Unbelievable Luck Or Something More?

Sword · 01-28-2003

Guys this is so amazing to me I HAD to share it. Check this out:

Teen Clings To Utility Wires Until Rescue

BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri (AP) -- A teenager thrown into the air when his Jeep struck another car saved himself by grabbing onto utility wires and hanging on until he was rescued, authorities said.

Joe R. Thompson III, 18, was suspended 20 to 25 feet in the air for about 20 minutes Monday afternoon. He even managed to call his dad on a cell phone while waiting for rescue.

Thompson, flown to a Kansas City hospital, was treated and released.

"God was definitely in control, that's all I can say," he said.

Sgt. Ray Myers of the Blue Springs police said Thompson was "bear-hugging" the wires when help arrived.

"He had apparently snagged the lower wire, and the momentum carried him over," he said. "He had two wires wrapped together and he was just hanging on to them."

Police said a car driven by another young man struck the Jeep Wrangler driven by Thompson. They said the Jeep spun around and rolled at least once.

Thompson, who said he was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown into the air but managed to grab the utility wires and hang on until a fire crew was able to get him down.
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I just can hardly believe that. If anyone just told me that story I'd think they were making it up. It had to happen so fast from the time of impact, I have no idea how that kid managed to grab onto wires. Then call his dad on a cell phone? WTF?!?

I'm thinking in a former life this guy was a cat and got to take his 9 lives with him. If so, he used 8 of them today!

Last edited by Sword at Jan 28 2003, 02:33 PM

voodooman · 01-28-2003

And Yet, there are STILL people that deny there is a god.

T-Rav · 01-28-2003

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Originally posted by voodooman@Jan 28 2003, 03:00 PM
And Yet, there are STILL people that deny there is a god.

voodooman,

count me in as one of those people. if you want to give god credit for this you also have to give him credit for every kid that dies in a car accident that DIDN'T grab onto utility wires to save his life. does that prove the existence of god? i don't think so...

i do believe in good timing...i've never been good at anything, but i have exceptional timing...

TheEnforcer · 01-28-2003

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Originally posted by voodooman@Jan 28 2003, 03:00 PM
And Yet, there are STILL people that deny there is a god.

Damn straight!! It's called the law of averages!! Just because something is improbable to happen doesn't mean that when it does that all of a sudden there is some benevolant being that made it so.

voodooman · 01-28-2003

haha, some of you people are suuuuch damn easy targets.

But really, if god thinks its your time to go, then you go, no
matter how.

You have your belief, I have mine, neither is wrong or right,

just our own opinions and beliefs, Simple as that.

T-Rav · 01-28-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by voodooman@Jan 28 2003, 04:12 PM
haha, some of you people are suuuuch damn easy targets.

But really, if god thinks its your time to go, then you go, no
matter how.

You have your belief, I have mine, neither is wrong or right,

just our own opinions and beliefs, Simple as that.

haha...agreed voodooman...

i'm not going to try and talk anyone into believing there isn't a god...and i expect the same in return...

voodooman · 01-28-2003

Ok but its a little hard to believe that anyone whom likes the Sooners
doesnt think there is a God. Sooner land=Bible Belt.

hahahahhaha'

:P

T-Rav · 01-28-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by voodooman@Jan 28 2003, 04:31 PM
Ok but its a little hard to believe that anyone whom likes the Sooners
doesnt think there is a God. Sooner land=Bible Belt.

hahahahhaha'

:P

This is my 100th post...

voodooman, i was raised southern baptist...then i grew up

"Of all the strange 'crimes' that human beings have legislated out of nothing, 'blasphemy' is the most amazing --- with 'obscenity' and 'indecent exposure' fighting it out for second and third place." -- Lazarus Long

gigi · 01-28-2003

Quote:

i was raised southern baptist...then i grew up.

I think this is pearl material....hahaha

Almighty Colin · 01-28-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by voodooman@Jan 28 2003, 04:12 PM
You have your belief, I have mine, neither is wrong or right,

Actually, your belief is wrong. Sorry.

.. cuz the Bible told me so.

h34r:

T-Rav · 01-29-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by gigi@Jan 28 2003, 06:05 PM

Quote:

i was raised southern baptist...then i grew up.

I think this is pearl material....hahaha

Haha...thanks gigi!

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Sword Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 208	Guys this is so amazing to me I HAD to share it. Check this out: Teen Clings To Utility Wires Until Rescue BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri (AP) -- A teenager thrown into the air when his Jeep struck another car saved himself by grabbing onto utility wires and hanging on until he was rescued, authorities said. Joe R. Thompson III, 18, was suspended 20 to 25 feet in the air for about 20 minutes Monday afternoon. He even managed to call his dad on a cell phone while waiting for rescue. Thompson, flown to a Kansas City hospital, was treated and released. "God was definitely in control, that's all I can say," he said. Sgt. Ray Myers of the Blue Springs police said Thompson was "bear-hugging" the wires when help arrived. "He had apparently snagged the lower wire, and the momentum carried him over," he said. "He had two wires wrapped together and he was just hanging on to them." Police said a car driven by another young man struck the Jeep Wrangler driven by Thompson. They said the Jeep spun around and rolled at least once. Thompson, who said he was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown into the air but managed to grab the utility wires and hang on until a fire crew was able to get him down. ------------------ I just can hardly believe that. If anyone just told me that story I'd think they were making it up. It had to happen so fast from the time of impact, I have no idea how that kid managed to grab onto wires. Then call his dad on a cell phone? WTF?!? I'm thinking in a former life this guy was a cat and got to take his 9 lives with him. If so, he used 8 of them today! Last edited by Sword at Jan 28 2003, 02:33 PM

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