I'm Erin Ryder. I've spent years exploring the mysterious and unexplained.
I've learned that fact can be stranger than fiction. ***** what was that?! Now on Myth Explorer I'm
searching for the biggest find of all time ...
Skull Island, legendary home of King Kong ... and you're coming with me.
The South Indian Ocean is the origin of some of the world's most incredible stories.
I believe somewhere in this vast 24 million miles of sea resides a place thought to no longer
exist—
Skull Island.
Reports from the 1940s claim the island was destroyed and vanished from the face of the Earth. Modern
technology suggests something else. We know only a few expeditions successfully
made landfall and they were tragically unprepared for what awaited them. In the
1930s the first scientific exploration of the island began with a
group known as the Eighth Wonder Expedition Company. In the world of
Cryptozoology,
there are legends and then there's the legendary. Rumors say this island is where Gigantopethicus and
Megaprimatus as well as other huge creatures lived thousands of years
ago. In fact, the story of King Kong started in this very area of the Indian
Ocean. Think of how King Kong has inspired generations through movies and
books. There's even a new Universal Orlando theme park ride in the works. And
I believe the story of Kong lives because there's more truth to it than you know.
So I'm heading out on my greatest adventure yet to get the answers that
could unlock the century's ultimate mystery. Out of an abundance of caution
I'm keeping part of my crew anchored off-shore for support. Once we hit the
island, we'll set up a satellite link to keep us connected as Mike and I head inland.
[SATELLITE PING] [OUTBOARD ENGINE]
ERIN: We have set out from the main boat to try and make it the island itself.
[HEAVY WAVES AND SURF CRASHING]
ERIN: We're gonna try to make our way now.
MIKE (OFF CAMERA): You ready for this Erin?
ERIN: I didn't come all this way to get smashed by rocks.
[HEAVY WAVES AND SURF CRASHING]
ERIN: Oh boy ... oh boy ... hold on!!!
[STATIC] [SIGNAL LOST] [SURF STRIKING ROCKS]
ERIN: WE MADE IT! Oh my God! [CATCHING BREATH]
ERIN: It was touch-and-go for a minute ... but...I'm so excited we're here! [SIGH OF RELIEF]
ERIN: You rolling?
MIKE (OFF CAMERA): Rolling.
ERIN: Well, the first thing I want to do is get somewhere safe so we can stow this stuff so we're a little bit more streamline when we're trekking in, okay?
[SURF CRASHING ONSHORE]
ERIN: I'm speechless.
[SURF CRASHING ONSHORE]
ERIN: It feels so amazing to be off the water. Alright, let's try to find a place to set up a shelter so we can stow this.
I think the best plan is to try to make the most of this daylight while we have it...
MIKE (OFF CAMERA): Hey! Watch where you're walking! Watch where you're walking!
ERIN (OFF CAMERA): Ooohh...
MIKE (OFF CAMERA): Looks like a slimy web.
ERIN: Ughhh. I'm glad you saw it. I could've walked right into that.
Yuuuck.
I don't know what that is.
[STATIC]
ERIN(OFF CAMERA): ****** my camera turned off.
I ***** hate this camera.
MIKE (OFF CAMERA): Your turn to go first.
ERIN: Oh, very funny.
We just got here ... and I have all the knives.
ERIN (OFF CAMERA): Let's tuck away some of this gear and just start exploring.
[TREKKING THROUGH FOLIAGE. INSECTS.]
ERIN: It's really thick through here.
[MACHETE CLEARING FOLIAGE. HARD BREATHING.]
ERIN: You know what's a great workout?
Bushwhacking.
ERIN: It's the machete cam. ERIN SINGS: Machete cam. Machete cam. If she can't do it... Machete cam.
ERIN: [SIGH] I need a break in a minute. I'm feeling all macheted out. Oh...oh, oh, oh, oh!
MIKE (OFF CAMERA): What's that?
ERIN: It's metal... (Nervous laugh...)
MIKE (OFF CAMERA): Is that a steering wheel?
ERIN: This is the last thing I would think to find on this island. Look at this...
What the hell?
I mean ... I don't see a make or a model. Obviously not something we can take, but ... take a couple photos of it.
Get these to Cesar and he can give us an idea of why the hell this thing is on the island.
Whoa. There's something over here. Look at this.
It's more of that vehicle. Is that a door? Can you see that? There's a logo ...
MIKE (OFF CAMERA): ... Wonder?
ERIN (OFF CAMERA): It's the Eighth Wonder Expedition...
ERIN: I can't believe it. Where's the rest of it? We've got a wheel ... got a door ...
What happened here?
ERIN VOICEOVER: Join my search for the truth about Skull Island and explore the evidence for yourself at MythExplorer.com.