She believes she was instantly taken to another realm where she was held by Jesus himself.
Such events are known as near-death experiences (NDEs) and are often recalled by people who stood on the brink of death.
Most medical experts, however, believe there are natural explanations for why NDEs happen.
In this case, Mary said: “Experience was definitely real, I played the scene over and over in my mind.
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“I wanted to go back and was angry for not having died.”
Mary detailed her bizarre experience to the Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF).
She said: “I opened my eyes to the most beautiful brightly lit place – green grass ... Read even more