Ep 7. Armed Robbery

In Jungle Gold season 1 episode 7 titled Armed Robbery, George and Scott face their biggest challenge yet. After finally locating a promising gold deposit, the two partners are ambushed by a group of robbers armed with guns. The robbers steal all of the gold and equipment, leaving George and Scott frustrated and angry.

After the robbery, the two men try to decide whether to give up or continue their search for gold. They meet with a local chief who advises them to leave the area in order to avoid further danger. However, George and Scott refuse to quit and decide to search for more gold in a nearby river. They use a specialized pump to dredge the riverbed, hoping to find gold.

Despite the challenges they face, including mechanical failures, equipment shortages, and unfriendly locals, George and Scott find a significant amount of gold and decide to continue their search in the same river. However, their luck quickly runs out when they are once again robbed, this time at gunpoint.

Determined to find a solution to their problem, George and Scott meet with a security expert who advises them to hire armed guards to protect them from future attacks. They decide to take his advice and hire a team of security guards to accompany them on their next gold search.

The episode ends with George and Scott cautiously optimistic about their future prospects. While they have encountered significant challenges along the way, they are confident that they can continue to find gold and overcome any obstacles that come their way. Armed Robbery is an exciting and suspenseful episode that highlights the risks and rewards of gold mining in the jungle.