Juan Carlos NDE 3562

I was training at a school for the Colombian army. I made a bet with my companions about them throwing me into the river tied with a cord and with my field gear and uniform on.

As I was waiting for the boat that was supposed to rescue me, I began bobbing up and down in the middle of the river until I was unable to bob up anymore.

Despite all this, the training consisted of not breathing in water to increase our chance of survival. So I didn't take in water and I started sinking.

I could only think: "It's over," and I began entering into a tunnel of light, with a much greater and brighter light towards the back. As I went into the tunnel, I didn't want to go back.

This could have been a phenomenon associated with the lack of oxygen, but the most astonishing thing is that at a certain point I saw myself on top of the water and I could swim toward the riverbank, leaving more than 200 companions who were with me astonished. I thought someone had pushed me towards the surface but nobody knew who it was, nobody had an explanation. The only sure thing is that I felt frustrated because I didn't want them to take me from there. It was a marvelous and unforgettable experience.

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? Yes The sensation of well-being and peace.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? When I couldn't hold myself up on the surface of the water.

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal every day consciousness and alertness? More consciousness and alertness than normal

If your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience was different from your normal every day consciousness and alertness, please explain: When I couldn't hold myself up on the surface of the water.

Did your vision differ in any way from your normal, everyday vision (in any aspect, such as clarity, field of vision, colors, brightness, depth perception degree of solidness/transparency of objects, etc.)? No

Did your hearing differ in any way from your normal, everyday hearing (in any aspect, such as clarity, ability to recognize source of sound, pitch, loudness, etc.)? No

What emotions did you feel during the experience? Peace, tranquility, joy, unusual physical strength when I got out of the water.

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure? Yes Yes, I went into a tunnel that got brighter until I got to a warm, very intense light that embraced me and held me. It was pure energy to the maximum degree.

Did you see a light? Yes A very very brilliant light that radiated energy with a magnificent brightness.

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later? No

Did you see or visit any beautiful or otherwise distinctive locations, levels or dimensions? Yes The interior of the light at the end of the tunnel gave off warmth, love, and peace.

Did you have any sense of altered space or time? Yes When I came out of the water I saw the river under me as if were floating. When I touched the water I began swimming unconsciously.

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose? Yes From that time on I knew that my life had a specific destiny, that I was here on this earth for a reason, with a mission that I still haven't been able to decipher what it is.

Did you become aware of future events? Yes I believe I have a special ability to help people who are dying. I haven't experimented with this very much because I am afraid people will think I'm crazy or some thing like that. Not long ago I visited an aunt who was terminal. I spoke with her in her room. I described the tunnel to her, the light and I think I helped her to "pass on" because she died a few hours later.

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience you did not have prior to the experience? Yes I believe I have a special ability to help people who are dying. I haven't experimented with this very much because I am afraid people will think I'm crazy or some thing like that. Not long ago I visited an aunt who was terminal. I spoke with her in her room. I described the tunnel to her, the light and I think I helped her to "pass on" because she died a few hours later.

Have you shared this experience with others? Yes The first time was with my army buddies. When I asked them about it, they looked away and didn't say anything. Even today, when I ask them they don't say anything as if I didn't ask the question.

I don't like to tell about the experience much because people offer no opinion, they only smile.

How did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened: Experience was definitely real It happened in front of over 200 of my army buddies and other curious bystanders. I came up out of the water to their applause, shouts of happiness. It definitely happened.

Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or significant to you? When I came out of the water I began swimming unconsciously towards the shore. The people there greeted me as though I were a hero or something.

How do you currently view the reality of your experience: Experience was definitely real I see it as something inexplicable. After such a long time, I still have no logical explanation. I was definitely a miracle from God or a paranormal experience. Not everything has an explanation nor any witness for it.

Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience? Yes I'm not very attached to this life nor to material things.

Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience? No

Did the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and comprehensively describe your experience? Yes It seems like a complete questionnaire that provides a very good vehicle for recreating the experience.