Ping-a-ling-a-ling ... you might find this an interesting thread. But take with a finely ground grain of salt. If you recall the differentiation between Near Death Experience and Near Death Encounter, this story appears to be of the second variety and thus may have more to look into rather than read and just say ‘hmmm, interesting’.
Thank you for the ping! Yes, it is very interesting, and I do recall the explanation of the differences. :o)