Girl, 15, reportedly wakes up after 8 hours in coffin during wake in Guatemala
Her father believed she had died after she appeared to stop breathing and have no pulse.
A 15-year-old Guatemalan girl, Yuleidy, reportedly regained consciousness after spending approximately eight hours inside a coffin during her wake, following her family's belief that she had died. The incident occurred on October 10 in the town of Sacapulas, Guatemala, according to a report from Sin Chew Daily, referencing Revista Gente.
Yuleidy had been experiencing severe chest pain early in the morning, leading her father to drive her to the hospital for medical assistance. Upon arrival, they noticed she had no pulse and had stopped breathing, prompting him to return home instead of pursuing further examination. Believing she had passed away, he placed her in a coffin for the family's wake.
Relatives noticed movement from the coffin during the wake, discovering Yuleidy had been inside for around eight hours. Her father quickly extracted her from the coffin. The girl, who did not recall the events, stated that her last memory before losing consciousness was the severe chest pain. After regaining consciousness, she learned the truth from her family, expressing gratitude towards her parents and caregivers.
Guatemala's Prensa Libre noted that Yuleidy was never declared dead medically. Local authorities are now investigating the incident, which has garnered international attention.
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