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He Survived 7 Severe Accidents And Won an Enormous Lottery Jackpot

Let's take a journey to Australia in 1998 and meet Bill Morgan, a truck driver living in a trailer park on the outskirts of the country.

By LORA TINGPublished 3 years ago 4 min read

Now that you know the odds of getting struck by lightning are 530,000 to 1, and the chances of winning the lottery at least once in your life are 500,000 to 1, it may seem like an unbelievable story. It's highly unlikely that any director would consider making a film about it, as the audience would find it hard to believe. However, if you search on the internet, you can easily find evidence to support these facts.

Let's take a journey to Australia in 1998 and meet Bill Morgan, a truck driver living in a trailer park on the outskirts of the country. One day, while driving to work, Bill suddenly feels unwell and stops his car, losing consciousness. Thankfully, someone notices and calls an ambulance, which rushes him to the hospital. The doctors discover that Bill has suffered a heart attack and provide him with the necessary treatment. Unfortunately, due to an allergic reaction, his condition worsens, and his heart stops beating.

From a medical standpoint, if a person's heart doesn't beat for seven minutes, it typically means they have passed away. In Bill's case, his heart remained inactive for about 14 minutes, leaving little hope for his survival. However, the doctors refuse to give up and continue to fight for his life. Miraculously, Bill's heart starts beating again, but he remains in a deep coma with no signs of brain activity. After 12 days, the doctors inform Bill's family that he may remain in a vegetative state even if he regains consciousness, as his brain could be permanently damaged.

Facing this difficult decision, Bill's family meets with a specialist from another hospital who introduces them to experimental treatments that could potentially help. Although there are no guarantees, the family decides to give it a try, and Bill is transferred to the new hospital. After being treated with the innovative medication, Bill spends another 15 days in a coma. Then, one day, he awakens, defying all odds.

This remarkable turn of events is often referred to as a medical miracle. However, the wonders in Bill's life don't end there. He returns to his trailer park on Melbourne's outskirts and continues living there with his girlfriend, Linda. Over the next 12 months, Bill resumes his job as a truck driver, proposes to Linda, and prepares for their wedding. On a business trip to the city, he stops at a store and buys a lottery ticket. When he scratches off the protective layer, he discovers that he has won a Toyota Corolla, worth approximately thirty thousand Australian dollars.

Bill can hardly believe his luck, especially considering his previous health struggles and limited ability to work. A few days later, a local TV channel approaches him to make a report about his incredible story. They are astounded not just by his lottery win but also by his remarkable recovery from a coma. Reporters interview him briefly and accompany him to the city in his new car. The director suggests that Bill buy another lottery ticket and scratch it on camera, allowing the announcer to narrate his story during the editing process.

Bill follows the suggestion, buys the ticket, and wipes off the protective layer with a coin. As he reads the ticket, his eyes widen in disbelief. "I just won 250,000!" he exclaims, the seriousness in his voice making it clear that he isn't joking. The cameraman initially thinks it's a prank, but Bill shows him the ticket, confirming that he has won the lottery for the second time. This incredible moment, captured on camera, can be easily found on the internet, allowing viewers to witness Bill's genuine reaction to the event.

Excitedly, Bill calls his girlfriend and shares the good news. With the prize money, he finally moves out of the trailer park and purchases a real house. Life takes a positive turn for Bill as he now owns real estate, a car, and is married to a beautiful wife. Although he continues to buy lottery tickets regularly, he claims that he hasn't won anything since. Nevertheless, Bill's extraordinary story stands as a testament to the unpredictable nature of luck.

While Bill's story may seem astonishing, there is another individual who is often considered the luckiest person on the planet—Frano Selak from Croatia. Frano's series of fortunate incidents include surviving train and plane crashes, falling out of a plane and landing in a haystack, escaping a car explosion, and enduring other extraordinary events. However, it's worth noting that some doubt the authenticity of Frano's stories as they lack official records and reports.

Despite the uncertainties surrounding Frano's tales, one thing is certain—after enduring numerous trials, Frano experienced a stroke of luck when he won almost half a million dollars in the lottery. He purchased a luxurious house but eventually sold it, realizing that money wasn't the most important thing in life. With five marriages under his belt, Frano returned to a modest home to spend the rest of his days with his beloved fifth wife. He used the remaining money for a complex hip operation and charity work.

Considering Frano's extraordinary experiences, one might wonder if they would feel comfortable getting in a car with him if he were an Uber driver. It's a thought-provoking question.

That's all for today! If this piqued your curiosity, please give the video a like and share it with your friends. And if you're hungry for more, click on the recommended videos to stay on the bright side.

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