My Intestines Got Sucked Out In A Swimming Pool | TRULY

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A horrific swimming pool accident left a teenager without her intestines and unable to eat food for the last 10 years. When she was five-years-old, Salma Bashir was playing in a baby swimming pool in Alexandria, Egypt. She sat on the pool’s suction valve and the force was so strong that it ripped her small intestines from her body. Given just weeks to live Salma’s parents travelled with their young family to Pennsylvania, USA for life-saving surgery. Salma was then on a waiting list for a transplant and after a year and a half of waiting, she had the surgery that her family believed would be the start of the rest of Salma’s life. Instead the small intestines transplant rejected and after six months it had to be removed along with Salma’s large intestines and gallbladder; her stomach also had to remain open. Salma now receives all her nutrients via a TPN tube. Hopes for a future transplant are slim - the estimated cost of the five-organ transplant are $3 million but that’s not stopping Salma for giving it everything she’s got: the chatty teen has raised $15,000 already on her Gofundme page, while her makeup channel is a chance for Salma to escape her daily pain and discomfort.
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[@slaywithsalma8732]

Thank you soo much for eveyones support and thank you Barcroft TV for helping me get my story out.

[@juliaharvie7426]

Salma Bashir maybe Canada here may have something more to offer than USA

[@TheMariemarie16]

God Bless you. You are inspiring.

[@mpumephakathi6200]

Just came across your video... Wow I'm so amazed at your bravery and courage. I wish you all the best in the future. You're beautiful, intelligent and stronger than most.

[@MariaMaria-re7qn]

Your make up is great!

[@catcat-hy1yl]

You should start doing vlogs or youtubing. You'll get a following and probably that youtube coin girl!

[@STLCODPS3123]

“The good thing is it was so bad that I basically black out” Damn no kid should ever have to say that

[@sweetest_fatemel1700]

That’s only because she couldn’t feel her intestines been sucked out of her stomach I can’t imagine the pain she would have been in :(

[@hysteri]

Nobody should ever have to say that

[@destroyergirl8087]

I said that once, I hit my head on the corner of a brick and i don’t even remember what happened really I could barely hear but I couldn’t feel any pain

[@sarar4270]

I did too. A few years back my mom and I and more people were involved in an accident. I blacked out as soon as the vehicles collided and my mom thought I was dead

[@Lisa-en2xt]

Seriously 😢 scary to think that every child is a danger going to a regular swimming pool

[@helenkordahi8160]

What kind of pool has a suction that FREAKING PULLS OUT YER INTESTINES

[@girlfacestheworld2113]

lots. It's incredible how strong the suctions from the pool are, I've heard many stories of babies getting sucked and kids. very dangerous!

[@TheeZombieDinosaurs]

@@girlfacestheworld2113 There really should be emergency shut down buttons in several areas in case of emergency they can push it to shut down the suction

[@potatoqueen6745]

Ana M They have them in hot tubs but not pools. They definitely should add that

[@TheeZombieDinosaurs]

@@potatoqueen6745 agreed

[@avahesse1257]

I shouldn't have laughed at this...I'm going to hell

[@katizz988]

This family should've been awarded 100 million pounds. The suction in the swimming pool shouldve never been that strong!!!

[@LOONEYLOVEGOOD333]

Yep so sad they didn’t sue

[@Therealkniyahj]

Yeah they should’ve sued they would’ve owned they own damn pool lol

[@bridittebargeot2679]

​@Therealkniyahj it was in Egypt.

[@PixelTheExtraTerrestrial]

​@bridittebargeot2679 she lives in pitzburg lol that isnt in egypt bro

[@bridittebargeot2679]

@@PixelTheExtraTerrestrial it happened in Egypt, in her Holidays there...

[@Rebecca_Bailey]

Coming back here after seeing the update that she passed away is really heartbreaking, to survive 16 years after such a tragic accident is a remarkable achievement, I’m so glad that Salma is no longer in pain and can now be free to do her make up tutorials in heaven

[@KandiSweetzz]

Ohhh no

[@SpookyGhostHippy]

Wow just sad

[@amyholcomb6303]

Noooo :( I just saw her video on FB. 😣😭😭😭😭💔

[@lilmidnight4686]

Wow just got finished watching her video on here may she rip🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ari9313]

Rest In Peace Salma 💛💛

[@indigoxalis]

If I was ever a billionaire, I would spend my fortune on helping people like this.

[@ItsMe-gk9lr]

Me too.

[@sydneygauthier5606]

Me too

[@lazeejay9996]

Me too

[@amir-zz7lz]

Noble, and that’s why you are not a billionaire...

[@100percenterASMR]

You don’t need to wait for a day that will never happen to help people you can do it now with no money

[@jessekirschteintaco6460]

Am I the only one feeling anxiety when she enters the pool? She is so strong omg.

[@marielenakyriacou]

same

[@flowerscorner6330]

I dp

[@dh4523]

Me to

[@madelynhernandez7453]

It makes me scared to go to a pool

[@addi.-.5897]

Ik

[@7kraska]

If anyone is interested in how she's doing now, this is from the update she made in December 2022: "I've been living with my abdomen open since 2009. It has healed some, but will never fully heal. Since I dont have any intestines I can not eat food. There is no way for me to digest or ansorb food. Sometimes I chew food for taste but I have to spit it out, I can't swallow it. I can drink anything I'd like, but I dont get any of the nutrients because it come right out through a tube attached to my abdomen. Since I can't absorb any nutrients by traditional eating and drinking I am on Total Parenteral Nutrition or TPN IV fluids for 20 hours a day, daily. Although TPN has kept me alive all these years it causes severe liver damage and consequently I am currently in liver failure. I recieve my TPN through a central line port that goes to my heart. So, as of 2022 I am currently needing a 5 organ multiveseral transplant( small intestines, large intestines, liver, pancreas, and stomach). The medical issues alone have been a massive struggle but financial obstacles have made the road to recovery that much harder. Since I am not an American citizen and I didn't have a social security number, I didn't qualify for health insurance for over 14 years of my life. As you can imagine, things were not very easy. After years and hundreds of lawyers, thank God I was able to get a social security number. Because of this I can now obtain health insurance and thank God the second transplant is possible. I have been reevaluated for the 5 organ multiveseral transplant and placed on the transplant waiting list at the children's hospital for 2 years. In the early part of 2022 I decided to make the transition from the children's hospital to the adult hospital in Pittsburgh. It has been a difficult decision as a fair amount of comfort and security come from that which we know. Children's hospital would have allowed me to continue my care with them well into my adult years, but sadly my relationship with the children's hospital team was strained, difficult, and traumatic. I felt it was better for my overall health and well-being to make the transition to the adult transplant team. Because of that transfer of medical care children's hospital removed me from the transplant list. They simply thought it would be best since I was actively seeking care at the adult hospital and was no longer comfortable at Children's. However, their hasty action to remove me from the list has left me absent from any transplant list at this time. The adult team will need to evaluate me again and reinstate me on the list. This evaluation is done on an outpatient basis. Unfortunately my liver and overall health has been declining rapidly during the past year and as of date I have not been able to remain outside of the hospital long enough to have the evaluation. Therefore, I am currently not on the transplant waiting list. Thankfully we did start the evaluation process recently and I started getting tests done. So I'm hoping to be officially listed soon. The transplant itself will be nothing short of a true miracle. Because I have had so many blood transfusions over the years my body has a lot of antibodies. This makes finding a match very difficult. Also, I will need all 5 organs from the same person at the same time. This mean my donor will be deceased. I am woefully aware that this means my miracle will be someone else's tragedy. I struggle with that reality. It truly is very difficult. All I can say is if I am afforded such a beautiful gift of life I will do my best to live in gratitude."

[@mollyoxy]

thank you for sharing her update. i am praying for her

[@milagrosrsconservatorio6452]

Graaacias por compartir. ¡Que Dios la bendiga y pueda solucionarse todo pronto!

[@annastover5018]

Turn everything over to The Lord Jesus Christ. 🙏💜 We all need Him. Bible Roman's 10:9

[@kiyoponnn]

​@@annastover5018 Jod is fake ansld this girl probably won't make it

[@mypham2788]

@@annastover5018 delusional

[@bri1778]

New update (Jan 11, 2024): It is quite sad to inform you all that she just passed away yesterday. Now that she will no longer be in pain. I hope that she rests in peace ❤

[@Nora-id5hu]

Actually?… source?

[@jennymassey1055]

@@Nora-id5huI was one of her nurses. Yes, she passed away.

[@3X0T1CBUTT3RS]

@@jennymassey1055you did a wonderful job to take care of her. ❤

[@bri1778]

@@jennymassey1055 We thank you for taking care of her and staying with her til the end.

[@ellie8263]

I saw 💔

[@stalewater8990]

and this is why people should donate their organs when they die

[@macey2486]

Yeah as of now my organs are perfectly healthy so when I die I'm going to donate everything

[@melinabastidas1746]

In Ecuador there's a law that every ecuadorian is a donate. And if you dont want to be a donate you have to do something. And I really like that. Being donate without problem :)

[@videofun59]

@@melinabastidas1746 wow

[@zziaoe6940]

Melina Bastidas in the UK we have a similar law now unless you state you don’t want to

[@aryrandle6373]

when my brother passed he donated his heart , his livers , and one other thing :)

[@sisterstina3700]

And yet she still goes swimming in the pool like nothing happened. So brave.

[@KP-rh5qz]

I agree, that’s awesome.

[@carolynbrihm6057]

Yes she's very brave I'd never wanna step foot in a pool if that traumatic event happened to me.

[@iEatCndyNtheDrk]

Sister Stina heck yeah. I got anxiety for her being in the pool. She’s a tough cookie.

[@sqeakyz]

I giggled at this

[@Mina-so8su]

Its cause she black out so she doesnt get effected by the trauma that happen. But effect her life forever. So sad :( poor girl

[@marieharris1230]

I HAVE NO WORDS. I CANNOT IMAGINE SUCH A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT. WHAT A WARRIOR SHE IS. MY LIVE AND PRAYERS.

[@nicky_creates2763]

True she’s a warrior

[@Sparxzy]

Wait so her intestines got sucked out of her bottom?

[@DiamondStar-hk4yl]

@Nickyepic I was about to say that!!!😭

[@Hali.onpaws]

She passed away last month sadly

[@wrghty]

I read this happening to a 6 year old once and I believe she died due to the accident. This young lady lived for years after and that is impressive. Shame she's dead now, but no more suffering

[@cheyannec7769]

She passed away on Tuesday after a long battle. RIP Salma❤️

[@imahotmess872]

no she didn’t

[@ademolahassan1888]

​@@imahotmess872she did

[@PeelyMcPeel]

@@imahotmess872 yeah she did

[@imahotmess872]

@@PeelyMcPeel did she rly well rip…🕊️

[@prxppyvxbes]

@@imahotmess872she did:(

[@cracksofthepast]

I need to stop complaining about everyday life.

[@luv_strawberriez]

Saying you can’t be sad because others have it worse is like saying you can’t be happy because people have it better.

[@uhavemooface]

Same here. Great comment.

[@alskab]

it gives me a view that I am actually really lucky and should stop complaining

[@thegayestgoth]

White people complain about everything

[@rebeccaduboise6890]

Same here

[@kylie493]

Her: Gets her intestines sucked out of her stomach Also her: Goes back into pool after getting her intestines sucked out. Me: sees fish and never goes swimming again.

[@hexmaniacgabby5160]

She's a strong girl, she's amazing.

[@wateryoutalkingabout6113]

Where did they come out from though??

[@starsxx5049]

Me 😂

[@oonaverse]

Me: HHnnnnG sOmeThing sChlOppy toUchEd maH fOot

[@briellerodriguez1116]

i still dont understand from where the intestines came out

[@lacihasty5330]

What makes me angry us the fact that so many of our celebrities, NFL players, talk show hosts etc could easily afford her surgeries without even being financially ruffled. But for her it's impossible.

[@michaelsurratt1864]

It's not the place for any one person you need a systematic taxation of the entire Rich population by a government body.

[@alyssia5050]

@@michaelsurratt1864yes but unfortunately these government bodies don’t care about their citizens and individuals like us. they care more about their profits then the teachings of our prophets 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@gigginbig3]

@@michaelsurratt1864if you want to live in a place where the government can force you to pay for someone else go to China

[@okaynope5197]

@@michaelsurratt1864 The biggest source of money is the stock and bond market. The fact that the United States with the largest population of wealthy people on the planet has not figured out how to create a national wealth fund siphoned from the hyper wealthy up to this point is completely unacceptable. The income from the growth of a US national wealth fund would be absolutely absurd and could cover virtually all of these types of cases.

[@NMaxne]

That’s a bit wrong though isn’t it. Making a group pay more in terms of percentages because they earned more. Everyone should be taxed the same. It’s not your right to say what others should do with their private property and funds

[@Teachidoll]

And this is why I'm a body donor. When I die I hope my parts are used to help others like her

[@7kraska]

It's so weird for me that in some countries you have to say you want to be a donor to be on. In my country you are a donor by law.

[@pranavlimaye]

​@@7kraska which country?

[@hahna77]

@@7kraska please tell us which country so that I can never travel there. My Chr*stian religion prevents me from ever doing such a thing, as the Word teaches us that our blood/organs is sacred and should never be shared/consumed by anyone else.

[@lorenapacora1526]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA wow such christian love lmao. preferring to take valuable organs to rot in a coffin than help someone Also if u werent so stpid and knew how to do a simple google search youd see your cult actually encourages organ donor bc guess what? u are not your flesh, you are your soul , @@hahna77

[@hahna77]

@@7kraska please tell us which country?

[@Joythealchemist]

the mothers probably cried more tears to fill an ocean. shes a serious fighter.

[@goochfitness26]

She is god bless her🙏🏼🖤

[@Aikkubaa]

Absolutely. She and her baby are both super strong ❤

[@mariaeugeniadelimavelez9844]

Yes .

[@LostGirl3894]

Thev daughter is too😭😭🌺

[@juliesprik9479]

They really have to make each day count.

[@Ohlookitsdaisyy]

I love how at 9:29 the interviewer can see her mum getting upset so he brings up something he knows will make her smile :D

[@Myxomycete]

Soo pure. You can tell Selma’s mom is such a kindhearted woman.

[@jensonnguyen2169]

Ikr

[@biancajademccreadie6196]

@Elizabeth James akl

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

I fell in love with her mom right then and there. I'd give anything to have a person like that in my life.

[@rosabarkss]

I wish I could donate that money for her surgeries. My heart breaks for her. She is so brave and strong.

[@gabrielacorzo2438]

Goodbye Salma, you'll always live in my mind as an example of strenght and bravery. Everytime I forget how precious is to be alive, I'll think of you. Thank you so much. Rest in peace.

[@RockyRoad7]

if everyone that saw this video donated 1-2 dollars, her family would have enough to afford organ transplants for her

[@MandaS1986]

AND THEN EVERYONE CAN DO IT FOR ALL THE OTHER PPL WHO NEED HELP🖕🖕🖕

[@tenettttt]

You can't just insert new organs 10 years later.

[@00zarzu00]

you also need an exact match donor who can donate all the near perfect 5 organs to her. she already rejected once so probably wouldn’t do good with just a close match and i believe her ethnicity is harder to find transplants for not to mention multiple organ transplant. and the money thing.

[@mfknluc]

no, shes a bot

[@nazmayaakub3253]

It takes time to find the right organs, you can't just get organs randomly and surgically put them in, the body can reject the organs

[@blushmilk641]

*KZbin:* _reccomends "my intestines got sucked out in a swimming pool" just as summer approaches._

[@Lucas1z]

What an original comment

[@amilia3816]

I just got traumatized basically

[@janemarie6869]

These comments are getting really old.

[@soisoi9819]

Luckily it's winter time for me.

[@jazihorne4128]

blushmilk just as i’m going to my friends house to swim tommorow

[@moniqueelopez3176]

She just passed away yesterday. May she rest in peace 😢

[@sammiied2350]

RIP Salma 🙏🏼 forever 21 💔

[@JefferyT1991]

So why isn’t the owner of the pool being held liable for this girls needs?

[@lilrapunzel]

Because things are different in Egypt where the accident happened

[@TexMex2000]

F T W Because they pretty much didn’t care. They should be footing the bill since it was their carelessness but no. Her Country doesn’t care at all that’s why she’s here in the U.S

[@amanda.._..]

It’s not really the owners fault

[@tikitorchgamin1842]

@@amanda.._.. um... Yes it is. No pool should be able to take out a girls intestines.

[@user-gp3gj4jz2c]

Kokona Haruka No it isn’t. She sat on the vacuum/suction thing. It’s not the pools fault because it can happen at any pool place.

[@aminslimani9449]

She had that tragic accident in the swimming pool yet she still swims, WHAT A BRAVE GIRL

[@Darkspexter]

I'd be terrified of swimming pools if it happened to me.

[@bellgarling8899]

@@Darkspexter yea me too

[@GenericWhiteBitch1980]

She’s a boss 😍

[@brivers4270]

Dude... im so terrified for hee

[@chloedassler6156]

@@Darkspexter I was thinking exactly the same thing when it showed her in the pool! If I were her I don't think you could pay me enough to get back into a swimming pool after what happened..

[@HabbibBoucetta]

This girl has no intestines and yet she’s still sassy. She’s such an inspiration

[@texasbagpiper]

She’s amazing. So scary this happened in Egypt where they couldn’t treat her with life saving medical treatment. So lucky she quickly got to the United States where her life was saved and continues to be.

[@scottblack7182]

I wouldnt call any of this lucky 😑

[@catsdogswoof3968]

@@scottblack7182 bruh she can eat with ko stomach that miracle #timohara

[@stephenmartinez1]

You actually call this horrible accident and her gruesome injury a “miracle” ? She is not saved, she will eventually die due to these injuries, no way will she live to see age 20

[@kiannavillafane3684]

@@stephenmartinez1 she turns 20 this year and shes doing well

[@jackqueslack2339]

As a Brit, I see people say that the US is a third world country for not having cheap healthcare, but third world countries do not have the advanced healthcare that the US has. Sure, the expensive healthcare is a problem, but most of the nation is covered by insurance, or so I’ve heard.

[@arianaskie7686]

i gasped when she said "im Salma, and im 16 years old."

[@hannah-yn2fh]

Ariana Skie SAMMMEEEE

[@thehbkidd74]

I did to

[@bellaplayslol3133]

Ariana Skie that mean we can be small

[@kt-wh9yx]

Ariana Skie she’s still a kid

[@audreyspink]

Samee

[@anonymous1820]

Damn if everyone who watched this video donated 5 dollars she could get the transplant.

[@briashleygrace8722]

not everybody has the money to donate. How much did you donate?

[@Bumeater69]

plus being evacuated! all northern alberta was burning for a while and i lost my job just 2 weeks before that had to travel 8 hours down south to stay with family

[@JameyLeanneCooper]

I don’t have 5 dollars I don’t even use dollars

[@ariab9889]

Some people don't have any form of credit to donate

[@JameyLeanneCooper]

Aria k I don’t have any money

[@prettydiamond8813]

Rest in peace Salma. This video introduced me to her makeup page and I’ve been following her ever since. She will be missed❤

[@user-nd8dw3tz7x]

Is she dead

[@prettydiamond8813]

@@user-nd8dw3tz7x sadly yes, she passed away last month

[@PokeMama23]

I wish a sport star, a movie star, a company owner would see this and give this family the money 😭 I'm literally crying for this girl

[@catherinewams1045]

Ikr or a billionaire this is heartbreaking

[@shreddedbagelwabiwabo8342]

All of them do not care about people, if they did, they would have given money to those who need it, and not buy overly large, useless houses as well as luxury clothes

[@zahidnizam3795]

This girl speaks like a mature and elder person.

[@isaacvoeller3208]

She is 16

[@studywithpraise9584]

She's 16 I think the accident stops her from growing well

[@zahidnizam3795]

@@isaacvoeller3208 oh i see

[@zahidnizam3795]

@@studywithpraise9584 i didn't know that

[@studywithpraise9584]

@@zahidnizam3795 now you know 😅

[@maecornes4905]

Dear God, Please give them the money for her transplant.

[@GeorgeGuilhermeDUB]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@juliecolores7955]

In jesus name Amen...

[@GeorgeGuilhermeDUB]

@@juliecolores7955 Amen 🙏🏽🌹

[@tl9585]

Maybe God might use you to answer your own prayer!

[@renatalovinglife6734]

🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@julieroth3347]

She's protected by God..What a special lil gift she is..She's amazing. So mature for her young age. God is going to help her. She is a angel

[@astrophile668]

Rip salma hope you're free of pain now

[@shahdtarik9051]

Update: She’s in a very bad condition right now and she needs to raise $4000000 in order to get her 5 organ transplants. She isn’t even on the waiting list yet cuz of her financial position. She needs help. She’s in desperate need of help in order to stay alive. Please please please, if you want to help, please help by donating money through her gofundme link. Or if u can’t help by doing that at least keep sharing her story until someone who can donate will. She’s grasping at life and in need of immense help guys.💔💔 Update 2: Thank u to everyone who shared and donated, although Salma isn’t on the waiting list yet, she finally has insurance!! (P.S the insurance is still not enough to cover all her medical expenses so she’s still in dire need of the donations coming in so keep sharing and donate if u can!!)

[@audreyruby2994]

We have to get as many people to know about her situation so they can help!! We should share her GoFundMe on social media

[@ashleyalfonseca1480]

U need to post a link of her GoFundMe

[@miya7401]

@@ashleyalfonseca1480 www.gofundme.com/f/salma039s-dream-transplant

[@sajaahmed8325]

And how did you know???

[@ashleyalfonseca1480]

Miya'sLife thank u

[@katherinereid90]

If everyone who watched this video donated a dollar she could have her transplant surgery.

[@salt7671]

Um no

[@salt7671]

@@leafyjr-amp5063 um no

[@leafyjr-amp5063]

What The Heck Do You Mean

[@MandyZomby7]

@@salt7671 mate maybe do simething useful with your time? Maybe go to school or something?

[@salt7671]

@@MandyZomby7 um no

[@ButterflyMomma]

Your bravery and strength has given me a new outlook on life. Salma- you were a gift to the world. Memory eternal, sweet girl.

[@flaiirenn]

oh she's definitely a fighter. i feel traumatized just by hearing what happened to her in that pool, but here she is ... going swimming! she is so mentally and physically tough. incredible.

[@thatskvng4227]

She sounds mad intelligent for her age

[@wetbutter8057]

She’s like 16-17 years old dude, what do you mean?

[@wetbutter8057]

@Tyler Tylerr he never said that, intelligent means smart, it sounds like he’s saying that people her age aren’t intelligent too, also I’m actually a very fun person to be around, I’m just defensive, so please don’t spread false information about me being a killjoy.

[@aljon5947]

Ye she sounds just like a 16yr old.

[@aljon5947]

You guys must be like still 11-12years old. Once you get 14-15 youll start noticing you sound just like her

[@wetbutter8057]

@Aljon what?

[@bestever2682]

No stomach, liver or pancreas!!! I didn't know it was possible to live without a liver or pancreas. Wow! Walking miracle

[@barbaramclaurin6079]

You can’t live without a liver.. that is completely wrong.

[@muminmumin9350]

I thought the same.

[@unusunus4613]

@@oyellepson5617 Just because someone needs a new organ doesn't mean they don't have that organ at all. Her liver may be badly damaged or she may only have a part of her liver. The way you're talking about this being a lie makes you seem very paranoid...

[@butbufaratethemirror]

You can't live without a liver. Liver does have an incredible ability to regenerate though. As long as you are left with roughly 30% of your liver, you will survive and eventually it will regenerate.

[@starfish9027]

Did she lose them or she's born without it?

[@jeypaige]

I wish I had the money just to pay for her transplants! This story has touched me and I cannot believe how strong Salma is. I’m 24 complaining about small things in life. Yet there are so many people who are in worse situations than me! I love her and her energy. And her mom too!

[@kimberlyhayes6006]

I regret to inform everyone, that shes passed away. January of this year, she's officially pain free. Rest in Peace Salma!

[@YukiKunikida]

Noooooooo 😢😢😢😢😢 I just came back to watch her video again.this is so sad. May she rest in peace 😢😢😢

[@Bucknerdave]

Man I wish I was bill gates I would pay for all her expenses and that 3 million dollar surgery

[@fizzyracks6052]

@Turtle Babe On God😂

[@sakurahoor]

I was seriously thinking the same thing about Bill gates

[@chloedassler6156]

@@fizzyracks6052 What is funny about that?

[@chewytoy1357]

Or instead of kylie showing off all her birkins and cars she can give some of that money to this little girl who needs it the most

[@cyberlily62]

I tagged Bill Gates in another post hoping and praying that his team might see it. 🙏🏻

[@evelynbutler7026]

Shout out to this mum, for going to a different country and catering to the best of her ability for her daughter 👏👏

[@paolacasas]

I am reading the mom went to Egypt in an emergency trip and couldn't re enter to the USA????

[@Ilikeoatmealmorethanyou]

@@paolacasas oh no ): that makes me so sad to hear >.

[@natashanagy1117]

Evelyn Butler the mum is incredible, she’s just wonderful

[@mimzz2]

Not like this mother of the girl with the longest feet...

[@AngiesDoingIt]

@@paolacasas Trump?

[@Jaysen6740]

I thought I had it rough when I had my large intestine removed followed by j-pouch surgery. This is where they basically make a new mini colon out of your small intestine. I truly feel for this girl. I can't imagine what she has gone through. Very strong girl!

[@psychicrenegade]

Wow! If I was her mother, I wouldn't let her go anywhere either! She's not being "controlling," she's being protective after what happened to her baby girl. And what an amazing baby girl she has! Salma just jumps back into the pool like it's no big deal...after such horrific trauma. She's an incredible person! 😍❤❤ Salma: Your story has convinced me 100% to be an organ donor! I will be showing this video to my four teenage children as well, to show them how important it is to donate organs after death.

[@LL-ly1jr]

I was so scared and terrified just thinking about her situation over and over. I think id be traumatized to even look at pools

[@joolzhitchcock8967]

I'm going swimming today 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😱😱😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@cristalcharlemagne6200]

L L saameee

[@womaninthewave]

CarlieRae Browne any trained CPO will know to check the main drain cover and ensure the suction level is safe daily. You should be safe. This poor girl’s story is exactly why I check everything so intensely each day I open the pool. If the pool is in the hands of a competent person you will be totally safe. Such a tragic story

[@rayray5918]

I'd even be scared of the word pool 😬😬

[@urmom-kw1do]

She's so brave to still wanna go swimming especially when she face something so traumatic at a young age 😢 I would have PTSD every time I saw water if I were in her shoes she's really a strong girl

[@GalaxyLemonade]

The pool owner should cover her bills. This wouldn't happen if they wouldn't use something so powerful in a CHILD POOL! Why they even do that?

[@rowill9939]

so if a kid peed it would suck dirty water out and clean goes in but yeah it was too powerful even if it was in adult pool

[@aprilsilvers381]

They shouldve had insurance for accidents

[@jessie6600]

@@aprilsilvers381 yeah but even insurance wouldn’t cover this girl for the rest of her life. :(

[@aprilsilvers381]

@@jessie6600 that's true too and unfortunate

[@aprilsilvers381]

@@jessie6600 I actually had a bowel blockage, no not the same, but I had an ostomy for a year and I was miserable my quality of life wasnt good. I was able to get it reversed but I tell my drs now I'll never go thru that again. Again, nothing compared to this girl. I think shes very strong. Bless her heart

[@nvitoria13]

Once I was swimming until I felt something pulling me. It left me bruises and a little trauma. I can't even say how brave you are, girl

[@Ur.favee.brunette.]

How could something like this ever even happen? Where’d the organs get sucked out from? Oh my goodness I feel so bad.

[@nvitoria13]

@@Ur.favee.brunette. It was strong enogh to pull her organs, so..

[@airyowo]

@@Ur.favee.brunette. That’s what I’m wondering.

[@pissandballs123]

@@Ur.favee.brunette.she said she sat on it. it’s obvious

[@artaleasham4105]

Ohmygod, its so unfair. Why do these bad/scary things happen to people. Life is already so short. My heart goes out to the family and the child.

[@glorykathomi6876]

I keep complaining about life,then I see this girl! Jesus forgive me.May you make the impossible possible.Amen

[@Breyahloafedup]

Amen 💯

[@paulasimon6875]

Amen

[@M4TTYN]

yea rare cases like these to the many rare one's are crazy to interesting to make you think and happy for what you got and how your life is no matter what

[@solus8685]

@Ben Dover tHANK YOU

[@naynay2217]

Glory Kathomi you’re allowed to have your feelings. You don’t have to say stuff like that

[@ameykhude1790]

Ellen should help her. Who thinks the same ?

[@jess3117]

YES someone send this story to her!

[@Bettyann_89]

BE UNICORN salma has tried to get her story to Ellen! Salma asks everyone to try and get Ellen’s attention. She has a makeup page on fb called slay with salma! Go check her out!

[@Mas0808]

Ellen, Oprah, Dr. Phil, whoever. This need media attention right now

[@carolinarodriguez7333]

YASS 👏🏼 YASS 👏🏼 YASS 👏🏼 YASS 👏🏼

[@kittykat2345]

@theellenshow

[@PeggyBerry-pg8nl]

I would think she would have received some kind of payment from the pool with their faulty equipment. Obviously she needs the money to help with all the surgeries she needs. She is so brave.

[@pariscrane9171]

Rest in peace sweet girl. My heart breaks for everyone involved.

[@isaiahsalinas3776]

And here I am, at home all day, depressed and not enjoying life... I need to stop taking life for granted .

[@callmewolf3910]

Everyone's hardships are valid- even yours. Suffering is relative.

[@justrelax6540]

CallMeWolf amen

[@basetoace3951]

Same :(

[@klajate8031]

I understand you arent the only one I am trying to practice gratitude and indulge myself in the good as much as possible

[@Yrenne]

Your suffering is just as real as hers. Someone else's pain doesn't invalidate yours, and mental health is just as important as physical health. Take care of yourself, mind and body, and don't be so harsh on yourself. One step at a time. :)

[@meetyouafterdark4285]

She looks younger than 16 but sounds and acts even older, she is so mature and eloquent and intelligent, I kept forgetting she's only 16. And her mother is a pure soul

[@shanelaon105]

True

[@madilynnlong2597]

How is she 16 she looks so young

[@rebeccav4478]

I thought the same thing. I wonder if something in the accident also affected her growth?

[@_.sweettearz._4001]

@@madilynnlong2597 because her organs got sucked out...

[@cymbala6208]

@@rebeccav4478 probably...

[@lashellesmith6238]

It never stopped her. I appreciate it when someone has the courage and ability. Her strength is a great one. GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG LADY

[@OiamArchives-qc1ev]

I truly wished I had the money to help cause this child/teen deserves it and her mother deserves peace. You never know what you’re gonna get with each day. Both herself and mom are brave at heart and I can only imagine the pain her mother feels to see her child in this situation. Hopefully she’ll get what she needs in the future. Although this was filmed and aired so many years ago, I would love to see a follow-up in the present of her life.

[@michfitss]

is no one gonna give credit to Salmas mum as well? Shes such a supportive mother and does everything she can for her. A handful of others out there wouldn't be able to give Salma the life she deserves. Both Salma and her mother are such strong-willed warriors.

[@misseselise3864]

you shouldn’t expect praise for doing the bare minimum

[@bbueno2009]

@@misseselise3864 what? 💀

[@christinaluis9490]

Mothers don’t get enough credit for how selfless they can be ❤️

[@noname-ou3qj]

Shes a mother its expected

[@michfitss]

@@noname-ou3qj lol say that to every mother that has abandoned or left their child to suffer or die. You must be god

[@isabellaleal1768]

Who else agrees that Salma is the definition of being a fighter?! If that would have happend to me I would have been crying every day!

[@rabiadonk8751]

Isabella Leal true

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

She is precious and adorable. A inspiration because of her strength.

[@inddireaolibrice275]

Same I’m a wimp. If thag happens to me I would’ve never left my bed

[@holiday-td6hx]

She truly is!

[@AkiraAlexisSoyra]

I would rather die than live a permanent sufferment.

[@mihaelamircea2100]

"I wish I can do her dream" By Salma's momther😭❤️, What a supportive woman. NEVER GIVE UP

[@sherriealexander8945]

She makes all my problems look so so small. Bless you baby girl. You have so many people praying for you.

[@fmui]

Why would the pool have such strong suctions??

[@ametrineambrosia4929]

I'm wondering that too!!

[@samgray49]

Based on the size the filter has to be powerful to filter the water. Cases like hers is why they require covers.

[@jayhough3837]

She was quite young when it happened so the suction would have felt a lot stronger in her body than it would have felt on an adult

[@pyt.shanziniii8221]

Ikr

[@Digger-Nick]

@@samgray49 Yeah but it was in some shithole country, not a developed one.

[@frijolessss6108]

*The fact that she can still go swimming perfectly fine, I Would be TERRIFIED To go swimming again. Brave young lady.* ❤

[@l-3832]

I don’t hate you.

[@rbh0107]

I don’t hate u😊 idc if ur username was a joke, idk u but i love u so much!!!! ❤️❤️❤️Keep ur head up in life, things will get better, I promise!!❤️ Never give up!❤️

[@frijolessss6108]

@@l-3832 🥺❤

[@yal7535]

No one hates u❤

[@britishwatermelon680]

@@yal7535 Ahem-Satan- But that does not matter ofc

[@pkconradi7339]

Stay strong! You are so brave and an inspiration to everyone around you. ❤️🙏

[@jkk3r144]

Medical costs are ridiculous!! This poor girl is such a survivor, so proud of her!

[@itziebitz]

This has been viewed 4.2 million times. Imagine if each person donated atleast 75 cents.

[@pcilla3758]

Exactly what I was thinking too

[@tanishac7795]

Lets all do it

[@meredithadams5495]

Do it then!!!

[@limeyfigdet7460]

When the mother said the transplant costs were going to be 3 million, this is what I was thinking.

[@dyanshane]

Yes lets do that for AMERICAN children who are in desperate financial need for life saving procedures. There funding should come from Egyptian people who want to donate. There's plenty of wealthy people there who could help.

[@oswald2068]

...so then I said, *"that's not her swimsuit, those are her intestines"*

[@jessicalmaolovett3298]

Your profile picture matches🤣🤣

[@blackcat_hoodies6507]

@@jessicalmaolovett3298 it does

[@melindawalker1392]

Your profile says it all

[@Quinn8529]

oswald uh AHHAHAHAHAHA. Wait, that’s not funny.

[@ss_whole]

That's not a sentence you hear everyday

[@peterd9427]

I am gobsmacked. I've had a brain tumour, with resulting paranoia, terrible hallucinations and finally seizures before it was resolved. What she went through, and continues to, is incredible. Much worse than what I have gone through, and I think she is amazing, with such a strong outlook, and what a smart girl!

[@youtubehandlesareridiculous]

Hey, I think you're downplaying what you went through. You're strong for going through what sounds like a nightmare and you are kinda enough to think about her nightmare as well. Hope you stay well!

[@lucyolliesmom3235]

I remember hearing this on the news. I can't believe she survived. You are truly are a miracle and a fighter.

[@frocy9d]

Not a controlling mother...a loving mother maybe. She is truly a blessing to survive...God bless you!

[@evaniceface]

IK SHE LET HER GO BACK TO THE POOL BRUH

[@jamesr.g.2320]

It’s all for the camera

[@BNTLV]

@@jamesr.g.2320 What makes you think that, James?..

[@skwnjur3179]

What she said about a controlling mother is just a joke..

[@MaxxHarleenMurrder]

typical 16 year old.

[@jo-zt7mo]

i wouldn’t go swimming ever again after that, i’d be traumatized

[@nolol239]

Same Btw 200th like

[@colorbar.s]

I hope Truly didn't pressure her into swimming.

[@shoryacione5175]

@@colorbar.s i highly doubt it

[@isaiahwalking]

Remember that scene from "final destination"... where that handsome guy risks his life for one little worthless quarter, and ends up getting his intestines pulled out from the drain?

[@iamjackspyramidshapedhelmet]

I love her little attitude and personality, she’s adorable

[@brendaseager7371]

After watching such wonderful u tubes such as your family’s, it makes me feel so selfish! Your daughter has gone thru so much, and is a happy girl, just accepting every day as we all should. We don’t truly realize how lucky we are to be healthy until we see what some children have had to endure with sickness. I truly bless parents as you, who continues to make life as normal and happy for their child, even tho they have to endure so much more than others and accept it as part of live without resentment. I pray your daughter gets the help she needs to live as normal a life as others.

[@AudaciouslyMe]

Can't believe she's able to still go near and into a swimming pool ever again... bless her soul!

[@albertoasia1368]

Amen!! Shes so brave

[@savannaviolets8381]

Audaciously Me ikr, exactly what I was thinking

[@addictedtoprocrastination9986]

Audaciously Me right? I would’ve been traumatised for life

[@AudaciouslyMe]

Ok :)

[@37.5viewerratings9]

RIGHT! I would have a panic attack every time I saw/near a pool!

[@NathanEDavis]

I feel so bad for this girl, it's like the final destination pool scene in real life, but worst. I will be praying for you!!!

[@l1a.hp833]

Yeah I Also thought about that scene ....

[@NanayAndEoin]

Yes its the first thing that came in my mind final destination scene. Im praying for this little girl

[@MistaG2008]

@7seve I'm actually twelve.

[@MistaG2008]

@7seve Your calling me a nine year old but you can't even spell correctly. 😂😂

[@oxlewtw]

T 51 you just watch when god comes u will figure it out he fought for us

[@paulaketch6602]

What a Brave mother and daughter 🙏...May God continue watching over you and heal you and Your Family .I Wish you all the best in Life.

[@leliamonroe2634]

This is one of very reason that I am grateful for everything little thing, because of courageous some people. I pray that she will continue to have a fruitful life with her family.

[@hyosomoo1437]

I need to start realizing how lucky I am.

[@bellgarling8899]

Yea so should I

[@GenericWhiteBitch1980]

I think we all do babe... it’s so important to appreciate what you have every day no matter how little it might be. There’s always someone worse off 😘

[@hyosomoo1437]

Benjamin Zandstra Yes but not just with her. I’m lucky to be overall very healthy and able-bodied. There are many people who can’t do what I can do. I’m lucky.

[@hoanganhnguyen7589]

She taught us a lesson that being greatful and apreciate what you have

[@ghostbaum]

When I was younger my dad always said my stomach and intestines would get sucked out if I sat on or near one of those suction things. Didn't know it was something that actually happened to people.

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

You shouldn't be doing that

[@signednichole115]

Dimitris Hourd I’m trying to find out the same thing I’m so curious

[@PrettyFK]

Dimitris Hourd from down there I’m guessing.. it’s scary. I remember always sitting on it, I never knew it can end up being a tragic accident. I’m afraid of swimming now

[@dongxuemo4090]

I did not know that either. That’s crazy

[@CelticFairyBox]

Same 😓

[@BaronVonDergner]

I spent my whole life thinking Chuck Palahniuk's "Guts" story was some edgy gore fiction. Seeing this actually happened horrifies me. But seeing Salma still alive, happy, with a loving family, and remarkably healthy (for the circumstances) is beyond heartwarming.

[@ericaston9608]

Just thought the same thing. Exactly like guts

[@erinraccoon]

i thought exactly the same thing

[@HeatherBoo916]

I'd forgotten all about that book

[@sharky40865]

I hope some rich multi millionaire sees this video and had the heart to donate the money needed to give her a normal life😢

[@jrmckim]

You can tell she's been the around medical field for years. Its in the way she speaks. Shes using the right terminology for everything. She should become a doctor for sure!

[@foofoo927]

She’s 16 in This vid right?

[@legendaryberries5241]

@@foofoo927 yup

[@kaden2379]

how does she not have a liver Or a pancreas OR INTESTINES She is a living miracle I applaud

[@DarkPhoenixSaga]

Yes, she is a miracle girl. She is so strong and she fought hard to survive.

[@account9508]

She did some transplant

[@rtc_twisted7952]

Yeah, when I read that on the screen I was like 😨🤭 HOW could someone live like that?!

[@berryamv2296]

You can easily live without intestines but pancreas and stomach idk

[@account9508]

@@berryamv2296 how huh

[@kjordan296]

What an amazing young lady and a lovely mom 💗💗💗

[@AkbarSnackbar]

If i was ever blessed with a fortune, i would heal this world and everyone that is suffering in it. It's disgusting that society puts a price tag on human life.

[@CookingItAllWithYasmin]

This mother is so beautiful! Smiling thru all the pain. Keep it up mama!! Love you both. And may God heal salma ameen!

[@dirpy1619]

BABUSHKA!!!

[@ps6474]

MiszYasmin...Agreed, claps to the mom, she´s so strong and such a good caring mother.

[@Thisissssmychannel]

Yeah god isn’t just gonna magically heal her lmao

[@laicacamille.macaraig0610]

When the mother said "She's still a fighter." I was like, hey mom you're a fighter too. ❤️

[@CadeD679]

Her mother seems so sweet!

[@vitaminademorango]

Well said ❤

[@jemgonzalez]

I'm sorry to hear about what happened to you. Thank you for being brave and sharing your story. You are a remarkable young lady!

[@paragonnina]

why did youtube have to show me this right after she passed :/ i was sitting here hoping for her to live a long, healthy life. so sad

[@anilahasin]

Same😭

[@GippyHappy]

The daughter says she’s a “controlling mother” like, girl, the last time she let you out of her sight you lost 4 organs. I can understand why she might be a bit protective. Edit: I don’t know why people keep getting mad at this comment. Learn how to read or something, cause you’re annoying and I don’t have the energy to explain over and over that this was obviously not meant to be negative. I know she wasn't being serious. SHUT UP. SHUT. UP. Seriously, why do people make it their life goal to misunderstand things so they can be self righteous on the internet? Can you not see I've gotten the same reply 50 times? If you're gonna be annoying at least be original.

[@sandsand9403]

That’s what I thought. And on one hand I agree, but on the other hand, she’s in pain 24/7. I think she deserves to have fun and feel normal for once, like all the other kids her age.

[@ddummiet8808]

@@sandsand9403 I feel like its better to die in these kind of situations

[@NINEINCHNAILSFANBOY]

@@ddummiet8808 ikr😧

[@Stephanie-lb6tt]

Poor baby but I perfectly understand why mom is overly protective!!!!

[@ibniloveitmushtaq6925]

Yeah

[@riyayesyes]

the fact that she's still smiling...damn, she's brave.

[@qmelz5141]

She is so brave..

[@jupiter4578]

Indeed.

[@cherrykkura]

The mom is so sweet and supportive! You can tell how much she loves her!

[@ew7512]

I remember this being in the news when it happened and it was deeply upsetting. I'm so glad to see she survived and seems to be a happy young woman.

[@hananehana8995]

"It would be awesome to swallow the food", We really need to be more grateful for what we have.

[@hananehana8995]

@Holly Heber that's exactly my point, I don't understand what you're trying to say ,

[@emilywightman1985]

Wow. What an inspirational young lady and such a lovely, warm hearted mother...I want to give you both a big hug!! X

[@schou1219]

This happened at a local swimming pool near me when I was a kid as well. If this is happening to multiple people CLEARLY something needs to be changed about the way these pools function.

[@joesr31]

it's sadly all about probability. Just because car crash happens doesn't mean we should change the whole system. They should probably put warning signs about the suction being there to warn people though

[@Tom44224]

@@joesr31 They should put a box grate around the suction.

[@natashanagy1117]

Not sure where you are but it happened in Australia and the kid died unfortunately. It absolute shouldn’t happen and there should be some safeguard in the pool

[@isabella-og7wn]

Tom actually some pools do that even though they hurt to step on 😅

[@jennferley8854]

@@joesr31 This has nothing to do with probability or car crash this should not happen at all! 🤦🏾‍♀️