Life in the tunnels beneath Las Vegas: 'I came down here to be forgotten'

Synopsis

Living beneath Las Vegas Boulevard, individuals create their own world in the tunnels, often forgetting the outside life. The harsh reality includes dangers like floods, which claimed a life last February. Residents use makeshift beds on milk crates to avoid rising water and rely on battery-powered lights for basic needs. One person recounts spending three years in the tunnels, where drugs like heroin are prevalent, and many come to escape their pasts. The tunnels serve as a refuge from the chaos above, with the sounds of music occasionally echoing through the underground. The narrator describes their campsite, hidden from authorities, and mentions the eight manholes that provide access to the surface, referred to as the Rings. This life is a struggle for survival, where every day is a fight against the elements and the isolation of being forgotten.