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Firefighter Paralyzed in Alcatraz Triathlon Urges Safety Reform

6/13/2025

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Jose Perez, a dedicated firefighter from Chicago, faced a life-altering injury during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on June 1, 2025, when a fellow competitor fell on him, leaving him paralyzed. Frustrated by the race's disorganization and inadequate safety protocols, he now fights to regain his motor skills, hoping to one day teach his son how to drive.

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Story summary

Jose Perez, a dedicated firefighter from Chicago, faced a life-altering injury during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on June 1, 2025, when a fellow competitor fell on him, leaving him paralyzed. Frustrated by the race's disorganization and inadequate safety protocols, he now fights to regain his motor skills, hoping to one day teach his son how to drive.