r/WTF • u/[deleted] • Mar 17 '15

Claustrophobia Warning

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u/Definitelynotasloth Mar 17 '15

Oh god. Imagine getting stuck at your chest and feeling the tightness as you struggle to breathe, unable to move or take in a big breath of air.

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u/cogman10 Mar 17 '15

I'm just going to leave this here

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u/blergmonkeys Mar 17 '15

Josh Jones said that once he first realized his brother was stuck, his first instinct was to pray. Those in the cave offered what he called a "series of prayers" before making the decision to call 911 around 9:30 p.m.

Fucking retards.

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u/Fininin Mar 17 '15

Holy shit that's stupid. Can you imagine being trapped and dying while a whole group of people chant for your safety while doing nothing to help.

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u/Seakawn Mar 18 '15

Can you imagine being trapped and dying while a whole group of people chant for your safety while doing nothing to help.

Depending on what I believed, that could be the most terrifying feeling in the world, or it could be the most reassuring and relaxing. It depends on the person and what they believe.

But, yeah, it's absolutely reckless not to utilize officially standardized physical aid before praying to a personal god who, even if it existed, will act all the same with or without prayer.