Story Time with former CIA Contractor Shawn Ryan (The Panama Shakeout Patrol)

Published on November 23, 2017
Duration: 4:36

This episode features former CIA Contractor Shawn Ryan recounting a jungle warfare patrol in Panama. He details the environmental hazards, including dangerous wildlife and dense terrain, encountered during a J-SET training mission with Panamanian forces and an ODA Green Beret team. The narrative highlights the challenges of navigating thick jungle and an unexpected, dangerous encounter with African killer bees.

Quick Summary

Former CIA Contractor Shawn Ryan recounts a challenging jungle patrol in Panama during a J-SET training mission. He highlights the extreme environmental hazards, including dangerous wildlife and dense terrain, and details a harrowing escape from an African killer bee swarm by retreating to the Chagres River.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro and Branding
  2. 00:08Motivation for Joining SEAL Teams
  3. 00:43Deployment to Panama
  4. 00:58Environmental Briefing
  5. 01:31Jungle Shakeout Patrol
  6. 02:13Navigating Dense Terrain
  7. 02:35Encounter with Killer Bees
  8. 03:48Emergency Retreat to River

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the primary environmental dangers Shawn Ryan encountered during his Panama jungle patrol?

During his Panama jungle patrol, Shawn Ryan detailed significant environmental dangers including venomous snakes, crocodiles, sharks, and aggressive '50-cal ants' (later identified as African killer bees). The dense vegetation also posed a constant challenge, requiring machetes to clear paths.

How did Shawn Ryan and his team escape the African killer bee swarm?

After accidentally disturbing an African killer bee nest, Shawn Ryan and his platoon were forced into an emergency retreat. They made their way to the Chagres River, using it as a safe zone to escape the aggressive swarm and mitigate the effects of multiple stings.

What type of training mission was Shawn Ryan on in Panama?

Shawn Ryan was on a J-SET (Joint Special Operations University Training) training mission in Panama. This involved working with Panamanian forces and an ODA (Operational Detachment Alpha) Green Beret team, focusing on jungle warfare and testing new gear.

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