Against The Odds FAN FAVORITE: Teddy Roosevelt's Amazon Expedition | A Killer in Their Midst | 3
Aug 19, 2025
The expedition into the Amazon faces mounting challenges as hunger and disease wreak havoc. Colonel Rondon grows suspicious of potential threats from indigenous tribes lurking nearby. Tensions within the group rise, culminating in violence. Amid these struggles, Theodore Roosevelt suffers a seemingly minor injury that spirals into a life-threatening situation. The episode delves into themes of justice, survival, and the emotional toll on relationships, especially between father and son, during this harrowing adventure.
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Rondon Finds Lobo And Seeks Peace
- Colonel Candido Rondon found his dog Lobo dead from arrows and tracked signs of an ambush in the jungle.
- He left gifts like an axe and beads as peace offerings instead of retaliating to avoid war with the tribe.
Surveying Versus Speed Tension
- Mapping the uncharted Rio de Duvida was the expedition's central purpose despite dangers and delays.
- Rondon and Roosevelt clashed over thorough surveying versus speed, balancing knowledge against immediate survival.
Hunger Drives Theft And Conflict
- Crew rationing led to theft; porters grew desperate and tensions rose in camp.
- Pichon caught Julio de Lima stealing rations, sparking fights and accusations among the men.
