Chinese woman in her 70s wakes up in coffin before dying for good 2 days later
A woman in her 70s in northern China briefly exhibited signs of life after being placed in a coffin, but ultimately died two days later. The woman, from Hebei province, had been suffering from cerebral thrombosis for decades and was also battling cancer, according to reports from mainland sources. After doctors concluded that her cancer was no longer treatable, her family brought her home for…
A woman in her 70s from Hebei province in northern China experienced brief signs of life after being placed in a refrigerated coffin, but ultimately passed away two days later. The woman had been suffering from cerebral thrombosis and cancer for decades, and her family had brought her home to receive end-of-life care. On September 8, relatives found no signs of life and placed her in a refrigerated coffin to preserve her body.
However, the following evening, her daughter-in-law heard faint humming sounds coming from inside the coffin, prompting them to remove her. Upon their arrival on September 11, the woman regained consciousness but remained in critical condition. She sadly passed away later that night and was buried on September 13. The incident, shared online by a family member, sparked questions about its authenticity, which the poster defended by stating that no one would fabricate such a story.
Some local residents reported hearing about the incident, and a village official explained that the family used the refrigeration function, not deep-freezing, to keep the body cool. Doctors believe the case may have involved "apparent death," a condition where vital signs become extremely difficult to detect, leading to the woman's brief resuscitation.
The case has generated discussion on mainland social media, with users debating the circumstances and expressing condolences.
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