How I Survived a “Snownado” While Trapped in My Car
Stuck at the side of the road in swirling snow and shrieking wind—a phenomenon nicknamed a "snownado"—Shannon St. Onge feared the worst.
Summer of Fire
A yearly camping trip in Banff National Park descends into distress as this couple manoeuvres home amid the B.C. and...
This Is What Happens When You Get Struck by Lightning
There’s a nine in 10 chance you’ll survive. But what are the lasting effects of being exposed to hundreds of...
Never Do This During a Thunderstorm
The obvious thing to do during a thunderstorm is to get inside. Once you're inside, remember these tips to stay...
Natural Disaster Survival Tips From a Canadian Red Cross Volunteer
A Canadian Red Cross volunteer shares expert advice on how to prepare for a natural disaster.
How to Escape From a Car That’s Sinking Underwater
You've just driven your car into a river or over the side of a bridge into a lake. What can...
The Woman Who Wrestled a Cougar
With no one to call for help, Larrane Leech put herself face-to-face with a young cougar to protect the children...
Drama in Real Life: Gunned Down on a Honduran Highway
After Wally Eamer was shot during an armed robbery in Honduras, his wife and kids fought to keep him from...
Drama in Real Life: A Collection of Reader’s Digest’s Most Gripping Survival Stories
Can’t get enough of the heart-stopping survival stories in Reader's Digest's Drama in Real Life section? You’ll be on the...
How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster
From flooding to fires, here are four simple tips to keep you and your family safe when extreme weather strikes.
This Man Was Bitten By a Rattlesnake—After It Had Been Decapitated!
When Jeremy Sutcliffe decapitated the poisonous snake, he assumed that would be the end of it. He was wrong.
When a Scuba Diver Got Lost in a Cave, This Rescuer Refused to Quit Searching
Two friends dove into a dark underwater tunnel in the Adriatic Sea. Only one came out.
Finding a Purpose and Second Family with the War Amps
Sima Culjak survived for seven days in a canyon and had both legs amputated. The War Amps helped her find...
To Get Help, This Man Had To Leave His Kids on a Cliff. He Prayed They Would Survive
God asks us to forgive others, but if you’re responsible for your children’s demise, how do you ever forgive yourself?
After a Horrific Car Crash, Her Odds of Survival Were Just 100 to One
A devastating collision left Molei Wright's head attached to her shoulders by nothing but skin and muscle. Even if her...
I Survived Coronavirus—Here’s What I Want You to Know
I was one of the lucky ones—and trust me, you don’t want to get this.
After Getting Stranded at the Top of a Waterfall, These Rafters Were Saved After Sending a Message i...
It was a long shot... but it worked.
The Chilling Story of a Wolf That Tore Into a Family’s Tent During the Night
"Backing out was a wolf, dragging something in his teeth. That thing was a man."
How A Facebook Thread Saved Two Friends Who Were Gravely Injured in the Bali Jungle
Michael Lythcott and Stacey Eno’s scooter ran off the road, leaving them broken, bleeding and trapped in a Balinese jungle....
How This Climber Survived a Treacherous Fall in Wyoming’s Death Canyon
Her climbing rope had malfunctioned. Now, 275 metres above the floor of Wyoming’s Death Canyon, Lauren McLean clung to a...
I Was Pinned Under a 10-Ton Trailer—and Used My Pocket Knife to Escape
The sugar-cane paddock was quiet as Barry Lynch’s scream pierced the air. The farmer was pinned to the earth by...
Drama in Real Life: Stranded in a Manitoba Snowstorm
The day had dawned crisp and clear, but early spring can be an unpredictable time on northern roads. Ernest Castel...
Drama in Real Life: Polar Expedition Gone Horribly Wrong
"In the distance, a wolf howled and Brian Koonoo howled back. Then he made his decision: if he was ever...
How to Survive a Plane Crash, According to Science
The odds of being killed on a single airline flight are one in 4.7 million. While crash fatalities are at...
This Man Bought Domino’s Pizza Almost Every Day for 10 Years – And It Saved His Life
When Kirk Alexander went missing for 11 days, help came from the most unlikely source: his neighbourhood pizza parlour.
