On September 25, 2000, 19-year-old Kevin Hines attempted to end his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Plunging over 220 feet at a speed of 75 miles per hour, he hit the water below, shattering three of his vertebrae and narrowly missing severing his spine by two millimeters. Despite the odds, he miraculously survived the impact.
Upon realizing he was still alive, an intense will to live surged within him. Yet, the weight of his clothes continuously pulled him beneath the surface of San Francisco Bay. For what seemed like an eternity, he struggled to resurface briefly, gasping for air, just enough to hold on to life.
Suddenly, he felt an unusual force from below lifting him above the water's surface, where he remained until the Coast Guard arrived. It was only later that he discovered the mysterious presence keeping him afloat: a sea lion had been supporting his body until the rescue boat arrived, as eyewitnesses had observed.
His story gained major media coverage and he has since become a motivational speaker and advocate for suicide prevention.
Omg. Volk blood was smearing on Islamโs knee.
This was a very dark fight man.. dark and brutal KO. Islam almost killed Volkanovski ๐๐๐ #UFC294 https://t.co/zp7b4KtvwU
๐ท๐บ๐ต๐ธ UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev, shows his support for Palestine following his knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski.
โPalestine we stand with you.โ
#UFC294 | @MAKHACHEVMMA