A heavy winter weather on the 20th of December, 1980 was the day a story of mind-bending proportions was born. It was considered a myth; a story too good to be true after many people heard of the remarkable tale of then-19-year-old Jean Hilliard, who was on her way home from a friend's house when she suddenly lost control of her car and swerved, falling into a dike. The unforgiving weather and the blistering snow was too much for any mere mortal to handle. Stranded and left searching for help, Jean embarked on a journey she will never, ever forget in her entire life.

Knowing her car got busted because of the crash, Jean started walking against the punishing frigid wind below zero temperature, as she started to tread the path back from the home of her friend Wally Nelson, which was approximately two miles away. She was determined to get back to her friend's home, and her burning desire helped combat the blistering weather conditions as she finds her way. But due to the extreme weather conditions, it proved too much for Jean to handle, as she collapsed and ended up frozen just about 15 feet from his friend's door. Six hours have passed since her collapse, she was found frozen solid, like a huge block of human ice. Her pupils were obviously dilated, and her eyeballs were frozen, seemingly like a molded statue carved out from ice. Her friend Wally fortunately found her in his driveway and says his friend looked like a frozen meat before he carried her to his vehicle to rush to the hospital. One of the medical doctors who took care of Jean, Dr. Edgar Sather, stated "her body was so frozen that it was impossible to use a thermometer or find a vein to get a pulse." She was then subjected to a heating pad with a 102 degree water temperature. Dr. Edgar's brother, George Sather, who also assisted in treating Jean's condition, said "I can't explain why she's alive. She was frozen stiff, literally. It was a miracle. I thought she was dead, but then we picked up an extremely fain whimper. We knew there was a person existing then." Miracle it was indeed. Doctors believed her chances or survival were slim - very slim, almost none at all. She was a frozen block of ice, and her body temperature didn't even registered on the thermometer. What's extremely mind-bending is her body parts didn't even need to be amputated, as the common medical conditions suffered in minus zero temperatures is frostbite. Jean's mother, Mrs. Erickson gathered the locals in their area and everyone close to the family, asked for a prayer chain in hopes that Jean would survive and eventually make it alive. Soon, hundreds and thousands of people joined the prayer chain, and certainly their prayers were answered, as Jean was given a second chance to live life once again, defying the odds of what fate has dictated. Her legs and feet started to lighten, and regain their natural skin color instead of getting darker and suffering to frostbite. Then, the miracle happened. Jean's arms and hands began to thaw, and by the third day she was able to move her legs. After 49 days of being confined in the hospital, Jean is fully up and running once again and was discharged from the hospital, alive, well, and healthy. Her burning desire twisted the strings of fate, and it was truly a remarkable story that seems too good to even believe, but everyone was glad that Jean was able to make it and live to tell the tale of her epic story. Watch the video below and see Jean's amazing story!

For some extra tips during the harsh winter seasons, here are some important reminders to take note of for your safety:
1st Tip: It's always imperative to carry a survival pack with you whenever you go out in harsh weather conditions. The kit should have blankets, extra clothes, flashlight with batteries, food, water, first aid kit, a candle, emergency flares and a red light. Blankets and clothes keep you warm and other light sources help rescuers see you in the dark.
2nd Tip: Stay in the car. Unless it's totally wrecked, it's a much safer option to stay inside your car and seek help from there instead of treading the punishing weather conditions looking for help. Rescue teams also have a much easier time finding you if you are in a stable location instead of having to wander in search of dire help.
3rd Tip: If the car's still working and you can start it, use the car heater. Run the heater in 10-minute intervals to preserve the gas and make it last longer. It provides you with warmth needed in generally cold conditions.

The weather can be an unpredictable force, and we should be ready to adapt at any given time should there by any problems along the way. Be safe, be alert, and be ready. Don't forget to share us your thoughts by leaving us a comment down below!