Call of the Wildman, Starring … Jared Albert?

 

When he signed on for a publicity role with Animal Planet, Jared may not have anticipated he’d be wading into murky waters, to do barehanded battle with snapping turtles.  Watch as he wrestles with his first foe … Think he’s got what it takes for a starring role?  Share your thoughts in the Comments section below!

When I originally booked a flight to Kentucky to staff an Associated Press interview with Ernie Brown, Jr. (aka Turtleman), I had no intention of diving head first into a dirty pond to experience the Animal Planet "Surprisingly Human" brand face-to-face. But before I knew it, I had smelly mud up to my waist and a few inspiring "yiyiyis" in my ear…there was no turning back. Take a look above for a "rough cut" from my turtle rescue adventure with Turtleman. Will I submerge myself in unknown waters again? Well, there's always Hillbilly Handfishin'! Now that's live action!

Tune in to Animal Planet every Sunday night at 10 PM for new episodes of Call of the Wildman.

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Jared Albert is a Publicist for Animal Planet.

Comments

[rebecca dorsey]

Turtleman, I am an avid animal lover and appreciate all you do for the animals, what I highly disagree with and truely cannot believe that Animal planet would even show it is when you ride your dog in the back of your truck without her being secured. I know she is trained, but that will not help if you get hit or have to make an unexpected stop, she just cannot hold on. I know you love her so please secure her or at least Animal Planet disconue the shots of her riding unsecured.

[Teresa Harman]

I grew up by 2 swamps with alge and snapping turtles. I seen one that was 3 feet tall and not violent and only came out of hiding 2 times others did see it

[chris taylor]

My Grandkids watch Turtleman ever week and watch all reruns. they love him

[victoria blalock]

Ernie you have inspired me.
because i have saved a turtle
today. and i love your show.
yiyiyi . live action
baby! Thanks Turtleman for
teaching me to save a turtle.
(and Squirrel you can't say yiyiyi like Ernie can lol.)
Thanks,
Victoria