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FANS WAIT WITH BAIT-ED BREATH AS DISCOVERY CHANNEL'S RIVER MONSTERS RETURNS FOR A BRAND NEW SEASON
- Extreme angler Jeremy Wade goes on worldwide mission to solve mysteries of the deep -

Last season, extreme angler and biologist Jeremy Wade searched the world for legendary and flesh-eating freshwater fish with the debut of RIVER MONSTERS on Discovery Channel. From a tiny piranha that can tear apart humans in the Amazon to the large killer catfish in India that feeds on dead bodies, Jeremy has seen it all... or has he? True to the spirit of RIVER MONSTERS, the new season sees Jeremy encountering more surprises in the murky waters from Thailand's Mekong River to Africa's Rift Valley.

Look no further than our own backyard - there are monsters lurking in the waters of Southeast Asia! Follow Jeremy to Thailand where the adventurous angler goes in search of what is thought to be the largest freshwater fish - the giant freshwater stingray. Also known locally as the "wish-you-were-dead" fish, this UFO-shaped marine monstrosity is said to measure about 16-feet long and seven-feet across and is approximately 1,300 pounds; but what could really kill is its 18-inch barbed, bayonet-like tail that could whip extremely painful venom through an unfortunate passerby. But even that is not going to stop Jeremy from tracking down this mysterious monster. Jeremy's adventures take him all over the world to solve freshwater fish mysteries in locations such as Congo, South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Alaska, and Florida.

This season, expect to be reeled in as Jeremy discovers a freshwater fish that can grow as long as a whale, a species of shark that lives in freshwater 100 miles from the sea, and a fish with teeth as big as a lion's as well as other creatures and moments captured on film for the first time. Pushing his mental and physical limits to the maximum, join the extreme fisherman as he attempts to capture these amazing creatures and tell their tales. Plunge into the exciting new season of RIVER MONSTERS as it returns to Discovery Channel this month.

RIVER MONSTERS episode descriptions:

Death Ray
Jeremy heads to the Mekong River in Thailand in search of one of the world's largest and most terrifying river fish - the Giant Freshwater Stingray. Armed with a venomous 18-inch barb on the end of its whip-like tail, this mysterious 1,300-pound predator tests Jeremy to his physical limit, snapping his marlin-class rod, ripping his bicep, and luring him into a confrontation with the border police. In this epic quest, Jeremy witnesses a remarkable event in the life of one of these river monsters and sheds some light on the natural history of this elusive beast.

Killer Snakehead
Jeremy is in for another nerve-testing encounter of the scaly kind as he goes in search of a Far Eastern predator that is now invading America's backyards. Accused of homicide and said to breathe air and crawl on land, the Snakehead sounds more like a horror movie monster than a fish. But does it deserve its murderous reputation? Is it really capable of killing a human? And what lies in wait for Jeremy when he ditches his rod and swims into the lair of the beast?

Congo Killer
Jeremy travels to the heart of Africa and journeys up one of the few rivers left on Earth that truly tests the will of even the most seasoned fisherman. This is the Congo, a river shrouded in mystery, steeped in legends and soaked in violence. There is one spirit in particular, called Mami Wata, that is said to lure fishermen from their boats and send them plunging to the bottom of the river where they are imprisoned for all eternity. Far-fetched? Maybe not. Jeremy discovers that the truth is every bit as frightening as the myth.

Alaskan Horror
Deep in the forbidding Alaskan wilderness is an area swathed in mystery. There are two bottomless lakes where people have been vanishing without a trace for thousands of years. The extreme angler searches for the lethal lake monster of native legend that is dragging locals down to an icy grave. Sub-arctic fishing is a first for Jeremy and ends up with him landing the largest fish he has ever caught... but is it the monster?

Rift Valley Killer
Jeremy is on a quest to Africa's Rift Valley, the cradle of mankind, to explore the roots of fishing and the monsters these first fishermen would have faced. Fishermen here have one of the most dangerous jobs in existence. Storms come out of nowhere, giant crocs attack from beneath, hippos maul humans to death, and rival fishing gangs will kill you for your catch. But at the heart of this valley lurks a fish that can measure over 8-feet long and weigh over 500 pounds - the Nile Perch.

Hidden Predator
The Bull Shark is the most aggressive and unpredictable of all the sharks, thought to be responsible for more attacks on people than any other. Last year, the biggest Bull Shark ever recorded was caught in South Africa - in a river. Was this monstrous freshwater catch a horrifying fluke or are there more shark giants prowling this river? Jeremy heads to South Africa to see if he can land a monster freshwater shark of his own. See if last year's catch was a one off or if there are more monsters out there, and discover if the presence of this known man-eater is a human tragedy just waiting to happen.

Demon Fish
Jeremy journeys up the infamous Congo river in Central Africa in search of the notorious Goliath Tigerfish - a terrifying beast that preys on the unsuspecting. This creature combines the strength, speed and ferocity of all the river monsters Jeremy has ever encountered, creating the most horrific yet perfect freshwater killing machine anywhere in the world. With some of the biggest teeth of any freshwater fish, its ferociousness is the stuff of nightmares. It is going to take all of his skills and some supernatural help from a local witch doctor to catch one.

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