To lose consciousness? Maybe a couple of seconds to 5 minutes.
Death? Maybe up to 30–60 min.
Pain? No idea. Probably minutes that feel like an eternity. Take the experience from a survivor of hanging:
That first second lasted like a thousand years. I felt my arms and legs jerking out of control. Up on the gallows in the dark, I was trying to fill my lungs with air, but they were crumpled up like plastic bags.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.