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.

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

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

Chicago firefighter Jose Perez was paralyzed after a freak collision during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, but has ...

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, ...

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

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.

Jose Perez was seriously hurt during the swimming portion of the San Francisco Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

A Chicago firefighter was left paralyzed after suffering injuries during a San Francisco triathlon. Jose Perez competed in the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon earlier this month. But when he jumped ...

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

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