In 2014, conservationist Paul Rosolie attempted to be eaten alive by a green anaconda to raise awareness for the Amazon rainforest’s disappearing habitats. Wearing a specially designed carbon fiber suit with cameras and an oxygen supply, he provoked the snake to coil around him for a Discovery Channel documentary.
The anaconda’s powerful squeeze caused severe pressure and difficulty breathing, leaving Rosolie in agony. Despite the suit protecting him from major injury, he regretted the experiment almost immediately. His vital signs were monitored, and after struggling to breathe, the team intervened and safely freed him.
