Looking for Gorillas in the Gabon jungle - O'Hanlon's Heroes
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Channel: vpro world stories · 2018 · Travel & Events
Du Chaillu describes in his book that the first time he sees the traces of a gorilla, he is so afraid of the beast that he fears his pulse will alarm the gorilla. O'Hanlon has told that it is very difficult to trust that such a huge beast will not do anything to you if it comes storming at you. Moreover, you must not forget that you can never look them straight in the eye because they regard it as a challenge and then they attack. We enter the jungle and are guided by seven men. We finish the first part running halfway. Think about the life expectancy of the pygmies: run faster, live more. There is something in it, but it is not easy for us. There is something that looks like a path, but it is not really convincing. The front man has a machete with him and it takes him a lot of work to make the path passable. We have make our way through the water, where we sink thighs deep. We all avoid to think about all the animals that live in houses there, and that are sucking on us with love. The expensive equipment is firmly clamped, a cutter could mean the end of the recordings. We run for three hours through the jungle until we reach a lunch spot where dozens of butterflies flutter. There is waste. Apparently more people stop at this place for lunch, but still do not clean up. O'Hanlon fell during the trip and ripped out of his pants. We are in the middle of the wilderness, but that idea is disrupted when it appears that there is reach just right there in the middle of the jungle and we receive an SMS. A lot has changed since Du Chaillu wandered into the jungle of Gabon. Original title: Op zoek naar King Kong Author and adventurer Redmond O'Hanlon follows in the footsteps of his nineteenth century heroes: explorers who traveled the world and made the wildest discoveries. Presented by: Redmond O'Hanlon © VPRO December 2011 On VPRO broadcast you will find nonfiction videos with English subtitles, French subtitles and Spanish subtitles, such as documentaries, short interviews and documentary series. This channel offers some of the best travel series from the Dutch broadcaster VPRO. Our series explore cultures from all over the world. VPRO storytellers have lived abroad for years with an open mind and endless curiosity, allowing them to become one with their new country. Thanks to these qualities, they are the perfect guides to let you experience a place and culture through the eyes of a local. Uncovering the soul of a country, through an intrinsic and honest connection, is what VPRO and its presenters do best. So subscribe to our channel and we will be delighted to share our adventures with you! more information at www.VPRObroadcast.com Visit additional youtube channels bij VPRO broadcast: VPRO Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/VPRObroadcast VPRO Metropolis: https://www.youtube.com/user/VPROmetropolis VPRO Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/VPROdocumentary VPRO World Stories: https://www.youtube.com/VPROworldstories VPRO Extra: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLrhK07g6LP-JtT0VVE56A VPRO VG (world music): https://www.youtube.com/vrijegeluiden VPRO 3voor12 (alternative music): https://www.youtube.com/3voor12 VPRO 3voor12 extra (music stories): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgVYRLGraeL9rGMiM3rBHA www.VPRObroadcast.com English, French and Spanish subtitles by Ericsson and co-funded by the European Union.
