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Titus Rivas et al., The Self Does Not Die: Verified Paranormal Phenomena from Near-Death Experiences, 2nd edition, ed. Janice Holden (International Association for Near-Death Studies, 2023). Case 3.30
Closer to the Light, 11-year-old boy, 1990
1990
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An 11-year-old boy suffering from months of blackouts had another blackout in hospital waiting room followed by cardiac arrest. He received immediate CPR, was taken to ICU where he had no heartbeat for at least 20 minutes despite medications. When doctors tried one more resuscitation, he suddenly revived saying "That was weird. You sucked me back into my body!" then lost consciousness again. A pacemaker was implanted. Seven years later, he told Dr. Morse he had been in corner of room looking down at his body, saw specific medical personnel including his doctor and nurse Sandy. He heard Sandy say "I wish we didn't have to do this." He saw doctor put jelly on his chest, noticed his hair looked greasy, wished he had washed it. His clothes were cut off but pants still on. He heard "Stand back" then button pushed on paddles, suddenly was back in body. Morse verified many details including accurate description of resuscitation procedures, equipment locations and colors, personnel genders, and their discussions.
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Hospital
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Moderate Evidence
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Cardiac arrest in hospital, 20+ minutes without heartbeat documented
Specific personnel identification, exact quotes, procedure details, personal observations
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Morse, M.L.
7/27/2025
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