Buried To Tell About It

Boy Buried Alive and Lives to Tell About It

Thursday, May 31, 2012 -- 5:00 AM

Brothers Kyle and Nicholas speak to Anderson about the day Nicholas, 11, was buried in the sand after playing in a sand pit near their home in Michigan.


The siblings were making tunnels in the sand, when one of the tunnels collapsed with Nicholas still inside.

Nicholas says he managed to remain calm and luckily had an air pocket close to his shoulder and was able to breathe. At first, Nicholas tried to dig his way out, but realized it was impossible.

Nicholas recalls the scary moment and says he tried to stay calm and hoped that help would arrive soon.

Older brother Kyle, 16, ran to get help and was able to save his brother's life. This is the second time Kyle has rescued his brother from a dangerous situation. A few years ago, Nicholas fell through some ice, and Kyle was there to save him.

Nicholas smiles, "He's my favorite brother."

Have you ever had a near-death experience?

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