John Thompson was home alone when he had both his arms ripped off in a farming accident. However, he still managed to get up and dial for help via holding a pencil in his mouth. He survived and both his arms were reattached.
“John remembers repeating that, then hanging up. He wanted to clear the line so she could call the ambulance as quickly as possible. Once he had hung up, John made it to the bathroom and got in the bathtub – so he wouldn’t stain his mother’s carpet.”
As soon as I saw the words "power takeoff" I knew what had happened. I grew up on a farm, and one of the first things you learn is that those things will kill you and fast. I've heard stories of people literally wrapped around them. Nightmare fuel.
jord0410 on August 4th, 2020 at 14:33 UTC »
I’ve just read an article on this. WTAF
“John remembers repeating that, then hanging up. He wanted to clear the line so she could call the ambulance as quickly as possible. Once he had hung up, John made it to the bathroom and got in the bathtub – so he wouldn’t stain his mother’s carpet.”
FUCK YOUR CARPET MOM, MY ARMS!
Frikkin_Awesome on August 4th, 2020 at 15:24 UTC »
Incredible. I wonder what level of functionality he has in the arms. And how the hell did he not bleed out surely both arteries were severed?
Blayde925 on August 4th, 2020 at 15:36 UTC »
As soon as I saw the words "power takeoff" I knew what had happened. I grew up on a farm, and one of the first things you learn is that those things will kill you and fast. I've heard stories of people literally wrapped around them. Nightmare fuel.