"All I remember is looking at the ground and waiting to die..." Those were the harrowing words of one person who firmly believed they were in their final moments of life. But miraculously, they survived.

For many who have had a brush with death, the experience isn't easily forgotten. Some are haunted by the "what ifs," while others are reborn with a new sense of purpose and a fresh lease on life.

When a netizen asked, "What moment made you say, Yep, I’m definitely dead' but survived with no major injuries?" a surprising number of people had stories to share. No less than 24,000 comments came pouring in. From near-drownings, to fires, choking, horrific accidents and other terrifying experiences, these survivors recalled the seconds they were convinced they'd soon be taking their last brea

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