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Owensboro’s Jason Koger Featured In His Own TED Talk In Evansville (VIDEO)
Owensboro's Jason Koger is well known for his survival story after being electrocuted in 2008 while riding an ATV on his family's property. Jason had to have both hands amputated in order to save his life and since he was able he has been telling his story of a major comeback and how he is using it to encourage others. Recently he was featured on a TEDx Talk.
Jason has appeared on Hawaii 5-0, Apple's 30th-anniversary commercial, Manifesto, Skull Bound TV, Addicted to the Outdoors, Dr. Gupta, CNN, Dirt Road Outdoors, Free State of Jones and many other TV appearances. He has also appeared in written articles across the country. Jason has received the American Red Cross hero of the year and role model of the year awards and is currently working on his first book.
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