Hunting History: Begich/Boggs (History, Tuesday, February 4, 2025)

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Steven Rinella, known for his rugged explorations of the wilderness, turns his attention to a chilling unsolved mystery in the second episode of “Hunting History.” This time, the hunt is for answers surrounding the 1972 disappearance of the Begich/Boggs flight, a case that continues to baffle investigators.

The disappearance of the plane, carrying House Majority Leader Hale Boggs and Congressman Nick Begich, sparked the largest search effort in Alaskan history, but yielded no conclusive results. Rinella, with his intimate knowledge of Alaska’s challenging terrain, brings a fresh perspective to the investigation, exploring the treacherous landscape of the so-called “Alaska Triangle” and the dangers it presents.

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This episode blends historical investigation with survival expertise, as Rinella examines the conditions faced by the missing politicians and the challenges of navigating the unforgiving wilderness. One suspects that Rinella’s insights will offer a compelling new angle on this decades-old mystery.

“Hunting History with Steven Rinella” Season 1 Episode 2, “The Alaska Triangle,” airs on History at 10:03 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.