Watch Secret Amazon: Into the Wild
British explorer Lucy Shepherd and her indigenous team embark on a 50-day expedition to traverse the Amazon rainforest on foot. It’s a journey that many believe is impossible to make and fraught with peril. Facing relentless dangers, from the ever-changing environmental conditions to predators such as venomous snakes and black caimans, the team must co-exist with the jungle to survive.
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Episode 1 – The Bushmaster Snake
As Lucy and the team begin their trek, they encounter the deadly bushmaster snake.
Lucy and her indigenous team begin their unique 50-day journey into virgin Amazon rainforest. As they enter the uncharted acres of perilous terrain, they hear the whistling of the deadly bushmaster snake. It’s one of nature’s most fearful predators and a single bite means certain death. As the brutal trek continues, disaster befalls a team member which could jeopardize the entire expedition.
Episode 2 – Giant Wasps and Caiman
Lucy plunges deeper into the jungle, facing hostile giant wasps and more deadly snakes.
British explorer Lucy Shepherd plunges further into the unknown reaches of the Amazon, coming face to face with predators such as hostile giant wasps, dangerous caiman and even more deadly snakes. With her indigenous team leading the way, they encounter uncharted, undiscovered territory that no one has ever set foot into, for a good reason. Can Lucy complete her near-impossible quest?
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