Close Calls

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From false pregnancies to near-death experiences, read along as these people tell the most distressing details from when they truly dodged a bullet.

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Life is a rollercoaster—and sometimes, it just goes off the rails. These horrifying "I'm done for" moments are some of the worst close calls imaginable.

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There are two things in life you can count on: death and taxes. These Redditors share some near-fatal moments that left them shaken and happy to be alive.

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From lightning strikes to near-drowning incidents, choking on snacks, and everything in between, these near-death experiences are life-altering.

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From adrenaline-fueled narrow escapes to horrifying near-fatal experiences, these extremely lucky Redditors dodged a bullet and lived to tell the tale.

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These extremely lucky Redditors got into some sticky situations and are here to recount their terrifying survival stories.



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