Navy SEAL Gets Shot By ISIS | Ephraim Mattos

Published on October 18, 2024
Duration: 16:27

Ephraim Mattos, a former Navy SEAL, recounts his experiences as a civilian medic in Mosul, Iraq, where he was shot during a rescue mission. He details his SEAL training, ethical dilemmas faced in Afghanistan, and the founding of Stronghold Rescue & Relief, a non-profit aiding civilians in conflict zones. The organization now focuses on Burma, implementing early warning systems and specialized medical evacuations.

Quick Summary

Former Navy SEAL Ephraim Mattos was shot in the leg by ISIS machine-gun fire during a rescue mission in Mosul, Iraq, while saving a child. He continued to ensure the child's safety despite his injury, showcasing extreme dedication under fire.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Rescue Mission in Mosul
  2. 00:29Military Background and SEAL Training
  3. 01:49Ethical Dilemmas in Afghanistan
  4. 03:50Volunteer Medic in Iraq
  5. 05:37The Mosul Rescue and Injury
  6. 08:24Founding Stronghold Rescue & Relief
  7. 08:55Current Operations in Burma
  8. 10:45Early Warning Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Ephraim Mattos in Mosul?

During a rescue mission in Mosul, Iraq, former Navy SEAL Ephraim Mattos was shot in the leg by ISIS machine-gun fire while moving a rescued child to safety. Despite the injury, he continued to ensure the child's safety.

What is Stronghold Rescue & Relief?

Stronghold Rescue & Relief is a non-profit organization founded by Ephraim Mattos, dedicated to protecting families in conflict zones. It provides frontline mentorship, specialized medical evacuations, and early warning systems in areas like Burma.

How does Stronghold Rescue & Relief operate in Burma?

In Burma, Stronghold Rescue & Relief provides frontline mentorship to security forces, operates specialized medical evacuation teams using modified off-road vehicles in jungles, and has implemented an early warning radio network for civilian safety.

What kind of training did Ephraim Mattos undergo?

Ephraim Mattos underwent rigorous Navy SEAL training, including 'Hell Week,' which he states prepared him for the extreme mental and physical demands of high-intensity conflict zones during his deployments.

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