A Couple Survived 300 Feet Fall

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oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Monday, May 24, 2010, 17:20

Miracles do happen. A couple whose car plunged 300 feet into a ravine, survived the crash with minor injury.

The BMW colided with a car, then with a tree and finally plunged 300 feet down in a pool below a waterfall. They remained unconscious as the car was sinking in. Just before the car was about to be engulfed, they were airlifted and taken to the hospital.

Firefighters, paramedics and mountain rescuers raced to the Dylife beauty spot near Machynlleth, Mid Wales, after sightseers raised the alarm.

"They landed in just the right place - six feet either side and they would not have survived. If you saw it in a film you would think it was far-fetched. I have never seen anything like it. The word ''awesome'' is overused - but if you looked at the distance they fell, you would not think there was any chance they would survive. It was mind-boggling how they pulled it off. In 25 years in mountain rescue, I have never seen anything like this," said Mark Jones, of Brecon Mountain Rescue team.

Doctors have confirmed that the couple had got unconscious because of the shock. Other than that, the man has hurt his head and shoulder, while the girl has minor injuries.