A bolt of lightning struck my plane and I plunged 3,000m into a rainforest
Briefly

Juliane Diller recounts surviving a plane crash in 1971, witnessing the lightning strike and free-falling from the sky, with her mother's eerie calmness before the tragedy.
The plane broke apart before landing, with Diller plunging into the rainforest from 3,000 meters, while her mother expressed discomfort with flying due to being an ornithologist.
Diller's incredible survival story showcases her resilience as she spent days alone in the jungle before being rescued, reflecting on the traumatic yet transformative experience.
The narrative of Diller's survival emphasizes her strength and determination to overcome extreme circumstances, facing loss and the healing journey that followed the miraculous survival.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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