessel suffered damage near Lisbon, Portugal, shortly after beginning its patrol and was removed from service thereafter.
But the Terror found new life in the mid-1830s when it was recommissioned as a polar exploration vessel. With its sturdy frame and powerful engine, the Terror seemed capable of traversing even the most treacherous of arctic terrains.
This confidence was put to the test in 1836 when Captain George Back helmed the Terror on an expedition to Hudson Bay. Despite being well-equipped for the journey, the vessel wound up trapped in sea ice for ten months before returning to port.
The Terror's second expedition in 1840 under James Clark Ross proved more fruitful, as the ship and its companion vessel, the HMS Erebus, completed a three-year journey to Antarctica. Mount Terror, a dormant volcano on Ross Island, was even named in the ship's honor.
In May 1845, Sir John Franklin led the Terror and the Erebus on an expedition across the Northwest Passage, a feat that'd never been accomplished before. The journey looked promising at the start, though after being spotted in Baffin Bay in August, the ships vanished without a trace.
A series of search efforts were launched to locate the missing ships, though neither the vessels nor Franklin and his crew were ever found. Then, in 1859, a note was discovered in a stack of rocks on King William Island that revealed the startling fate of the expedition.
Dated April 1848, the note explained that both the Terror and the Erebus had become trapped in ice in the Victoria Strait, forcing the crews to abandon ship. The survivors attempted to trek to a fur-trading post some 600 miles away though quickly perished from starvation and exposure.
More than 100 years after the note's discovery, the remains of a number of crewmen were located on King William Island. Autopsies of the bodies showed that, in addition to hypothermia and lack of food, the men also suffered from lead poisoning and botulism, likely a result of tainted rations.
In the late 20th century, Inuit researchers discovered that cannibalism may have played a role in the demise of the Terror and Erebus crews. Cut marks on the skeletal remains of several crew members suggested that the men may have resorted to eating one another to survive.
Yet one question remained — where were the ships? And for that matter, could they even be salvaged? After spending more than a century beneath the frigid waters of the Arctic, there was no telling what condition they'd be in if found.
The answer to that question came two decades later, when wreck of the Erebus was discovered off the coast of King William Island in 2014. Then, in 2016, the Terror was located 45 miles away in a body of water aptly called Terror Bay.
Archaeologists were eager to explore the lost wrecks, though it wasn't until 2019 that they acquired the technology to do so. Using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the researchers began a systematic exploration of the ships.
Searching the various cabins and compartments of the vessels, the archaeologists were blown away by how well-preserved everything was. Cabinets were closed and filled with liquor, furniture sat in place, and even paper maps remained taut and readable.
"The impression we witnessed when exploring the HMS Terror is of a ship only recently deserted by its crew, seemingly forgotten by the passage of time," said ROV pilot Ryan Harris.
The captain's cabin proved to be the biggest treasure trove, containing maps, a tripod, and several thermometers. Cabinets filled with plates and cutlery were also discovered, their contents still polished and colorful despite spending decades beneath the sea.
But how was this possible? According to the researchers, the Arctic conditions created the perfect environment for preservation. Between the zero-degree water temperature, lack of natural light, and sedimentation, the artifacts had very little chance to decompose.
This exploration marks the first many in an effort to recover all artifacts from the wreckages. By analyzing these objects, researchers hope to learn more about how and why Franklin's expedition met its tragic end.
"The excellent condition of the ship will, I hope, mean that there will soon be answers to so many questions about the fate of the Franklin Expedition, shrouded in mystery since 1845," said British High Commissioner to Canada Susan Le Jeune d'Allegeershecque.
Since the fateful sinking of the Terror and the Erebus, more than a handful of other ships have also met a watery grave. The SS America, for instance, was originally sold to become a hotel off Phuket, Thailand, though it never made it there.
While its base was still in excellent condition, the ship could no longer run properly and was set to be towed across the ocean for 100 days. But, the towlines broke, and, despite the crew's best efforts, the ship was left adrift.
On January 18, 1992, it ran aground off the west coast of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands where it slowly disintegrated over time. Only a relatively small section of the bow, as well as the keel of the vessel, were still visible at low tide.
2. Desert Ships in Mo’ynoq, Uzbekistan: The last place you'd expect to find a shipwreck is the desert, but there are plenty to be found outside of Mo’ynoq, Uzbekistan. It was once a busy Soviet fishing port on the Aral Sea — once one of the four largest lakes in the world — but today, nothing but desert remains.
What once was a 26,300 square mile body of water has dried up when the rivers feeding it were diverted for irrigation purposes. It has since shrunk to less than 10% of its original size and is considered one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters of all time.
The ships are located 100 miles from the current shore, creating a surreal sight for anyone who finds them. While the ships themselves don't seem to be haunted, Mo’ynoq has become a ghost town of abandoned fish industries. Pretty eerie...
3. SS Antilla in Aruba, The Caribbean: This German cargo ship was launched in 1939 but didn't live a long life... it was built for trade between Germany and the Caribbean and thus named after the Dutch islands, which are referred to as "The Antillen."
On May 10th, 1940, Germany invaded the Netherlands, so the Dutch government immediately ordered the seizure of all German ships. However, before the Dutch marines could execute their attack, the Germans began to scuttle, or purposely sink, the Antilla.
One crewman locked himself in the engine room, opened her seacocks, and climbed out through the funnel, while others set fire to several parts of the ship. Sixty years later, she became a popular scuba diving spot.
4. HMS E5 in the North Sea, The Netherlands: The Antilla was not the only ship that led a short life due to warfare. The English E-class submarine was on its way to rescue survivors of a wrecked trawler in the North Sea when it met its fate.
It was 1916, in the middle of World War I, and Germany had planted underwater mines all around their coast as well as those of the Dutch Wadden Islands. Even submarines had a tough time navigating around this threat.
In 2016 divers found the wreck of E5 off the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog. Her hatches were open, which suggests the crew tried to escape. The disappearance of its 29 sailors was finally solved.
5. M.P. Émelie in Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada: Captain Eloi Perron built what at first felt like the love of his life in 1956 and piloted it along the St. Lawrence River until 1975. It was eventually sold and resold several times until it was stranded 90km north of Quebec City.
There she lay for decades, rotting away until finally, in 2015, a fire accidentally set off by a thief trying to cut through the copper in the boat's hull destroyed what was left of it, leaving only the frame. It pained Perron to see it whenever he visited Baie-Saint-Paul.
On February 15, 2018, Perron passed away from old age. A week later, his son was informed that the wreckage had completely disappeared! The ship left the world with its true owner.
6. Ghost fleet in Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia: Formerly Truk Lagoon, this area is littered with planes, ships, cars, tanks and bodies — victims of WWII. For two days in 1944, Allied bombers rained destruction on the beaches of the Caroline Islands in the South Pacific.
Often referred to as "Japan's Pearl Harbor," Operation Hailstone was so successful that the lagoon became a kind of cemetery. Approximately 250 Japanese aircrafts and over 50 ships were destroyed and sunken.
An estimated 400 Japanese soldiers were killed in one ship alone, trapped in the cargo hold. The fleet was largely forgotten until the late 1960s, when wreck divers brought attention to the site. Japan then made recovery efforts and removed many bodies for burial.
7. The SS Mohegan, Cornwall, England: The sinking of SS Mohegan is one of the biggest tragedies and mysteries of the Atlantic Transport Line ever to occur. The ship hit another, the Manacles, on her second voyage, on 14th October 1898.
Some people on board noticed the ship sailed too close to the coast and the Eddystone Lighthouse was too far away. When the ship struck Vase Rocks, the engine room immediately flooded and the steam gauges broke. Everyone ran onto the deck.
The crew managed to prepare two lifeboats, one of which capsized. It took only 12 minutes for the sea to swallow the Mohegan. Lifeboat Charlotte launched right away but only managed to save 44 passengers — no officers or crew. The recovered bodies were buried in a mass grave in St. Keverne.
8. Empire Strength (Romania): An old, decrepit ship rests just off the coast in the Black Sea. One kayaker, with a GoPro strapped to his head, bravely explored it.
On the side of the hull, there's a small crack. You can't fit a boat inside of it, but this experienced adventurer was no stranger to navigating tight confines.
The ship wore a coat of thick rust, but this fearless explorer continued his journey into the opening. With sharp edges and hidden pieces lurking below, this was no task for the casual kayaker.
Furthermore, in an unstable structure like an old ship, you never know what might be ready to crumble. Anything he touched could nudge something out of place and bring down some wreckage...
Using his hands instead of his paddle, the kayaker guided himself fully into the ship. The interior was dark, but luckily, light poured through cracks. The inside wasn't in any better condition than the outside.
There was definitely an eerie vibe to the ship that time had worn down into looking like an evil villain's vaulted lair. Girders ribbed the walls and ceiling, while enormous gears and pistons blocked certain pathways.
Comments on the kayaker's original video relayed mixed feelings about his journey. One person posting, "I noticed the Harland & Wolff logo on the main engine. Possibly the whole ship was built by this British shipyard, the builders of the SS Titanic."
Others compared the structure's interior to other familiar settings in shipwreck films and video game franchises. However, most comments seemed upset that the guy sometimes had his feet hanging outside the kayak!
Perhaps more interesting than the interior of this dilapidated ship, however, was the history of the ship itself. It spent years navigating waters all around the world before it was finally abandoned...
The vessel actually served within the UK's Ministry of War Transport as an Empire Ship; it was used for giving the country's wartime fleet a little extra umph. These ships were usually either built or captured from enemies.
Before and during World War II, the United Kingdom boasted the largest fleet of merchant ships, but the war claimed 4,000 of them. German U-boats and the Luftwaffe patrolled the water, looking to sink enemy vessels...
Built in 1942 in a shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the ship weighed 7,355 tons! And though you probably couldn't tell from its current state, this ship actually survived the fighting of WWII.
Despite the glory of Empire Strength's appearance and apparent might, its role wasn't the most glamorous: it transported frozen meat from Argentina in 1944 and 1945, making stops at ports in North Africa, Algiers, Cuba, and Australia.
Just 26 years after it was built, EmpireStrength—whose name at one point had been changed to MV E Evangelia—ran aground just 16 miles south of the largest port in the Black Sea. Unable to move, it was abandoned and left floating in its current spot.
At first, locals raided the ship for anything of value, but now the MV E Evangelia has been reduced to nothing more than a few good photos and exploratory opportunities...
Still, the ship in its current state serves as a one-of-a-kind tourist attraction. Some people even brave the waters and swim out to the wreck—though that seems like a good way to cut yourself on a ship fragment!
Apparently, there's even a way to get onto the deck, but it involves navigating rusty pipes and climbing up a ladder to a dark, windowless shaft. That seems, uh... safe? Yikes!
Thanks to one courageous kayaker, who documented his exploration, we were all able to experience a journey through a piece of history. We're thankful he didn't just take a trip to a nearby sandbar!
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