A couple of months ago three of my buddies and I checked out an abandoned bank outside of Chicago. It was nearly untouched, and the place was absolutely stunning. The basement was sadly flooded with about 3 feet of water and I wasn't about to get into that, but we explored the other 3 floors of the extensive building happily. Anyways, there was one single POE, with our other option being a two story drop from the fire escape on the side of the massive building. On our way out after exploring for nearly 5 hours, we realized that one of the doors leading to the one POE locked behind us. Keep in mind that we were in a bank, and most of the doors leading to anywhere near the vault were bulletproof and unbelievably secure.

After wandering around for nearly two hours trying to figure out what to do, we finally found a crowbar in one of the offices upstairs and proceeded to walk back down to the door.

I and all of my friends are super weak and it took us literally 30 minutes to finally pry the door open.

We were all scared as hell and definitely learned our lesson to check every door before you go through them... especially in a bank.

Posted by gahdamnchi A couple of months ago three of my buddies and I checked out an abandoned bank outside of Chicago. It was nearly untouched, and the place was absolutely stunning. The basement was sadly flooded with about 3 feet of water and I wasn't about to get into that, but we explored the other 3 floors of the extensive building happily. Anyways, there was one single POE, with our other option being a two story drop from the fire escape on the side of the massive building. On our way out after exploring for nearly 5 hours, we realized that one of the doors leading to the one POE locked behind us. Keep in mind that we were in a bank, and most of the doors leading to anywhere near the vault were bulletproof and unbelievably secure. After wandering around for nearly two hours trying to figure out what to do, we finally found a crowbar in one of the offices upstairs and proceeded to walk back down to the door. I and all of my friends are super weak and it took us literally 30 minutes to finally pry the door open. We were all scared as hell and definitely learned our lesson to check every door before you go through them... especially in a bank.

Pictures of this bank are also on my account if you have any interest in seeing those. Pretty beautiful building IMO

What account? I'd like to see pics.

You know what they say....Pics or it didn't happen!!! I would love to see your photos.

This happened to me on a permitted explore of a prison. I now don't go anywhere without duct tape to secure the door latches (not to mention that it's handy for all kids of other stuff too!).

If you do get stuck and there is ABSOLUTELY no way to safely get out call someone to come get you. Failing that call the cops. A misdemeanor is a lot better than serious injury or death.

EDIT:
It's also advisable to walk around a place to look for other POE's. If there's only one make DAMN SURE it's secure.

That is a pretty harrowing account. Please do share some pics!

Damn that's scary!

Posted by Peptic Ulcer This happened to me on a permitted explore of a prison. I now don't go anywhere without duct tape to secure the door latches (not to mention that it's handy for all kids of other stuff too!).

That's a great idea, never thought of that!

Horror stories like this almost make me chuckle. I think it's because I'm imagining what your faces must have looked like when you realized the door was locked lol. On my very first explore, I was in an abandoned prison and ran into another explorer. Thankfully, thats been the biggest "oh shit" moment for me so far.

Posted by climb_something What account? I'd like to see pics.

https://uer.ca/for...urrpage=1&pp#post0

Posted by MisUnderstood! You know what they say....Pics or it didn't happen!!! I would love to see your photos.

https://uer.ca/for...urrpage=1&pp#post0

have no pics of the door that locked but here is the bank.

Posted by kenfagerdotcom That is a pretty harrowing account. Please do share some pics!

https://uer.ca/for...urrpage=1&pp#post0

Posted by gahdamnchi https://uer.ca/for...urrpage=1&pp#post0

Huh, says I don't have enough access privileges.

Posted by WIurbex Huh, says I don't have enough access privileges.

Posted by climb_something https://media.teno...760e08cdd05648/raw

LMAO!

It would be ALOT more fun to keep my mouth shut and mess with you some more. But, you obviously did visit a bank last year. Is this the pics? Maybe you didn't know exactly how to link them. You are pretty new here and maybe would appreciate some help


http://www.uer.ca/...urrpage=1&pp#post0

Posted by MisUnderstood! It would be ALOT more fun to keep my mouth shut and mess with you some more. But, you obviously did visit a bank last year. Is this the pics? Maybe you didn't know exactly how to link them. You are pretty new here and maybe would appreciate some help http://www.uer.ca/...urrpage=1&pp#post0

Thank you. I am relatively new. I appreciate you taking it easy on me

Posted by MisUnderstood! It would be ALOT more fun to keep my mouth shut and mess with you some more. But, you obviously did visit a bank last year. Is this the pics? Maybe you didn't know exactly how to link them. You are pretty new here and maybe would appreciate some help http://www.uer.ca/...urrpage=1&pp#post0

Thank you. I am relatively new. I appreciate you taking it easy on me