Curious and Unusual Deaths Season 1 Episode 4 From the Water

From the Water is the fourth episode of the first season of Curious and Unusual Deaths, a documentary series exploring the most bizarre and unforeseen ways humans have met their end throughout history. In this episode, viewers are taken into the depths of the ocean and other bodies of water to discover the unique and disturbing tales of those who have drowned or been fatally injured.

The episode opens with a tragic story of a young couple enjoying a day out on their boat. Suddenly, the boat flipped and they were thrown into the water. Despite both individuals being strong swimmers, they quickly became overpowered by the currents and drowned side by side. The viewer is taken on a journey to uncover the unusual factors that caused this fatal incident, including the presence of quicksand-like mud on the riverbed and the effect of a nearby waterfall on the water's flow.

The show then delves into another unusual water-based death, this time taking place in a swimming pool. A young girl was playfully swimming in her well-maintained pool, but unbeknownst to her parents, small cracks in the pool's cement had caused a leak in the pool's electrical wiring. Tragically, the young girl was electrocuted while she swam. The episode explores the elements that led to this unlikely and devastating incident, including the build-up of electrical current in the water due to the faulty wire.

From the Water also explores the curious and almost unbelievable story of a Japanese fisherman who met his end in the most unexpected way. The fisherman, known for his exceptional abilities as a free diver, was diving deep underwater to collect abalone. However, he never resurfaced. Friends and family frantically searched the area for their beloved fisherman and finally discovered him, stuck deep in the mud at the bottom of the ocean with no air left in his lungs. Watchers are taken through the unique factors that led to this unusual and tragic accident, including the deadly muck under the water's surface and the pressure of deep diving.

The show then takes a turn towards the lighter side, exploring a uniquely famous (or infamous) form of water-based death: drowning in a giant vat of wine. The story is told of a notable French poet, who upon visiting a vineyard, dares to dive into a giant vat of wine. Unfortunately for the poet, he soon finds himself unable to get out, causing himself to drown. The episode gives the backstory of this curious death, including how the wine's lower temperature inhibited the poet's breathing and any attempts to escape the vat.

Finally, viewers are taken on another unusual and unlikely water-based death: a man who drowned in a few inches of bathwater. The man, known for being a heavy drinker, had passed out in his bathtub with the water running. Unfortunately for him, he slumped into a position that caused his face to be submerged in the water. The show explores the array of unexpected factors that led to this bizarre incident, including the amount of alcohol in his system and the unfortunate position of his head.

From the Water continues Curious and Unusual Deaths' exploration of the weirdest and most horrific ways humans have passed on. From the dangers of fresh water to the depths of the ocean to the hazards of historical wine-making, this episode has a range of bizarre stories that will both shock and fascinate viewers.