Ep 3. Ireland

In Man Vs Wild season 3 episode 3, Bear Grylls takes on the rugged terrain of Ireland. The episode starts off with Bear landing on the coast of Ireland via a helicopter. He immediately jumps into action, gathering materials to construct a makeshift raft to cross a nearby river. After successfully making it across, Bear faces some of the harsh weather conditions Ireland is famous for, as he navigates through thick forests and battles the relentless rain.

Bear is joined by a local fisherman who teaches him how to catch eels in the muddy water of a nearby marsh. Bear is then shown preparing the eel to be cooked for his meal and is seen enjoying it, despite his initial reluctance to eat it.

During his adventure, Bear showcases his survival skills as he builds makeshift shelters from natural materials, such as ferns and branches, and creates a fire without modern tools or matches. Bear also demonstrates how to find clean drinking water in the wilderness, by collecting rainwater and filtering it with a piece of cloth.

The episode takes a dangerous turn as Bear ventures to the edge of a cliff to collect bird eggs, which he explains are a valuable source of protein in the wild. Again, he showcases his expert climbing skills as he makes his way down to the cliff edge, collecting eggs along the way. This scene is particularly intense as we see Bear using all his training to avoid falling off the cliff edge.

To finish the episode, Bear meets with a group of Marines, who he accompanies on a training exercise in the Irish hills. During this exercise, Bear showcases his military training and survival skills, as he joins the Marines in crawling through muddy waters and traversing steep hills. The episode ends with Bear bidding farewell to the Marines, who express their gratitude for the invaluable training he provided them with.

Overall, Man Vs Wild season 3 episode 3 is an action-packed adventure through the Irish wilderness. The episode includes tips for surviving harsh weather conditions, finding food, water, and shelter, and how to handle dangerous terrain and wildlife. The addition of the Marines at the end brings a different dynamic to the show, as we see Bear in a teaching role, imparting his survival knowledge to those who need it most.