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

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, ...

A firefighter from Chicago was paralyzed during San Francisco's annual "Escape From Alcatraz" triathlon after another ...

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.

SAN FRANCISCO - What was supposed to be another athletic feat and personal accomplishment quickly turned into a disaster at San Francisco's annual "Escape ... triathlon. Jose Perez, a father ...

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.

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

Jose Perez said he takes part in three to four triathlons a year, and was looking forward to the Escape from Alcatraz race earlier this month. "It's been a bucket race list I've always wanted to do.

Chicago firefighter Jose Perez has done many triathlons and ... and had been training for the past year for the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. The Bay Area event begins with participants being ...