Stacey Osorio experienced hypothermia during her challenge on “Naked and Afraid” and had to be medically evacuated.
On the show “Naked and Afraid,” participants are put into survival situations in remote locations without clothing, food, or water. Stacey Osorio, a participant on the show, faced a harrowing experience during her 21-day survival challenge. While in the Colombian jungle with her partner, she endured a range of hardships typical of the show, including exposure to the elements, scarcity of food, and the psychological stress of survival.
However, Stacey’s situation took a turn for the worse when she began to show signs of hypothermia. Despite the hot and humid environment of the jungle, hypothermia can occur if a person is wet and exposed to wind or in the shade, which can significantly lower body temperature. Stacey’s condition became serious enough that the show’s medical team decided to intervene.
The medical team assessed her condition and determined that she was suffering from hypothermia, which posed a significant risk to her health. Given the potential dangers of her condition, which can include heart and respiratory failure if left untreated, the decision was made to evacuate her from the challenge for medical treatment. This decision is always made with the participant’s safety as the top priority, as the show does not compromise on the health and well-being of its cast members.
Stacey’s evacuation from “Naked and Afraid” was a reminder of the very real risks and dangers associated with extreme survival situations. Her experience on the show highlighted the importance of proper preparation, awareness of one’s physical limits, and the need for a responsive medical team in survival reality programming.