After Tina Hines survived a cardiac arrest, she scribbled a chilling note for her family: “It’s real.” Tina had collapsed unexpectedly while preparing for a hike near Phoenix, Arizona, and was resuscitated six times, spending a total of 27 minutes clinically dead.
During this time, she claims to have had a vivid near-death experience, seeing a figure in front of dark gates with a bright light behind them, which she believes was Jesus. Tina, who had no prior health issues, is grateful to be alive and share her story, noting the importance of CPR in saving her life. Her experience highlights the mystery of near-death visions, with studies suggesting a surge of brain activity during cardiac arrest.