“Either you die a hero, or you live long enough to become a villain” this was the phrase that Jesse Koz used on his social network on Instagram.
Without a doubt Jesse and his dog made history! They traveled through 17 countries by beetle, and were heading to Alaska, they were currently in Oregon in the United States.
They were digital influencers who told the day-to-day of their insane trips and who were part of the dream of all of their more than 400,000 followers.
In addition to showing what the trips were like, the love that Jesse had for his dog was immeasurable and indescribable in every statement he made on his social networks and in the way they looked at each other.
The 1978 Beetle with plates from Balneário Camburiú, Santa Catarina informed the origin of these travelers. With his 29 years old and his 6 year old dog Shurastey, they died in that tragic traffic accident.
According to information from the local press, there was a traffic jam and Jesse tried to divert, losing control of his beetle and leaving for the other lane, hitting another vehicle head-on that was coming in the opposite direction.
The occupants of the other car suffered scratches and were taken to the hospital, while Jesse and Shurastey succumbed to their injuries.
What is the cause of death of Jesse and Shurastey?
They suffered an accident with their beetle, in the year 2022.
According to information from the local press, there was a traffic jam and Jesse tried to deviate, losing control of his Beetle and went out into the other lane, crashing head-on into another Ford Escape vehicle that was coming in the opposite direction.
The two died on the spot, Jesse and Shurastey.
What year did Jesse and Shurastey die?
In the year of 2022, had an accident with their beetle.
Who is Jesse Koz?
Jesse Koz was 29 years old, born in Balneário Camburiú, Santa Catarina. He went around the world with his Volkswagen Beetle Dodongo (name of the Volkswagen Beetle) and his 6-year-old dog Shurastey, became a digital influencer and told the day to day of his insane trips that were part of the dream of more than 400 thousand followers.
Jesse showed a love of freedom and immeasurable love for his dog Shurastey. Wherever they went, they made friends and in some situations they traveled to some destinations together, it was just fun and perrengues as he himself said.
How old is Jesse Koz?
Jesse was 29 years old when he died.
Transfer of Jesse and Shurastey to Brazil
The family made a crowdfunding online to raise R$120,000.00 to bring their friends to their hometown Balneário Camburiú- SC, Brazil and quickly the amount was reached.
The bodies will be brought cremated, the family has not yet announced whether the wake will be open or only for family members.
How many beautiful records these friends left and the example of a story of friendship, companionship and much love between a man and a dog.
Who was the couple with Jesse Koz?
The couple Roana Petri Celeste and Diego Strutz , was in the other vehicle and accompanied Jesse on the final stretch of the journey, bound for Alaska.
Where is Jesse's body?
Jessé Koz's body was cremated and later buried in the municipality of Balneário Camburiú, in Santa Catarina.
Where does Jesse Koz's family live?
Most of his family lives in Curitiba, Paraná, and others live in Balneário Camburiú, in Santa Catarina.
How old was the dog Shurastey?
He was 6 years old.
What breed is Jesse's dog?
Golden retriever.
Shurastey was a beautiful dog of the Golden retriever breed, who traveled the world inside the Dodongo beetle and with his owner Jesse.
Where did Jesse Koz live?
He was from Paraná, but they live in Balneário Camburiú, in Santa Catarina. That's when they decided to hit the road and go out into the world.
How did Jesse Koz live?
Tired of the routine, Jesse decided to change his life in 2017. He sold everything he had, gave up his rented apartment and quit his job as manager at a clothing store in Moram in Balneário Camburiú, in Santa Catarina.
He caught Shurastey, a Golden Retriever dog, won the internet with his great trip from Santa Catarina to Alaska, in the United States.
They traveled more than 83,000 kilometers across the Americas, 17 countries and 21 Brazilian states, and were close to reaching their final destination.
On the day of the accident, they were traveling through the city of Oregon, with only 4,000 kilometers left to Alaska.
Jesse said that he had no life before traveling, and that after he started his trips, he started to live.
What is the name of Jesse's beetle?
Dodongo.
The tribute was from a video game character that Jesse played as a child. The characteristic of the video game character was a dragon that had a lot of strength and that was why he named the beetle, as it is a resistant machine.
What happened to the boy who was traveling in the beetle with the dog?
Jesse koz and his dog Shurastey died in a car accident in the state of Oregon in the United States. They were close to completing the itinerary that was to arrive in Alaska.
Where is Dodongo?
O dodongo was taken to the junkyard, ended up being completely destroyed in the accident. His friends who accompanied the trip in another car, took the license plate and completing the route that was planned by Jesse, leaving in Alaska.
Will there be a Shurastey movie?
The story that moved the whole world will become cinema history.
Paris Entretenimento released in January 2023, the feature film will be part of the cinema screens, but for now without a release date.
Will Jesse and Shurastey's story become a movie?
Yea!
Paris Entretenimento released in January 2023, the feature film will be part of the cinema screens, but for now without a release date.
What a sadness!! But God in his infinite mercy and love took the two inseparable friends to himself! God comfort the heart of family and friends 🙏😢