Conservationist Paul Rosolie set out on a bold and contentious quest in 2014: to be eaten alive by a huge green anaconda.
Raising awareness of the dangers facing the Amazon rainforest was the aim. An experienced traveler and nature lover, Rosolie had studied the complex ecology of the Amazon for years.
Seeing how quickly habitats were disappearing, he looked for a dramatic approach to draw attention to the issue.
But things did not work out as planned, and Rosolie immediately regretted his attempt.
Rosolie put on a specially manufactured carbon fiber suit that was built to endure the tremendous strain of the snake’s tight coils in order to be ready for his meeting with the anaconda.
