In this video, a family consisting of a 58-year-old man and six children lived in isolation in the basement of their farm in the Netherlands for nine years. The father believed in various end-of-the-world prophecies and convinced his family to hide underground to survive. They survived on a small vegetable garden and a goat for food, lacking contact with the outside world. The story came to light when a 25-year-old son escaped and sought help, leading the authorities to discover the family's plight. There are suspicions that the man may not be the biological father of the children. The case is under investigation, and the children received medical care and support upon their rescue. The video emphasizes the importance of not panicking over end-of-the-world theories and encourages responsible and considerate behavior to improve the world.
1. The text discusses a story about a family that hid in their basement for nine years, believing the world was ending.
2. The family consisted of a 58-year-old man and six children.
3. The family lived in a farm in the north of the Netherlands.
4. The father of the family believed in various theories predicting the end of the world, such as those that stated the world would end in 2010, 2012, or 2020.
5. The family started hiding in the basement in 2010 but it was not until 2019 that the world did not end as predicted.
6. The family lived in isolation without contact with the outside world during this time.
7. The family survived by living off a stock of food, a small vegetable garden, and derivatives produced by a goat.
8. The eldest son, aged 25, was the first to escape from the basement in 2019.
9. The son approached a cafe owner for help, explaining their situation.
10. The owner of the cafe contacted the authorities, leading to the discovery of the family's hiding place.
11. The father of the family was arrested and the children were taken to a hospital for medical examinations.
12. The story has raised questions about the paternity of the children, with some suggesting the 58-year-old man might not be their biological father.
13. The authorities are still investigating this aspect of the case.
14. The family's story has raised broader discussions about the effects of fear on human behavior and attitudes.