Brett Clarke Survives Speargun Shot Through Chest

Brett Clarke, 39, was shot in the chest with a speargun while diving with friends in Victoria, Australia. The spear was accidentally fired by Jim Bigness, went through Clarke's ribs into his lung, barely missing his heart. Clarke then tried to swim to shore, but hit a rock, which thrust the spear further into his body. He finally did get back to shore, and an air ambulance was called.

During the course of the incident, Clarke never lost consciousness. He told Australian media he focused on his breathing and staying calm.