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Apr 12, 2019 · Our Breakthrough fact check confirms that John Smith was under water for approximately 15 minutes before rescuers, including Tommy Shine, found him on the rocky bottom of the lake and pulled him to the surface. John was in the frigid water for a total of more than 20 minutes.
Jan 19, 2020 · The story was turned into a book and soon after, the blockbuster movie “Breakthrough.”. We’re checking in with John Smith 5 years later about what life has been like since his story was...
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Apr 25, 2023 · The 2019 Christian movie ‘ Breakthrough ‘ tells a similar story of a teenager named John Smith who miraculously recovered after being submerged in a frozen river for about 15 minutes. What is even more fascinating is that the film is based on John Allen Smith’s real-life experiences. Naturally, people are eager to know what he is up to ...
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Apr 12, 2019 · First Published: 11:06 AM PDT, April 12, 2019. John Smith fell into freezing water, and doctors thought he was dead — until his mom prayed. "Breakthrough" tells the true story of one of...
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Apr 11, 2019 · Updated 11:58, 28 May 2020. |. Bookmark. John Smith was dead for an hour after falling into a frozen lake, but made a full recovery in a case that even doctors have described as a "bonafide...
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Nov 10, 2017 · Columnists. “Breakthrough” mom Joyce Smith talks about the real-life miracle that saved her son. By John W. Kennedy. Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media and culture (Holy...
Mar 20, 2019 · The remarkable true story of St. Charles’ John Smith is a miraculous tale that could make a wonderful and inspirational 30-minute film. A real miracle on ice: 'Breakthrough' tells St....
