Ep 14. Lake Of Legends
- TV-PG
- March 1, 2017
- 40 min
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7.4 (59)
In Expedition Unknown season 4 episode 14, entitled "Lake of Legends," host Josh Gates travels to Belarus in search of the elusive Lake Synevyr. Legend has it that the lake holds a hidden treasure, and locals swear by the healing powers of its waters.
After arriving in Belarus, Gates meets up with a group of local experts who share their knowledge of the lake's mysteries. They tell him stories of a 16th century Cossack leader who supposedly buried a treasure at the bottom of the lake, as well as tales of a Soviet general who threw his stolen Nazi gold into the water during World War II.
Despite the legends and stories, the lake itself is shrouded in mystery. It is located in a remote, hard-to-reach area and very little is known about its depths. Using state-of-the-art scuba gear, Gates and his team explore the lake and search for clues to the treasure's whereabouts.
But their search is not without its obstacles. They encounter a hostile group of locals who are intent on keeping outsiders away from the lake. They also face treacherous weather conditions that threaten to stall their search.
Undeterred, Gates and his team press on, using sonar technology to map the lake's depths. Along the way, they discover a number of surprising artifacts, including a rusted-out military vehicle and a mysterious stone structure.
As the expedition progresses, Gates becomes increasingly convinced that the legends surrounding Lake Synevyr might be true. But will he and his team be able to uncover the treasure? And what secrets will they uncover in the depths of this mysterious lake?
With stunning footage of the Belarusian landscape and a compelling sense of adventure, "Lake of Legends" is a thrilling expedition into the heart of a long-standing mystery. Fans of Expedition Unknown will not want to miss it.