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.

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.

Perry told FOX 35 he thought he was going to die after he looked down and saw “tons of blood.” 4

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“It’s just kind of a reminder now – to never s

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