A horrific accident nearly claimed the life of 18-year-old John Thompson, but miraculously, he survived to recount his ordeal. With no arms to help him, he used his mouth to open the door and enter the house. Unable to dial for help, John resorted to holding a pencil in his teeth to call his cousin, reports the Mirror. John lost both his arms as a teenagerMore than three decades later, John can still recall every moment of that fateful day with crystal clarity. I woke up to my dog licking my face - and realised I'd lost both arms just below the shoulders."

Source: Daily Mirror January 20, 2026 08:09 UTC