Laura Clery’s Near-Death Experience with a 600-Pound Fridge

Comedian Laura Clery recently shared a harrowing experience from her home, describing it as the “most terrifying night” of her life. This incident, which involved a near-death event, has been recounted in a video on her Instagram account.

Incident Details

At 39 years old, Clery faced her biggest fear when she was seriously hurt and trapped at home with her two young children. The danger came from a 600-pound fridge that fell and pinned her against the counter. Despite the fear, Clery expressed gratitude towards God for her survival and extended thanks to the first responders who came to her aid.

It happened as Clery was preparing for bed. She described the moment the fridge “slammed” into her, rendering her unable to move or breathe properly. In her social media post, she expressed genuine uncertainty about her survival, especially with her children present in the house.

Emergency Response

Clery was fortunate to have her phone with her and was able to call 911. She expressed relief that the fridge did not fall on her children. The rescue required three firefighters to lift the heavy appliance off her. Following the incident, Clery said she’s still shaking from the experience.

“I couldn’t move. Couldn’t breathe right.” — Laura Clery

She shared footage from her rescue, showing firefighters carefully carrying her to an ambulance. Clery, wearing a neck brace, continued to express her gratitude towards the first responders who acted efficiently and promptly to save her.

A Close Call

Reflecting further, Clery noted that the firefighters had to break through her garage door to reach her. Their swift actions ensured she was taken to the trauma unit quickly, which prevented the situation from worsening.

“Thank God it didn’t fall on my kids. It took three firefighters to lift it off me. I’m still shaking.” — Laura Clery

Despite the ordeal, Clery shared feelings of overwhelming gratitude. She was relieved to have sustained no broken bones, with her children safe and unharmed. She emphasized how lucky she felt, acknowledging the composed and kind nature of the rescuers.

Tracy Wright serves as an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital.