The $500,000 grand prize remained, but it would now be split between the winning duo. Key Events in S4E1: "Divide and Conquer"
In a surprising turn, Josh (part of the Whipple brother duo) tapped out on the very first day. After hiking for hours and failing to find a flat spot to rest, a minor ankle injury combined with mental exhaustion led him to call for extraction.
One partner was dropped at a designated beach camp site, while the other was dropped approximately 10 miles away in the dense, predator-heavy interior.