Can you share some great stories about saving your own life out of desperation?

One common element is resourcefulness. People have to make use of whatever is available around them, like the hiker using his pocket knife to catch food. Another is determination. The person in the burning building didn't give up even though it was extremely dangerous. And also, a bit of luck often plays a role. Just like the sailor who was lucky enough to be spotted by a passing ship.

Sure. There was a story about a lifeguard. A little boy was drowning in the pool. The lifeguard noticed immediately, dived into the water and pulled the boy out just in time. He then performed CPR until the boy regained consciousness.

I was at a concert. I didn't want to miss any part of the performance, so I ignored my need to pee at first. But as the concert went on, the feeling became more and more intense. I was dancing nervously, trying to distract myself. In the end, I had to push my way through the crowd to find a restroom. It was quite an embarrassing but memorable experience.

There was an elderly man who often had circulation problems in his legs. One day, his grandson learned some leg massage techniques. When the old man was experiencing extreme discomfort due to poor circulation, the grandson massaged his legs from the ankles upwards, following the proper massage strokes. This simple act improved the blood circulation in the legs, reducing the pain and preventing any further complications that could have been life - threatening in the long run.

Sure. One story is about a hiker who got lost in the mountains during a snowstorm. Rescuers searched for days. Finally, a search dog found him buried under snow. The hiker was on the verge of death from hypothermia but the rescuers managed to warm him up and save his life.

Sure. There was a dolphin that saved a drowning surfer. The dolphin pushed the surfer towards the shore until he was in shallow water. Dolphins are known to be very intelligent and sometimes show this kind of helpful behavior.

Sure. There was a baby who suddenly had irregular breathing during sleep. The Owlet device detected it and sent an alert to the parents' phone. They were able to quickly check on the baby and take appropriate action, which potentially saved the baby's life.

Sure. There was a story about a lifeguard. He saw a child drowning in the pool. Without hesitation, he dove in and swam quickly to the child. He managed to pull the child out and perform CPR right away. The child coughed up water and was saved. It was truly amazing how his quick action made the difference between life and death.

Sure. There was a story about a hiker who got lost in the mountains during a snowstorm. He fell into a ravine and broke his leg. But his dog stayed with him, keeping him warm. After days, a search party was led to him by the barking of the dog. It was truly a miracle.

Sure. There was a dog named Balto. In 1925, in Nome, Alaska, a diphtheria epidemic broke out. Balto led a sled dog team through harsh blizzards and difficult terrains to deliver the much - needed medicine. Without Balto and his team, many lives would have been lost.