For JC, life was just one big adventure waiting to be taken by the reigns. Though he devoted his life to many heroic duties such as spending his time as a firefighter and a paramedic rescue specialist in the Air Force, his real passion lied with adventure. So it was no surprise when JC launched a company devoted to training athletes and supplying adventure inspiration.
This inspiration was never in short supply, and this includes August 3 2021, when JC began what was supposed to be an educational video about an upcoming triathlon. To help fellow athletes understand the route, JC got into the murky green lake and began tracing the route while a friend piloted a drone just overhead - but unusual for JC, he left caution in the rearview when he jumped into Lake Thonotosassa in Hillsborough County, Florida that day, and a 12 foot American Alligator took the opportunity to attack JC in a surprise encounter that left him badly injured.
Join us for a personal in-depth look into this tragic incident and how JC relied on his faith and emotional strength to not only wrestle himself out of the enormous reptile's jaws, but get himself to safety where he could begin his long and strenuous recovery.
Follow our friend JC La Verde and his adventures on Facebook and Instagram (@JCdefeats) or by visitng joindefeatx.com, and please make a contribution to his ongoing charitable efforts through the website!
LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED - mild adult language and descriptions of injuries resulting from an animal attack. Pertinent videos accompanying this episode can be found on Instagram @wonnothingpodcast.
*This episode of Won Nothing Podcast is sponsored by our good friend Jason Latona (@NYlifeonfilm on IG) THANK YOU for the very generous donation of a wonderful new laptop to further continue improving our tech and quality!!!*
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho
License code: UVPXNPMKKE22FJCQ
For JC, life was just one big adventure waiting to be taken by the reigns. Though he devoted his life to many heroic duties such as spending his time as a firefighter and a paramedic rescue specialist in the Air Force, his real passion lied with adventure. So it was no surprise when JC launched a company devoted to training athletes and supplying adventure inspiration.
This inspiration was never in short supply, and this includes August 3 2021, when JC began what was supposed to be an educational video about an upcoming triathlon. To help fellow athletes understand the route, JC got into the murky green lake and began tracing the route while a friend piloted a drone just overhead - but unusual for JC, he left caution in the rearview when he jumped into Lake Thonotosassa in Hillsborough County, Florida that day, and a 12 foot American Alligator took the opportunity to attack JC in a surprise encounter that left him badly injured.
Join us for a personal in-depth look into this tragic incident and how JC relied on his faith and emotional strength to not only wrestle himself out of the enormous reptile's jaws, but get himself to safety where he could begin his long and strenuous recovery.
Follow our friend JC La Verde and his adventures on Facebook and Instagram (@JCdefeats) or by visitng joindefeatx.com, and please make a contribution to his ongoing charitable efforts through the website!
LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED - mild adult language and descriptions of injuries resulting from an animal attack. Pertinent videos accompanying this episode can be found on Instagram @wonnothingpodcast.
*This episode of Won Nothing Podcast is sponsored by our good friend Jason Latona (@NYlifeonfilm on IG) THANK YOU for the very generous donation of a wonderful new laptop to further continue improving our tech and quality!!!*
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho
License code: UVPXNPMKKE22FJCQ