Swamp Peoplepremiered in 2010 and chronicled the lives ofalligator hunters living in the swamps of the Atchafalaya River Basin.
Tommy Chauvin, also known asTrigger Tommy, has been an important part of the showright from the start.
One of the secrets included the LaFont familyssignature recipe for gator bait, or goo-goo juiceas they called it.
Image via History Channel/Youtube
In July 2019,the reality TV stargot intoa terrible accident involving explosives.
The blast ruptured his eardrums, damaged his eyes, and caused multiple abrasions on his chest and arms.
Chauvin eventually thankfully recovered and regained the functioning of his left hand.
Image via Tommy Chauvin’s Gofundme
He evenwrote personal letters to fans who supported himthrough this tough time.
However, that wasnt enough for him to go back to the world of alligator hunting.
The only way Chauvin connects with his fans now is through hisFacebookpage, which he updates occasionally.
He has shared a fewupdates on his love lifeover the years, though.
