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Jose Perez is fighting for a future in which he hopes he won’t be paralyzed after suffering a serious injury while racing in the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon earlier this month.

Chicago firefighter Jose Perez is facing a difficult recovery, but getting the support of SFFD, after a scary injury when another triathlon competitor landed on top of him in the SF Bay. "Immediately, ...

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A Chicago firefighter was in the ICU Monday after he was injured while competing in a race last week. Jose Perez was ...

Chicago firefighter Jose Perez was paralyzed during the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon when another swimmer landed on him. He ...

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But when he jumped into the San Francisco Bay to begin the swim portion, he said, another competitor landed on top of him. "Immediately, I just knew. I can't move. I'm paralyzed," Perez said.

A longtime triathlete and first responder is recovering in hospital after a devastating accident during a race in San ...

Just after he jumped off a boat to start, another person leapt and landed on Chicago Firefighter/Paramedic Jose Perez's head.