“This Almost Killed Me” – Matt Brown Breaks Silence On Horrific Head Injury. What Really Happened That Night…
Matt Brown’s Shocking Accident: Gunpowder, A Fridge, And A Nightmare
In a harrowing incident that still stuns fans of Alaskan Bush People, Matt Brown revealed he was nearly killed in a bizarre explosion involving a mason jar of gunpowder stored inside his refrigerator. The accident happened in May 2017, when Matt, living off-grid and alone, had been trying to concoct a form of bear repellent. According to reports from TMZ, the jar—filled with gunpowder and cannon fuse—unexpectedly exploded inside the fridge, blowing the door off its hinges with violent force.
What followed was chaos. Matt suffered a serious head injury and was rushed to intensive care. Doctors had to use nine staples to close the wound on his scalp. “Essentially what happened is I got careless,” Matt later admitted. “I was alone on my island, and there were bears around.”
“I Taped My Face As Blood Ran Down” — Matt Recalls The Horror
The star opened up about the ordeal in an emotional interview aired on Alaskan Bush People. Still haunted by the memory, Matt said: “I remember bits and flashes like right afterwards grabbing a towel and the tape. I remember taping it to my face as blood ran down my face.” He also recalled the surreal, nightmarish arrival of the paramedics. “It was more like a nightmare,” he added, describing the trauma and confusion of the moment.
The accident became one of the most terrifying chapters in the life of a man already struggling with substance abuse, rehab, and a complicated relationship with both his family and fame. While many fans sympathized, others were stunned that he had stored such a volatile mix in his refrigerator to begin with.
Is Matt Brown Okay Now? Healing, Recovery & Isolation
Since the explosion, Matt Brown has taken steps toward recovery. Though no longer appearing on Alaskan Bush People, Matt now lives an isolated life off-grid and documents his healing journey on YouTube and Instagram. His content is focused on sobriety, self-reliance, and mental health.
“I took things too far,” he admitted, referring to the homemade bear repellent. The accident served as a turning point for Matt, both physically and emotionally. While he remains distant from his family, he’s slowly building a new life on his own terms — one that hopefully no longer includes explosive chemistry experiments in the kitchen.
