Yes, Cody Detwiler, known by his online moniker Whistlin Diesel, shot himself in a freak accident.
WhistlinDiesel, a renowned YouTuber known for his thrilling videos on vehicles such as trucks, bulldozers, and off-roading vehicles, has followers concerned after a recent experiment went wrong, resulting in an accident. With over 5.5 million subscribers on his channel, his fans were concerned about the condition of the YouTuber. On January 21, the star revealed on Instagram that he had been shot in an accident.
Who is Cody Detwiler?
Cody Detwiler is a well-known American YouTuber who is known for releasing videos of himself performing risky stunts with trucks and other vehicles. As a result, he has amassed a massive following on his social media sites. WhistlinDiesel is a truck and car enthusiast. He channeled his enthusiasm into a thriving online business. Eventually, the man rose to prominence as one of the best automotive content YouTubers.
Did Cody Detwiler shoot himself?
The notorious YouTuber resorted to Instagram to offer some bad news. He posted numerous photographs on his Instagram profile, including one of his face covered in blood and another of a bullet casing. He went on to say that a stray bullet from his rifle had hit him.
According to reports, the YouTuber was shooting 0.50-calibre rounds into steel plates on the ground. During his experiment, one of the bullets bounced off the steel plate and struck him in the face. He instantly passed out and vividly described how it felt to be shot. Detwiler was sent to the hospital following the event for a CT scan.
Fortunately, his skull was not harmed. He concluded his message by noting how grateful he is to be alive and that he will return to target practice shortly. His supporters reacted quickly, pouring him with well wishes and get well soon messages, with many pushing him to relax.
Cody Detwiler expressed his thoughts regarding this entire ordeal, "You look at life a little differently when you pull the trigger of your .50 cal and your head shakes and (blood) starts dripping down past your eyes. I put my hand up and just felt metal sticking out and about passed out. Got a CT scan to be safe and they say my skull isn’t cracked soo.... back to target practicing!!! For anyone wondering I was shooting steel plates from 4ft away like a boss to see how many it would go through. It went through 2."
FAQs
A. WhistlinDiesel's height is measured at 5 feet and 5 inches (165 cm), and his weight is approximately 53 kg (117 lbs).
A. Cody Detwiler's Monstermax is a Chevy monster truck. It may be found on the WhistlinDiesel YouTube channel. Following an accident severely damaging the truck, it was restored and turned into Monstermax 2.
A. WhistlinDiesel makes the most of his money through his YouTube account. It has almost 5.5 million subscribers, and the videos have received over 600 million views. WhistlinDiesel's yearly revenue is allegedly $0.7 million.