3. Bear’s Military Adventures
For three years, Bear Grylls served in the Territorial Army in the 21 SAS Regiment. It was during his time as a military reservist that Grylls crushed three vertebrae while parachuting in Zambia. His parachute ripped at an altitude of 16,000 feet, opened too soon, and caused him to land on his pack on his back, leading to his injury. After being nearly paralyzed, Grylls spent a year in military rehab centers. Since then, he has received two honorary ranks from the military, lieutenant commander of Royal Naval Reserve and lieutenant colonel in the Royal Marines Reserve.
