This video documents a daring adventure where the narrator spends 24 hours in Chernobyl, Ukraine, the site of a catastrophic nuclear reactor explosion in 1986. The narrator explores the radioactive ghost town, encounters unusual characters, and visits various radioactive hotspots. The journey includes a visit to Pripyat, an abandoned city, an amusement park, a preschool filled with creepy dolls, and a high-rise building with a stunning view. Throughout the adventure, radiation levels are monitored using a Geiger counter, and the narrator shares their experiences, interactions, and reactions to the eerie surroundings.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator flew 6,000 miles to Chernobyl, Ukraine to explore the area.
2. Chernobyl is the most radioactive place on earth due to a nuclear reactor explosion in 1986.
3. The narrator wore a gas mask, bodysuit, and brought a Geiger counter and backup cash for protection.
4. The narrator traveled from San Francisco to London, then to Riga, and finally to Kiev, Ukraine.
5. The narrator visited the Chernobyl exclusion zone, which is highly radioactive and has high levels of radiation.
6. The narrator saw an abandoned supermarket and a hospital in the exclusion zone.
7. The narrator visited the Red Forest, which is one of the most radioactive places in the world.
8. The narrator saw a sign indicating the town of Pripyat, which was founded in 1970 and abandoned after the nuclear accident in 1986.
9. The narrator visited an amusement park in Pripyat that was never opened due to the accident.
10. The narrator saw a Ferris wheel, which is a popular photo location in Pripyat.
11. The narrator climbed a 20-story building in Pripyat and saw a view of the city and the surrounding area.
12. The narrator saw a swimming pool in Pripyat that was abandoned after the accident.
13. The narrator saw a school in Pripyat that was abandoned after the accident.
14. The narrator wore a gas mask to protect himself from radiation.
15. The narrator passed a radiation test before leaving the exclusion zone.
16. The narrator survived his 24-hour journey to Chernobyl and returned home.