Time to Go
“A friend and I were exploring an abandoned factory in North Philadelphia about 8 years ago, and when we got to about the third floor…I discovered a booby trap in the stairwell. Basically it was a trip wire that swung an axe down from the ceiling. Right as that fully set in, we heard someone from up above shout, “YO!” Time to go. I’ve never covered that much ground so fast. I think we were two or three blocks away before we realized we were riding each other’s bikes.”
Urban exploration can be a thrilling experience, but it’s not without its dangers. Take the story of this person, who was exploring an abandoned factory in North Philly and stumbled upon a booby trap that swung an axe down from the ceiling. Talk about a heart-pumping moment! But it was the shout from above that really sent them running! Lesson learned: always stay alert and have an escape plan when exploring the unknown.