Survived a Near-Death Experience While Cycling?

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This thread discusses various personal near-death experiences shared by participants, including incidents related to cycling accidents, allergic reactions, and other dangerous situations. The scope includes anecdotal accounts of close calls and reflections on safety and risk.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a severe cycling accident involving a flatbed truck, resulting in significant injuries and damage to their bike.
  • Another participant recounts a near-fall at Feather Falls, emphasizing the role of an unexpected stump in preventing disaster.
  • A different participant shares an experience of being robbed at gunpoint, expressing uncertainty about the weapon's status.
  • One participant discusses a severe allergic reaction to a painkiller, leading to seizures and a near-death experience while in a medical setting.
  • Another shares a story of a car accident where they narrowly avoided serious injury due to the circumstances of the crash.
  • A participant reflects on their sister's multiple close calls throughout her life, detailing several incidents that could have resulted in serious harm.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share individual experiences of near-death situations, but there is no consensus on what constitutes a near-death experience or the implications of these incidents. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the severity and classification of each experience.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the details of their experiences, such as the status of the weapon in the robbery or the exact nature of their allergic reactions. There are also varying interpretations of what qualifies as a near-death experience.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring personal safety, risk assessment, and the psychological impacts of near-death experiences.

  • #61
nismaratwork said:
Oh, and the loaded gun in your shower... I'd kill for a bit more detail as to how THAT came about!

And pictures!
 
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  • #62
Ivan Seeking said:
And pictures!

...in at least 10 MP please, I like to examine my future victi- errr... friends... for any flaw in their perfect skin. MOTHER WOULD NOT WANT HER BABY BOY WEARING A FLESH-SUIT that is LESS than perfect!

Oh, I just went to a dark place there didn't I? Damn you Silence of The Lambs!

...but yeah, I've seen Evo's pic here on PF and um... can I have copies Ivan? I promise, no pit-dungeons or night-vision hunts.
 
  • #63
Evo said:
I had a police officer point a loaded gun at my head while I was in the shower in my bathroom.

It's criminal not to provide details. In fact, if you don't explain how this happened, I'm going to report you to the local police. I assure you, they will come around the next time you're washing up.

EDIT: Incidentally, that would create a really interesting meta-event.
 
  • #64
FlexGunship said:
It's criminal not to provide details. In fact, if you don't explain how this happened, I'm going to report you to the local police. I assure you, they will come around the next time you're washing up.

EDIT: Incidentally, that would create a really interesting meta-event.

One word: Webcam.
 
  • #65
nismaratwork said:
One word: Webcam.

Two words, one emoticon: Jail time :frown:

EDIT: Sounds disgustingly like some other "two___, one ___" internet memes.
 
  • #66
FlexGunship said:
Two words, one emoticon: Jail time :frown:

EDIT: Sounds disgustingly like some other "two___, one ___" internet memes.

but... but... Evo is pretty and smart and she's a STEM lady. Throw the nerds of the world a freakin' bone man! :wink:

...But yeah, it'll be funny when my cellmate is taking me for my nightly "ride", to reflect on THAT particular 'poor choice'.

Edit: just got your edit reference. No longer hungry... :cry:
 

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