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NDERF 2267 Mary S NDE 4506
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1mary_s_nde_4506.html
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Ten-year-old Mary S experienced an NDE in July 1963 while drowning in a public pool after swimming into deeper water and panicking. As she choked on water and became exhausted, sudden peace came over her that was wonderful. She found herself floating above, able to see her arms in the water. From this elevated perspective, she observed the lifeguard rescue her and saw her body in his arms with her swimsuit top pulled up. She watched him pull it down for her, which was later verified as accurate. Her life review was particularly remarkable - every second she had lived spun by rapidly, but she experienced each second again rather than just seeing it, describing it as weird but unforgettable. She came to in the first aid room after resuscitation, initially refusing to give her name because she thought she was in trouble. The experience has stayed with her throughout her life, sparking a lifelong interest in NDEs and the afterlife. Though she didn't progress far enough to see a light or tunnel, the verified observation of the lifeguard adjusting her swimsuit and the unique quality of her life review - experiencing rather than just viewing her past - make this a significant veridical NDE.
--- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The out-of-body experience, overwhelming peace replacing panic, and life review align with biblical concepts of spiritual consciousness. The transformation from fear to peace reflects biblical promises of God's peace. The life review where she re-experienced every second rather than just viewing it suggests a deep spiritual accounting consistent with biblical judgment themes. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience, though brief, contains only elements consistent with biblical accounts of near-death spiritual experiences.
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Near-drowning of 10-year-old, life-threatening
Specific verified observation of lifeguard adjusting swimsuit, comprehensive life review with unique experiencing quality
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