My impression was that he thought he was giving you a light hearted ribbing. You probably told him the story in a funny way. He thought he was connecting with you with a running commentary gag kind of comment. His saying, ‘You stay safe now’ sounds cheeky to me, not like he was firmly serious in response to a dark story of danger. He wouldn’t keep saying it if it had come across any other way than a funny calamity and he thought you’d enjoy his teasing.

I’d have said the same thing as you to get him to stop. I’d say, “Ugh, please, I don’t want to be reminded of that. I’m sorry I even told you.” I wouldn’t have been angry at him, but just let’s move on to something else because the ribbing is embarrassing.

Why did you tell him the story? What was your tone in telling it? Do you think you came across as telling it in a funny way leaving it to that interpretation?