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A 20-year-old man from Ocala, Florida, is crediting faith following a near-death experience.

Aidan Perry was at his friend’s house when he was accidentally shot in the chest by a .40-caliber pistol in June, FOX 25 reported.

Perry was rushed to the HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and taken to the operating room.

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He successfully survived the gunshot wound.

He was wearing his gold necklace with a cross pendant, which medics believe could have split the bullet — sparing his major organs from damage.

The bullet entered Perry’s chest, exiting near his armpit.

It then reentered his body through his arm — resulting in a broken humerus.

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