4WDs ABANDONED in Worst Desert Flood… Desperate Escape Attempt

The Simpson Desert flooded for the first time in 50 years. Jock and Jesse drove straight into it with 6 4WDs — and couldn't get out. Desert flood survival, abandoned vehicles, desperate escape. This is the BMC trip — 4WDs abandoned, rising water and a desperate escape attempt through 500km of flooded Australian outback. The Simpson Desert doesn't flood. Except this time it did. And we were in the middle of it. Day 8 started as a repair job on a broken Ford Ranger. By Day 9 the rain had arrived. By the time the storm hit on Day 10 the tracks had dissolved, the water was rising and one vehicle had died. When we called for help there was nobody coming. The only option left was to abandon the 4WDs and find a way out on foot. We went back. The full story of what happened next — and why we're returning to finish what we started — is coming. 👇 Drop it below: 🌊 Worst conditions you've ever been caught in on a trip: ____ 🛻 Would you have pushed on or turned back earlier: ____ 0:00 The Mission 1:11 How We Got Here 2:17 Day 8: Repairing a Broken Ford Ranger 5:38 Heading Into the Desert 9:12 Day 9: The Rain Begins 25:32 The Storm Arrives 33:05 The Floods Come 44:13 Things Go From Bad to Worse 49:24 One Vehicle Dies 58:31 We Call For Help 1:00:30 We Abandon the Vehicles 1:09:53 The Final Boss ----------------- Instagram 👉🏻 @4wd247 Facebook 👉🏻 @4wd247 TikTok 👉🏻 @4wd247 ----------------- Our Crew: ----------------- Tank from Kincrome: https://www.kincrome.com.au/ Pete from Tough Dog: https://www.toughdog.com.au/ Dave from Offroad Animal: https://offroadanimal.com.au/ ----------------- Our Gear: ----------------- Jocko's Tyres: https://www.kumho.com.au/ 4WD Protective Paint: https://raptordiy.com.au/ Jocko's UHF Gear: https://oricom.com.au/deals/ 4x4 Suspension: https://www.toughdog.com.au/ Jocko & Jesse’s tools: https://www.kincrome.com.au/ Workwear & Equipment Safety: https://www.rsea.com.au Experts in heavy duty storage: https://expedition134.com/ 4x4 Mods & Maintenance: https://www.pinnacle4x4.com.au Jocko & Jesse's Fridge: https://www.dometic.com/en-au/outdoor Morrflate Off-Road Air Inflation & Deflation Tools: https://essential4x4.com.au/ Towing Mirrors, fridge slides & towing accessories: https://www.clearviewaccessories.com.au/ Shaun, Graham, Jock & Jesse — formerly with 4WD Action — have been delivering Australia's best off-road content for 20+ years. From epic builds and 4x4 tips to Fraser Island, The Kimberley, Colorado and the Simpson Desert. Whether you're in a fully built LandCruiser or just starting out with a HiLux or Ranger — we've got you covered. #SimpsonDesert #SimpsonDesertFlood #4WDAustralia #DesertFlood #4WDRecovery #JockMackray #JesseGleeson #OutbackAustralia #4WD247 #RemoteAustralia #BushMechanics #FloodSurvival #4x4Australia #DesertAdventure #BMCChallenge #AustralianOutback #4WDAdventure #Overlanding #FloodRescue #SimpsonDesert4WD