12 February 2012 11:47 PM, PST | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
The gold hunters of "Bering Sea Gold" (Fri., 10 p.m. Est on Discovery) use high-powered vacuums on the bottom of the sea in their work to try and find gold there. But as with any equipment underwater, working on or with them can be dangerous. Emily is the newest member of the team, trying to make money to pay for school. But she got a scare that had her questioning if the potential payoff was worth the risk.
While underwater with the hose, she got her arm sucked into it. For a few minutes, she was unable to battle the suction and free herself, leaving her with a growing sense of panic until she finally wrenched it free. But the momentary terror wasn't so easy to shake, as she was tearful and distraught afterward.
"Maybe I'm thinking it's too dangerous for me to be down there," she reflected. I'm wondering »
- Jason Hughes
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