Curious and Unusual Deaths Season 2 Episode 7

Ep 7. By The Great Outdoors

  • April 7, 2012

Curious and Unusual Deaths is an enthralling documentary series that delves into the extraordinary and bizarre circumstances around the demise of individuals and groups. This episode, entitled By The Great Outdoors, is the seventh episode in the second season of the series.

This episode is all about the perilous beauty of the great outdoors. It takes a closer look at incidents that occurred in the wilderness, where individuals who were seeking adventure ultimately met their demise. Viewers will be intrigued by the curious and the unusual with stories ranging from misadventure in the sub-zero temperatures of Mount Everest, to more familiar cautionary tales of how nature can be unpredictable.

The first story of the episode extends to an ill-fated expedition on Mount Everest. The expedition led by an experienced mountaineer turned calamitous when the group became disorientated, with treacherous weather conditions adding to their descent. The climber found themselves in a life and death situation in a race against time to make it back to camp. The story delves into the mistakes and decisions that led to the disaster and explores how the extreme weather conditions on Mount Everest can sometimes be a fatal adversary.

The next story discusses the dangers of even less extreme outdoor activities like hiking. It tells of a story of a group of hikers who decided to undertake a tough trail that ended with a dramatic drop. When one of the hikers attempted to take a jumping photo at the edge of the cliff, he lost his balance and tumbled to his death. The episode explores the tragic irony of how a moment of carelessness can lead to great danger in nature, even in mundane activities.

The episode then takes an in-depth look at hunting accidents and how tragic it can be for it to go wrong. It tells the story of a group of hunters who headed into the great outdoors looking for a big game. However, things did not go according to plan, and one of the hunters ended up fatally shooting his hunting partner instead. The episode highlights the importance of hunting safety and how accidental gun deaths in the wild are an all too common occurrence.

Finally, the episode explores the dangers that come along with the unpredictability of the ocean. It tells the story of a diving expedition gone wrong when a diver got separated from his group in a storm. The man was stranded on the open ocean without adequate protection as the storm raged on. Despite the several attempted rescue missions, the diver was never found, ultimately succumbing to the ferocity of the sea.

Overall, By The Great Outdoors is an excellent episode for anyone curious about the deadly consequences of outdoor activities gone wrong. It’s a sobering reminder of the beauty and dangers of the natural world around us. The episode also offers valuable lessons to viewers about being prepared and safety measures that can prevent fatal accidents in the future.

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Description
  • First Aired
    April 7, 2012
  • Language
    English