On a remote river in Japan, Jeremy Wade is way out of his comfort zone. The monster he's after is an amphibian, so Jeremy must dive for it and catch it with his bare hands.
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River Monsters: Diving for Monsters
On a remote river in Japan, Jeremy Wade is way out of his comfort zone. The monster he's after is an amphibian, so Jeremy must dive for it and catch it with his bare hands.
Added: May 23, 2011
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Runtime: 02:27
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