It’s been seven years since Tommy Chauvin final appeared on Swamp Folks. He was one of many alligator hunters on the present from Seasons 1 to three, then Seasons 6, 8, and 9.
Whereas the present has continued on with out him, Chauvin has principally retreated from the general public eye lately, main followers to marvel what he’s to date. Scroll down for every little thing we find out about Chauvin’s life in the present day.
What occurred to Tommy Chauvin?
Chauvin suffered extreme accidents after being concerned in an accident involving explosives in July 2019. A GoFundMe web page was created to lift cash for the surgical procedures Chauvin wanted following the incident, which resulted in his proper hand being amputated.
Along with dropping his hand, Chauvin additionally ruptured his eardrums, broken his eyes, and was left with “a number of abrasions on his chest and arms,” in response to the GoFundMe. Within the first week after the explosion, he underwent two surgical procedures to aim to avoid wasting as a lot of his hand as attainable.
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“It is going to be a tough journey, as he should study to cease and relaxation as he must in his time of restoration,” the GoFundMe description famous. “By means of every little thing he nonetheless continues to emit his vibrant persona, displaying braveness and remaining optimistic. He’ll develop to seek out and declare his ‘new regular.’”
Is Tommy Chauvin retired?
Sure, Chauvin had to surrender alligator searching following his accident. Though he ultimately regained use of his left hand, the lack of his proper hand didn’t enable him to proceed searching.
Is Tommy Chauvin in a relationship?
Whereas Chauvin doesn’t publicly share a lot about his personal life, he does have a public Fb web page (though he hasn’t posted since January). Primarily based on prior posts, he doesn’t seem like in a relationship.
In August 2023, he reposted a quote that stated, “U went & discovered any person else I went & discovered myself WE are NOT the SAME.” Round that point, he additionally wrote on the social media web site, “I really like my life!!!”