Inside the $39 Million Rescue "Beast": CH-149 Cormorant

Callout Search and Rescue Series 3 Episode 9 follows two extremes of survival and rescue. First, a Nelson Search and Rescue team takes a desperate gamble by following a local psychic’s vision to locate a young woman missing in the frozen wilderness for months. When traditional infrared and K9 units fail, an intuitive bond leads investigators to a discovery that defies logic. Then, we go inside a state-of-the-art $25 million flight simulator in England, where elite Canadian SAR pilots must master "Level 3" emergencies — including the deadly tail rotor failure — where one wrong move means certain death. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

In this high-stakes episode of Callout Search And Rescue Series 3 Episode 8, we follow the team as they race against a disappearing sun to save a snowmobiler trapped 90 feet deep inside a treacherous glacier crevasse. With the victim recording a heartbreaking goodbye message to his family, the team must decide between a slow rope extraction or a daring, experimental helicopter long-line rescue. Meanwhile, at the 442 Squadron in British Columbia, rookie pilots face the intense pressure of learning to hover the 32,000lb CH-149 Cormorant. When equipment fails and hurricane-force winds move in, these trainees realize that in the world of SAR, one mistake means a life is lost. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

In July 1964, a TBM Torpedo Bomber vanished over the treacherous Bitterroot Mountains. This is the harrowing first-hand account of the elite smokejumpers hand-picked to find it. Pushing their DC-2 aircraft to military redlines and throwing the safety manual out the window, these firefighters parachuted into the Idaho wilderness on a mission where every second meant the difference between life and death. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams broke barriers as the first to perform successful heart surgery, yet his name is missing from most medical history books. Discover his untold legacy here. In this inspiring documentary, we dive deep into the life and groundbreaking achievements of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, the trailblazing heart surgeon and visionary behind Providence Hospital - the first black-owned hospital in the United States. Facing immense racial prejudice and limited resources, Dr. Williams not only performed the world’s first successful cardiac operation in 1893, but also revolutionized healthcare for African Americans by founding institutions where black physicians and nurses could train and serve their communities with dignity. Learn how Dr. Williams overcame personal hardship, financial obstacles, and systemic racism to transform medical care. We explore his innovative surgical techniques, his relentless advocacy for quality care, and his pivotal role in establishing nursing schools and medical associations for black professionals. Through rare stories and expert commentary, you’ll understand why Dr. Williams’ pioneering efforts laid the foundation for modern surgery and equal access to healthcare, and why his contributions deserve far

For centuries, the legend of the Loch Ness monster has captivated the world, fueled by over 1,000 eyewitness sightings and decades of mysterious photographs. In this deep-dive scientific investigation, high-tech sonar sweeps and specialized deep-water cameras descend into Loch Ness—a massive lake containing 263 billion cubic feet of water reaching depths down to 812 feet—to uncover the truth. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Inside the high-stakes world of elite chess, King’s Gambit uncovers the hidden psychology behind winning at the highest level. Filmed during the strongest open chess tournament ever, this gripping documentary follows world-class grandmasters as they battle pressure, obsession, and the razor-thin line between victory and defeat. With unprecedented access to top players and performance psychologists, and set against the electrifying backdrop of the Isle of Man TT, the film draws powerful parallels between mental endurance in chess and physical extremes in sport. A tense, emotional, and deeply human look at what it truly takes to win. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 The Grand Swiss - Caruana, Nakamura, Carlsen ▷ 01:35 Chess as Sport and Art - Kasparov, Carlsen ▷ 03:26 The Isle of Man Connection ▷ 04:26 Inside the Tournament ▷ 06:03 Broadcasting the Game ▷ 08:20 The Demands of Elite Chess ▷ 10:19 Opening Ceremony ▷ 11:28 Preparation and Mindset - Howell, Wang Hao ▷ 15:01 Arbiters and Fair Play ▷ 17:00 Chess, Risk, and Psychology ▷ 29:31 Focus, Fitness, and Performance ▷ 38:22 Life as a Professional Chess Player