I spent a day with PLANE CRASH SURVIVORS

I spent a day with Plane Crash Survivors to learn the truth about enduring this horrific experience.
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[@AnthonyPadilla]

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[@s-khan]

Yo

[@Junipire]

Thank you for these videos!

[@Tookdeen]

Congrats to everyone who is early and who found this comment 💥

[@-blotches-3365]

What happened to the "I spent a day with horoscope writers" episode? It got taken down before I got a chance to watch it :(

[@batbehavior]

APHANTASIA.... exciting I cant wait /g

[@stephaniehanley1016]

The lady surviving for basically a week in the jungle after a plane crash, severe injuries, knowing she’s the only survivor, and losing her fiancé is so strong. Wow

[@HeyChronicle]

And her whole in her knee, pretty sure she like filled it with magnets so it wouldn’t get infected

[@dancingdevil9965]

@@HeyChronicle that makes no sense

[@sobosoup]

I know right, I feel so genuinely bad for her

[@reiakari]

@@dancingdevil9965 I think he meant maggots. Maggots are good for debridement, they eat up dead and infected tissue and leave the healthy flesh alone. It can prevent life threatening infections.

[@dndsofi]

I think all of them are equally as scary :)

[@just-icestilljust-ice3892]

Being in a plane crash is bad enough but being the ONLY SURVIVER has to be one of the scariest and saddest feelings in the world. My heart goes to these ladies you two are so so brave for sharing your story.

[@ffixn7497]

I know right? I wouldn’t have been able to handle it. They are so strong 💕

[@Lillith-uj7tt]

Look up "the girl who fell from the sky". Amazing story.

[@zuton_]

I’m getting Subnautica vibes

[@soggytoe8215]

Ikr that’s the part that scares me the most because I always fly with my family and me being the only survivor and not them being there would absolutely kill me

[@ffixn7497]

@@soggytoe8215 To be honest i would rather die in a plane crash than be the only survivor

[@axolotl195]

The flight attendants lady broke my heart when she said they don't train them on what to do when someone said no they're not okay. Idk why but that actually made me cry

[@reinerestevez5584]

She is my teacher, and I really do feel bad

[@gus7807]

@@reinerestevez5584 Cool :D

[@johndododoe1411]

I guess the training assumes an entire fire department will be there to handle those, thus the flight attendants just need to find victims during the 5 minutes it typically takes for the airport rescue to arrive.

[@zahavashaw2083]

'm just surprised that they are not certified in CPR or first aid, I'm 15 and certified in CPR and it's a fairly easy course.

[@isabellacoombe4090]

@@reinerestevez5584 she was my teacher too!

[@karinh2094]

"Do you have a fear of flying now? " "Yes! But I do it scared. Life is way too short" I just loved this part, such an amazing attitude to have after such a horrible tragedy

[@okkelly6207]

Right! I could never go on a plane again

[@CoCo-yv3hl]

Same ❤

[@aliciadeadlydaisy7543]

"why me? ... There were so many other, more worthy people on that plane.." 💔 bless her heart. Their surviving makes them a living miracle

[@articrius1100]

That hurts to hear. Survivor's guilt sucks a lot.

[@CourtneyyChaos6]

Hearing her say that broke me.

[@wonivy]

That made me cry 😢

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

Ikr so sad :(

[@mirandaxx954]

It’s called Survivors’ Guilt and is common in people who have survived traumatic close death experiences and survived while others didn’t. My friend had it after she survived cancer, when a couple years prior her neighbor (that was 14) died of cancer. She always wondered why she lived and her friend died.

[@kloggnotfound9445]

the woman who had her fiance with her... we can't imagine how she felt when she saw her dead fiance.it's terrifying.her survival instincts are crazy tho.

[@allisonelle]

@@jordyn6962 Plane crashes are absolutely heartbreaking and very scary, but they are also very very unlikely, I’m sure you will be fine on your flight!

[@jerucells]

instincts*

[@dryskinqueen]

@@jordyn6962 don’t worry everything will be fine!! there’s only one fatal accident per 16 million flights. i come from a family of pilots and none of us have ever been in a scary situation :)

[@kloggnotfound9445]

@@jordyn6962 don't be afraid the chances of a commercial flight crash is 1 in 1200000 so it's really low :)

[@coaljulian8622]

Ik how it feels to see the person u love more then anything dead ik how that feels and God I honestly just want to hug her it isn't nice at all

[@meimei]

Annette returning to vietnam to see the guy who found her, hearing the speech by one of the medic staff's wife, and overcome her fear of planes (bringing it back under claustrophobia) is honestly incredible. Wendy managed to help people, even if it didn't follow her training, and overcome the trauma it caused is so amazing (also love her talking about the smokers were the chill passengers xD)

[@jaimejimenez8858]

The “why me?” part was very emotional. The fact that they still go on flights shows that you can’t be afraid of the unknown. Beautiful interviews!

[@marajadewisterman136]

Do "I spent a day with genocide survivors" and interview Immaculée Ilibagiza, who survived the Rwandan Genocide. She has an incredible story that so many people should hear.

[@dead_beatbunny]

That's the woman who hid in a tiny bathroom with a bunch of other women for three months right? She is a bad ass.

[@marajadewisterman136]

@@dead_beatbunny yes. I saw her speak a few years ago. Her story is truly inspiring

[@julianasilva6946]

@@marajadewisterman136 is there a specific video that you recommend? I want to hear her story.

[@holleywood777]

@@julianasilva6946 i’m pretty sure she has a ted talk

[@marajadewisterman136]

@@julianasilva6946if you're search up her name I'm sure you'll be able to find many videos on her. She also wrote a really good book describing her experience

[@Vyoomz]

The fact that the First Lady who crashed in the jungle was able to accept her current situation as reality is most likely what saved her life in the long run. Many people go into panic mode and die because they can’t overcome what happened but she was strong.

[@irissupercoolsy]

yeah, i think accepting the situation and think is the most important thing to come as fast as possible

[@reilly4678]

her story inspired me as someone who goes into denial and has trouble facing reality

[@jackthorton10]

First rule of survival... don’t panic remain calm, last thing you need is to lose your head before you lose your life

[@autumin6843]

Yeah I would have a panic attack, pass out, and die.

[@TheDailyEgg]

The way she speaks, you can tell she is a badass

[@josephinesavard5783]

I don’t know if Annette is going to see this but I had a crazy moment of déjà vu when I heard her story and then, I realized that we did our reading exam using a text that talked about her. I remember her story hitting me pretty hard when I read it.

[@annetteherfkens2122]

Hope you passed!🙏🏼❤️🥰

[@xohaileexo3]

My dad was driving on the highway when the Delta crash in 1985 occurred right behind him. He actually drove up and saw bodies and wasn’t even sure if anyone was still alive. I’m so glad Wendy is still here and is able to share her story. ❤️

[@sc4rredb0n3zzz]

awe wait really? thats so sad 😕

[@Drivster]

One unlucky driver was killed when one of the TriStars wing or engine struck the front part of the car. A passenger in the backseat was lucky enough to survive, as the car’s front part was struck.

[@amys8798]

my grandparents both died on delta 191. it was horrifying how news reporters were filming the scene. he said he thinks he saw one of them in the background.

[@av17bestchannelonyoutube66]

Holy crap, I can't even imagine the PTSD these people must have faced after these horrible tragedies

[@hi3642]

right.

[@theorangedinosaur4098]

1 thousand likes and only one other replyhmm

[@yoyoli2948]

Yeah they prob were so scared

[@mirihawk]

I suffer from PTSD as well and I can say with confidence that no physical pain I have ever experienced can match the excruciating pain PTSD brings.

[@av17bestchannelonyoutube66]

@@mirihawk Yea

[@devenblackwell5690]

That woman calling herself selfish for not knowing what to do, you are not selfish. Even in the face of this crisis you still were thinking of checking on others. No amount of training prepares you for the real deal. Please don’t blame yourself

[@mayedfahad]

Akuuuuuuuuuuu

[@oliviakay2936]

@@Ellie12398 they are talking about the other woman but I totally agree! :)

[@ZeranZeran]

My mom was the only survivor of a horrible car accident where a drunk driver killed a car full of teens, and the driver also died. My mom was the only person who lived. She tried to hold their heads up, keep their airways open. She tried desperately to save them. She tried to get other people to help, and cars just raced around her. She has told me this story so many times and in such detail, I feel like I was there. The guilt never goes away. I recently convinced her to start seeing a therapist (as long as I go too!) and I'm going to ask her, for me, to talk to her therapist about it. Survivors guilt never goes away, and no one deserves that. My mom worked in hospitals most of her life, she wouldn't hurt a bug. She is such a sweet soul. No one deserves that trauma, OR to feel guilt over it. Amen.

[@aksy6780]

@@ZeranZeran wow, your mom is a true hero.

[@thatonekid861]

I completely agree with you but idk if she’s talking about the crash

[@kabe6927]

Translating the Vietnamese for those interested in knowing more about Annette's story: 12:07 : First News has invited Annette and her family back to the O Kha valley to memorialize those who lost their lives in the DOUBLE plane crashes that day 12:15 : For the second time in the last 22 years, Annette met her savior again, Mr Cao Van Hanh 12:22 : Mr Hanh was the first person who found Annette at the crash site of the peak of Mount O Kha that day 12:29 : ''It's so nice to see you. Thank you so much. I rarely cry but right now I want to cry'' 13:02 : ''This is my daughter. Thank you for helping my daughter to be here today. Thank you for saving my life!''

[@xenon_0i]

Tysm for translating this lol, I was asking my Vietnamese parents what it said but they were busy so this really helped me 😭

[@dinxe2865]

They're no victims, they're survivors complete survivors not only of a plane crash but surviving after that and dealing with it. They're strong and independent and the way they deal with it and are able to talk about it is amazing!

[@colorbar.s]

You can be both.

[@223VEE]

This is like my biggest fear, they are so brave

[@crscsr8864]

Literally, everytime I go on a plane I feel terrified that it's gonna crash...

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

Ikr that's why I dont travel on planes

[@issy27]

When I was a kid I literally got anxiety just being in the airport at the thought of getting on a plane. But because I went on a lot of holidays I kinda got over it, even now I still get scared.

[@crscsr8864]

@@issy27 Yeah, I go on a plane around once a year and nothing bad has ever happened so I know it's kind or irrational but there's always still that fear nagging me at the back of my head

[@Delirium007]

Yeah it's something like a 1/2000 chance which still is pretty bad

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Let's be thankful that these people got to share their experience with the world, so we can learn what to do in case we fall in the same situation

[@slushie9727]

I am early to your comment-

[@dr.antoniodeoliveirasalaza4640]

Dude, everywhere I go I see you.

[@skulckerker3060]

first time being early to your comment

[@diavolothegod6282]

At this point you are clearly omniscient

[@shotguntimmy]

@@dr.antoniodeoliveirasalaza4640 hes the god of comments

[@jellys2162]

it's crazy how after sm sht, the lady still says it was a beautiful experience, "i became one with the jungle". she's so resilient, it's so beautiful to see and hear something like this

[@c_p1858]

Wat een fantastische vrouw die Annet, om zo iets mee te maken en er zo open durven te praten is zo sterk. En dat ze er ook zo openhartig in is en bijna grapjes over kan maken, waanzinnig. Verschrikkelijk wat ze heeft mee gemaakt maar ze heeft het haar duidelijk niet laten weerhouden om te proberen zo goed mogelijk te leven en voldaan te zijn. Heel bewonderenswaardig

[@makototakara7025]

I felt sorry for those people who lost their lives from the plane crash.

[@zhaz2282]

🙁

[@hobbitjaffa]

I mean it would be weird if you didn’t

[@dafucksgoinon]

@@hobbitjaffa honestly Lol, why does this have so much likes

[@skeleporter3621]

i'd rather feel sorry for the people that lost them

[@poffydaisy5134]

@@dafucksgoinon Ikr the person literally said "I'm sad that people died" like yes???

[@cadencenewman9652]

I feel awful for these women, and all the people that didn't survive. Especially the woman that lost her fiance. It's incredibly tragic, and I'm glad Anthony takes the time to talk to these people

[@johnxina6327]

No comments? Wowie.

[@shieldstv3737]

Yeah it’s Sad but Anthony deserves my respect ✊

[@yyg4632]

Annette is an insane survivor. I can't imagine what it would be like being surrounded by dead people and your fiance, with injuries. SO scary. Theres also another woman named Juliane Koepcke who was the sole survivor of a crash in the amazon and survived for 8 days with maggot infested wounds. The way Annette coped is beautiful and its great she even tells jokes about it.

[@river6032]

"The scars that you can't see are, unfortunately, the ones that i carry." That hit. Holy shit.

[@Lk__]

Is it just me or would I be kind of interested in a Stockholm syndrome survivors episode? It sounds interesting

[@jordyn6962]

I never thought of it but that would be interesting now that you mention it

[@madeline3827]

i need an episode on this !!!

[@soapy2587]

Thats really interesting

[@trixibelle480]

Apparently Stockholm hasn’t been confirmed as an actually occurrence

[@spiderq848]

@@najah1819 Technically yes this is an observed occurence but *officially* it isn't something you can be diagnosed with. So you're kinda both right.

[@princesskristan]

This is my biggest fear. I flew to Vegas awhile back to go on a trip with my boyfriend and the turbulence was so bad both ways, I thought I was gonna die. I'm glad that nothing bad happened, but these women are so brave

[@satoshiyoshi5856]

It was probably nothing

[@princesskristan]

@@satoshiyoshi5856 I was fine but I have a terrible fear of flying

[@PublicReign]

Where were you flying? I went from CO to Vegas and the turbulence was absolutely insane

[@princesskristan]

@@PublicReign California. It was a short flight but the turbulence going to Vegas was awful and there was a tiny drop which I knew happens but it still scared me to death

[@eristalaulita5815]

@@princesskristan There were probably alot of clouds, since when planes go through clouds the turbulence gets pretty heavy

[@annabelsofia_]

the lady who crashed into the rainforest, lost her fiancee and survived for six days then having the strength to look back and laugh is incredibly strong. ♡

[@Robin-pj7cp]

As a Dutch person I immediately knew she was Dutch, by just her way of talking 😂. But holy crap it’s amazing that she survived!

[@Roozyj]

I was kinda confused because her accent sounded so familiar, but then she said she screamed in English, German and French. I guess us Dutch people are multilingual even in a crisis situation

[@jasperfianen3431]

@@Roozyj we learn Dutch, English, French and German in the Netherlands, some schools also give Chinese Spanish and Italian. If you are on what is called “Gymnasium” you also learn Latin and Greek

[@Roozyj]

@@jasperfianen3431 I know, I'm Dutch myself :P Though at my school, I don't think we could take Chines or Italian and I'm not sure about Spanish.

[@LuciaRodriguez-sn5gm]

I cannot imagine surviving a plane crash, and then immediately having to worry about surviving alone in a jungle, severely injured. Her resolve is so incredible

[@kamallb4650]

Then coming to the realisation that u have lost the love of ur life.

[@lindseyp2136]

Please interview Yeonmi Park. She is a young woman. A North Korean Defector. Her story is incredible and she has taught me so much! We need to discuss this more. It really is a modern day holocaust. These people need to be saved. They are brainwashed slaves. It breaks my heart everyday thinking of these poor people 😭

[@bibilbophile]

Her memoir is a must-read.

[@caitlinwarren461]

Imagine if he did a video with north korean defectors! That would be so interesting

[@hipeople9856]

@@mollyk3768 hi, I just thought I'd let you know that *a* holocaust can just refer to a mass killing/slaughtering on a large scale, not necessarily a specific one, such as *the* holocaust

[@druvor]

@@mollyk3768 "A holocaust" and "The holocaust" don't mean the same thing

[@michaela_the_creative9412]

Yes!!! Her story is so inspiring! After listening to her experience it made me so grateful for the life I have, she is incredibly strong and has amazing insight on the value of life 💖 she turn something so traumatic into something that can help others and I highly admire her for that!

[@digitles5]

My dad died in a plane crash. It was a very small plane, only 5 people on it. Him, his friends, and the pilot. None of them survived and I’m still a little afraid. But I don’t ever want to forget about these stories, knowing that I don’t have to be afraid. I’ll always be able to survive even if the chances are low. This was very motivating! :)

[@msp_isyourteacher6139]

Oh man. This is heartbreaking. I am glad you gave these survivors a voice.

[@jessicaenriquez5917]

Annettes story was heartbreaking I can’t imagine being head over heels with my fiancé then all of the sudden being alone in forest. The way she told the story too made me want to see it in a film like a mixture of castaway and 127 hours

[@DinocoSparrow]

Have you seen Touching the Void? Very different but still a true survival story and really amazing.

[@kittysnugs3291]

this really hits home for me cuz i was in a plane crash with my dad when i was 13. my dad is a pilot of a type of aircraft called powered parachutes. i had flown with him a countless number of times along with other pilots as well. it’s one of the safest aircraft in my opinion since you’ve got ur own parachute to rely on compared to a fixed wing lol. and it really is fun and beautiful! one of the safest ways to fly as well i still would say even after my experience. but anyways, the day that the crash happened i remember it being gorgeous weather outside, late summer early autumn. but when we took off, i remember it being a bit difficult to get off the ground for some reason. there was a bit of turbulence but overall it was beautiful with the sun setting over all the fields. around twilight my dad sees this particular field and tells me over the radio he’s gonna do a touch and go (which we’ve done hundreds of times at this point) and i say okay cuz those are fun lol. the field we descend into in order to do this is basically a long stretch on farmland where a rancher is feeding some cows a ways away. as we’re turning to line up the touch and go, i notice that there are power lines crossing over the stretch of field we were about to attempt a touch n go on. however, even though i saw the power lines, i didn’t mention it because i thought my dad had seen them and i was afraid to question my dad’s expertise and subsequently disrespect him. so i kept quiet until we were basically on them and my dad shouted over the radio to hold on. i remember swinging up into the sky as we got hung up on the power lines by our chute cords, before teetering sideways into the ground. my memory blacks out after that but i vaguely remember smacking the ground and fan blades along with the rotor grinding into the ground blindingly loud before my dad is able to shut the plane off. when i am actually coherent, i remember saying over and over “don’t touch the lines, don’t touch the lines” cuz the chute was still hung up in the power lines and i knew they were probably still conducting electricity into the ground. i don’t quite remember how me and my dad got out of the wreckage, but i do remember that seatbelts are a bitch to get out of when you’re sideways/partially upside down lol. they suck tryin to escape. i was fine physically with only a small cut on my leg that bled too much and i had whiplash for like 2 weeks. didn’t even go to the doctor tbh. i thought i was fine honestly initially, but i tried flying again later and realized very quickly that im not fine and actually very severely afraid of heights lol. it’s not a very insane story i know, but it’s fun to bring up as a conversation topic especially since not many people can say they’ve survived a plane crash.

[@gamingwiththeboys-Gavin]

Woah that’s crazy I would littersly watch a movie about this

[@bananacupcakes6790]

The woman who asked if the other person was alright: you are NOT selfish. You are strong, putting to use whatever you could, even in the midst of such trauma... I know that, if I had to go through a situation like that, I would be LUCKY to have someone do what you did. I understand that was a difficult process, but I hope you learned or HAVE learned that you did what you could. Thank you for the work you put in; all the love to both of you ladies. ❤

[@aliciamolinar3147]

As the daughter of a flight attendant and an Airline Employee myself, as rare as an incident is, its always in the back of your mind, thank you for your care and delicacy in this topic Anthony 💙

[@D1sturb3d.gh0u1]

@Paige by the book no it probably is a good choice, just to learn and see, you don’t have to be scared for your parents, plane crashes are rare

[@Atlas_R2363]

@Paige by the book don't worry the odds of a plane crash is like one in 16 million or something

[@jellybeanqueen343]

As another daughter of a flight attendant, the thought is definitely is always there

[@dead_beatbunny]

"You can't define your whole life by who you were during a specific time." Anthony is coming for me.

[@lbg1239]

"Its stranger than fiction" That really hit me

[@ZeranZeran]

The woman who says "Stop worrying about "What If" and live in the moment" is insanely strong and smart. She saved herself until help arrived.

[@savageunitato100]

7:02 "when we were in training nobody ever said "no"..." That sent shivers down my spine

[@JennRighter]

“If you want something for your self esteem, you should read your own obituaries”-amazing wit in such a terrible situation.

[@adamcogan211]

Asking if the woman felt anymore guilt after the rescue helicopter crash is an absolutely horrible and completely insensitive question. I was in disbelief when you asked that, that would really mess me up mentally if someone asked me that, thank god she is so strong.

[@ok4855]

The lady they crashed in the jungle was strong. Seeing her fiancé dead beside her?! And being the only survivor wow

[@cadavher]

Survivors guilt is such a terrible thing. Feeling unworthy or guilty to be alive when you really shouldn't, but it's like a little voice that creeps up whenever your reminded or hear of other tragedies. I hope she is able to realise that we are all deserving of life and to embrace her luck instead of be burdened by it💙💜💙💜💙

[@marymohr2799]

I've experienced some survivors guilt, and even though part of me knew that both of us deserved to live, I wondered why I was the lucky one. Why he had died and I had lived, how I could be lucky, and someone who deserved to live just as much or more so then me wasn't.

[@timmytishaukkie5257]

​@@marymohr2799What happened

[@arizonaspaugh920]

Everytime he does these interviews, I’m always impressed with how empathetic he is. Please never stop being empathetic.

[@madisonmoorhead9933]

As someone whose grandfather lost their life in a plane crash, this was such an inspiring video. I cannot even begin to imagine the guilt and PTSD these women have faced. I am so proud of them for being so strong and sharing their story.

[@brenale_heartsJesus]

"The scars that you can't see are the ones that I carry." Wow.

[@danniethatsit3335]

I honestly love Anthony’s work he’s respectful and sweet and I love how he’s bringing serious situations to light.

[@xeiumi]

Yeah

[@yesterdaydream]

"Planes are safer than cars." Well I'm scared of driving, too, so...

[@cwolf201]

one is midair, the other is hugging the ground

[@pineappletheworst]

@@cwolf201 yeah, we knew that...i think everyone above the age of 5 does

[@lissawho4974]

@@cwolf201 True but the deadliest plane crash that ever happened, occurred on the ground. It was essentially a car crash with planes instead. Don’t get me wrong. There’s danger in the air, but the ground can be just as dangerous, given the “right” circumstances.

[@Zumo.d.mandarina]

@@lissawho4974 of course but i think the difference is simply the scale of the crash. A car crash is "smaller" and you have more chances of surviving. A plane is so huge that surviving is very difficult

[@taracori8]

@@Zumo.d.mandarina that’s what I always thought

[@feetishfriend9624]

The woman saying "there were more worthy people on that plane.." and seeing the pain on her face broke my heart.. Honey, selfish brat or not, your life is just as worthy and important as any others.

[@thema1998]

I had heard of Annette Herfkens but never knew much about her until now. It's amazing how she was able to last as long as she did before getting rescued nearly 30 years ago!

[@melinalapp4979]

My grandfather got in a plane crash a couple years ago, he ended up saving the pilot and a few others. They were out there for close to a week in the cold Alaskan winter. My grandpa is a beast💪💪

[@cherjii]

Wow

[@aliciadeadlydaisy7543]

When she said the rescue mission crashed when looking for her... 💔 These stories are heartbreaking

[@FireBros33]

To the lady who was not only the only survivor, but survived a week in the jungle with serious injuries, AND a rescue true died trying to get to her…… I salute you. I aspire to be half as strong as you. Survivors guilt is very real. You are still fighting to survive til this day

[@annastarlight5874]

I am so appreciative of Anthony for putting people's pronouns with their introduction. Even though it's a small gesture it makes me, a non-binary person, feel more included in the community and less cautious of misgendering the people included in the video as their pronouns are stated clearly. It also makes me feel more relaxed about "slipping up" and it generally creates a safer feeling space so thank you so much Anthony.

[@OliveGarden576]

💀

[@kaitiecolbert8597]

You know, Anthony Padilla is a fantastic interviewer and I love that he’s getting to do these hard hitting and meaningful pieces. That being said, I miss the days when we learned about strippers and he dressed up like a giant baby or an anime maid.

[@maryarunkle7519]

I agree, this serious is still great but it used to be fun too.

[@jamie.does.things5531]

I flinch because i think he's gonna say WONDERFUL WORLD and I'm like oof is it though??

[@venti3849]

@@woobeewooo im happy he doesnt on topics like this tho, cause saying the wonderous world of plane crash survivors is just lowkey disrespectful

[@GhostsRustyKnee]

He goes back and forth. He did anime voice actors last time, that's not very serious. It sounds like he's doing aphantasia soon which isn't anything quite like this.

[@kaywee4200]

LmfaOOOO

[@Thecocochannell1]

Could you please do a I” spent a day with people with eating disorders”? They have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. There are big stigmas on the illness and a lot of misconceptions (which is absurd to me considering that they have high mortality rates than depression, etc.).

[@albertomartinez3862]

He already made one just search the name up

[@Thecocochannell1]

@@albertomartinez3862 i did, but nothing came up so he hasn’t as of yet /:

[@albertomartinez3862]

@@Thecocochannell1 odd, I swear there was a “disorder” video

[@Aliceintherosegarden]

That would be great. One of the misunderstandings is that people with an eating disorder are "vain" and only care about appearance (because weight= appearance). The reality is that people who have an eating disorder are often very insecure about various aspects about themselves (NOT JUST APPEARANCE). And don't forget the fixation on having control over things.

[@JackieOta]

@@albertomartinez3862 it could have been an other disorder since eating disorder isn’t the only disorder

[@lily6539]

the ptsd that comes with this, the nightmares, the horror, I can't imagine how these people feel. full respect to them

[@Wet_Deer]

These women have been through the worst, I'm glad they have been able to recover. Much love to them

[@bobbyrobs]

Annette's story is insane, and how she appreciates the world afterwards is beautiful, I wonder how that feels like, that near death experience, being the only one to live, and being in the jungle for 6 days, it must've of completely changed her perception of life.

[@aeron8884]

Not to mention she was the only survivor, her FIANCE had died next to her. The trauma...

[@gachazally8914]

The one with the fiance was so sad! Losing a loved one can be really hurtful, But im glad she stayed strong

[@sneakymaaike5633]

I respect Anthony so much! He's really respectful and has something calming over himself. He's such a good listener. And for those people that experienced any trauma like: school shootings, surviving sirial killers or kidnapping and plane crashes, it feels good to let them tell their stories and spred their thoughts on life and coping with all these kinds of anxiety and traumatizing experiences. Thank you Anthony, for being you❤️ appreciate you so much! Greetings from the Netherlands also😊

[@quandaledingle5567]

Literally watching a plane crash documentary as this pops up on my notifications

[@faizaakter1456]

Me too, I got interested in airplanes just today

[@MewDenise]

Me too. Horrible, but the things we have learned to get better plane safety has been good.

[@emilyx33x]

The only type of video I watch 😆

[@pvic6959]

as a child I LOVED watching documentaries. Once when I was about 12 the family was flying across the world to meet extended family (USA->India). since the flight is so long (22ish hours), they had screens. and I was soo happy to find they had a documentary section. and like a dumb person I decided to watch a documentary about plane disasters while on a plane lol

[@shy_2xkrazy.]

These two women are so lucky to have survived something like this! I don't know the exact percentage but very rarely do half the flight members survive such a disaster. I love people who are so brave and never let anything get them down when something bad happened to then in the past or whenever. Idols. These women are straight idols!

[@Uni_op]

It’s insane how they both still go on planes if they really have to, and it’s crazy that the flight attendant does it willingly still. Honestly that’s amazing

[@nightfeather5813]

I've always been scared of planes ever since I've watched plane crash documentaries at a very young age. My dad loves flying planes and even has one. Makes me worried whenever he goes flying. His plane shut off in the air one time but thank God he had flying lessons in the past and knew what to do.

[@Villeful]

Being in a plane crash is beyond terrifying and beyond traumatising, but to be the only person alive amidst 31 other dead people and among a wreckage in the middle of a jungle in a foreign country. I'm surprised she can even talk about it.

[@xxthrashiexx]

definitely cried when she reunited with the man who found her in the jungle, so beautiful 🤍 rip to those who didn’t make it 🤍

[@kamilalareau-castillo9899]

let's fuel my biggest fear shall we! They are so strong individuals, I can't image living through that

[@sebby324]

In absolute numbers, driving is more dangerous, with more than 5 million accidents compared to 20 accidents in flying. A more direct comparison per 100 million miles pits driving's 1.27 fatalities and 80 injuries against flying's lack of deaths and almost no injuries, which again shows air travel to be safer.

[@NYX8Kon]

'anthony padilla shines the light on other people than the standard and therefore makes them the standard'... such a strong quote.. this is exactly what the world needs.

[@chaos383]

Hearing her say “why me? There were so many more worthy people on that plane” made my heart break.

[@RedRedLisk]

I survived a helicopter crash when I was 6 and can still clearly remember the whole day as it happened yesterday. But my experience is no way near what happened to these strong ladies ❤ I can not imagine how hard it was for them and how long it took to heal..

[@kozmickreation1077]

Stop the cap

[@nickiatemygreatgrandmother]

@@kozmickreation1077you never know what someone’s gone through.

[@uRfaVK1nk4J0u]

I hope you are doing way better now, ❤️ you are so strong!

[@uRfaVK1nk4J0u]

@@kozmickreation1077WTF?! DO NOT EVER. EVER. Say that about someone’s experience. You have no right to do that. They could have had serious trauma from the crash. I hope you understand. What you said was f-cked up.

[@RedRedLisk]

@Ms.Margarine thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ I'm doing well physically, but I definitely have a mild case of ptsd as I am still scared of helicopters and small planes.. Not sure what's @kozmickreation1077 deal with me, but I also happen to have a video of this crash documented by my uncle. Didn't plan to share it here like that as I just wanted to support the survivors with my comment, but I can post a link to it if anyone is interested.

[@tiredallthetime1636]

Mind over matter truly is powerful, had she give up she wouldn’t be here today. She’s stronger than most and her story is truly incredible

[@calebholler3944]

Thank you for actually being able to show emotion when interviewing someone about the worst day of their life!

[@rockyember]

I actually read about Annette's story 2 years ago, so hearing the details and description of the experience coming from her was just truly inspiring

[@thevioletwitch4546]

Please do a video of people who live with rare blood disorders! I volunteer to be interviewed. I have Osler Weber Rendu syndrome (also known as HHT) I feel that there needs to be so much more awareness on what people with rare blood disorders have to deal with

[@hipeople9856]

@Rixano Tornado ?

[@pineappletheworst]

@Rixano Tornado what do you mean? At no point in her entire comment did she get mad or get more screamy, also it is a serious matter so don’t just tell people “calm down we don’t care about your rare blood disorders”

[@starrrrrrxrr]

bro o feel so bad for the woman who lost her fiancé, but she still moved on for 6 whole days with so many fractures, a bone sticking out, being alone confused and probably extremely hungry she still pushed through.

[@YrsaIris]

I thought I could hear the Dutch accent in Annette’s voice. I didn’t even know about this!! These woman are so brave.

[@trevorguy63]

I can’t image losing a fiancé/fiancée. Would be the most difficult to get over for me.

[@irmanalaric8107]

It is ,my mom lost her fiancé in a train crash But at the same time she was saved and took care by a doctor that would later become my father Even after 60 years she sometimes talking about her fiancé Even named her younger brother after her fiancé

[@J0ELSEPH]

Thank you for covering topics that are often overlooked, and give a voice to those either hurt, marginalized, or traumatized from their experiences.

[@NeptuneTraveler]

Being the only survivor and losing family is devastating. How did she possibly not cry talking about it?

[@YourFav_Blondie-Vi]

Omg they are both so strong!! The first woman who lost her fiancée and had to live all those years without him must be so hard but she’s pushing through life without him so well!! Also, the fact that the second woman said that there were better ppl that could have lived instead of her is just so sad that she thinks that but she’s alive and somewhat happy!! Props to both of u!!!!

[@Mira-gl6zs]

since she said her fiance was dead Ive been sobbing like a little baby cause that's my biggest fear... I'm sorry for what you've went through. you're so strong and brave

[@SytroCC]

That big red circle in the thumbnail really helped me see what you were trying to show, thank you.

[@Suited_Nat]

This reminds me of the time I was in a car that spiraled out of control. Thankfully no one was hurt, but at the time when it happened everyone was silent. But my heart goes out to these women for experiencing such a traumatic experience.

[@ohh7759]

I feel like this will be very emotional- Edit: I’m already on the verge of crying, that’s such a horrible experience and my heart is just breaking

[@aye4965]

This is one of my biggest fears, I'm glad they are still with us and can voice what happened.

[@yupismymotto]

This is honestly why I'm afraid of flying. At least with a car crash, I can control my death but with a plane, it's purely a 50/50 chance. the in-depth description at 4:34 was so heartbreaking. I feel the most empathetic for her, especially finding her husband deceased right next to her. I hope both of these incredible, inspiring women are doing okay and I want to thank them for sharing this unreal experience.

[@vix1791]

Flying is one of those things where it’s incredibly rare that something horrible happens, but when it does it will be next to impossible to survive(obviously every situation is different but mortality rates are much higher then survival rates in plane crashes)

[@reymanayan81]

@@vix1791your def correct

[@Prime-hd7eq]

For those looking for to know more about these plane crashes, the flights were delta airlines 191 and vietnam airways 474

[@jennaskok354]

Being in a plane crash is one of my biggest fears, however, this gave me a sense of security that now I know what to do if i ever happen to find myself in the same situation. These women are so strong and i'm so glad they came on to share their story.

[@Juliette_Emelie]

I’m from the Netherlands, like Anette, but i’ve never heard about her story before. These women are insanely strong. I hope they continue to heal❤️

[@yellow_pinetree6954]

So she is from the Netherlands! I knew i recognised the accent. (I'm from the Netherlands too)

[@talismanontargett]

hearing her say "nobody ever said no. and you know, selfish 23 year old me didn't know what to do." as a 22 year old really hit home. every day i'm in high risk situations where anything could go wrong as a part of my job, and it doesn't even touch on what this brave woman witnessed.

[@Linusthegreat]

Wow, i am from the Netherlands and I've never heard of this woman before, her story is amazing! What a power woman.. unbelievable

[@SleepyMoon98]

The way Wendy and Annette speak about their experiences and how they’ve come to be afterwards is so uplifting. I feel like this is one of the WORST things that can happen to a person, but for them to talk about their experience and find a brighter side to those things is actually spectacular. It puts things into perspective for myself when it comes to staying in the moment and knowing that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for this video. This was amazing.

[@infinitecurlie]

Wendy....she had said selfish and self centered me on that plane but honestly she did what she could with the information that she had :/ and no matter the amount of training you have, you really don't know how you're going to react or how it goes until it...happens. I hope everyone is getting the help that they need. :/

[@mikesilver9476]

I just love the first lady who survived the Vietnam crash, a truly inspiration human being

[@will_stevens]

Goodness, the strength that these people have is incredible. I feel so sorry for them.

[@ratboygirl]

making a bowl out of the wing of a plane after you crashed into a mountain, everyone else dead, holy shit. that's next fucking level