Days of our lives spoilers: SHOCKING NEWS – Galen Gering shocks fans, reveals terrifying story
Days of Our Lives’ Star Galen Gering Opens Up About a Harrowing Near-Death Experience in Tunisia
Galen Gering, best known for his iconic roles as Rafe Hernandez on Days of Our Lives and Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald on Passions, recently shocked fans with a deeply personal and chilling story. In a candid interview on Maurice Benard’s State of Mind podcast, the actor recounted a terrifying encounter that nearly ended his life when he was just 18 years old.
A Promising Start Turns Dangerous Abroad
Back in his teenage years, before rising to soap opera fame, Gering worked as a model. One of his early gigs took him to Tunisia—a North African country he visited through an Italian modeling agency. What was supposed to be a glamorous overseas photo shoot quickly spiraled into a nightmare.
During the shoot in a small, traditional village, a local casually asked where he was from. Gering innocently replied that he was from Los Angeles, unknowingly setting off a chain reaction.
Anti-American Rage Erupts
As soon as villagers learned he was American, tensions flared. People began shouting angrily, “America! We hate! We kill Americans!” A crowd rapidly gathered, pots were banged loudly in protest, and the situation escalated into what Gering described as an angry mob.
He vividly recalled the fear and helplessness of the moment—believing he might be kidnapped or worse. “I thought: This is how it happens,” he said. “I’d heard stories, but now I was living one.”
A Stranger Becomes His Lifesaver
In the chaos, a local man—whose name Gering never learned—suddenly appeared. The man quietly said, “Come, come,” and led him away from the crowd. Hiding him under a pile of rugs in a carpet shop, the man shielded Gering from the growing mob for about 15 minutes before guiding him out safely through a back alley.
It was a moment of human kindness and bravery that saved his life.
Abandoned and Blacklisted
After the incident, the modeling team blamed Gering for causing the disruption. Shockingly, they left him behind in Tunisia. The promising job opportunity dissolved, and with it, much of his modeling career momentum. He returned home, carrying not only disappointment but emotional trauma.
A Lesson in Survival and Humanity
Gering now reflects on the experience with humility and gratitude. The terrifying ordeal taught him valuable lessons about cultural sensitivity, personal safety, and the unpredictable nature of the world. More importantly, it deepened his appreciation for strangers who act selflessly in moments of crisis.
Conclusion
Galen Gering’s story is more than just a frightening tale—it’s a testament to the dangers many Americans face abroad, especially in politically charged regions. But it’s also a story of hope, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, humanity can shine through in the most unexpected ways.
