Tina Hines’ life took a dramatic turn when she suffered a severe cardiac arrest while on a hike with her husband Brian in Phoenix, Arizona. Her heart stopped beating, and she was clinically “dead” for 27 minutes. But in a stunning twist, Tina came back to life, and her first act was to scribble a spine-chilling message that has left her family and medical experts baffled.
Brian’s quick thinking and CPR skills helped keep Tina alive until paramedics arrived. Despite being resuscitated six times, Tina’s body continued to shut down, and her brain activity ceased. However, her spirit seemed to persist, and she claims to have experienced a glimpse of heaven during those 27 minutes.
As soon as Tina regained consciousness, she motioned for a pen and scribbled “it’s real” in barely legible handwriting. Her message referred to the vibrant colors and vivid vision she had of heaven, complete with a figure standing in front of dark gates with a bright yellow light shining behind them. Tina believes this figure was Jesus.
Tina’s near-death experience (NDE) has sparked intense interest, with scientists and medical experts eager to understand what happens to the brain during such events. While the majority of people who experience NDEs have no recollection of the period they were clinically dead, a staggering 10-20% report visual or sensory experiences similar to Tina’s.
Researchers have discovered that brain activity surges in the moments immediately following cardiac arrest, with some studies suggesting that this activity may be conscious. This raises intriguing questions about the nature of consciousness and what happens to our minds when our bodies cease to function.
For Tina and her family, the message she scribbled after being “dead” for 27 minutes is clear: heaven is real. While the scientific community continues to explore the mysteries of near-death experiences, Tina’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the profound and often inexplicable nature of human existence.
