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Emmerdale: A history of every time Cain Dingle has cheated death

Cain is a lucky guy

In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, September 16), Moira referred to Cain Dingle’s aneurysm as they both discussed Moira’s brain tumour.

This had us thinking about every time Cain has managed to escape death in the Dales.

1. The Kings beat Cain up

In 2009, Carl and Jimmy King demanded their money back from Cain but he refused to co-operate.

The brothers then beat Cain up despite him not fighting back. Eli and Marlon then rushed to help Cain and save him.

Emmerdale's Cain is frightened in the dark
Zak almost finished Cain off (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: 2. Zak left Cain for dead

In 2011, Cain had another near-death experience after being knocked out by a metal object.

As a result of this attack, Cain suffered a clot on his brain and needed major surgery to save his life.

Cain initially blamed Jai Sharma for hitting him on the head but is was later revealed that Zak Dingle has actually been responsible.

3. Adam’s fire causes Cain to become trapped

In 2012, barely a year on from his attack, Cain became trapped in a fire at the garage after being confronted by Adam.

Adam set fire to the garage after being angry at Cain for destroying his family. Cain was then trapped in the flames.

However, Adam later felt guilty and came back just in time to stop Cain from dying.

4. Cameron Murray’s near strike

Killer Cameron Murray dated both Cain’s daughter – Debbie – and Cain’s sister – Chas.

The two often ended up trying to kill each other, with Cameron almost striking Cain on the head with a wrench at one point.

However, Debbie managed to convince Cameron not to go through with it – thankfully!

Emmerdale: 5. Cain Dingle’s brain aneurysm

In 2015, Cain started to get bad headaches and found out that he had a brain aneurysm as a result of his attack in 2011.

Cain didn’t want to have an operation and ended up falling into the river after feeling dizzy.

Vanessa and Kirin found Cain and helped him to safety. Cain’s aneurysm eventually then healed over time.

Emmerdale's Cain is peering through a gap in the wreckage
Cain saved Kyle (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: 6. The helicopter crash

In 2015, Cain attended Debbie and Pete’s wedding at the Village Hall. However, a helicopter soon crashed into the venue.

Cain managed to escape the crumbling building whilst also carrying Debbie out and saving her life.

Realising that his son – Kyle – was still inside, Cain ran back inside and managed to save him too just in time.

7. Nate and Cain’s showdown

In 2019, Cain rumbled Moira and Nate’s affair and had it out with Nate on a boat.

During their altercation, the boat exploded and left everyone fighting for their lives. Nate spent sometime unconscious but eventually came round, revealing himself to be Cain’s son.

Emmerdale: 8. Cain and Al’s gun fight

In 2022, Cain and Al had a huge fight in the barn after Cain found out about Chas and Al’s affair.

With Cain using a gun to scare Al, it wasn’t long before the gun went off. Fortunately, Cain didn’t die but it was revealed that Cain’s son, Kyle, has pulled the trigger and had killed Al.

Cain is on his ninth life (Credit: ITV)

9. Cain and Aaron’s fight

Cain got into a fight after he caught Aaron stealing cars and selling them.

Aaron had stolen Cain’s own car and had taken the reg plates off. Cain started to pin Aaron to the floor in the garage but Aaron ultimately won the fight and left Cain for dead.

Cain then woke up from his coma at the hospital tonight. But, it looks like Cain has more than nine lives…

Cain made a lucky escape (Credit: ITV)

10. The barn fire

Recently in the Dales, Cain rushed into a burning barn after Moira set it alight during a hallucination.

He and Moira were both in the barn when it exploded. Fortunately though, they both managed to escape and survived the ordeal. Phew!

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale in 2024?

Emmerdale - Cain Dingle Attacked (8th December 2011)

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Tamzin Meyer
Assistant Soap Editor

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