A woman who faced being buried alive during a catastrophic earthquake shared her extraordinary account of experiencing death twice and being revived by an enigmatic voice. Maayan Sebbag, accompanied by a friend, was on a journey to complete her bucket list when the incident occurred.
Their final destination was a panda reserve in a secluded area of China. While having lunch, the ground suddenly began to tremble, leading to Maayan getting trapped under debris and losing consciousness in darkness.
She narrated a surreal experience of hearing conflicting voices and a luminous beam lifting her as she pleaded to return to her body. Despite one voice foretelling doom and the other assuring survival, Maayan’s determination fluctuated based on which voice she trusted more.
Managing to free herself from the rubble, the 44-year-old was swiftly transported for urgent medical attention after sustaining severe injuries during her attempt to escape the earthquake.
Trapped in what she described as a “tiny grave,” Maayan suffered critical injuries including a shattered jaw and tongue damage, requiring immediate medical care. Due to the collapse of the hospital, she was transferred to a makeshift medical facility for treatment.
Despite medical advice warning against lying down due to the risk of death, Maayan’s body weakened after days without sustenance. She vividly recounted a peaceful sensation of leaving her body and conversing with a divine presence before pleading to be returned to life.
Revived with a surge of strength, she defied medical recommendations and embarked on a perilous journey to seek medical aid through the devastated terrain. Enduring an extensive surgery to repair her injuries, Maayan faced another near-death encounter while under anesthesia.
Choosing to return to her physical form after a spiritual encounter, she underwent reconstructive surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. Maayan, who refrained from discussing her near-death episodes initially, eventually shared her harrowing story through a book to dispel fear surrounding death.
Years later, she revisited the site of her ordeal, reconnected with her rescuers, and fulfilled her dream of motherhood with four children. Emphasizing that death is a transition rather than the end, Maayan’s resilience and message of hope serve as a testament to the possibilities beyond life’s challenges.