People Who Made A BIG Mistake

everyone screws up from time to time we all make mistakes that's just life that's how it is my name is Aron Ron my parents are Don and Larry rollston of Anglewood Colorado but some people's jobs are important and that means when they screw up the impact is sizable and their bad decisions can lead to life-changing outcomes and disasters in this video we'll look at some of the most dramatic moments when things went terribly wrong these are 34 people who made a big [Music] mistake number 34 Fred merkel's costly blunder Fred Merkel was a first baseman for the New York Giants and on September 23rd 1908 he became famous for a costly mistake known as merkel's boner the game was against the Chicago Cubs and the Giants were in a crucial position after Merkel hit a single it appeared he had scored the winning run however Merkel failed to touch second base thinking the game was over he left the field when the winning run crossed home plate but Cub's second baseman Johnny Evers was quick to notice the error he retrieved the ball from the Umpire and tagged Merkel out at second base this error caused the game to be ruled a tie and the Giants ultimately lost the championship to the Cubs the play has remained one of the most talked about moments in baseball history with merkel's name name often linked to the term bonehead sadly this mistake haunted him for the rest of his career before we go on like this video smash the Subscribe button and click the notification Bell right now or this centipede will crawl on your face when you're [Music] sleeping number 33 Michael Fagan's bold Royal Invasion Michael Fagan made headlines in 1982 when he managed to break into Buckingham Palace and enter Queen Elizabeth II's bedroom his audacity stunned the world Fagan a British man bypassed the palace's security which included alarms and barbed wire fences he climbed a drain pipe and although sensors detected his presence police were convinced the alarms were malfunctioning and disabled them he wandered through the palace eventually breaking a glass ashtray and cutting his hand before reaching the Queen's private Chambers at around 700 a. m. he woke Queen Elizabeth and had a strange conversation with her expressing his personal complaints and dissatisfaction with the government the queen seemingly calm spoke with him for about 10 minutes before security arrived Fagan later claimed that this wasn't the first time he had broken into the palace calling it a sign of how easily he could slip through the cracks in Royal security number 32 Roy Sullivan the human lightning rod Roy Sullivan a park ranger in Virginia's shenendoa National Park holds the Guinness World Record for being struck by lightning the most times between 1942 in 1977 he survived seven lightning strikes at the time the odds of this happening were one in 700,000 earning him the nickname human lightning rod his first lightning strike occurred in 1942 while he was seeking shelter in a watch tower during a storm but when he decided to run outside lightning hit him in 196 9 he was struck again while driving his truck despite the metal body of the truck the electricity found its way through a window the strikes continued over the years hitting him in his front yard in 1970 and again in 1972 1973 1976 and 1977 remarkably Roy survived each strike living to 71 his extraordinary Survival Story made him a legend number 31 the tragic Safari attack on Catherine Chappelle Catherine Chappelle a 29-year-old American Tourist lost her life in a tragic incident while on a safari in South Africa on June 1st 2015 Catherine was visiting the lion Park in Johannesburg when she made the Fateful decision to roll down her window to take photos of a pride of lions in that instant a lioness reached through the window grabbing Catherine and fatally injuring her although other tourists honked their car horns to scare scare the Lioness away the attack was sudden and overwhelming despite immediate efforts to assist Catherine succumbed to her injuries before paramedics could reach the scene Catherine was well known for her contributions to wildlife conservation and she had worked on films like Godzilla and Captain America the Winter Soldier her loss deeply impacted the conservation Community number 30 Fernando's bizarre sculpture incident in a bizarre turn of events 22 firefighters were called to rescue a young man who became stuck in an unusual statue created by Peruvian artist Fernando the statue titled making love had a rather unexpected consequence when the boy crawled inside it the reasons behind his decision remain unclear but it certainly became a memorable incident the firefighters faced a challenging rescue operation having to carefully extract the young man from the statue while the details of why he chose to climb into the sculpture are unknown the event left a lasting impression on both the public and the emergency responders involved number 29 Ricky mey's survival in the Australian Outback Ricky mey's incredible Survival Story began in 2006 when he found himself stranded in the Australian Outback for 71 days after car trouble or possibly being kidnapped by an armed gang Ricky ended up lost in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth he survived by using his Bushcraft skills feeding on leeches insects lizards and other available food sources he also drank from water holes and dams which were crucial to his survival especially during the rainy season when the area's extreme temperatures could sore over 104° fah 40° C Ricky's physical condition worsened over time and when he was finally discovered on a remote cattle station he weighed only 99 lbs his resilience in the face of ice ol ation and adversity remains one of the most astonishing survival stories number 28 Aaron ralston's struggle for survival if you've seen 127 Hours you might be familiar with the harrowing story of Aaron Ralston played by James Franco in 2003 Aaron was canyoning alone in a remote part of Utah while navigating a narrow Gorge a massive Rock weighing 880 lb 400 kg fell and trapped his arm with no cell phone reception and no one knowing where he was Aaron was left to face the situation alone after several days of being stuck he made the agonizing decision to amputate his own forearm in order to free himself although this horrific injury initially seemed like a death sentence Aaron eventually managed to reach help he was discovered by a Dutch family and Emergency Services were alerted his story became a testament to human willpower and survival in the face of extreme hardship number 27 the tragic Navy ship trapping one of the most haunting stories of people trapped underwater involves the tragic fate of three men Clifford olds Louie Coston and Ronald Endicott these three Sailors were trapped in the hull of a Navy ship 131 ft 40 M below the surface of the ocean the ship had been sealed off as part of standard protocol to prevent it from capsizing for 16 agonizing days the crew members could hear the men tapping for help from within the hall but rescue efforts were unsuccessful despite their desperate attempts to communicate the men never made it out alive this story is one of the most tragic and heart-wrenching examples of being trapped with no chance of escape and it serves as a reminder of the dangers and unpredictable nature of Life at Sea number 26 Victoria siler's parachute nightmare Victoria slier an experienced skydiver with over 2,600 successful jumps found herself in a life-threatening situation during a routine parachute jump over Salsbury plane both her Main and Reserve parachutes malfunctioned sending her into a terrifying freef fall as a freefall instructor Victoria knew the risks but this time the situation was out of her control it was later discovered that her husband an army Sergeant had sabotaged her parachute tampering with crucial components his motive was tied to their troubled marriage and he had previously attempted another dangerous act by opening a gas valve in their home which could have ended disastrously despite the sabotage Victoria survived the fall though she was injured her husband was eventually caught and sentenced to life imprisonment for his actions Victoria later shared her harrowing experience on talk shows and even published a book about it detailing the terrifying ordeal and her emotional recovery number 25 Andrew's chimpanzee attack Andrew's unfortunate encounter with two chimpanzees offers a stark reminder of the dangers of interacting with wild animals while visiting a sanctuary Andrew climbed over a restricted fence and attempted to move a stone near an electric barrier which he thought would protect the chimpanzees unfortunately this action was seen as an invasion of their territory by the two chimpanzees Amadeus and Nikki who reacted aggressively they attacked Andrew dragging him away and inflicting serious injuries the incident was a result of the chimpanzees Natural Instincts to protect their territory thankfully Andrew survived the brutal attack and made a full recovery this incident highlights the importance of respecting boundaries when dealing with Wildlife particularly in sanctuaries where animals are often more territorial number 24 Pam babs's unbelievable bathroom you might think the idea of being stuck in a bathroom is odd but for Pam Babs it was very real and terrifying police were called after a man reported that Pam had been trapped in her bathroom for over 2 years according to the unusual story Pam had been so stuck that the seat of the toilet was literally stuck to her skin the bizarre and almost unbelievable nature of the story Drw attention from both authorities and the public how did such a strange situation occur the full details remain unclear but Pam's case certainly highlights the odd situations that can arise in everyday life and the importance of checking in on loved ones to avoid such extreme circumstances number 23 Alexander selker and his island survival in 1704 Scottish sailor Alexander cerk made a decision that would change his life forever after an argument with the captain of his ship the sway ports Selkirk chose to be marooned on a remote uninhabited island in the South Pacific the island now known as Robinson cruso Island lies off the coast of Chile selkirk's decision to stay on the island turned out to be a fateful one as his ship later sank leaving him stranded without hope of rescue for over four years Selkirk survived alone building shelter hunting goats for food and foraging for fruits and vegetables his resourcefulness and determination allowed him to stay alive and he was eventually rescued on February 2nd 1709 by the privateering ship Duke commanded by Captain Woods Rogers sell Kirk's tale inspired Daniel defo Robinson cruso making him a legendary figure in survival stories number 22 the cave rescue in Thailand in 2018 a youth soccer coach and his 12 young players set out for a simple short exploration of a cave in Northern Thailand what was meant to be a brief Adventure turned into a life or death struggle when monsoon rains flooded the Cave's entrance trapping them inside with only ropes and flashlights the group was forced to endure the rising water and lack of supplies as they waited for rescue they managed to survive by drinking fresh water dripping from the Cav stalactites for days the coach and his team held on hoping for a miracle eventually after over a week trapped underground all 13 individuals were rescued the harrowing event captivated the world and served as a powerful reminder of the unpredictable able dangers nature can present especially when exploring unfamiliar terrain number 21 the 2016 skiff rescue in 2016 three men embarked on a rowing journey in a 5.

8 meter long skiff hoping to make their way across the sea however rough weather capsized their boat leaving them stranded on a remote island called fanadik located hundreds of kilometers north of Papua New guine the men survived for three long days on the island doing their best to signal for help their luck changed when a naval plane flying overhead spotted the large HP written on Palm leaves on the sand a local boat was dispatched to rescue them and the men were quickly reunited with their families the search for them had been underway for days with two cargo ships scouring the area for 17 hours and a naval plane keeping watch the rescue effort was aided by a fire the men had started which made the island visible from the air without that it's likely they would have never been found number 20 the tragic tale of Timothy Treadwell Timothy Treadwell known as the Grizzly Man was a passionate environmentalist and bare Enthusiast who spent 13 summers in Alaska's catm National Park studying grizzly bears he formed close bonds with the animals often filming his interactions with them for his documentaries his most famous film Grizzly Man 2005 directed by verer Herzog chronicled his life and tragic death on October 5th 2003 Timothy and his girlfriend Amy hugard were attacked by a bear at their campsite the exact details of the attack remain unclear as the bear involved was never identified but there exists an unsettling 15-minute audio recording capturing the sounds of the attack the incident raised questions about Timothy's relationship with the Bears his safety precautions number 19 the pool trapping incident you may have seen the movie 12 ft deep where two sisters are trapped under the cover of a public swimming pool while the movie added a dramatic twist involving one sister's diabetes the real life incident was somewhat different in reality a teenage girl in Australia became trapped underwater at a public pool when the canopy became stuck and she was unable to free herself Emergency Services were able to rescue her from the pool but it serves as a stark reminder of how accidents can happen even in the most ordinary places turning a relaxing swim into a life-threatening ordeal now it's time for the sweet topic holy moly and then some would you take a look at this dumb idiot the guy the one our very helpful red arrow is pointing out is to be blunt quite the doofus or maybe he is Brave then again the line between bravery and idiocy is paper thin for some mad reason clearly he's quite the thrill seeker this man decided to dangle over the edge of a cliff with little to grip onto other than his friend's foot this is already dumb enough but the friend was wearing just a common sandal we are sure you can guess what happened next the sandal slipped off the friend's foot the man tumbled down a victim to gravity this should have and could have been his death thankfully just out of view of this photo is a small ledge the man smashed into that instead he broke his spine he broke all his teeth he will never walk or chew again but he survived it's a lesson for us all about the serious outcomes to Big mistakes as always let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below using the hash sweet topic number 18 Jamie molnar's crass fall in a near fatal skiing accident in Switzerland British skier Jamie molar experienced a terrifying fall into a deep Cass while skiing in sasi despite being warned about the crevasses Jaime misjudged a turn and ended up plunging 59 ft into the ice the fall could have been fatal but by A Stroke of Luck Jaime emerged virtually unharmed he was able to communicate with his brother via radio reassuring him that he was uninjured but needed assistance to get out of the crass the dramatic fall was captured on Jaime's GoPro which was running at the time of the accident the footage shows him trapped in the crass calmly explaining to his friends that he was recording the entire ordeal it was a lucky escape and Jaime's survival is a testament to his resilience and the power of modern technology number 17 the mud pit rescue disaster imagine being so stuck that even a firefighter can't help without getting stuck themselves that's exactly what happened when a man became trapped horizontally in a deep mud pit the situation became even more complicated when a firefighter attempting to rescue him slipped and became stuck in the mud as well a rescue team had to pull both men out using ropes a delicate operation that required careful coordination eventually both men were freed but the trapped man had to be rushed to the hospital for treatment of hypothermia fortunately after a few days of recovery he was discharged from the hospital this strange and dangerous incident highlights the risks faced by rescue teams even in seemingly straightforward rescue missions number 16 Ryan reynolds's coffin scene in Buried Ryan Reynolds is well known for his acting career but one of his most harrowing roles came in the 2010 film buried in this thriller Ryan plays Paul Conroy a man who finds himself trapped inside a wooden coffin with only a a flashlight and a phone the scene is intense with Reynolds portraying the panic and Desperation of being buried alive when Ryan discussed the experience with David Letterman he revealed that the filming was so realistic he was truly buried during the scene there were moments when he nearly passed out from the lack of oxygen and claustrophobia despite the unsettling nature of the role Ryan managed to push through and bring the tension of the situation to life creating one of of the most memorable and suspenseful performances of his career number 15 yasuko Nas's tragic Everest Ascent yasuko Namba a seasoned Japanese Mountaineer tragically became part of one of the deadliest disasters on Mount Everest in 1996 that year yasuko made history by becoming the oldest woman to reach the summit of Everest at the age of 47 however her achievement was overshadowed by the dangers that followed on May 10th 1996 while descending after reaching the peak yasuko was caught in a fierce snowstorm that created a white out making it impossible to find their Camp along with fellow climber Beck weathers and their guide Mike groom she was stranded at the South call the trio ran out of oxygen and despite the worsening conditions sadly she passed away before she could be rescued becoming one of the eight climbers who perished that day in what became known as the 1996 Mount Everest disaster number 14 the cement mixer rescue incident the thought of being stuck in cement is enough to send chills down anyone's spine that's exactly what happened to a man who found himself trapped up to his chest in a cement mixer authorities responded to the call and it took over 2 hours to successfully carry out the rescue operation using a series of ropes and a chest harness The Rescuers slowly extracted the man from the cement the man was finally pulled out and taken to safety thankfully he survived the ordeal but this strange and frightening accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of working with heavy machinery and the importance of safety precautions in such environments number 13 anab Bogen holm's incredible ice Survival Story on May 20th 1999 Anna bagenholm a Norwegian skier found herself in a life-threatening situation after an accident in the mountains near narvik while skiing she lost control and crashed onto a 50 cm thick layer of ice which caused her to fall underneath only her skis and feet remained above the surface when her friends found her Anna was able to find an air pocket under the ice which helped her stay conscious rescue workers took around 80 minutes to reach her and by the time they arrived Anna had fainted and her body temperature had dropped dangerously low to 56. 6 de F 13.