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I had always heard that being unconscious was the key to surviving an extremely long fall (relaxed body doesn't tear itself apart on impact). I can't find the s
by okreallywtf 10y ago
I had always heard that being unconscious was the key to surviving an extremely long fall (relaxed body doesn't tear itself apart on impact). I can't find the story of a boy who was picked up by a tornado who was tossed out from hundreds of feet and survived without any injuries, it was attributed (in the show I was watching) to his having passed out and that his body was relaxed.
- Cshelton 10y agoDepends how you land. Being unconscious, you can't really control how you land, so I'd take the conscious route instead. But if you do pass out, your muscles will be relaxed and offer more give in absorbing the force of your body. Ideally you'd land on your feet, let you entire leg basically collapse and break, bones flying everywhere, and maybe you'd have a chance to live. Land on your head, chest or any other area with vital organs...being unconscious will not do anything for you.
- bbcbasic 10y agoI've seen someone fall off a cliff (30m I guess?) and survive. He was drunk.
- justinclift 10y agoInjuries?
- pbhjpbhj 10y agoMight be best if you've a long fall: hold your breath until you pass out (children can do it, I assume adults can too). Saves the lengthy torment of a long fall, possibly increases chances of survival?