Perez was lifted onto a Jet Ski with San Francisco Fire Department officials, whom Perez profusely praised for their efforts.

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

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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.