Meet The People Who Live In The Tunnels Under Las Vegas

Next time you’re in Las Vegas, remember this short documentary by Matthew O’Brien about the people who live in the flood tunnels beneath Las Vegas. These people can’t afford to live above, so they’ve taken refuge in this subterranean labyrinth they called home.

The hidden network of flood control tunnels are makeshift home for about 300-400 people trying to survive. Here are just some of them:

 
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Watch this 6-minute video of what it’s like living in the tunnels of Las Vegas.