A harrowing video was captured of an Oregon man narrowly escaping death after a saw blade came flying towards him with immense force. The unsuspecting man, Shane Reimche, had entered a convenience store in Eugene, only seconds before a four-foot blade hurtled towards the store and slammed into the wall just inches away from the door. The shocking incident occurred on Thursday and the surveillance footage shows the terrifying near-death experience Reimche had to endure.
According to Reimche, he had just reached for the door of the convenience store when he heard a loud bang and saw a cloud of smoke and a man fall into a nearby ditch. It was then that he saw the monstrous blade hurtling towards him at an alarming speed. He considers himself extremely lucky to have escaped the traumatic incident with his life intact. “I mean, obviously it wasn’t my time but probably closest I’ve ever experienced,” he said in an interview with ABC7.
The store’s owner recalled that the impact of the blade hitting the wall was so powerful that it made the entire building shake. He and his staff were standing behind the counter at the time and all they could hear was the sound of metal rolling down the street. Suddenly, there was a loud bang and the whole store trembled. It was an experience that they will never forget.
Upon investigation, it was revealed that the blade had come loose from a nearby construction site. One of the contractors present at the site, who witnessed the near tragedy, speculated that it could have been due to operator error or a lost bolt. Whatever the reason may be, it is a reminder of the potential dangers of construction work and the need for strict safety measures to be in place.
Reimche, who is still in shock from the incident, expressed his gratitude for being alive. “I was thinking maybe it’s my time,” he said. “I don’t think I would’ve survived being touched by that thing.” It is a testament to his luck and the fact that he was at the right place at the right time, just seconds away from potential disaster.
This terrifying event serves as a cautionary tale and highlights the importance of being aware of our surroundings at all times. It is a reminder to always stay vigilant and to never take our safety for granted. The consequences of what could have happened if Reimche had been touched by the runaway blade are too horrifying to imagine.
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This incident is a stark reminder that life is unpredictable and we should always be prepared for the unexpected. Safety should never be compromised, especially in dangerous work environments like construction sites. We can never be too careful when it comes to protecting our own lives and the lives of others.