This Man Was Stranded at Sea for Over One Year. His Survival Story Will Surprise You.

A fishing trip turned into a desperate fight for survival for Salvador Alvarenga, who found himself alone at sea. Alvarenga, a 37-year-old Salvadoran fisherman working in Mexico, loved his simple, no-frills 25-foot fiberglass boat. Without a cabin or roof, it was designed for speed and cutting through waves, powered by an engine mounted at the … Read more

British Climber Who Filmed Chilling Footage While ‘Hopeless’ for Rescue Explains Why She’s Not Discouraged from Climbing Again

A British mountaineer, who may have captured her final moments on video, has shared why her near-death experience hasn’t deterred her from climbing. Fay Manners, 37, set out on an expedition to Chaukhamba mountain in northern India on September 27 with her climbing partner, 31-year-old Michelle Dvorak from the U.S. What began as a challenging … Read more

How a Man Survived a Plane Cr*sh and a 15-Hour Swim Through a Shark-Infested River

Stranded in rough waters with only a leaky life vest and sheer determination as his defenses, the stranded airman prepared to confront the daunting gray predators lurking beneath. This tale, originally written by Peter Michelmore, was featured in the October 1987 issue of Reader’s Digest. On December 5, during a flight from Nassau, Walter Wyatt … Read more

Man Claims He ‘Shouldn’t Be Alive’ After 76-Day Miracle Survival Lost at Sea on Inflatable Raft

In 1981, American sailor Steve Callahan set off on a solo voyage from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean, only to find himself fighting for survival on an inflatable raft for 76 days. Callahan had designed and built his own small 6.5-meter boat, the Napoleon Solo. Just over a week into his journey, disaster struck … Read more

A Doctor Saved This Man’s Life After His Premature Birth. Years Later, He Returned the Favor.

At 5:45 a.m. on a March morning in 2011, pediatrician Michael Shannon, MD, was driving along California’s Pacific Coast Highway when he was involved in a serious accident. On his way to meet a friend for their regular Tuesday walk, a semi-truck suddenly pulled in front of him, leaving him no time to react. In … Read more

A Shark Att*ck Nearly Took Her Life, But This Courageous Woman Fought to Reclaim It

While on vacation in Cancún, Nicole Moore went for a swim after playing beach volleyball, unaware that this simple decision would attract d*ngerous attention and lead to a life-threatening medical ordeal. Nicole was wading in waist-deep waters at a Cancún beach in Mexico. On the last day of January 2011, the 39-year-old nurse was vacationing … Read more

Six Men Entered This Mysterious Cave—Only Four Came Out.

An Adventure in Cascade Cave: Six Men Enter, Only Four Emerge Cascade Cave, with its narrow passages, flowing streams, and stunning chambers adorned with stalagmites and stalactites, is a spelunker’s dream—though for the uninitiated, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. On December 5, 2015, Jason Storie, an amateur caver from Duncan, Vancouver Island, set … Read more

A Couple Made a Surprising Discovery While Throwing a Magnet to the Bottom of a New York river.

James Kane and Barbie Agostini from New York were astonished during their magnet fishing trip at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens last Friday, May 31. Like many who adopted new hobbies during the pandemic, they found magnet fishing to be a fun and straightforward way to pass the time, hoping for a valuable find … Read more

He Chose Money Over Love, but Karma Stepped In When My Wealthy Father Passed Away

When we enter marriage, we expect our partner to provide unwavering support through both good times and bad. However, life can deviate from our expectations, revealing a spouse’s true character during serious challenges. This was the experience of our protagonist, a woman who discovered her husband’s scheme to exploit her fortune for his own gain, … Read more