41 People Who Almost Died Are Sharing How They Barely Survived

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41 people recount near-death experiences and the survival moments that followed, illustrating how close each moment came to ending.

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“That night, I knew I was going to die. I called my mother to …”

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The collection compiles personal testimonies to illustrate how narrowly life can be spared and how those moments shape future choices.

Author’s summary: Real people share intimate, terrifying moments of brinkmanship and the lasting changes those experiences bring, revealing how close life can come to an end and what follows.

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BuzzFeed BuzzFeed — 2025-12-06

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