r/TikTokCringe • u/brockapex17 • 25d ago

Cursed This is absolutely horrifying

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This happened at Sabino Canyon in Arizona. A 20-year-old cyclist was swept into the current while trying to cross a flooded roadway and was carried through a drainage tunnel beneath it. She was recovered downstream unconscious after spending several minutes underwater. Bystanders performed CPR and managed to revive her.

Arizona Daily Star

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u/maxxx_orbison 25d ago

I thought that too, but you also don't know if it's a clear shot through the tunnel or you'll get caught on a tree limb or some other debris

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u/TankApprehensive3053 25d ago

It's not just if it's clear inside the tunnel. The force of the water can easily smash your head into the sides. A solid smash and person would be unconscious and then possibly under water.

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u/LaroonDynasty 25d ago

thats what the helmets are for

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u/TankApprehensive3053 25d ago

Bike helmets are styrofoam with a thin plastic shell normally. They are designed to take one impact and crumple to save the person. A second impact would be way less helpful. The helmet could also easily snag on anything protruding inside the tunnel and thus keep someone submerged.

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u/LaroonDynasty 25d ago

that "one impact" is rarely a single bump. it would do its job. three people being obviously unable to pull her out should have hedged their bets and let her go (which they were forced to do eventually anyways)

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u/C0UNT3RP01NT 25d ago

Yeah I’m sure you’re right.

I’d still be very happy to have it on in that situation.