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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 2 Episode 1

Quick Summary

Set in the Oregon mountains, Freddy and Juan come to the aid of a father‑and‑son mining team teetering on the edge of collapse. When a water shortage arises, it forces them to confront their greatest dread – the prospect of finding no gold.

About This Program

High Country Hail Mary is a programme presented as an episode‑length instalment. It falls under the generic label of “episode” and, as the title suggests, centres on a high‑altitude adventure set against a rugged backdrop. The story unfolds in the mountains of Oregon, where two characters, Freddy and Juan, step in to aid a father‑and‑son team of miners who are teetering on the edge of collapse. Their assistance comes at a crucial moment, as a shortage of water forces the miners to face their deepest dread – the possibility that there is no gold left to be found. The water problem is pivotal, because without a reliable supply the mining operation can’t continue, and the prospect of an empty vein looms large. Freddy and Juan’s involvement highlights the desperation of the miners, whose livelihood hinges on a single resource that now appears to be slipping away. Ultimately, the episode builds its tension around that very fear – the anxiety that all their effort might end in a gold‑less outcome. The narrative keeps the focus tightly on the characters’ struggle against nature and circumstance, underscoring how a single environmental hurdle can threaten an entire venture.

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Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan broadcasts on Discovery Channel +1 at 10:00am, Thursday, 12 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Runtime60 mins