Catfish host Nev Schulman has revealed he was in a terrifying car accident last week and is ‘lucky to be alive’ from his injuries.
The MTV star, 39, took to Instagram to update his fans after his motorbike was hit by a truck on his way to pick his son up from school.
Nev shared photos and videos of himself in hospital in a neck brace after breaking his neck in the collision.
He told his followers: “I went fishing with my family on Sunday. It was incredible, my son’s idea. One of those days that just work. We found an available boat (thank you captain ben!) and caught all kinds of fish, most of which we threw back because they were too cute. Especially the puffer. It was magical. A day full of love and wonder in the way only calm days in nature with family can be.
“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.”
He revealed that he had been on his way to collect his son from school when the accident occurred, explaining: “I never made it to pick up my son from school on the bike.
“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).
“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.”
Nev thanked those who looked after him and helped him begin his road to recovery, adding: “It’s hard to feel sorry for myself when I hear from the doctors about how many people with similar injuries will never walk again.
“I’m lucky to be here, alive, standing and hugging my family, projected to make a full recovery. And I’m really starting to understand the meaning of gratitude. For the big and little things before the accident, and now everything moving forward.”
He reflected again on how lucky he was to have had such a perfect day with his family just one day before disaster struck, explaining: “We hadn’t planned on fishing last Sunday and my instinct was to say no to scramble-planning a day trip, but looking back a week later, I’m so glad I said yes.”
Motorcycles have been a big part of Nev’s life, as he met his wife, Laura Perlongo, who he married in 2017, when he messaged her on Instagram asking if she’d like to take a ride on his motorbike with him.
The pair now share three children – Cleo James, Beau Bobbym and Cy Monroe, the latter of whom he’d been headed to pick up from school.
Thankfully, Nev looks to have had a very lucky escape – we wish him all the best on his continued recovery.