National Geographic’s “Missing Presumed Dead” explores the harrowing realities of abduction and survival this Friday with the story of journalist Michael Scott Moore. In “Michael Scott Moore: The Negotiator,” the series recounts Moore’s terrifying ordeal as a hostage of Somali pirates.
Moore traveled to Somalia to report on the piracy crisis, a dangerous assignment that took a nightmarish turn when he was captured. He endured over two and a half years in captivity, facing extreme conditions and an uncertain future. The episode features interviews with Moore, providing a first-hand account of his struggle to survive, as well as insights from his family and friends, who endured an agonizing wait for his return.
The episode premieres Friday, May 23 at 9:00 PM ET on National Geographic.
