Ep 8. Last Man Diving

Big risk and big rewards is what the gold hunters face in the Bering Sea episode titled "Last Man Diving." The show follows the journey of desperate gold miners who will risk their lives to dive into frozen depths of the sea in search of precious gold deposits. The episode kicks off from where the previous one left off, with all the miners frantically trying to meet their deadlines before the mining season ends.

Captain Brad Kelly is the first to struggle, with boat problems causing delays leading to loss of precious time when he needs it most. But that's not all, as the worsening weather includes harsh storms and deadly waves, which further jeopardizes his mission. Kelly enlists the help of his friend Joey Nardone, who is himself operating on a tight deadline, but Kelly is desperate.

As Brad grapples with his boat issues, Vernon Adkison, who is the king of Nome, is facing nearly the same problem except in addition to the boat problems, the struggles to find experienced divers who want to work in his team. In an attempt to overcome the obstacles, Adkison has to pay an arm and a leg to hire experienced divers who became available just in time to help him meet his goals. Vernon and his crew have an unusual animal encounter when a polar bear approaches their boat.

Farther out to sea, Ken Kerr has his hands full. The miners must brave sub-zero temperatures and dive into depths where the slightest miscalculation can mean death. The show captures daredevil Ken Kerr using his fierce diving techniques to reach gold deposits in record time. But the journey is far from smooth, with Ken having to deal with equipment failures, equipment thefts, and even the death of team member Jesse Goins earlier in the year.

Also, in the episode, Emily Riedel's team finds a way to increase the suction on their dredge, which gives them a fighting chance at catching up to their rivals. But while the new additions increased their output, it also meant relying on untested equipment that could fail at any time.

The episode is a nail-biting, heart-pumping story of the last push to succeed before the end of a mining season that has been plagued by unforeseen obstacles. The show is a remarkable illustration of what it takes to go for gold and the risks and hardships that come with the territory.

Overall, "Last Man Diving" is an intense episode of Bering Sea Gold. It shows the miners risking it all, braving the dangers of working in choppy seas to get to the treasure that lies beneath. It is an action-packed, suspense-filled episode that leaves the audience on the edge of their seats, eager to see who will make the gold rush deadline. Fans of the show, as well as those just tuning in, will be treated to a story that is as thrilling as it is emotional.