In Eaten Alive, Paul Rosolie found the massive anaconda—and provoked it. “I’m getting coils over me,” he said as the snake wrapped tighter around him. His suit held, but his body and mind were pushed to the limit. “She’s got my arms pinned,” he reported, breathing heavily. Eventually, the pressure became too much. “I’m calling it! I need help,” he cried out.
The team rushed in and rescued him just in time.
Though shaken, Rosolie felt it was worth it. “It actually started with me watching the rainforest get burned,” he explained, frustrated by public indifference. The stunt sparked global debate—but it also got people talking.
Read More to learn how this terrifying moment helped raise awareness about rainforest destruction.
