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Relief. There are few feelings as sweet as relief, that warm glow you get as you exhale deeply into a huge ‘PHEW!’ and you realize that a huge shitstorm has just been narrowly avoided.

Here at Bored Panda, we have compiled a list of just those moments, some more serious than others. From almost dunking the spoon handle in soup (the horror), to narrowly avoiding death by chainsaw, this list has got it all.

Scroll down to check out the list for yourself, and don’t forget to vote for your favorites!

#1

My Great-Grandfather Was Shot In The Chest By A German Soldier During World War I. Luckily, The Coins In His Breast Pocket Absorbed The Bullet And Saved His Life. You Could Say He Didn't Need Much Money To Survive

My Great-Grandfather Was Shot In The Chest By A German Soldier During World War I. Luckily, The Coins In His Breast Pocket Absorbed The Bullet And Saved His Life. You Could Say He Didn't Need Much Money To Survive

Fadawah Report

#2

What To Do After A Car Crash?

What To Do After A Car Crash?

redditsaveworld Report

#3

Close Call

Close Call

The_Fool-On-The_Hill Report

#4

Safety Specs Saved This Guy's Eye From An Exploding Angle Grinder Disc

Safety Specs Saved This Guy's Eye From An Exploding Angle Grinder Disc

austaul Report

#5

When Jesus Loves You Very Much

When Jesus Loves You Very Much

superhero112 Report

#6

That Was Close

That Was Close

Jamtonisalon Report

#7

Well That Was A Close Call

Well That Was A Close Call

blakblob Report

#8

Almost...

Almost...

ShirePony Report

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#9

What A Save!

What A Save!

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#10

A Shark Bit Her, But She Wasn't Tasty Enough. Some Researchers Believe That In The Initial Bite A Shark Can Detect The Ratio Of Fat To Bone Or Muscle And Whether Its Mouthful Is Worth Eating Or Not

A Shark Bit Her, But She Wasn't Tasty Enough. Some Researchers Believe That In The Initial Bite A Shark Can Detect The Ratio Of Fat To Bone Or Muscle And Whether Its Mouthful Is Worth Eating Or Not

kprcrobert Report

#11

Boulder Nearly Takes Out Italian Farm House

Boulder Nearly Takes Out Italian Farm House

markpitts Report

#12

Well, That Was Close

Well, That Was Close

tinybell Report

#13

A Friend Of Mine Almost Lost His Wedding Band To The Drain Today. The Drain Had Mercy

A Friend Of Mine Almost Lost His Wedding Band To The Drain Today. The Drain Had Mercy

ItsDamnHardToGetAGoodUsername Report

#14

Almost Had A Heart Attack

Almost Had A Heart Attack

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#15

I'm A Lucky B**ch To Get Away With This For 20 Minutes Driving Around Town

I'm A Lucky B**ch To Get Away With This For 20 Minutes Driving Around Town

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#16

Just Avoided A Potential Credit Card Theft. Always Wiggle The Card Reader

Just Avoided A Potential Credit Card Theft. Always Wiggle The Card Reader

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#17

Almost Stepped On This Little Nope-Rope While Shooting

Almost Stepped On This Little Nope-Rope While Shooting

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#18

That Could've Hurt A Lot

That Could've Hurt A Lot

I work in lumber and had a customer shift a pile of 4"x4"x12's that my hand was next to. One came tumbling down right on to my fingers. I heard a snap and thought my finger had lost the will to remain unbroken, turns out my tungsten carbide ring caught the full force, broke, but didn't bend and potentially saved me a really chewed up finger. I'd rather replace a ring than a finger any day!

maxter009 Report

#19

There Was A Mud Slide Just North Of My Town And This Caltrans Truck Driver Had A Very Close Call. To The Left Is The Pacific Ocean

There Was A Mud Slide Just North Of My Town And This Caltrans Truck Driver Had A Very Close Call. To The Left Is The Pacific Ocean

BigByrdd Report

#20

I Almost Died Today, And My Mom Got A Perfectly Timed Picture Of My Dad Saving Me

I Almost Died Today, And My Mom Got A Perfectly Timed Picture Of My Dad Saving Me

OregonLumberjack Report

#21

This Is What I Call A Close Call!

This Is What I Call A Close Call!

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#22

Close Call

Close Call

Bigfloppy Report

#23

Took A Shower After Putting My Son To Bed. Almost Stepped On Him When I Got Out

Took A Shower After Putting My Son To Bed. Almost Stepped On Him When I Got Out

mvdonkey Report

#24

This Car Owner Is Just Lucky

This Car Owner Is Just Lucky

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#25

Close Call

Close Call

Beepis Report

#26

When I Opened My Fridge, This Pitcher Fell And Was Caught By The Door

When I Opened My Fridge, This Pitcher Fell And Was Caught By The Door

A911owner Report

#27

Cell Phone Saved Workers Leg From Chainsaw

Cell Phone Saved Workers Leg From Chainsaw

WarlockRock11 Report

#28

Had A Close Call Tonight, These Just Look Too Similar

Had A Close Call Tonight, These Just Look Too Similar

ccraddock Report

#29

When You Drop Your Phone And It Almost Hits A Land Mine

When You Drop Your Phone And It Almost Hits A Land Mine

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#30

Well, That Was Close

Well, That Was Close

iamjuliawheeler Report

#31

We Almost Had A Very Bad Day Today

We Almost Had A Very Bad Day Today

TMuff107 Report

#32

These Two Car Owners Should Play The Lottery Today. Not A Scratch On Either Car

These Two Car Owners Should Play The Lottery Today. Not A Scratch On Either Car

lehighwiz Report

#33

Being Late To Work Saved My Life. If I've Left Home 2 Seconds Earlier, This Car Would Have Fell On Top Of My Head!

Being Late To Work Saved My Life. If I've Left Home 2 Seconds Earlier, This Car Would Have Fell On Top Of My Head!

Tamerito Report

#34

This Guy Had Two Nails From A Nail Gun Hit His Leg, And They Both Missed His Femur And His Kneecap

This Guy Had Two Nails From A Nail Gun Hit His Leg, And They Both Missed His Femur And His Kneecap

ILLMATIC1994 Report

#35

When You Make It Home In The Nick Of Time

When You Make It Home In The Nick Of Time

stinuh09 Report

#36

Well, That Was A Close Call

Well, That Was A Close Call

My_kielbasa_sausage Report

#37

I Was A Little Too Lucky Today (That's A Sewer And My Car Key)

I Was A Little Too Lucky Today (That's A Sewer And My Car Key)

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#38

This Is Why You Wear Safety Glasses

This Is Why You Wear Safety Glasses

Coos-Coos Report

#39

I Got Lucky That I Noticed Before I Started Brushing

I Got Lucky That I Noticed Before I Started Brushing

Unusual_Request Report

#40

Lucky Car

Lucky Car

holysocks Report

#41

This Could Have Ended Poorly

This Could Have Ended Poorly

Aquattro Report

#42

I Work At A Burger Joint Where Customers Fill Out Their Order On A Ticket And They Put Their Name On It. When The Food Comes Out We Call The Name On The Ticket. Almost Slipped Up On Curt's Order Today

I Work At A Burger Joint Where Customers Fill Out Their Order On A Ticket And They Put Their Name On It. When The Food Comes Out We Call The Name On The Ticket. Almost Slipped Up On Curt's Order Today

Sludgeman Report

#43

Thank God I Noticed That

Thank God I Noticed That

IEnjoyANBPPOMCE Report

#44

Saved By An Angel

Saved By An Angel

sk8ncookies Report

#45

Close Call

Close Call

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#46

...hole In One? Direct Hit While Drinking His Beer. Close Call!

...hole In One? Direct Hit While Drinking His Beer. Close Call!

theotherguy1981 Report

#47

I Feared The Worst When This Tree Toppled Over In The Direction Of My Car. But When The Snow Was Cleared Away I Realized How Incredibly Lucky I Was

I Feared The Worst When This Tree Toppled Over In The Direction Of My Car. But When The Snow Was Cleared Away I Realized How Incredibly Lucky I Was

DrewFlan Report

#48

Close Call

Close Call

felix33 Report

#49

Definition Of A Close Call

Definition Of A Close Call

beingknown Report

#50

I Lost Control Of My Car Yesterday And Slid Off The Road. Close Call

I Lost Control Of My Car Yesterday And Slid Off The Road. Close Call

Knotritenaou Report

#51

Asked My Mother In Law For Eye Drops. Almost Put This In My Eyes

Asked My Mother In Law For Eye Drops. Almost Put This In My Eyes

Flashbang1985 Report

#52

Almost Caught My Office On Fire Today. Glad I Had This Glass Separating My Laptop And Wood Desk

Almost Caught My Office On Fire Today. Glad I Had This Glass Separating My Laptop And Wood Desk

graystunna Report

#53

Close Call During A Cyclone In My Home Town Today

Close Call During A Cyclone In My Home Town Today

Prophylactic-Shock Report

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#54

Close Call

Close Call

sevendoor Report

#55

Falling Asleep And Double Checked My Alarm, The Night Before My First Day On The New Job. Close Call

Falling Asleep And Double Checked My Alarm, The Night Before My First Day On The New Job. Close Call

Divamergency Report

#56

Very Lucky Monday Morning So Far

Very Lucky Monday Morning So Far

kr8zytiger Report

#57

When You Find A Knife Point In Your Frozen Berries From The Farm And Think Your Father Is Trying To Kill You - Then Remember You Snapped It Off Breaking It Up Yesterday

When You Find A Knife Point In Your Frozen Berries From The Farm And Think Your Father Is Trying To Kill You - Then Remember You Snapped It Off Breaking It Up Yesterday

kjthewhitelion Report

#58

Close Call

Close Call

Gilffanclub Report

#59

That Was A Close One

That Was A Close One

averyboredperson Report

#60

When The Muddy Patch Is Exactly 1 Wellington Boot Deep

When The Muddy Patch Is Exactly 1 Wellington Boot Deep

beckyfreckles_ Report

#61

Close Call

Close Call

NSFW_PORN_ONLY Report

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#62

This Is What We Call A Closecall. Found By One Of Our Fire Inspectors Today. Given A Bit More Time It Would've Been Found By Firefighters

This Is What We Call A Closecall. Found By One Of Our Fire Inspectors Today. Given A Bit More Time It Would've Been Found By Firefighters

RHFES Report

#63

Close Call

Close Call

dandy36 Report

#64

Left A Can Of Coke In My Car. I Think I Narrowly Avoided A Disaster

Left A Can Of Coke In My Car. I Think I Narrowly Avoided A Disaster

Nansai Report

#65

That Was Close

That Was Close

hollercrawler2 Report

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#66

Storms Came Through Chicago. This Car Was Having A Lucky Day

Storms Came Through Chicago. This Car Was Having A Lucky Day

JackleBee Report

#67

Near Miss

Near Miss

patsymaryrichienut Report

#68

Close Call

Close Call

Mech1423 Report

#69

Maybe Cages Aren't Such A Bad Idea

Maybe Cages Aren't Such A Bad Idea

ShaneTrain77 Report

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#70

Icecreamed - Almost Had A Heart Attack When It Fell Over

Icecreamed - Almost Had A Heart Attack When It Fell Over

curiouschups Report

#71

That Was A Close Call...

That Was A Close Call...

asparaments Report

#72

I Was Really Lucky Today

I Was Really Lucky Today

nae6 Report

#73

I Am Now A Heart Attack Survivor

I Am Now A Heart Attack Survivor

TheUnclescar Report

#74

If You're Feeling Like A Crappy Parent, Don't Worry, You're Doing Better Than I Am! My Kids Almost Started My House On Fire Today. I Was Only A Few Feet Away Talking To My Husband. Thank God He Looked Over And Saw That The Stinkies Piled Pillows In Front Of Our Fire Place. It Was Smoking. It Was Terrifying

If You're Feeling Like A Crappy Parent, Don't Worry, You're Doing Better Than I Am! My Kids Almost Started My House On Fire Today. I Was Only A Few Feet Away Talking To My Husband. Thank God He Looked Over And Saw That The Stinkies Piled Pillows In Front Of Our Fire Place. It Was Smoking. It Was Terrifying

survivinglilstinkies Report

#75

Yesterday I Got Lucky, I Ride Again

Yesterday I Got Lucky, I Ride Again

MrLongman Report

#76

I Almost Just Had A Very Unhappy Cat

I Almost Just Had A Very Unhappy Cat

bdubba Report

#77

That Was Close One

That Was Close One

n0ksvil Report

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#78

Had A Close Call This Morning

Had A Close Call This Morning

Timeoffguy Report

#79

When You Almost Lose Your Engagement Ring Diamond, Down The Bathtub Drain!

When You Almost Lose Your Engagement Ring Diamond, Down The Bathtub Drain!

modernmom4life Report

#80

That Was A Close Call For This Coffee Mug

That Was A Close Call For This Coffee Mug

kirsikka16 Report

#81

Thought I Heard A Noise Last Night

Thought I Heard A Noise Last Night

lexingtosia Report

#82

When You Step On A Board With 4 Nails In It With Flops On And Somehow Manage Not To Get Any In Your Foot

When You Step On A Board With 4 Nails In It With Flops On And Somehow Manage Not To Get Any In Your Foot

kristen_g525 Report

#83

Close Call On 85 North 90' Up On The Tom Moreland Interchange In Atlanta. Directly Above 4 Lanes Of 285 East

Close Call On 85 North 90' Up On The Tom Moreland Interchange In Atlanta. Directly Above 4 Lanes Of 285 East

dannydrak Report

#84

Nearly Got Cooked Tonight!

Nearly Got Cooked Tonight!

natvogler Report

#85

So This Happened. Don't Work With A Wire Wheel In Your Lap

So This Happened. Don't Work With A Wire Wheel In Your Lap

drewbloodpps Report

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#86

Close Call...

Close Call...

Lauren_Is Report

#87

I Just Had A Close Call As Well

I Just Had A Close Call As Well

dudenotcool Report

#88

Close Call This Morning

Close Call This Morning

Strackles Report

#89

My Neighbor's Close Call After A Big Windstorm

My Neighbor's Close Call After A Big Windstorm

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#90

Close Call With A Lawn Mower Blade

Close Call With A Lawn Mower Blade

Unfvckwitable Report

#91

Interlude To Further Disaster

Interlude To Further Disaster

pratfall2 Report

#92

That’s A First For Me To Have Explode. Lucky I Had On Heavy Gloves Face Shield And Long Sleeve Shirt. It Let Go And Took Out My Overhead Lights And Dropped Them On Me

That’s A First For Me To Have Explode. Lucky I Had On Heavy Gloves Face Shield And Long Sleeve Shirt. It Let Go And Took Out My Overhead Lights And Dropped Them On Me

leepurcell151 Report

#93

And Luckily My Neighbor Took My Favorite Spot

And Luckily My Neighbor Took My Favorite Spot

bradleyvanherbst Report

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#94

Lucky Toiletpaper Stall

Lucky Toiletpaper Stall

TheBSG Report

#95

"Mom, What's Wrong With This Milk?!" "That's Laundry Detergent In An Old Milk Jug!" "Oh Man, I Almost Poured It All Over My Cereal!"

"Mom, What's Wrong With This Milk?!" "That's Laundry Detergent In An Old Milk Jug!" "Oh Man, I Almost Poured It All Over My Cereal!"

oliviaetunnell Report

#96

Close Call With A Chain Saw

Close Call With A Chain Saw

awagenkn Report

#97

Close Call

Close Call

sevendoor Report

#98

Close Call This Morning

Close Call This Morning

macrobabe Report

#99

Close Call At Work Today

Close Call At Work Today

LithuanianT Report

#100

Close Call

Close Call

IanalystI Report

#101

Duncan: "The Bath Will Probably Run Pretty Quickly Here You Know"....me: "S***, S***, S***, S***"

Duncan: "The Bath Will Probably Run Pretty Quickly Here You Know"....me: "S***, S***, S***, S***"

runninglynxjess Report

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#102

When The Pot Is Just Big Enough

When The Pot Is Just Big Enough

arealveg Report

#103

Had A Near Death Experience This Morning

Had A Near Death Experience This Morning

cs_cabrone Report

#104

Close Call...

Close Call...

NSFW_PORN_ONLY Report

#105

So This My Current Situation

So This My Current Situation

adastradj Report

#106

Umm Whoops That Was A Close One

Umm Whoops That Was A Close One

sm3rds Report

#107

So Kinley Knows How To Turn On The Gas Stove Now

So Kinley Knows How To Turn On The Gas Stove Now

scotkoski Report

#108

Close Call This Morning

Close Call This Morning

SmoothFred Report

#109

Dodged A Bullet

Dodged A Bullet

danceswithsarcasm Report

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#110

Dodged A Bullet

Dodged A Bullet

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