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Grissom · 16 February 2012, 01:05 PM

Someone has used up a BIG favor, here!!!

A Houdini escape: driver survives a 20-ton boulder dropping on car roof
By Eric Pfeiffer

Ludovic Masciave, 36, was driving his car through the Arly Gorge in the French Alps when a 20 ton boulder crashed onto the roof of his vehicle. Amazingly, Masciave survived the crash and is recovering in a local hospital, according to Landov.

"I remember the impact of the rock," Masciave told French newspaper Le Parisien. "I'd been driving slowly at between 40 and 50 kilometres [25 to 31 miles] an hour when suddenly there was a terrible shock which brought the vehicle to a sudden halt. I immediately lost consciousness."

Analyzing the photo, it's nearly impossible to imagine how Masciave escaped from the vehicle alive. The entire vehicle appears smashed under the weight of the 20 ton rock. The Daily Mail reports that the vehicle was so damaged that rescue workers couldn't even determine the make and model of Masciave's vehicle. Naturally, they assumed the driver didn't survive. And yet he lived, despite injuries that include flattened lungs and several broken ribs.

Fortunately, Masciave is expected to make a full recovery. He says he plans to sue the local government for not removing the boulder earlier. He was flown to a local hospital in Albertville, France where he is still scheduled to undergo several operations before being released.

"The space was very restricted. It could be measured in centimeters," Masciave told Le Parisien, referring to the inside of the car. "All I was thinking about was stopping the pain. When firefighters were able to open the door I was finally relieved of the huge pressure of the rock."

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow...220605976.html

GradyPhilpott · 16 February 2012, 01:23 PM

Mon Dieu!

I was trying to figure out what kind of car it is, too.

Where could he have been and survived.

I hope his watch is okay, too!

I wonder if his insurance will consider that an act of God?

Here we go:

'I was stuck between the rock and the bottom of the door, but also against the dashboard. The space was very restricted. It could be measured in centimetres.

'My back was pressed against the door and my torso against the rock. I was completely compressed.

'All I was thinking about was stopping the pain. When firefighters were able to open the door I was finally relieved of the huge pressure of the rock. They managed to pull me out and took me to hospital.'

He said: 'It's a miracle I'm alive. Although I'm not a believer I do think this was a miracle. The chances of it happening were very small. Now I will see life differently.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1mVnZAz8Z

I can't imagine the government being liable, but it is France, so who knows?

z32turbo · 16 February 2012, 01:30 PM

Ouch!!!

One lucky guy.

FeelingTheBlues · 16 February 2012, 01:49 PM

Very lucky indeed, I would really recommend this gentleman to buy a lottery ticket right away!

16 February 2012, 01:05 PM	#1
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	They never mention the fate of his watch........ Someone has used up a BIG favor, here!!! A Houdini escape: driver survives a 20-ton boulder dropping on car roof By Eric Pfeiffer Ludovic Masciave, 36, was driving his car through the Arly Gorge in the French Alps when a 20 ton boulder crashed onto the roof of his vehicle. Amazingly, Masciave survived the crash and is recovering in a local hospital, according to Landov. "I remember the impact of the rock," Masciave told French newspaper Le Parisien. "I'd been driving slowly at between 40 and 50 kilometres [25 to 31 miles] an hour when suddenly there was a terrible shock which brought the vehicle to a sudden halt. I immediately lost consciousness." Analyzing the photo, it's nearly impossible to imagine how Masciave escaped from the vehicle alive. The entire vehicle appears smashed under the weight of the 20 ton rock. The Daily Mail reports that the vehicle was so damaged that rescue workers couldn't even determine the make and model of Masciave's vehicle. Naturally, they assumed the driver didn't survive. And yet he lived, despite injuries that include flattened lungs and several broken ribs. Fortunately, Masciave is expected to make a full recovery. He says he plans to sue the local government for not removing the boulder earlier. He was flown to a local hospital in Albertville, France where he is still scheduled to undergo several operations before being released. "The space was very restricted. It could be measured in centimeters," Masciave told Le Parisien, referring to the inside of the car. "All I was thinking about was stopping the pain. When firefighters were able to open the door I was finally relieved of the huge pressure of the rock." http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow...220605976.html __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

16 February 2012, 01:23 PM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,481	Mon Dieu! I was trying to figure out what kind of car it is, too. Where could he have been and survived. I hope his watch is okay, too! I wonder if his insurance will consider that an act of God? Here we go: 'I was stuck between the rock and the bottom of the door, but also against the dashboard. The space was very restricted. It could be measured in centimetres. 'My back was pressed against the door and my torso against the rock. I was completely compressed. 'All I was thinking about was stopping the pain. When firefighters were able to open the door I was finally relieved of the huge pressure of the rock. They managed to pull me out and took me to hospital.' He said: 'It's a miracle I'm alive. Although I'm not a believer I do think this was a miracle. The chances of it happening were very small. Now I will see life differently.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1mVnZAz8Z I can't imagine the government being liable, but it is France, so who knows? __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

16 February 2012, 01:30 PM	#3
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Ouch!!! One lucky guy. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

16 February 2012, 01:49 PM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Very lucky indeed, I would really recommend this gentleman to buy a lottery ticket right away! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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