@@del7i540 Firstly, he looks younger than a hell lot of 30 year olds I know. Secondly, I didn't say he was "old" what I'm saying is he's still having fun likes he's in his teens. Being 50 doesn't need to be waiting around looking forward to grandkids. You can be 50 and still look forward to shreding every day.
Assume there is some tidal influence on the river’s current. If so then there should be a optimal time to do that crazy swim. A decade or so ago the pollution would definitely have killed you. We
Was surprised they let you back in the river, lol. They were cool about it. I can understand why they pulled you out of the ferry lanes. Those things go quick and you'd be fish food if one didn't see you in time.
They actually brought the boat in closer than I thought they would, as for the ferry / speed boats, I was ready to dive deep, I can hold my breath for 2 minutes
I remember seeing kids swimming way north of there many years ago. Glad the police helped you out. Guess the currents are similar to the Hudson. Awesome vid. I have to check that area out san the swim.😉
When's the next alleycat Triathlon? You already got running in the Le mans style standing starts (potential for parkour though), Why not some no-fucks-given swimming? 🤣
The East River has a tide that rises and sets because it is half fresh water and half saltwater. The Hudson River is all fresh water and flows into the NY Harbor. The East River connects from the harbor to the Long Island Sound (past Roosevelt Island then Riker's Island, etc). Then the Long Island Sound dumps back into the ocean.
Fact: there was no less than at least 1 shark near him the entire time. Idk about sharks/accidental human killers, but if I randomly saw someone I didn't know in my house, adrenaline would kick in and things would get physical and bloody at the bare minimum.
dude i wouldnt be scared of swimming i have the worse fear is just the ocean im from nyc and the water is green and i could barely see anything from my pov ur a warrior for going in that scary water
Hell yeah Lucas!!! This was awesome 👏 let me ask you something, serious question!! Why live so free spirited at your young age? Or better yet the question is why do we stop living like you after we reach a certain age. Again awesome video bro. So motivational thanks for this brother man
so this is something you dont see everyday, but it is something i thought about today and thanks to the wonderfull world of youtube, and those crazy youtubers, i get to see something ive always wanted to see.. someone swimming in the east river. Now.. for many of you, You may think whats the issue?. Well.. The east river is DANGEROUS. its legendary in that people that attempt to swim in it die, due to the strong currents and under tow. And i mean. people who jump who are not professional swimmers quickly find themsleves in waters thats very different than what it appears on the surface. Its violent and fact. and often their is no fighting where it will take you which is often out into the greater hudson river which is even more powerful and more violent. NY waters in general are not to be toyed with. These are real rivers, powerful rivers. and not forgiving to those who are ill equipped to travers. And to make matters worse... shipping lanes.
When I was like 18, friends and I fished from the Whitestone Bridge stancheon (Bronx side). My lure snapped off on a cast, and I had to climb down the ladder and swim a good bit into the river to eventually retrieve it. I was not a strong swimmer at all! It was not a smart move. I made it back to shore exhausted and could really feel that current. My fishing was done that day 🫤
I live by the East river, and have my whole life. I was always warned that the current is extremely dangerous and many people have died attempting what you did.
Good thing the NYPD showed up. I think you may have been fighting too much with the fast current. You could have been swept out into NY Harbor, not before becoming too exhausted in the process!
That is a powerful southward current on the East River. I hope you weren't fined when the Coast Guard picked you up. You are an amazingly powerful swimmer to get as far as you did -- more than half across the East River.
@@lucasbrunelle Thanks so much Lucas. You are world class swimmer to survive the East River. For the 1964-65 World's Fair, someone swam around Manhattan, I believe, but timed the Hellsgate for when conditions would be safest. I attended Xavier in Manhattan and for our Spring Holiday would take old liner around Manhattan. I think it must been near Hellsgate where someplaces the surface appeared more roiled than usual, and other places there were areas where the surface seemed perfectly calm. Someone told me that it was especially to try to swim through those deceptively calm areas. I was only 14 or 15 so what I was being told could have been bs. Take care and inspire with your daring swims. By the way, I lived in Erie PA, for a while and a friend of mine when young swam 9 miles with the goal of reaching Long Point in Ontario, Canada. Unfortunately, she did not reach her goal. She explained that her body was greased before her swim to retain body heat.
@@johngolden891 Water can look calm on the surface but undercurrents can create hella problems, I've saved people from those very conditions. I do love swimming and can swim anywhere in the world
Lucas have you ever had a GoPro fail due to water damage? I always use mine with out the protective case, never had a problem until a few months ago I went to block island and took some under water footage.. nothing deep making 8” under water.. now the damn thing won’t turn on.. when I go to charge it the battery gets super hot. I see you always dipping in the water with those cameras, just curious if one ever died on ya
@@lucasbrunelle thanks lucas, strongly enough the one that died was a 7. i have 2 more 7's and 1, 9 so afraid to get them wet again.. maybe ill try idk. appreciate your reply! be safe!
@@halliwaxbasementbuilds Definitely, also GoPros have great resale value on Ebay etc. I sell all of mine for not much less than I paid for them and then order whatever the newest GoPro is
The current was stronger than I expected, earlier in the day the current was less because the tide was slack but due to delays during the day, I went at a bad time - good for the golden hour though!
![[LIVE] : ONE ลุมพินี 88 | คู่เอก "ป้อมเพชร vs อัสลามจอน"](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1ZqTVVbMgbo/mqdefault.jpg)
![Key Biscayne sunrise hammer ride Nov. 13, 2024 [uncut]](/img/n.gif)
Boat tour through the river: $28
Lucas: I´ll do it for free on the NYPD boat.
Legend has it if you swim in the East River you don’t need the vaccine
Lucas cleansed the water during this voyage. The East River is now clean to drink from.
After watching the Seinfeld episode of Kramer swimming in the East River, now Im here to see it in real life.
someone says 'you can't do that' Burnelle says 'hold my beer'
Man you're an inspiration to me, seriously, I want to still be riding my bike and doing crazy shit when I turn 50
me too
you can i'm 60 and ride daily in nyc rain or shine
50 isn't old, he just looks old. Bad genes, bad language.
@@del7i540 Firstly, he looks younger than a hell lot of 30 year olds I know. Secondly, I didn't say he was "old" what I'm saying is he's still having fun likes he's in his teens. Being 50 doesn't need to be waiting around looking forward to grandkids. You can be 50 and still look forward to shreding every day.
Reminds me of the episode of Seinfeld when Kramer would swim in the east river.
"HEY COSMO!"
Assume there is some tidal influence on the river’s current. If so then there should be a optimal time to do that crazy swim. A decade or so ago the pollution would definitely have killed you. We
No it wouldn’t have not sanitary by any means but you wouldn’t die
Kids swim in the Citarum river. They don't die. At least not instantly.
This reminds me of Seinfeld when Kramer swam in the Hudson river he smelled like the river for a week.
Was surprised they let you back in the river, lol. They were cool about it. I can understand why they pulled you out of the ferry lanes. Those things go quick and you'd be fish food if one didn't see you in time.
They actually brought the boat in closer than I thought they would, as for the ferry / speed boats, I was ready to dive deep, I can hold my breath for 2 minutes
The Manhattan Bridge is my favorite bridge . The part of Brooklyn I was born in is right over the Manhattan Bridge. Dekalb Ave.
The police are kind, I think they will arrest you but they didn't.
You are a great swimmer Lucas ☺
What a legend, long live lucas the brunelle!!!!
Watching Lucas’ channel always gives a new perspective towards how to live a life!
I went swimming in that River once saw people floating by but for some reason they didn't want to swim they just floated
😱
You’re like Kramer from Seinfeld, swimming laps among the dead bodies 🏊 💀
You should change the title of this video they saved my ass lol
I remember seeing kids swimming way north of there many years ago. Glad the police helped you out. Guess the currents are similar to the Hudson. Awesome vid. I have to check that area out san the swim.😉
Kept the cap on too. Keeping real, all day, every day.
When's the next alleycat Triathlon? You already got running in the Le mans style standing starts (potential for parkour though), Why not some no-fucks-given swimming? 🤣
Where did you hop in the water on the Manhattan side?
You better beat his time!!
Downtown Manhattan. Probably near Canal Street and Chambers Street.
See Strava route in description, it was mussel beach just north of the Manhattan bridge
South street seaport - pier 17
DAMMMM!!!!! Lucas you never fail to amaze me.
You’re a living legend 🙏👍
Living life to the fullest! I love what you do Lucas! FULL SEND DIE LAST!!!
Never die Lucas!! Wild forever!
Hellz yeah ∞
@@lucasbrunelle Would you go swimming in the Hutchinson River in the Bronx 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@SuperheroJunior In a New York second.
Next time use swim fins pro tip! But props to you for even trying. Mad man!
You're my favorite crazy guy on youtube.
Did you happen to come across Kramer out there?
Isn't that water really polluted? I'd do that with a swim snorkel or something. What was the distance?
Not as polluted as it was in past years, still gnarly, about half a mile
Insane! 💯 Also crazy how much you push your self to your limits and still keep yourself calm under bad moments!
The more you get into bad moments, the better you get at dealing with the shock, surprise, and stress of said moments
The East River has a tide that rises and sets because it is half fresh water and half saltwater. The Hudson River is all fresh water and flows into the NY Harbor. The East River connects from the harbor to the Long Island Sound (past Roosevelt Island then Riker's Island, etc). Then the Long Island Sound dumps back into the ocean.
Making your own fun, love it!
24/7
that's strong current there good job
Fact: there was no less than at least 1 shark near him the entire time. Idk about sharks/accidental human killers, but if I randomly saw someone I didn't know in my house, adrenaline would kick in and things would get physical and bloody at the bare minimum.
You must be the inspiration to Cozmo Kramer!
Now go sleep in Elaine's bed LOL
Norfolk has more gross tonage🤣
I always had a desire to swim in the NY Harbor or the East River. It would be terrifying and larger than life and wonderful.
Refreshing swim in hot summer day in NY.
this reminds me of when kramer was swimming near the same area?
Kramer would be proud
brave man. I wouldn't even touch that water, the amount of sludge, garbage nd bodies at the bottom is probably unfathomable
That was crazy bro! And awesomeeee!
Its not a river its an estuary most people get taken by the current
American cops being nice?! That's a new one and they gave you a free boat ride. Awesome little adventure!
dude i wouldnt be scared of swimming i have the worse fear is just the ocean
im from nyc and the water is green and i could barely see anything
from my pov ur a warrior for going in that scary water
Do what scares you
You really pulled a Kramer on us,was anyone else swimming?or floating
So what happened did you almost drown by exhaustion half way? I couldn't tell through the sploshing lol
I was fine and would've side wound the current, but the police came 🦊
@@lucasbrunelle thank you for the great content
Hell yeah Lucas!!! This was awesome 👏 let me ask you something, serious question!! Why live so free spirited at your young age? Or better yet the question is why do we stop living like you after we reach a certain age.
Again awesome video bro. So motivational thanks for this brother man
People may stop living like this because it can create problems, I fail, get laughed at, whatever, very small price to pay for LIVING 🗺 ♞
Also see th-cam.com/video/CzQqzCNmI6w/w-d-xo.html
@@lucasbrunelle right on brother. So basically it’s fear of humiliation. I’ve seen this video. Gonna watch it again. Thx 🙏 man
@@RudyGold Mostly fear of not living, as years unfurl I have less fear of failure and what others think
@@lucasbrunelle respect! Need to take a page from your book 📖
You are crazy! Keep doing it!
Nice intro! You're hilarious, dude. Great video.
I saw a few of your videos from O guess, Florida..now you are in NYC, again being a goon..and now you set them up for a rescue
You’re a legend
Why do they call it a river? The stream goes both ways,,it's a Tidal Wave estuary in most places the water seems slimey
When you accidentally swollen that water I gagged lol it’s gotta be so nasty and polluted
Yuk it wuz gnarly, oh well, part of the experience
Dude! I've seen whole fresh turds backstroking down the east river! I hope you never get hit in the face by one......totally gross!
so this is something you dont see everyday, but it is something i thought about today and thanks to the wonderfull world of youtube, and those crazy youtubers, i get to see something ive always wanted to see.. someone swimming in the east river. Now.. for many of you, You may think whats the issue?. Well.. The east river is DANGEROUS. its legendary in that people that attempt to swim in it die, due to the strong currents and under tow. And i mean. people who jump who are not professional swimmers quickly find themsleves in waters thats very different than what it appears on the surface. Its violent and fact. and often their is no fighting where it will take you which is often out into the greater hudson river which is even more powerful and more violent. NY waters in general are not to be toyed with. These are real rivers, powerful rivers. and not forgiving to those who are ill equipped to travers. And to make matters worse... shipping lanes.
Maybe a Karen notice to you and called the police lol 😂
When I was like 18, friends and I fished from the Whitestone Bridge stancheon (Bronx side).
My lure snapped off on a cast, and I had to climb down the ladder and swim a good bit into the river to eventually retrieve it.
I was not a strong swimmer at all!
It was not a smart move.
I made it back to shore exhausted and could really feel that current.
My fishing was done that day 🫤
Hahaha ye sink or Swim - congrats and I'm sure dinner tasted great that eve
LB
I live by the East river, and have my whole life. I was always warned that the current is extremely dangerous and many people have died attempting what you did.
I wish I hadn't know that before I went in, yikes 🦈⚰
@@lucasbrunelle now you’ve inspired other people to do this.
Right?? I grew up near it too, and everyone always warned me that the currents can pull you under and it's deadly.
I'm like *dead* centre right now, alright let's just leave it out. I'm in the centre right now
What's next? Your going to swim across is while it's frozen?
Faaak
Great vid man
this video made my night lol, looked like a gta mission and you passed you crazy son of a bitch, im goad you’re safe!
Yo this is like one of my nightmares, The middle of the water. Lmfaoo
Thank you
NYPD water taxi so cool!!!
I once dropped a Blackberry for work in the East River.....didn't think twice about going in after it. You tha man!
Well if I'm around, and it's not winter 🥽
Is the 'Head Out Of The Water Crawl' an Olympic sport?🤔
The way this dude wipes his phone at the end when the guy tells him he was swimming in the east river 😂😂😂
Wow, hahahahha. That is something else. Good Work Man!
You are awesome Lucas.
NYPD - "You have to wear a mask and have a vaccine passport while crossing the East River!!! Do you have one? Welp... $500 fine"
I would've had a field day with that
Another level of good video
awesome video! But why not let them drop you off at the destination? : )
this is guy is living life. why can't i go and swim in the east river? cuz the rules say so? fuck that
💙💚💙💚
“When alley cat videos aren’t paying the bills anymore”
🌠♞
Alot of sewage is released in this river!
Diamond immune system
@@lucasbrunelle haha
This is epic!
Now you're even skitching police boats ahah
Even on water you caught a Skitch
I had a friend back in 1976 who was swimming in the lower Hudson and was bit by a bull shark! 12 stitches.
Holy faaaak, they don't like to come in this far but sometimes they do especially with changing sea temps
props to nyc water police!
Kramer?
That was enough swimming fir me. 😎
Lucas you have the best times with cops. 👍🤙🏻 And tourists.
Glad they are patroling to keeping the waters from getting polluted.....
Good thing the NYPD showed up. I think you may have been fighting too much with the fast current. You could have been swept out into NY Harbor, not before becoming too exhausted in the process!
I would've sidewinded that current but NYPD sure made it easier
@@cedhill2889 Police wuz cool in this case
That is a powerful southward current on the East River. I hope you weren't fined when the Coast Guard picked you up. You are an amazingly powerful swimmer to get as far as you did -- more than half across the East River.
Thanx, I used to be a lifeguard, they were fine with it
@@lucasbrunelle Thanks so much Lucas. You are world class swimmer to survive the East River. For the 1964-65 World's Fair, someone swam around Manhattan, I believe, but timed the Hellsgate for when conditions would be safest. I attended Xavier in Manhattan and for our Spring Holiday would take old liner around Manhattan. I think it must been near Hellsgate where someplaces the surface appeared more roiled than usual, and other places there were areas where the surface seemed perfectly calm. Someone told me that it was especially to try to swim through those deceptively calm areas. I was only 14 or 15 so what I was being told could have been bs. Take care and inspire with your daring swims. By the way, I lived in Erie PA, for a while and a friend of mine when young swam 9 miles with the goal of reaching Long Point in Ontario, Canada. Unfortunately, she did not reach her goal. She explained that her body was greased before her swim to retain body heat.
@@johngolden891 Water can look calm on the surface but undercurrents can create hella problems, I've saved people from those very conditions. I do love swimming and can swim anywhere in the world
Lucas have you ever had a GoPro fail due to water damage? I always use mine with out the protective case, never had a problem until a few months ago I went to block island and took some under water footage.. nothing deep making 8” under water.. now the damn thing won’t turn on.. when I go to charge it the battery gets super hot. I see you always dipping in the water with those cameras, just curious if one ever died on ya
I used to have that happen in the earlier versions but since GoPro 7, no issues and I use them underwater all of the time
@@lucasbrunelle thanks lucas, strongly enough the one that died was a 7. i have 2 more 7's and 1, 9 so afraid to get them wet again.. maybe ill try idk. appreciate your reply! be safe!
@@halliwaxbasementbuilds Definitely, also GoPros have great resale value on Ebay etc. I sell all of mine for not much less than I paid for them and then order whatever the newest GoPro is
There are Great White sharks in that area!!
Hopefully this wasn’t after a rainstorm or else that river is filled with sewage runoff
More rescued than busted mate haha
Breaking news crazy italian man try’s to cut traffic by swimming across nyc’s own Hudson River
holy shit, that's crayzy. Be careful !
you're one of a kind haha!
wow the current really dragged you!! lmfao your crazy. and awesome at the same time
i loved the clip of the couples faces when you spoke ukranian
The current was stronger than I expected, earlier in the day the current was less because the tide was slack but due to delays during the day, I went at a bad time - good for the golden hour though!
That's livin!
Swim like a fish, ride like the wind! That's a hel of a life! Ride harder die later! Viva la Vida Loca Sir Lucas!
LOL Like Kramer!
How did you stand getting near that water, like what does it taste like??
Tasted fine, but I knew it wasn't healthy 😨💀🐟
what is the water temperature?
It was 68°F that day, pretty cold
Nice one Kramer