This story happened in the 1940’s and Mr. Ballen tells it in such detail it’s almost like he was at the actual scene. He’s got such a gift for storytelling!

@geneabaker3003

Жыл бұрын

Because he was there. He’s a time traveler

@kamikeserpentail3778

Жыл бұрын

@@Eric-lp3ic Yeah...story from like 80 years ago, set in an isolated and superstitious town, with no evidence and most of the residency gone for the night. Exactly the sort of story a local legend or conspiracy theory is based on. Despite people's misgivings of cameras being everywhere, I do think it helps keep some of the shadows of ignorance at bay...which might be the very reason some people are hell bent on making up their own shadows.

@gomezg8497

Жыл бұрын

Maybe he is a time traveler or a vampire so he has been present to all of them 🤣🤣🤣 he even knows what the animals felt like [story of the druggie bear]

@jamestillman5247

Жыл бұрын

@@Eric-lp3ic Dont you mean thankfully? Who would actually want this terrible thing to have happened to someone?

@brianpinion5844

Жыл бұрын

navy seal time traveler? who knows

One of the things I realized is that he made sure they knew that no one was to blame. He didn't want anyone falsely accused of something since it would be easy to blame the few people who might not have gone.

@EnZo7992

Жыл бұрын

Or he couldn’t fully comprehend whatever the figure he saw was and could only describe it literally as “no one” since it didn’t look anything at all like what a normal person, or a “someone”, would look like to him.

@Ace_Bandido808

Жыл бұрын

@@EnZo7992 doesn't make much sense.

@Ace_Bandido808

Жыл бұрын

@@EnZo7992 this is jumping too many hoops

@stormysheppard3368

Жыл бұрын

Honestly you’re both just reaching 😂

@the_furry_inside_your_walls639

Жыл бұрын

He described it as something not of this world because it WAS something not of this world. In fact, it may have not even been real and was most likely a hallucination caused by whatever was effecting him.

Duuuuude. I was at work listening to you. My co-worker came in and I stopped the video and explained that I like to listen to story-telling while I work. My co-worker said "You should listen to this guy named Mr. Ballen". I got all kinds of excited and re-started the video. We both couldn't say enough wonderful things about you. AND we both feel that the story about George Bush was the most profound story we have ever heard.

@cheapskatepanic

3 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! It was that video that made me subscribe!❤

@MurdahBassRecords

3 ай бұрын

I got into mr ballen because of the missing 411 and bigfoot videos. Wish he did more of those. He stopped doing them

Some more information I found here in Brazil: There is an interview recorded in 1974 with João's cousin who was by his side on his deathbed, it is almost 45 minutes long but is in Portuguese. According to his cousin the story is a little different, for example it says that he was hit by light when trying to open the window and that after being hit he walked about 2km to the house of the first person who helped him. This cousin of his did not describe his skin as purple but rather white. Another thing is that apparently where there was clothing it was not burned. This cousin of his, who was a very simple person, described it as "cooked" and not as "fried" as one would think. Another thing is that the local people often saw lights in the sky and that shortly after the incident, his cousin saw two lights near his house.

I don't know why but every time you say "okay let's get into today's story" and do the gesture with both hands together...I nod my head back like you're right there. Please always keep this personal intimate way of delivering stories.

@raceblakhart4941

Жыл бұрын

This is why he's so good. It feels just like he's in the room with you. Like he's telling the story just for your benefit.

@Kaleidescope66

Жыл бұрын

That's always when I hit the like button 😂

@dannywhitfield1260

Жыл бұрын

Do the same thing or I have to hit pause 😂

@lordqb5895

Жыл бұрын

He has made the greatest community without even trying. I imagine people that don't have many friends will be really enjoying how this community responds and isn't toxic like every other KZread community. Yous are all cool as shit

@OnceUponATide

Жыл бұрын

For me it’s “because that’s all we do”.. doing the head tilt and hand gestures along with him is so engrained in me, its as natural as breathing at this point… I have become one with the power of Ballen 😆

*Golden lancehead vipers* are native to Brazil and they cause your skin to blister and your muscles to decompose. Some of the early side effects are hallucinations and extreme paranoia followed by uncontrollable burning from the venom working its way through your body. Love your videos! ❤

@carolbetarello

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking snake bite too!

@SophiaMuusa

Жыл бұрын

I came to say the same thing too.

@SeatLeonMK2

Жыл бұрын

that was exacly what mrballen described as: boitata

@jessicadavid5661

Жыл бұрын

@@SeatLeonMK2 Not gonna lie, I have no idea what that means. I shall Google it (:

@jessicadavid5661

Жыл бұрын

@@SeatLeonMK2 Yup, good call! I just find it odd that he left it as a mystery considering his narration of events is usually pretty thorough. Thanks for feedback.

It's so frustrating when after reading a mystery novel you come to find the last pages missing and you never get to find out who did it

@meowwaffles6040

Жыл бұрын

Exactly- or what did it. Possibly a horrendously venomous snake that caused hallucinations?

@LTeli

Жыл бұрын

Golden lance head viper

@mikesmith4365

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good scheme for the Like button.

@pilot7350

Жыл бұрын

@@meowwaffles6040 that was my guess as he was running away from it and didnt notice cause he was in a panic run with no shoes on. he could of easily mistaken a snake bite on the foot for a piec of glass or sharp rock.

@orphanoforbit7588

Жыл бұрын

I can say, that has never happened to me.

Every September/October now (since 2020!), I kick off the season specifically with the Supernatural/Halloween videos from the MrBallen channel, and it’s that time of year again! Thank you for filling my days with SUCH WELL-TOLD AND ENTERTAINING STORIES (especially at work: I’m a mailman and they make my day exciting and entertaining!), LOL but seriously, I can’t thank you enough for everything you do and hope you don’t stop for a long time to come.😊(I got several customers on my route hooked on your videos and podcast, too, and I love talking to them like, “DID YOU SEE/HEAR THAT LAST STORY!?”😂makes my day…

That pain must have been excruciating, and the fact his sister had to watch her brother quickly and painfully melt in front of her actually has no words to describe that. May João rest in peace. I wonder if we will ever know what happened to these people?

@whitneygordon5180

Жыл бұрын

@DontReadMyUserPic how is that video in anyway an answer to the commenter's question?

@shawng7902

Жыл бұрын

I can't even imagine the chaos and horror. Your perfectly healthy brother bursts through the door, and life is changed for ever in a spit second.

@kinky2526

Жыл бұрын

@whitneygordon5180 it's a bot not a real person commenting

@kinky2526

Жыл бұрын

@@whitneygordon5180 youtubers have been investigating these bots. Two conclusions or "theories" they are ether doing a social experiment or malicious software is being installed to your device when you click the link so report the comment I did

@baneverything5580

Жыл бұрын

Clearly whatever it was...it`s racist...because they`re from Brazil. Joe Biden has all the answers and money to cure it.

This is one of those stories that basically disappear into the abyss of time since no evidence can be collected from something that old. Such an absolute tragedy and I hope no one else goes through what João went through. May he rest in peace.

@wrosebrock

Жыл бұрын

Hmm no evidence.....perhaps because it's BS

@kathyrundell3932

Жыл бұрын

Do not message that fake Mr ballan reply. It's a scam.

@paradisebreeze1705

Жыл бұрын

April fool

@fredericobaami

Жыл бұрын

​@@wrosebrock this is not BS. It really happened and was all over the news here in Brazil. There's no evidence It was caused by aliens or anything supernatural, but the story is true. You can even find his death certificate on the web.

@mrdeer111

Жыл бұрын

💖💖💖💕

I accidentally came across one of your videos the other day and now I can't stop watching them, Your story telling abilities are absolutely phenomenal and I absolutely cannot wait to binge watch all of your videos!

I have Amazon Prime and love to listen to your Medical Mysteries while driving, but there is not the slightest possibility that I will pass up a chance to watch you tell a story. The physicality of your storytelling with its animation and gesticulations are a huge part of the Mr Ballen storytelling experience. It’s You Tube for me all the way. Thanks for all that you do.

As a brazilian (who didn't know this story), knowing so many creepy things happened here without explanation, one more nightmare fuel 😅

@melhawk6284

Жыл бұрын

Damn! And that includes some of the local Native folklore? Some of that stuff is UNREAL!

@sheldonmelson9157

Жыл бұрын

Muito lugares assombrados em Brasil 👻

@FreeJennJenn

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm…seems like government there would know. Just saying.

@pietrokania8684

Жыл бұрын

@@FreeJennJenn The Brazilian Government??? NO WAY!

@h_enrix_92

Жыл бұрын

fuel...🔥?

RIP Joao. As someone who has lost a loved one violently and horrifically I love the way you take the time to describe and humanize the victims in your stories.

@jessicamartin5658

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you had to lose a loved one that way. No one should suffer that trauma. A lot of these true crime/strange events channel's forget they're talking about real people who had friends and families and people in their communities who loved and relied on them - that's a big part of why I love Mr. Ballen so much.

@tatepearce7898

Жыл бұрын

I'm so very sorry that you lost a loved one so horrifically

@measharedmond7826

Жыл бұрын

I know right ❤

@coranahern6625

Жыл бұрын

​@@tatepearce7898 uu77

@hopesdreamsandstreams3198

Жыл бұрын

​@@jessicamartin5658 exam yq

I had never heard of this story before, even though I'm from Brazil! I'll definitely deep dive to find out more theories about what happened to João. Also, I'm so glad I clicked on this video, because the entire atmosphere of this story was so perfectly depicted! I can actually imagine my grandparents telling me similar stories and popular tales that every Brazilian heard when they were young. Boitatá is one of the most common tales that we've been hearing since we were kids, and these stories about "paranormal" incidents in small towns are also sooooo familiar to me! I am actually from Northern Brazil, where the the other "UFO" case happened, and that is one of the stories my grandpa used to tell me ❤

It's bittersweet..a mystery is a fantastic thing, but to have lost so many lives to this mystery is a tragedy without a villain. Whether or not we ever find out what happened to these people, it will not bring them back- my respect to all these people who lost their family.

Everybody gansta till the strange, dark, and mysterious is delivered in story format

It's no accident that Mr Ballen became so big so quickly. Tons of detail and captivating (and mostly unknown) stories. The Kandahar Giant definitely being my favourite so far.

@Gawlakman

Жыл бұрын

Was that the one that the green berets found in the cave in Afghanistan?

@Scoobylover79

Жыл бұрын

​@@Gawlakman yep

@Urban-Legends97

Жыл бұрын

@@Gawlakman Hi Eric, yes that was the one!

@voyagersendtimepeople6095

Жыл бұрын

My favourite one as well

@demsandlibsareswinecancer4667

Жыл бұрын

It's odd you say mostly unknown and then mentioned the Kandahar giant because I had heard that story 10 times before mr. Ballen ever told it. I think what is mostly Unknown about the stories is mostly unknown to you. If you read the comments you'll notice many people add to the stories or talk about how it happened near where they live, or that they knew someone involved. I will agree with you however that he does a great job telling the stories. The only person who told the Kandahar giant story better was one of the men who claimed to have been there in an interview. Kind of not fair at that point. LOL

Absolutely love, and look forward to all your stories...Well done Mr. Ballen !!!

Mr ballen has improved drastically in his story telling I can feel the emotions, the tension in the air. He’s just the best no body can top him

I live in Brazil. My grandpa and Grandma lived through this times. They actually lived in farm areas and told us that "fireballs" used to sometimes hunt and burn people. Great work as always Mr B. Hugs from Brazil.

@jackieow

Жыл бұрын

That would be ball lightning, which is air heated up to a plasma by a lightning strike.

@erickrivera9466

Жыл бұрын

Ball of lightning doesn't burn people's skins off

@meganbake21

Жыл бұрын

That is so extremely horrible! Hugs to you and your family. 🤗

@stephenodubhlaoich

Жыл бұрын

​​@Goosetooth I've never seen or heard of electric burns progressively get worse over time, while having no initial burn marks, or having skin boil off hours later after turning purple. I've also never heard of anyone having a feeling they were being watched by ball lightning that followed them home, if that part of the story is real at least.

@vinny1883

Жыл бұрын

​@jackie ow ball lightning is incredibly rare and doesn't "hunt" people.

the fact that we can physically feel eyes looking at us is crazy

@Tanya49655

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t it cool? It’s a leftover trait from our ancestors we needed it in the beginning to feel predators who were stalking us I read that on a science channel and It also said a high percentage of the time if you feel eyes looking at you it’s because they are super creepy

@jonyvalen9972

Жыл бұрын

is it really true though

@giltuito1545

Жыл бұрын

We cannot. that's BS.

@MoNehNeh17

Жыл бұрын

@@giltuito1545 dang sucks to be you, the rest of us can😂

@mimib8032

Жыл бұрын

I know as a hiker, when you get that feeling, it is usually a cat. Cougar, bobcat, mountain lion, etc. And they do silently stalk.

Mr. Ballen I love the way you tell stories and act things out and really portray the emotions in the story. You are doing an amazing thing and I really appreciate it! ♥️ Also you're looking great these days! Take care.

@mrballen please know your guys videos have helped me through a severe depression and I can’t thank you enough for your content! 🙏🏼

@RickSanchez-pk4fw

11 ай бұрын

I'm going through it right now but enjoy listening to his videos

"If you made it this far into the story..." I'd be surprised who wouldn't. His storytelling is so good, I'm hooked.

All Joaw wanted was to spend Carnival in peace and quiet in nature, fishing with his buddy. Instead, he got anything but peace and quiet. Poor man. At least he was able to tell his story before succumbing to his injuries. I can’t imagine how absolutely horrifying it would be to see your own flesh just….fall off your bones while experiencing unimaginable pain from it.

@maryfiaola3686

Жыл бұрын

yeah true, thats just cruel shit right there.

@jackdurden466

Жыл бұрын

I felt the same, why him? Who was he to deserve such a horrible fate? Or was it that he was a “nobody”? That his village was so small that the attack wouldn’t get much attention or even if it did it wouldn’t get far. Such tragedy for such a man who was doing the least amount of to our world.

@tooooo-dc6dq

Жыл бұрын

Joe-ow lol

@jlt131

Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling the shock he'd be in would help somewhat - thankfully our bodies will shield us naturally from some horrors. It would still be horrific, don't get me wrong - but I imagine it may have been more traumatic psychologically for the sister, especially since she had to live with it afterwards. a horrible situation every which way.

@edwardfontes4771

Жыл бұрын

João

Outstanding telling! this story is ALWAYS creeped the hell outta me. I also remember an Army leader doing a huge "unofficial" investigation on people being attack/killed by UFO,s over there in the 70-80,s?

I've always enjoyed your storytelling. It reminds me of being a kid around a campfire listening to spooky stories by the camp counselors. I really enjoy your show and I think You're getting better. Thanks. I really enjoy the stories.

My grandmother's brother had a desease that made his limbs, Skin, and flesh fall off. They were in a rural part of Cuba so there was no way of testing anything, it was also in the 1940's. She said he used to sing to her all the time, and all the while. She said he was the toughest person she ever knew, and my grandmother was the toughest person i have ever known. This was in Pinar Del Rio, same time frame. They assumed it was a Cancer, but i will never forget when she told me this, and when i saw the name of the video here i had no idea how similar the symptoms would be.

@malinaakins3687

Жыл бұрын

Disease

@positivepessimist6853

Жыл бұрын

He might have had a disease called Epidermolysis bullosa.

@erinmarieee23

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s really interesting. Sounds almost exactly like this story! I hope we find out what happened someday…

@carolgibson-wilson4354

Жыл бұрын

😮😮

@HerrW0lf

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like leprosy to me.

I wonder if they did an autopsy ? Sounds like massive dose of radiation. Great story. You had me from start to finish.

@hakb.6516

Жыл бұрын

The whole thing reeked of some military testing a weaponized electron beam. That shit like a nuclear bullet

@raymorin7726

Жыл бұрын

Kinda like a microwave cooking him from the inside out

@montanawhite5699

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but wouldn’t the people around him get radiation as well? Like his sister and the doctor?

@Astrotlts

Жыл бұрын

@@montanawhite5699 radiation poisoning isn’t contagious

@Wiikidmicky

Жыл бұрын

I agree, this was my first thought. Radiation is the only thing I can think of that would do something like this, and it couldve caused the paranoia too.

Whew this WAS stressful. Great story telling Mr. B!!!

The way Ballen says João is just perfect

I feel bad for his sister. What she witnessed, no matter the cause, must have been utterly terrifying. Especially since it was happening to her own brother Edit to add: nearly 3 hours after I posted this comment, people are piling on to me in the replies saying I do not feel bad for the guy. I don't know what made you think I did not also feel bad for him by simply stating that I felt bad for his sister. I do.

@BoneyRasputin

Жыл бұрын

​@Dont Read Profile Picture mama said you sposed to be doing the dishes henry, ima tell her you on youtoob again don't delete this comment ima screenshot it. Granny gon get youuu

@janedoe-hq9vn

Жыл бұрын

Especially trying to help and can't see the problem /cause...helpless

@mountaingoat8788

Жыл бұрын

very Disturbing

@lol-wz5bf

Жыл бұрын

it’s fake

@Soulfly415

Жыл бұрын

@hunterleigh4216 It's not real, dummy, stop believing everything you see or read on the internet. Mr. Ballen is just a storyteller, he'll take the most interesting urban legends or rumors on the web and present them as real to draw you in. But they are as real as a horror film that is presented as "based on real events"... news flash - these movies are never based on anything even remotely real. It's all about squeezing money from easy to manipulate sheep like you, who believe in everything.

Ahhh, nothing like some nightmare fuel at 11am. Thanks for all you do, Mr. Ballen!

@Lance.Gardenhire

Жыл бұрын

I know LOL. Something about the way this story started made me need to go out where the cats are.

@dylanrousseau-dn2nq

Жыл бұрын

fr

@martinmcaskill3411

Жыл бұрын

4pm here in UK watchn a story about a melting guy while eating ice cream

@karencahill4798

Жыл бұрын

8:15 am here in Oregon- Ahhh, nothing like waking up to Mr. Ballen. 👍

@vaderalex807

Жыл бұрын

18:30 pm here in Greece just relaxing listening to mr B

We are currently camping and my oldest 2 kids love listening to Mr.Ballen by the campfire. Our favorite part of the day! My husband, who is an avid reader, loves listening as well! Very gifted in the storytelling department!

I wanna thanks mr.ballen for bringing up the unique stories..most of the time other content creators uploads the old stories that everyone knows but your's is truly unique sir..i appreciate your work💕🌻

I need your stories right now. I lost my husband last week and the diversion is badly needed. Thank you for all you do for people who are victims of violent crime. My husband was a police officer and I know he would have appreciated what you and your listeners have done to help

@reachhonduras8955

Жыл бұрын

May God comfort you in your loss.

@netflixshorts_

Жыл бұрын

May his soul rest in peace and my the lord comfort you in your lose ❤❤❤❤ . Sending you my love and condolences.

@shortnsweet1980

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts and prayers are with you hun 💕 sending hugs*

@washred321

Жыл бұрын

My condolences to you from a caring stranger. These stories are truly therapeutic. God bless...

@TheRealMinehead

Жыл бұрын

@Miss Cellophane Are you christian?

God, I bet that everyone who witnessed his death has PTSD. That would haunt me for the rest of my life if I saw that.

@arivalentine586

Жыл бұрын

And also living without knowing what happened or what it was, truly disturbing

@MrUovo8

Жыл бұрын

Guys, this never happened

@MrUovo8

Жыл бұрын

@Blackout did you find any evidence about this? I’m not talking about definitive evidence, I’m talking just a picture, a newspaper article, something even remotely connected. There is nothing.

@argosaxlawyer31409

Жыл бұрын

​@@MrUovo8 this makes it special. The mystery of whether it happened or not makes it more chilling

You have to be The Best storyteller ever. I can just imagine the looks on your children's faces as your telling them a bedtime story. What beautiful and precious memories you must be creating for your children. I'll bet their friends love sleepovers at your home. Thank you for also entertaining us with your stories and the way you tell them. ❤❤❤❤❤..............

The way you say João cracks me up. Thanks for the stories!

One thing I’ve learned after randomly stumbling on MrBallen and binging his stories is that life is fragile and can be cut short by literally anything at anytime no matter how unlikely it seems. Be safe and enjoy every day everyone ❤

@Julieblakeart

Жыл бұрын

So true!

@inTruthbyGrace

Жыл бұрын

life is precious... it is indeed a gift from God and God so loved us that He _also_ gave us the gift of salvation by faith in Jesus, for the forgiveness of sin so we can be _reconciled_ to God and have eternal life in the Kingdom of God after we die.

@discospiders

Жыл бұрын

@@inTruthbyGrace there are many paths to The Light, Jesus is not required.

@fefek1

Жыл бұрын

​@@inTruthbyGrace god loved us so much he tried to kill us all, wanted people to kill children, allowed slavery, racism, homophobia, and said Satan did it all even though God created Satan and made him do the few bad things Satan actually did. So god basically made a puppet, did a few things with it, then said everything bad he's ever done is because of the puppet.

@cameron8679

Жыл бұрын

​@Michelle Mark one of the oldest but most effective lies ever told

This is what I was waiting for, not another murder but the strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format.

@supposedhumanmars

Жыл бұрын

Same, dude.

@RoshanAntonyTauro

Жыл бұрын

Dats ghey

@luke1000005lwb

Жыл бұрын

This comment is funny as shit

@hannahj4691

Жыл бұрын

When's the last time he did a murder story?? Lately it's been nothin but this paranormal shit that ain't even true 😢😭 should be renamed to "scary stories to tell in the dark"

@turdburglar1295

Жыл бұрын

​@@hannahj4691 he does serial killer and murder stories all the time 😂. If we wanted that there is a million true crime channels

Definitely one of the best stories in a while!

I’m Portuguese but not from Brazil but from Portugal and I just would giggle everytime you would pronounce João name 😂 I know it’s a hard name to pronounce but you definitely said it better then most people I know 😂 I have a few uncles with that exact name so great job 👏 😂

@gimmethepinkelephant3685

Жыл бұрын

That's a stupid name.

There were inconsistencies with the extent of Joāo's injuries. Although there were reports of flesh falling off, his brother reported it as only his hands and face being burned, with no flesh falling off, and the doctors also only reported it as burns consistent with radiation, no skin falling off in chunks. His clothing remained intact and unaffected, which would be inconsistent with being hit with a big beam of indiscriminate light. If it was simply his face and hands that took the brunt of it, ball lightning is a possibility. He stuck his head by the window, and was struck in the face and head by it, and saw the extreme blinding light of an electrical volt. It would also explain why his hands were charred to a black, clawlike crisp, beyond recognition, per his brother. There was a nearby mine, with tales of mysterious fireball creatures for years. Mines have pockets of methane that can catch on fire and create fireballs. Perhaps, he was burned by one of these methane fireballs, his hands took the brunt of the fire, his face took the majority of the heat and gasses, before it burned out. Sudden flares from the mine were what they saw as monsters. These mines were everywhere in Brazil, which could account for the other cases as well. I'm just happy that he didn't suffer in pain in the end. May he rest in peace.

@goodbyemr.anderson5065

Жыл бұрын

Thank you this is, what would seem a more logical explanation to this mystery. Better call the Hardy Boys.

@QockNobblr

Жыл бұрын

The injuries are inconsistent with *conventional* radiation burns as those are either caused by UV rays (sunburn) or by x-rays (like with nuclear events like fukishima or atomic bombs). They are consistent with gamma rays however. Gamma rays would simply leave basically everything unaffected and with minimal fallout, especially in a concentrated beam. It would only affect living organic matter due to concentrations of iron, potassium, calcium, carbon and water in addition to the innate electro magnetic field of living things. Even then, the radiation would effectively disappear from where it hit in his home within minutes or hours. It would rapidly degrade structures like skin, mucles tissue and veins and arteries while also coagulating blood due to the build up of cells that are radioactively shredded into proteins, which would explain why he survived for so long without bleeding out and why his skintone changed as without oxygenated blood, his skintone would quickly change. The muscle would liquify before the skin, as the melanin would protect the skin cells a lil bit more, until it degrades and bursts in blisters from the increasing pressure of the liquified muscle. Nerve cells, being made up primarily of fatty acids, would be mostly unaffected as they contain less water and less dense materials like iron. Meaning the entire time your nerve endings would remain intact and your brain doesn't turn into soup within seconds, meaning the nervous system functions well enough to receive pain signals still, but without blood vessels intact enough to carry endorphins throughout the body you'd feel *everything* with no pain relieving hormones in the body. Also no hormones would be able to be sent to the rest of the body to send it into shock. You'd still be able to move as some muscle tissues would remain and the ligaments and joints can still retract and extend. His injuries as described are very consistent with what would happen from exposure to concentrated gamma rays, not thermal nor electrical burns. Thermal burns would kill all the nerve endings and electrical burns would leave tell tale signs like inability to move, melted eyes, blood boiling and causing it to explode out of the extremities, in an instant. Bonus bit of info, gamma rays would turn certain structures into nuclear fallout, which would cause thermal burns in places like the extremities, and as those ions degrade into less dense atoms and compounds, some would be toxic, potentially even causing exothermic chemical reactions in the extremities causing further thermal burns. Trust me on this stuff, I was in CBRN in the marine corps. I had a weird fixation on wierd morbid shit like this in case weapons become developed from them. Like aerosolized elemental sodium (very very scary shit. It sets your blood on fire from the inside, as well as any and all mucus membranes and sweat, leaving you to scream in pain until yout esophogeal tract is burnt to a crisp and you just writhe in pain while only being able to meakly wease in pain)

@TanaNanner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this logical theory for what happened. Love Mr. Ballen but can't stand these stories that lean heavier into paranormal territory 🤣

@goodbyemr.anderson5065

Жыл бұрын

@@QockNobblr There is no actual evidence to match your theory. sorry buddy but this was a waste of time to right all that.

@QockNobblr

Жыл бұрын

@@goodbyemr.anderson5065 I was simply listing off the effects of concentrated gamma radiation exposure, and saying his injuries as described more closely match. There is no direct evidence, because who tf is gonna willing expose themselves to hyperlethal amounts of concentrated gamma rays. Also, nuclear events, which are the leading cause of radiation related deaths, aside from skin cancer caused by the sun, are all caused primarily from x-rays, which are less energetic and kill in weeks to a couple of months. However, some very similar effects happen, but much more slowly. Like the dude who melted on a molecular level in a japanese hospital following the fukishima meltdown, dying after 68 days of excruciating pain. His skin turned purple, then blisters began forming, bursting open, skin began falling and sloughing off. His blood was basically jelly from all the blood cells being turned into proteins. His body was mildy radioactive as it itself became fallout, causing further radiation damage. He had to undergo numerous blood transfusions to stay alive as his blood was very thick, even being resusitated numerous times. The radioactive particulates caused minor thermal burns within his body and extremities, before the affected tissues sloughed off. Eventually he died because all his blood vessels no longer had the integrity necessary to carry blood to his brain without rupturing and he died. Like I said, this all happened slowly over the course of 68 days. Yes, he felt everything and reported a constant burning sensation when not on pain killers. Gamma rays would cause much more ...expedient and violent results on organic material, whilst leaving behind minimal traces of radioactivity in the environment except in living organisms. Don't ask me how he received the dose of gamma rays, because that's the big mystery.

Wow, I'm Brazilian and I had never heard of this story before. I've heard of the legend of the Boitatá, and it's in fact one of the most commonly known pieces of folklore in the country. Over the years, there has been many incidents regarding UFOs and alien encounters reported in the country, like the Varginha incident, but this story is definitely a new favourite of mine. Thanks for tackling one of our tales Mr. Ballen, this was an absolute blast to listen to! Poor João, though.

@biancaarrosi3194

Жыл бұрын

imagine him telling the Varginha incident!!

Absolutely super cute how MrBallen pronounces words in Portuguese! There are many bizarre stories in Brazil, I hope to see more of these 🙂🙃🙂

Mr Ballen, you are the best story teller, very clear and easy to apprehend. Thanks again.

Can we just take the time to appreciate that this guy sat out in the woods to tell us all this story

@corruptedtoenail1296

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Northwest425

Жыл бұрын

Green screen

@corruptedtoenail1296

Жыл бұрын

@@Northwest425 Well obviously 🙄

@erikalouwrens3992

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@markjackson3531

Жыл бұрын

honestly, he looks and is acting like he's high on something.....I've been watching forever but he's acting really weird here

In Uganda it's usually on Sunday in the afternoons when your story comes on my timeline. You can't imagine how many times I keep refreshing my feed for it and the ecstasy I feel when I see there's a new upload. Oh man, already looking forward to next week's episode.

@oktoberina

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I’ve done that plenty of times myself just waiting for it to drop! I’m in Florida,in the USA, but I also love a good MrBallen story! Be well! 🤗

Geez. That was scary as hell! Thanks.

Your style of narration is highly engaging. Been listening to your episodes back to back since yesterday; even while working. Love from India.❤

brazil has the most terrifying stories, i swear. it's a shame they're usually not as popular tho. great work as usual!

@dagmarbeeke6163

Жыл бұрын

I think that's why they happen there. No where near a coincidence

@yarroizyag8254

Жыл бұрын

as a brazilian, I can confirm tbh I'm scared of living here sometimes

@chuckg7185

Жыл бұрын

​@@yarroizyag8254 stay safe

@0rinthian

Жыл бұрын

Anywhere rural and near woods or mountains you have an increased probability of encountering cryptids. Stay close to people and well-lit areas lol

@Toxic2T

Жыл бұрын

Mexico and it's cartels is worse.

I tried the podcast and it just wasn't the same experience. Your body language and your animated nature when you tell the story along with the subtle visual effects you ad in youtube just make for a completely different experience and I am just so much more drawn in.

@Daiska_Plays

Жыл бұрын

It's a bowl of rice crispies without the milk, banana slices, and spponful of sugar sprinkled :P

@gizmetdoralopez6806

Жыл бұрын

@cas81028 👍👍👍 Definitely!!

@GLING17

Жыл бұрын

I completely agree! The podcasts are good but I also prefer the videos because of the way he tells the stories, his hand gestures and facial expressions just make the storytelling even better.

@mariasolarz

Жыл бұрын

Yep totally agree ..but sometimes i just need my strange dark and mysterious fix while getting stuff done, and the podcast is so great for this ❤

@borleyboo5613

Жыл бұрын

I really aren’t a fan of podcasts. I much prefer seeing the storyteller and visuals.

Always great stories here!

As I said before, you are an amazing story teller. Thank you for the stories.

One of these days, Mr. Ballen is going to be the subject of one of his strange, dark and mysterious stories delivered in story format and the culprit will be the like button.

@lisafazio3437

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure he made a video about an experience he had.

@andreachilton6037

Жыл бұрын

​@@lisafazio3437 But was the like button the culprit?

@Polyphemus47

Жыл бұрын

Mr. Ballen will have a lot to answer for, when it all comes down. The like button is biding its time.

@meghanmisaliar

Жыл бұрын

Or one of his "fans". The commenters here sound very OFF.

Mr Ballen has the best form of storytelling. He'll go into detail about things so you can picture it in your head, he'll begin to speed up when there's action happening or it's a tense scene, it's like reading a fantastic book. Love it, Mr Ballen!

Enjoy? I can’t get enough of your storytelling Ballen. I’d listen to you all day if I could. Best narrator of all time.

I'm originally from Brazil (living in the US since 2011) and there are lots of strange stories from the folclore realm for you to explore : ) love your channel!

The fact I'm brazilian and the first time I've ever came across that story being just NOW through your video proves you work really hard on your researches and the effort you put on your content is amazing! Congrats!

@yukihakkinem1687

Жыл бұрын

Oloco di vasca vai falar que n conhece operação pires?

@yukihakkinem1687

Жыл бұрын

Vc pode desenhar esse cachorro pra mim

@justze6710

Жыл бұрын

Joau

@JulioCesar-ez6wf

Жыл бұрын

@@justze6710 também achei engraçado. Jho'á'u.

@TDAbiber

Жыл бұрын

Sim mano!! Nunca tinha ouvido falar

Thank goodness i thought you had pulled your content from spotify, you have made my walks to and from work very informative.

As someone with Solar Urticaria (severe sun allergy), I wonder if he had a huge overdose of sun that day? I doubt this theory because, if he was allergic to the sun, he wouldn't have been able to stay out in it. Also, it doesn't happen suddenly, the sensitivity increases over time. Very strange and mysterious case! So sorry for the suffering he endured. 💔

Mr Ballen is an exquisite storyteller. A magician weaving his magic through the art of storytelling. ☺️☺️

@Mossytart

Жыл бұрын

🤣 suckup for that one like

It makes me smile seeing what you've accomplished these last three years. Good for you, man. Super stoked to see what direction you take from here.

Nothing like some "Nightmare Fuel" before bed 🛌 you always deliver and your tone and attention to detail makes storytime with the Scares worth it!

It sounds like he had the most severe radiation burns he could have. Reminded me of the story about the “Death Core”.

@drewbrown6517

Жыл бұрын

The Demon Core

@therandom13mastercheif69

Жыл бұрын

@@ootka731 search up Chernobyl one of the biggest nuclear meltdowns in history

@Eyrie007

Жыл бұрын

​@@ootka731 Death Core is a form of heavy metal

@ItsJustChri5

Жыл бұрын

@@ootka731 they meant the "demon core". it was a nuclear core that was used for experiments, and ended up going critical (aka causing a huge wave of radiation), killing two people.

@robdixson196

Жыл бұрын

Somewhere on KZread the effects of a neutron bomb are explained by the guy who invented it. This guy seems to relish in talking about it in a disturbing way that can only be described as demonic.

Mr. Ballen is so animated, It's like he is actually reliving the story he is telling. I love it! Excellent story telling 😊

@BelleXJ9

Жыл бұрын

You can tell he has a lot of experience from campfire stories in the military lol

@sahilpujari3319

Жыл бұрын

​@@BelleXJ9hi. you look cute

@BelleXJ9

Жыл бұрын

@@sahilpujari3319 ty

@sahilpujari3319

Жыл бұрын

@@BelleXJ9 yw

Gotta check out the podcast after this! Huge fan, good vid as usual ❤😊

0:800, of course I love your story telling style Mr. Ballen. That is why I binge on your videos so often. ❤😊

I love how animated MrB. Allen gets when telling a story...Such a natural storyteller😂

It must be terribly horrifying not having any type of treatment back then knowing your ultimately going to go.. RIP Joaw and the others who perished

@kittykatgirl179

Жыл бұрын

Honestly,even now I doubt there is anything that could be done for someone if this happened to them.

@keithknechg3217

Жыл бұрын

I think there,s a point where you realize your toast and just accept it.

@xzonia1

Жыл бұрын

I'm grateful they were able to give him pain meds to ease his suffering. Such a terrible way to go.

@DonJulio1942

Жыл бұрын

Tbh there some things that not even certified and experienced doctors can help with sometimes you just gotta accept fate for what it is

@austin3789

Жыл бұрын

There's no treatment for what he experienced now.

Watching your videos is the dumbest thing to do when you're alone in a room at night but I just can't resist

@toughyeti9738

10 ай бұрын

Yup... yet here I am 😭

@prawnydagrate

10 ай бұрын

@@toughyeti9738 I'm in your walls.

@toughyeti9738

10 ай бұрын

@@prawnydagrate come say hello! We can watch the creepy shit together 😁

Hey Mr Ballen! Great storytelling as always, just adding to the topic of Operation saucer, im originally from the same state where the case in 77 happened, the people didnt really died of melting skin but more like cardiac attack and was only few, most that had the contact with the crafts didnt suffer anything bad, if you want get into this story deeply search for the interview Cap Holanda gave before his "mysterious suicide" where he describes all events that took place in the military operation,even History Channel covered this in a show, is one of the most mindblowing UFO related cases in history. Keep up the great channel, is one of the best things ever since the beggining of youtube!

That was so heavy Mr B !! The way you get right into the story makes me feel like I'm actually there watching it unfold. My heart breaks for those that have suffered that tremendous amount of pain. My fav story teller of all time 👌💯

As a brazilian, I love to hear Mr Ballen telling stories that I never heard before from my own country! Awesome as always!

@Andrew-zr1jt

Жыл бұрын

I knew this case from Pablo Villaruibia , he is from Brazil and wrote it in a book named in spanish " las luces de la muerte" he appears sometimes in a very famous mystery tv show in Spain

@Mia........

Жыл бұрын

It's funny hearing him say João... it's hard to pronounce 😅 I'm portu

@XeiDaMoKaFE

Жыл бұрын

@@Mia........ eu ate pensei no inicio que ele tava a dizer joel , mas mais tipo joãl😭

@Mia........

Жыл бұрын

@@XeiDaMoKaFE ikr 😅😅🤣

@patryck3064

Жыл бұрын

When he said Brazil I was like "what?" His channel is perfect!

How do you find so many different stories to tell?? Love it!

Yess I was hoping you’d cover this, I remember watching a video on it by a channel called Bedtime Stories. The burning man of Brazil never left my mind, such a bizarre case

This is exactly the type of story that I subscribed for. The true crime genre is oversaturated. Everyone is doing it. This is old school MrBallen and I'd really love to see more stories that fall into the unexplainable/paranormal category.

@Emma88178

Жыл бұрын

He still does paranormal stuff. He just mixes them BOTH with true crime, but he goes back and forth.

@karlepaul6632

Жыл бұрын

@@Emma88178 Are you kidding me? He went on the longest trek of true crime for awhile there. He's just starting to get more into the groove of what initially brought in his mass amount of his subscribers.

@karlepaul6632

Жыл бұрын

@NoddyGirl Agree with you 💯%!!

@oneshortgamer2540

Жыл бұрын

@@karlepaul6632 nobody is kidding you its a fact its like you don't even watch his videos to know about its nothing new

@leahgolden7242

Жыл бұрын

I agree that the True Crime genre is becoming increasingly over saturated with the same stories/cases over and over. That being said I branched out from my favorite channels and found creators out there who are just as awesome but less well known. They have new cases I’ve never heard before or they tell in a totally different manner that made it new again to me. I agree that Mr. Ballen has a great mixture of true crime, dark and mysterious content! It’s his storytelling format and content that has shot him to the top. I’ve followed him for a while now and watched every single episode he put out when I first subscribed. I spend way too much time on KZread listening to sooo many cases or stories. If anyone wants recommendations on other true crime channels that are just not as well known but should be….I’m happy to share them with a small description of their unique formats. Some of them that live outside the United States have been great because they have content that aren’t as well known to the US. I recently started watching all of Kimbyrleigha’s channel! She is very talented. I have a lot more just ask ❤️

This man experienced one of the most painful deaths I could imagine! Burning alive is one of my fears next to heights 😩

@unknown11215

Жыл бұрын

Me 2 apart from the heights bit

@Rachel.........

Жыл бұрын

I'd rather be burned at the stake than get my head chopped off.

@pandoraaaraseth1040

Жыл бұрын

He didn't die painfully. He was at peace in regards to physical pain when he died due to the extreme amount of painkillers. You would have to be to ask for a drink of water as your face is falling off. I am sure it was unspeakably quick also, which most likely didn't give him time to dread it. He went in a way I can only hope to, however his injury which caused his need to pass was nightmarish and abominable especially bc he was so alone during.

@serenitygaming2807

Жыл бұрын

@@pandoraaaraseth1040 I think they mean the overall ordeal, what he went through sounds horrific.

@candiedpandie

Жыл бұрын

@@pandoraaaraseth1040 According to the video tho, it took about 5 hrs for him to pass.. it wasn't quick unfortunately.

I got to say - you definitely put out some great videos and you obviously work very hard at it . Keep up the good work !!👍👍

Dude...u r the best storyteller ever!💜 God bless u and your family, and thank u for your service Mr. Ballen

All the man wanted was to fish. No one can tell a “fish” tale like MrBallen. You’re amazing.

@challengerbrant

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like many countries, before the EU took control and decimated the livelihoods of these, once, sovereign, thriving communities. Lets all thanks Obama and the democrats for stealing the future of your children and grandchildren. They know precisely what they have been pushing.

@AlexAndra-iy5zu

Жыл бұрын

Some stories might be fish tales We might never know what is true or false.

@semperfiyorkies6084

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexAndra-iy5zu it was a play on words. I wasn’t accusing him of making it up.

@joanodom2104

Жыл бұрын

Aaawww, I love your little Marine pup!

@semperfiyorkies6084

Жыл бұрын

@@joanodom2104 thank you!!

Just when I thought I have seen it all MrBallen always proves me wrong. This is truly horrific. Now I will never complain again about little things in life you can never take your life for granted because at least your not in this kind of situation like this man was.

@bryhenetompkins6941

Жыл бұрын

Cmon

Holy shit dude! I'm sorry, but it has been over a year since I've watched/listened to any of your stories, and I remember thinking you needed more subscribers. I see you've established the titan of a channel that I hoped you would. I know it isn't without merit or hard work (I've noticed all the marketing you've been doing over the last year)... I guess what I'm saying is: Congratulations. You have such a talent for storytelling!

It’s so exciting to get a new video from Mr. Ballen…who else remembers the good old days of “Four, even five times a week…”?❤

@sharkbait3332

Жыл бұрын

The good 'ol days! 😂❤🎉

@samanthafairweather9186

Жыл бұрын

I miss those days. 😢

@sharkbait3332

Жыл бұрын

@samanthafairweather9186 Right there with you, Sweetheart.

Congratulations on all the success MrBallen, and helping people through your foundation. You are an amazing storyteller and human being.

@AmyEverett-xs8ti

Жыл бұрын

💯

@azvil9837

Жыл бұрын

@Don't Read My Profile Photo ok

@TyeArtisik

Жыл бұрын

Yup

@hyperion3439

Жыл бұрын

​@Don't Read My Profile Photo I read your name😊

@erikhendrickson59

Жыл бұрын

The director of his foundation is literally named "Laurie GIFT." It's like the whole thing was simply meant to be~

His hand gestures make the storytelling so much better I swear to God

Great episode! I subscribed to the podcast as well. Keep it up, sir! 👍🏻

It’s amazing how fast you have grown in get the course of 2 years Mr Ballen, glad to see you shinning light on stories that most people don’t know!

@TyeArtisik

Жыл бұрын

@I don't deserve subs same

@BostonsF1nest

Жыл бұрын

I remember when he was doing BUDs stories and the night he uploaded his first scary story lol. At his friends cabin. It’s actually a pretty scary story.

@E-WayPoota

Жыл бұрын

@@BostonsF1nest yeah man I think that is one of, if not the most fascinating story out of his catalog. I really wish he would do a re-make of that story and maybe add any other little details he may remember about those few nights in the cabin or just talk about it again.

@rororobertson

Жыл бұрын

​@Don't Read My Profile Photo wtf🤔

@rororobertson

Жыл бұрын

​@I don't deserve subs the best story teller I've ever heard

He never disappoints, you can tell he puts so much effort into every video. I'm always so impressed and satisfied, it's so great. Love this guy.

@TyeArtisik

Жыл бұрын

Me too

Ballen thank you for your service my friend

This story reminded me of the book Hiroshima where those close to the bomb had there skin falling off. One guy was in water and someone grabbed his hand to help him out and his skin just fell off his arm.

@lawrencemorris2261

11 ай бұрын

Too bad that makes u$ look bad so no one is going to pay attention to it.

@keltongillanders5736

6 ай бұрын

​​@@lawrencemorris2261 hows it make us look bad? they fucked around and found out. dont side with the enemy and you wont get your shit nuked, seems pretty straightforward to me..

I think my most favorite thing about MrBallen is how he organizes the stories he tells. He has such a great way of organizing the stories (the order in which he tells different parts of the story, character backstories, events, thoughts etc) that my mind can fully absorb the story and stay engaged. I can have huge difficulty organizing my own plans and thoughts, and to be able to listen to stories in a way even I can fully follow and understand... I appreciate MrBallen very much! 😊

@moy9022

Жыл бұрын

Agreed Mr Ballen is not wasting time to describe a story in detail and easy to understand.

@rayunterzuber70

8 ай бұрын

I have trouble paying attention to long stories but he narrates in such a way that it’s so easy to follow. Love his ability to keep me engaged.

I feel as though I've genuinely listened to every KZread story you've put out since the start with your ghost experience. Amazed and pleased to see how far the channel has grown since you really have given your all from the beginning and only improved upon it.

@lisaluzny2068

Жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know Which episode tells of this ghost story? I feel I must listen to it immediately!

@charlessaints

Жыл бұрын

​@@lisaluzny2068 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYB3vLd6nKbSqZM.html

@CrowsSerenade

Жыл бұрын

@@lisaluzny2068 It's the very bottom if you search by videos, otherwise 'What i saw in my room still haunts me' is the title right now.

yet another great video!

The way he told this story was great. I used to work with radiation and is the first thing i thought of those symptoms except with a dose that high enough to kill you within hours you would start bleeding from EVERY orifice in your body.

It’s about time for my weekly dose of the strange dark and creepy stories

@matthewmorgan582

Жыл бұрын

*strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format uploaded 3 or 4 times every week

@maryreid3387

Жыл бұрын

For real -For 4eal.

@WeatherWeasel66

Жыл бұрын

Binge watching Mr. Ballen can be hazardous to your mental health....i recommend watching some puppies or kittens at least twice a day for 5 minutes

@TyeArtisik

Жыл бұрын

🙃

@Mista-V

Жыл бұрын

​@@matthewmorgan582 *...strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format, uploaded once a week. 😂

Damn, it sounds like extremely intense radiation but far above levels we have really experienced in the past.

@axydently0

Жыл бұрын

yeah you minded me of the case of hisashi ouchi. that makes sense. and he could have been hallucinating the entire followed me stuff

@hjsjhdjeje8436

Жыл бұрын

@@axydently0but if that were the case wouldn’t his family die too🤔

@blepblop7342

Жыл бұрын

i was going to say the same thing!

@SebastianAriza

Жыл бұрын

​@@hjsjhdjeje8436 If I remember correctly, you only become radioactive if you come in direct contact with the material, so exposed people are safe to be near. Kinda like a sunburn. A sunburnt person cannot burn you no matter how close you are, unless they actually carried a piece of sun with themselves.

@alyssabandaid1548

Жыл бұрын

​​@@SebastianAriza i think that's inaccurate?* People on chemo definitely have special protocol for home disposal of their bodily wastes. It's bonkers

Bro Mr Ballen tells stories like no other