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Have a few. I bet other folks here have much better ones but here's some:
-Back in high school, I got out of school early and my grandpa picked me up. Halfway home we were sitting at a red light and it turned green. He didn't start going right away because...old people. Thank God he didn't because a second after the light turned green, a sedan in a high speed chase flew through the intersection feet in front of our car, caught some air into a convenience store parking lot, sparks and everything, and then turned the opposite way and sped off. Cops followed shortly after. If my grandpa had accelerated like a normal person, he would most definitely be dead and I may or may be as well after getting t-boned at 60+mph. Fucking crazy. Dude ended up crashing into a telephone pole and it was on the news- 2 guys high on crack, ran from cops after stealing a candy bar.
-Too many times almost been hit by cars. TODAY some oblivious lady blew through a cross walk at 35mph when me and other people were in it. Thankfully we were all paying attention and not like some people who put their heads down and text while crossing.
Doing a solo hike in the mountains in Morocco. Was heading down a mountain and walking along the top of a steep snow field. Nice soft summer snow that was easy walking so going at a good pace. The moment I hit shade the snow turned to solid ice and I had already committed to my step not thinking this would happen, so I slipped out and started a very long and fast slide towards rocks at the bottom. No way of stopping myself at all, but managed to turn over so I was heading backpack first and slammed into the rocks and luckily managed to not get more than bruises and scrapes. I really don't think I would have died from impact at all, but if I had hurt myself badly on the rocks and couldn't walk there was no way someone would have found me and I was still a long way from anything.
I couple winters ago I was spring skiing and landed on my face when doing a backflip. If it weren’t for my helmet I for sure would’ve been in the hospital
when I was like 12 I was sitting on my bindings to get speed for a jump but lost my balance when trying to get up and went off the jump backseat and landed on my head lmao
.Frywhen I was like 12 I was sitting on my bindings to get speed for a jump but lost my balance when trying to get up and went off the jump backseat and landed on my head lmao
sidehustlehoeI couple winters ago I was spring skiing and landed on my face when doing a backflip. If it weren’t for my helmet I for sure would’ve been in the hospital
My friend had never gotten high before and he showed up to a party before me. Someone had a dab rig and let him take a fat dab off of it. He was literally surrounded by friends and they let him do it, I was fucking pissed at all of them for letting it happen. He pretty much died that night and for the next 6 months after he would start uncontrollably shaking from just smoking a tiny amount of weed.
Back when i I was living in Israel in 2014. There was an operation going on in Gaza. Basically just gaza firing rockets at us and us shooting them down via Iron dome tech. Every now and then youd get a shooting in the west bank. Staying at a family friends one weekend in tel aviv, thinking i could really go for some sushi at my favorite place a few blocks away. Realize I left my wallet at the school so I cant. 15 min later hear a bunch of sirens. Some Arab brought a submachine gun into a supermarket next to the sushi place and shot a bunch of people while running onto the road. Place where i usually sit in the sushi restaurant caught about 6 bullets, shattered glass everywhere from the pictures. Realize not having money just saved my life. Really fucked with me for awhile that it could have just ended all right there.
When I was an early teen, I tried to run in front of a train in front of my friends (ya know, the Billy Bad Ass thing to do). Turns out the train was going 100x faster than I initially thought it was and it was also significantly closer to hitting me than I anticipated. Nothing about this seemed like a bad idea, until I got to the other side of the tracks and it rushed by. The shaking realization hit, that if I had slipped, fallen, or hesitated for a second or two more... I woulda gotten SMOKEDDDDDDDDDD!
Almost smoked a deer while coming down from the mountain at night one day. Road was super icey, and I was going a little too fast. Deer runs out infront of me, and tries to stop and do the deer in headlights thing. Cos of the ice though, the deer eats shit and slides off the road. If it hadn’t slipped, I would have smoked it and fucked up my car real good.
Was going to visit family over christmas and hit a patch of ice doin 70. Wound up going sideways at 70 towards a 18 wheeler in the other lane. Barely recovered and got back in my lane. If I’d been just a tad faster, I wouldn’t be here.
Was flying the other day and missed a fucking turkey vulture by about 5 feet. Would have been messy.
God... too many times. 8 to be exact. These are my closest;
At 7 years old, had appendicitis. In surgery, the appendix burst and got a huge general infection. At 3 days after surgery, the doctors knew I was gonna survive. did 7 days in ICU and another 7 days under observation. Couldnt stand up on my own for 2 months.
At 20 while belaying my buddy on a sketchy cliff face. He stepped on a loose rock that freed a 2 ton boulder. The fucker landed at arms length from me. Felt the shockwave of the impact. It was ironic that I was going to get up to get my helmet in my backpack due to falling stones. That pack was between me and my pack.
At 21; fell asleep behind the wheel after a 24h day. Those rugged strips on the side of the highway saved my life. Im now taking precautions to avoid that situation.
At 23: Suicide attempt. Tried to drink a cup of rubbing alcohol mixed in orange juice. The burning was unreal when it came in contact with the tongue. It was a turning point in life.
At 25, I was going for a tripple stepper (10', 20' and 15') got bounced on the second ledge and ligned me up with a tree. I fought the 3rd drop and landed inches to the right of that tree at high speeds.
At 26, I triggered a hard slab category 2 avalanche 50m down from the release point. Got out of the way just at the right time. My partners thought I was crushed in it. I was lucky and skilled enough to get out.
At 28, going to Ainsworth hot springs. I was doing 90km/h on a snowy night on the highway and out of nowhere, a deer jumped the highway and it stopped in my lane. I swerve left to miss it and a 1/2 ton pickup was coming up the blind hill. I nearly hit the deer and came so close to the truck right after.
**This post was edited on Oct 20th 2018 at 12:09:22pm
2 days ago, driving our farm tractor that has a shitty transmission. Mean to shift from low4 into high1, accidentally shift into high4, engine rpms are super high to run hydraulics, tractor does a massive wheelie, I see many thousand pounds of metal rise up in front of me, definetely would have flipped over or onto my side (and been crushed by tractor) if I hadn't killed the throttle
freestyler540God... too many times. 8 to be exact. These are my closest;
At 7 years old, had appendicitis. In surgery, the appendix burst and got a huge general infection. At 3 days after surgery, the doctors knew I was gonna survive. did 7 days in ICU and another 7 days under observation. Couldnt stand up on my own for 2 months.
At 20 while belaying my buddy on a sketchy cliff face. He stepped on a loose rock that freed a 2 ton boulder. The fucker landed at arms length from me. Felt the shockwave of the impact. It was ironic that I was going to get up to get my helmet in my backpack due to falling stones. That pack was between me and my pack.
At 21; fell asleep behind the wheel after a 24h day. Those rugged strips on the side of the highway saved my life. Im now taking precautions to avoid that situation.
At 25, I was going for a tripple stepper (10', 20' and 15') got bounced on the second ledge and ligned me up with a tree. I fought the 3rd drop and landed inches to the right of that tree at high speeds.
At 26, I triggered a hard slab category 2 avalanche 50m down from the release point. Got out of the way just at the right time. My partners thought I was crushed in it. I was lucky and skilled enough to get out.
At 28, going to Ainsworth hot springs. I was doing 90km/h on a snowy night on the highway and out of nowhere, a deer jumped the highway and it stopped in my lane. I swerve left to miss it and a 1/2 ton pickup was coming up the blind hill. I nearly hit the deer and came so close to the truck right after.
Would you be interested in putting my name on your life insurance as a beneficiary? I could really use the extra cash
BigPurpleSkiSuitBack when i I was living in Israel in 2014. There was an operation going on in Gaza. Basically just gaza firing rockets at us and us shooting them down via Iron dome tech. Every now and then youd get a shooting in the west bank. Staying at a family friends one weekend in tel aviv, thinking i could really go for some sushi at my favorite place a few blocks away. Realize I left my wallet at the school so I cant. 15 min later hear a bunch of sirens. Some Arab brought a submachine gun into a supermarket next to the sushi place and shot a bunch of people while running onto the road. Place where i usually sit in the sushi restaurant caught about 6 bullets, shattered glass everywhere from the pictures. Realize not having money just saved my life. Really fucked with me for awhile that it could have just ended all right there.
Dang. That’s super scary.... I went there this summer It’s an awesome place when it’s safe (safer).
freestyler540At 28, going to Ainsworth hot springs. I was doing 90km/h on a snowy night on the highway and out of nowhere, a deer jumped the highway and it stopped in my lane. I swerve left to miss it and a 1/2 ton pickup was coming up the blind hill. I nearly hit the deer and came so close to the truck right after.
**This post was edited on Oct 20th 2018 at 12:09:22pm
Maybe not near death but couldve been bad. Coming home from a late night rail jam last season I was on a 40mph stretch and knew nobody was around so I gave a little more gas, no more than 3 seconds later as I passed this swampy area, a big ass moose walked onto the pavement and had I braked I wouldve hit it so I swerved and reevaluated my life after.
I also got concussed last November, wasnt chronic but had my helmet been off I wouldve been KOd cause east coast ice.
Only a couple days ago I was running and came across a huge pickup truck at a stop sign. All the windows were completely blacked out so I couldn't see/interact with who was inside...I stop for couple seconds and signal to the driver. The truck doesn't move and there is no traffic coming. I cross and they gun the gas and hit me. Thankfully I wasn't far in front so the hit wasn't that hard, but they just kept accelerating. At this point I am seeing my death play out in slow motion as this massive truck is running me over and I am about to go under the wheels. However, since the truck had a front deer guard, I was able to grab and hold on as my heels were being dragged across the street underneath the truck. After what seemed like forever they thankfully stopped.
It all happened so fast and I was so confused and filled with adrenaline that my gut reaction was just get the fuck out of there and keep running Forest Gump style. I never saw inside the cab with their blacked out windows and didn't get the plate which was a mistake.They were probably texting at the stop sign and didn't see me until they saw two hands clinging on to their front grill. Anyways, all the music I listened to on the rest of the run felt weirdly existential and I still feel very odd even after a few days. Just thankful I didn't actually get run over.
TheMailManWhat's that got to do with almost dying?
Depends on how bad it was. Was it an open fracture? Any arteries compromised? Did he get an infection post injury leading to sepsis? Most places would qualify you as a level 2 trauma for a femur fracture. No bueno
HodorOnly a couple days ago I was running and came across a huge pickup truck at a stop sign. All the windows were completely blacked out so I couldn't see/interact with who was inside...I stop for couple seconds and signal to the driver. The truck doesn't move and there is no traffic coming. I cross and they gun the gas and hit me. Thankfully I wasn't far in front so the hit wasn't that hard, but they just kept accelerating. At this point I am seeing my death play out in slow motion as this massive truck is running me over and I am about to go under the wheels. However, since the truck had a front deer guard, I was able to grab and hold on as my heels were being dragged across the street underneath the truck. After what seemed like forever they thankfully stopped.
It all happened so fast and I was so confused and filled with adrenaline that my gut reaction was just get the fuck out of there and keep running Forest Gump style. I never saw inside the cab with their blacked out windows and didn't get the plate which was a mistake.They were probably texting at the stop sign and didn't see me until they saw two hands clinging on to their front grill. Anyways, all the music I listened to on the rest of the run felt weirdly existential and I still feel very odd even after a few days. Just thankful I didn't actually get run over.
Jesus christ dude, I wouldve at least confronted them lol but makes sense to run after figuring out how to not die. That's why when I bike around the city I'm as caution as I can be, lotta idiots behind the wheel these days.
Titus69That's why when I bike around the city I'm as caution as I can be, lotta idiots behind the wheel these days.
I never bike on the roads anymore. Depending where you live, getting hit by drunk drivers is such a common occurrence. Drunk driving or distracted driving.
Reminds me of the time last year in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; I was taking a blind corner and out of nowhere, a huge pickup truck appeared head on in my lane (2 lane highway). I swerved into the shallow ditch to avoid him. I was borrowing my parents 40,000$ SUV that day to attend classes. My parents laughed as I told them the story... I was just glad not to put a scratch on their brand new car.
freestyler540I never bike on the roads anymore. Depending where you live, getting hit by drunk drivers is such a common occurrence. Drunk driving or distracted driving.
Reminds me of the time last year in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; I was taking a blind corner and out of nowhere, a huge pickup truck appeared head on in my lane (2 lane highway). I swerved into the shallow ditch to avoid him. I was borrowing my parents 40,000$ SUV that day to attend classes. My parents laughed as I told them the story... I was just glad not to put a scratch on their brand new car.
Yeah I see too many people with a phone in their face, the kid I work with who my boss trusts more to drive than me will literally be on his phone driving from 1 appt to the next 15 minutes away, almost impressive but I have to put my phone down to watch the road.
Titus69Yeah I see too many people with a phone in their face, the kid I work with who my boss trusts more to drive than me will literally be on his phone driving from 1 appt to the next 15 minutes away, almost impressive but I have to put my phone down to watch the road.
Before distracted driving laws were in effect, I remember trying to text and drive once. Couldnt keep a straight line and type at the same time. Came quick to realize that its impossible and stupid dangerous. Never did it again. I dont even answer the phone either. Even better, my passenger is in charge of my phone, changing the tunes and my navigator when I dont know the area very well.
My buddy who was driving picked up his phone after receiving a text on a gnarly stretch of road. I yanked the phone away and put it in the glove box. I offered to read the text for him and answer for him. He wasnt happy about it and maybe a dick move, but I think my life is far more important than a text message. The guy isnt the greatest driver either.
freestyler540Before distracted driving laws were in effect, I remember trying to text and drive once. Couldnt keep a straight line and type at the same time. Came quick to realize that its impossible and stupid dangerous. Never did it again. I dont even answer the phone either. Even better, my passenger is in charge of my phone, changing the tunes and my navigator when I dont know the area very well.
My buddy who was driving picked up his phone after receiving a text on a gnarly stretch of road. I yanked the phone away and put it in the glove box. I offered to read the text for him and answer for him. He wasnt happy about it and maybe a dick move, but I think my life is far more important than a text message. The guy isnt the greatest driver either.
Distracted driving is out of control in the USA. I would estimate 50% or more of people on my commute are actively using their cell phones on the freeway (70mph+) at any given time. It's so easy to spot them. I've seen plenty of semi-truck drivers texting and swerving too. Scary.
In regards to the story, do you not have rail crossings in Canada with lights and shit?
IsitWinterYet17In regards to the story, do you not have rail crossings in Canada with lights and shit?
Yes...yes we do. Plus highways are so flat in Saskatchewan, you can see whats coming up 60 miles away!
Vancouver is out of control when it comes to texting and driving. One lady beat the record by getting 3 fines in 1 day...and bitched on national news about how the system if rigged against her.
freestyler540Before distracted driving laws were in effect, I remember trying to text and drive once. Couldnt keep a straight line and type at the same time. Came quick to realize that its impossible and stupid dangerous. Never did it again. I dont even answer the phone either. Even better, my passenger is in charge of my phone, changing the tunes and my navigator when I dont know the area very well.
My buddy who was driving picked up his phone after receiving a text on a gnarly stretch of road. I yanked the phone away and put it in the glove box. I offered to read the text for him and answer for him. He wasnt happy about it and maybe a dick move, but I think my life is far more important than a text message. The guy isnt the greatest driver either.
Yeah dude it's honestly weird to say but driving in our work van is easier to use your phone than at least my shitbox crv, if I ever use my phone to text it's at a stoplight or extremely quickly replying if theres zero cars around, otherwise if it's an urgent text I can easily use voice to text, besides that I even do my best to keep my eyes on the road while finding the skip button for music on my screen. The kid I work with is so absurd, were driving down the 80 with rigs and stupid slow utag drivers, and hes just checking fucking instagram, in our company car, and yet they dont trust me to drive it unless i have to cause I crashed a ghetto scooter with no brakes into a car.. lol
HodorOnly a couple days ago I was running and came across a huge pickup truck at a stop sign. All the windows were completely blacked out so I couldn't see/interact with who was inside...I stop for couple seconds and signal to the driver. The truck doesn't move and there is no traffic coming. I cross and they gun the gas and hit me. Thankfully I wasn't far in front so the hit wasn't that hard, but they just kept accelerating. At this point I am seeing my death play out in slow motion as this massive truck is running me over and I am about to go under the wheels. However, since the truck had a front deer guard, I was able to grab and hold on as my heels were being dragged across the street underneath the truck. After what seemed like forever they thankfully stopped.
It all happened so fast and I was so confused and filled with adrenaline that my gut reaction was just get the fuck out of there and keep running Forest Gump style. I never saw inside the cab with their blacked out windows and didn't get the plate which was a mistake.They were probably texting at the stop sign and didn't see me until they saw two hands clinging on to their front grill. Anyways, all the music I listened to on the rest of the run felt weirdly existential and I still feel very odd even after a few days. Just thankful I didn't actually get run over.
I bet it was dieselchevys driving his dad's truck.
1. When I was like 2 I was at a driving range with my dad and brother. My brother was like 4 or 5 and he was super big for his age. So my dad says “ok take the last one out” and for whatever reason he hits the ball at my dad and I in a tee box probably 20 feet away. All I remember was looking to my right and then seeing the golf ball coming right at me. Hits me like right off my right nostril, right above my lip. Fell down, couldn’t remember the rest. Doctors all said if I would have got hit in the eye, i would’ve went blind, and if I would’ve got hit in my temple, I would’ve been killed.
2. I was like 7. I was eating these little yogurt candy things called YoGo’s. I loved those things. I took the whole pack and put all them in my mouth and I started choking real bad. My dad was late for work that day, and he was heading out the door as it happened. He had to do the heimlic on me and pretty much had to punch my back as hard as he could. I was bruised for weeks and could barely stand up, that’s how hard he had to squeeze me and hit my back. Afterwards my face was like purple I think. Scariest thing I’ve ever experienced to this day.
3. I was catching for baseball, I was like 13. There was a curveball thrown in the dirt and it bounced up under my mask (I didn’t have one of those throat protectors hanging from my mask). The ball hit like an inch off my Adam’s apple. You could see the seams and all on my skin afterwards. Everyone said If it would’ve hit my Adam’s apple i would’ve died right there.
4. This past season skiing. There was this cross course thing setup. On one of the last berms, it had a real easy and gradual slant to it so you could hit it perpendicularly and get some serious air off it. Pretty big landing on backside. Did it like 3 times, so the 4th time I was like aight this is gonna be the last time I do this today. So my dumbass says “hey let’s gun it into this Johnny.” So I take off and then once I’m up and off the lip, I immediately start picturing myself crashing into the snowmaker that’s in the landing. (This time, I angled myself wrong on the takeoff. I was angled too far right). The snowmaker was for a normal slope and those berms were placed near them, designed NOT to be jumped off of perpendicularly. So like I’m almost at the bottom and I’m thinking shitshitshitshit this is gonna be real bad. I somehow manage to like wiggle in the air or something far enough to where I didn’t even hit the snowmaker tower but I crashed hard as hell. My headphones broke and everything and my phone was all jacked up. This all occurred under the lift (busy day btw) and everyone went absolutely nuts haha. Ended up walking away completely fine and the whole chair line went wild lol.
