Ep 4. Jungle Crash

In season 9 episode 4 of "Locked Up Abroad" titled "Jungle Crash," viewers are introduced to the story of Canadian businessman David Scott, who went on a business trip to the Amazon rainforest in Colombia and found himself caught up in a dangerous world of drug trafficking.

Scott had traveled to Colombia in the hopes of brokering a deal for a Dutch petrochemical company. The deal, however, fell through, and Scott found himself stranded in the remote jungle with no way back to civilization.

Desperate to get home, Scott stumbled upon a group of local drug traffickers who offered to help him. With no other options, Scott reluctantly agreed to work with the group. However, he had no idea just how deep he would get involved in their illegal activities.

As he helped the traffickers smuggle drugs across the border, Scott soon found himself living a double life. On one hand, he would call his family and business partners, assuring them he was safe and working towards a return home. On the other hand, he was helping the traffickers transport significant amounts of cocaine across the Amazon river.

Throughout the episode, viewers gain a firsthand look at Scott's descent into the world of drug trafficking. He had no idea just how dangerous the work was and how much his life was on the line. As the stakes grew higher, Scott soon realized that he could never escape the life he had made for himself in the jungle.

With the help of fellow traffickers, Scott would use speedboats and other dangerous means to transport drugs across the river. The risks involved were constantly increasing, as rival drug gangs and local authorities were hot on their tail.

The episode also delves into the psychological toll the experience took on Scott. As he grappled with the morality of his actions, he also struggled with the isolation and loneliness that came with being stranded in the jungle for so long.

Ultimately, Scott was captured by authorities and thrown into a Colombian prison. The episode chronicles his time behind bars, including his eventual escape and subsequent capture. Despite the immense danger and personal cost of his involvement in drug trafficking, Scott eventually found a way to get back home to Canada.

Throughout the episode, viewers are presented with an intriguing tale of a man caught up in a dangerous world far from home. The story of David Scott is one of the many harrowing tales that have been told on "Locked Up Abroad," depicting the immense risks people take when they find themselves trapped in unfamiliar and sometimes treacherous parts of the world.