A Secret New York Island That You Can Never Visit

NYC has about 40 islands. And among those, there’s one that’s so confidential that you can't even visit it! Mystery worth solving, don't you think? We’re about to take a trip to the hush-hush New York island known as U Thant. You’ll definitely be surprised by its interesting history...

TIMESTAMPS:
The history of U Thant Island 1:06
What U Thant Island is now 3:33
Another closed-off island in New York that's oozing with mystery 4:02
Snake Island in Brasil 5:20
Heard Island in the middle of the ocean between Australia and Antarctica 6:23
Surtsey Island in Iceland 7:14

SUMMARY:
- U Thant Island is a teeny-tiny 100-by-200-foot artificial island located off the coast of Manhattan. Its history goes way back to the 1890s. The island remained undisturbed and out of the spotlight until 1977 when it was adopted by the Peace Meditation at the United Nations.
- It’s now turned into a protected sanctuary for migrating birds, including a small colony of beautiful double-crested cormorants.
- North Brother Island is currently designated as a bird sanctuary, but its history is a lot darker. The island was abandoned up until 1885 when it became the new location for Riverside Hospital. Riverside was at first an isolated hospital for smallpox patients but over time expanded and started accepting sufferers of other types of highly contagious and deadly diseases, like tuberculosis and typhoid fever.
- If we venture out across the globe, we’ll find even more places that are, for one reason or another, off-limits for visitors. One prime example is Snake Island, which is located about 90 miles off the coast of Sao Paulo. As to why this place is forbidden for travel, the name says it all! Snake Island houses from 2,000 to 4,000 venomous snakes.
- There are other even more mysterious places out there, like Heard Island. You can find it in the middle of the ocean between Australia and Antarctica. Heard Island is home to animals that are totally unique to this area, and the Australian government wants them to live in peace without human intervention.
- Surtsey Island was formed from a huge volcanic eruption that took place back in 1963. The eruption lasted for 4 whole years, allowing the island to grow to a size of one square mile. Since then, it’s continued to be a place of interest for volcanologists, botanists, and biologists alike.

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Do you know any other closed-off places, guys? Tell us about them!

[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

TIMESTAMPS:
The history of U Thant Island 1:06
What U Thant Island is now 3:33
Another closed-off island in New York that's oozing with mystery 4:02
Snake Island in Brasil 5:20
Heard Island in the middle of the ocean between Australia and Antarctica 6:23
Surtsey Island in Iceland 7:14

[fintanbochra]

If You See This Island, Leave Immediately and Call The Police!

[Jason-fbgs]

I've been to snake island as part of a research group 10 years ago. A lasting impression that I will never forget. I'm glad countries are protecting these islands.

[avragetrinidadian]

U-Taunt Island.

No snakes, no wild life to enraged and I could still get a good pizza within an hour after I leave :3

[potatoqueen]

Country: has secrets
Bright Side: *I'm gonna ruin this whole man's career*

[TravelwithAustin]

The US has a history of calling things wildlife sanctuaries even when they are being used for other things. The West Virginia Ordinance works was also called a bird sanctuary when it was in use.

[michaelmooney]

secret is it? so secret that Google Earth shows it and calls it Belmont Island just south of Roosevelt island. nothings stopping any one except lack of a boat. not even "remotely" closed off.

[Aka_Mag]

You sound exactly like the guy that narrates stuff on “How it’s Made”

[underatedkickz]

If you reading this i hope all your dreams come true ❤️

[zachocracy]

At 1st I thought you were talking about the military base where in the 70s they were creating chimeras.
Putting ape heads on humans and human heads on apes. Accidentaly saw this walking by a lab. Nightmares ever since.

[dplanet]

I just came here to know more of U Thant Island in NYC and I ended up knowing other amazing islands, such as Snakes Island and the one close to Australia! Amazing video💙

[r.joseph]

I love the history, and where the names of towns, roads, etc. are from. I live here all my life, and know Steinway St., Belmont Ave., Belmont Park, Parkway, Racetrack, etc.

[scottprendergast]

I just LOVE those great photos you use to tell your story- did you get some kind of special AWARD for this!!??

[Higgabletrw]

Nice, I came expecting clickbait, and ended up seeing what I wanted and more! Subbed 👍

[chauचक]

So interesting. I love bright side.. thanks for this wonderful news✌

[alfiefallejo]

Hey if you're reading this, congratulations, you just read this comment.

[ltortjr]

I’m from Long Island, surprised Plum Island wasn’t mention. Especially with the Montauk monster surfacing

[jmr_draws]

The clickbait is making me cringe so hard

[k.b.sandioopandioop]

I love history OLD HISTORY !!! That’s why I LOVE YOU’RE CHANNEL