Education/Science/Factual Topics★ NewHD
Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 7 Episode 2

Quick Summary

Thord and Bjoern battle one of Norway's biggest storms in a decade. Their effort focuses on rescuing a truck laden with steel girders, trying to secure the heavy cargo despite the severe weather that threatens to wash it away immediately.

About This Program

is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls under the generic banner of an “episode” format, offering a self‑contained story rather than a multi‑part series. The title hints at a focus on perseverance and skill, setting the stage for a concise, action‑driven narrative. The episode follows two men, Thord and Bjoern, as they confront a severe weather event. Both are tasked with reaching a truck that’s been overwhelmed by one of the most powerful storms Norway has experienced in the past ten years. Their objective is to rescue the vehicle, which is carrying a load of steel girders, before the conditions worsen further. The storm itself is described as one of the biggest to hit the country in a decade, underscoring the extreme difficulty of the rescue. The sheer force of the wind and rain creates a hostile environment, turning a routine recovery operation into a high‑stakes struggle against nature. Throughout the broadcast, the focus remains on Thord and Bjoern’s attempt to secure the steel‑laden truck despite the relentless elements. Their effort illustrates the programme’s central theme of testing one’s mettle when faced with daunting, real‑world challenges.

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Ice Road Rescue broadcasts on National Geographic Channel HD at 10:00am, Sunday, 8 February 2026.

Channel Numbers:
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Production Details

Runtime60 mins