Annie Walton Doyle
A terrifying simulation has revealed what you should do if you fall off a skyscraper to ‘increase your chance of survival.’
While falling from a skyscraper might seem like something that only happens in nightmares, it does occur in real life, and it’s worth knowing some essential tips in case it ever happens to you.
Since such a fall could happen unexpectedly, knowing these strategies might one day be invaluable.
If you ever find yourself on the edge of a tall building, remember these survival tips – you might be grateful you did.
A YouTube Short by Zackdfilms outlines steps that could improve your chances in the event of a skyscraper fall, and the advice is widely supported.
The simulation shows a clay-like figure following Zack’s narration of each step, with the character surviving the fall by doing so.
The first tip Zack shares is to relax your body when falling.
“First, relax your body by moving your arms and legs to keep them loose.”
In the simulation, the figure loosens its body, aiming to reduce injury. Physical therapist Mayami Oyanagi, writing on WikiHow, also emphasizes this, advising against ‘holding yourself stiff.’
She explains: “Do your best to relax your body so that when you hit the ground your body is more easily able to take the impact. Stay aware of your body, moving your arms and legs to make sure they aren’t locked.”
As you descend, Zack advises you to aim to break your fall: “Then, aim to land on something that can break your fall, like a tree, instead of the concrete.”
Oyanagi concurs, suggesting that if you’re near a structure or in a natural setting, ‘do your best to break your fall into segments by hitting a ledge, a lower cliff, a tree, or another object.’
This approach helps ‘reduce the momentum of your fall by dividing it into shorter falls, improving your chances of survival.’
If possible, land on your feet to absorb the shock through your legs.
Zack advises you: “Position yourself to land on your feet, to distribute the shock through your legs, but try to roll upon impact to reduce injury.”
While it may sound painful, this technique can be life-saving.
Both the simulation and Oyanagi agree that landing feet-first greatly improves your chances.
She advises that: “No matter what height you fall from, you should always try to land on your feet.
“Landing feet-first concentrates the impact force on a small area, allowing your feet and legs to absorb the worst of the blow.”
She also recommends ‘keeping your feet and legs tightly together so that both feet hit the ground at the same time’ and suggests you ‘land on the balls of your feet.’
Oyanago continues: “Point your toes slightly down before impact so that you will land on the balls of your feet. This will allow your lower body to more effectively absorb the impact.”
While no one can predict exactly what might be below in such a scenario, these steps could make all the difference.
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