In 2014, conservationist Paul Rosolie attempted a daring experiment: to be swallowed by a green anaconda to raise awareness about the Amazon rainforest’s threats. Wearing a carbon fiber suit with cameras and oxygen, Rosolie provoked the snake, which coiled around him with crushing force.
The ordeal, featured in a Discovery Channel documentary, was intense, with Rosolie struggling to breathe before his team intervened. While some praised his commitment, others criticized the ethical implications for the snake.
Despite the controversy, the stunt brought global attention to Amazon conservation and sparked crucial discussions about protecting biodiversity