Top 20 Most Shocking Season 1 Episode 5 Escapes From Death
- October 31, 2009
In this episode of Top 20 Most Shocking, viewers will witness some of the most daring and miraculous escapes from death caught on camera. From narrow escapes to split-second decisions, these individuals will amaze you with their survival stories.
The episode begins with a man who narrowly escaped death after his car was struck by a train. The shocking footage shows the man's car being hit head-on by the speeding train and being dragged hundreds of feet before coming to a stop. Amazingly, the driver survived, and the footage captures the dramatic rescue as emergency responders work to extricate him from the mangled wreckage.
From there, we move to a man who avoided certain death while skydiving. After experiencing a malfunction with his parachute, the man manages to deploy his reserve, but it also fails to open properly. Incredibly, he manages to survive the fall by grabbing onto a small tree, slowing his descent and ultimately saving his life.
Next, we witness a harrowing water rescue as a group of kayakers paddle down a white water rapids. When one of the kayakers gets trapped in a dangerous hydraulic, the rest of the group bands together to perform a daring rescue, pulling the trapped kayaker free and saving his life.
The episode also features a story of a man who survives being pinned under a pickup truck after a horrific accident. Witnesses recount the horrifying scene as the man's truck flipped multiple times and came to rest on top of him. Amazingly, the man was able to wiggle his way out from underneath the wreckage, despite being severely injured.
Other stories in this incredible episode include a man who narrowly avoids being hit by a falling tree, a shocking escape from a high-rise apartment fire, and a miraculous survival after being bitten by a deadly snake. Each story is more unbelievable than the last, as we witness the incredible will to survive in the face of certain death.
Throughout the show, experts provide insight into the science behind these incredible escapes, explaining the physics and engineering that allow a human body to withstand such extreme conditions. From the strength of the human body to the resilience of the human spirit, viewers will be left in awe of the incredible feats of survival showcased in this amazing episode of Top 20 Most Shocking.