Catfish host Nev Schulman is recovering from a near-paralyzing bike accident that left him with a broken neck. Schulman shared the harrowing experience on social media, expressing gratitude for his life and the incredible medical care he received.
Schulman took to social media to share the terrifying ordeal, which occurred last week after a day of fishing with his family.
Catfish Host Nev Schulman Survives Devastating Bike Accident, Breaks Neck
**"Monday was not a day like that. Monday was a day where I learned what ‘before the accident’ really means. And Monday gave weight to just how lucky I was to have Sunday. It’s true what they say – life can change in an instant,"** Schulman wrote.
The 39-year-old host shared graphic photos and videos of the aftermath, revealing that he never made it to pick up his son from school on the bike.
Catfish Host Nev Schulman Survives Devastating Bike Accident, Breaks Neck
**"In fact in some ways, I’m glad I didn’t. I was alone on impact. Me and the truck. And then I guess the pavement. I was alone and unconscious. And then conscious. Maybe I was fine (I wasn’t). Maybe I can still do my long run on Thursday (I couldn’t).**"
Schulman did not specify the exact cause of the accident but shared X-ray images of his broken neck.
Catfish Host Nev Schulman Survives Devastating Bike Accident, Breaks Neck
**"I broke my neck. C5 and C6 to be exact. Stable fractures. I’m not paralyzed. My hands were a question mark there for a minute but the human body is incredible and so are HUMANS. The incredible knowledge and care from everyone in the medical community has been so remarkable,"** he wrote.
Schulman expressed his gratitude to the medical staff at the Southampton emergency room and Stony Brook ICU in New York.
Videos from Schulman show him slowly standing and later carefully walking down a hallway, still in a neck brace.
Schulman shares three children with his wife, Laura Perlongo. In another video shared on his page, he can be seen slowly walking toward his kids, who rush forward to hug him.
Schulman’s experience has left him with a profound appreciation for life and gratitude for his family.
