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Raising awareness for a cause often involves daring feats, but conservationist Paul Rosolie took it to a jaw-dropping extreme in 2014. As part of his efforts to spotlight the devastating deforestation of the Amazon rainforest, Rosolie volunteered to be "eaten alive" by a 20-foot-long, 18-stone green anaconda. This spine-chilling stunt aired on Discovery Channel's Eaten Alive, shocking viewers worldwide.
The Amazon rainforest, which has lost around 20% of its area in the past five decades, remains a critical environmental concern. Rosolie, committed to protecting this vital ecosystem, hoped his audacious act would draw global attention.
To prepare, engineers designed a specialized carbon-fiber suit to protect him from the anaconda's immense strength. The suit, streamlined and soaked in pig's blood to attract the snake, included a built-in microphone for constant communication with his support team.
"The last thing I remember was the snake's mouth opening toward my face. Then, everything went black," Rosolie recounted. As the anaconda began constricting him, he described feeling as if caught in an ocean wave, crushed and immobilized. The ordeal lasted over an hour before Rosolie tapped out, overwhelmed by the snake’s grip and the consuming experience.
While the stunt achieved its goal of sparking conversations about rainforest conservation, it also drew controversy. Animal rights groups questioned the ethics of the act, though Rosolie insisted the snake was unharmed, with veterinarians on standby to monitor its well-being.
Though bold and memorable, Rosolie's choice serves as a reminder of the lengths some go to raise awareness for causes close to their hearts. However, it’s safe to say this isn’t a strategy anyone should attempt at home.
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Photo Credit: Discovery Channel
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