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Fox News
2 hours ago
- General
- Fox News
Woman declared dead by coroner, moved to coffin, turns out to be alive
A woman declared dead by the coroner after her husband found her unresponsive in bed was being placed in a coffin when morticians made a startling discovery — she was very much alive. The horrifying tale from the Czech Republic unfolded when an 88-year-old woman, who was thought to be dead, showed signs of life in her coffin. According to the husband of the woman thought to be deceased called the Pilsen emergency services to potentially help his wife. The husband told the emergency dispatch that "she didn't move, she didn't breathe," according to the report. When paramedics arrived, they confirmed the woman's death and the coroners were dispatched to the apartment. The coroner also confirmed the woman's death and undertakers were called to move the body into the coffin. The husband also told Blesk that "the workers transferred her to the coffin, and when they were right here in the apartment in the hallway by the door, they found out she was alive." An ambulance arrived shortly after, and the woman was transported to the hospital. While this may seem like something out of a horror story, this rare medical occurrence has happened before. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it's known as the Lazarus Effect. Named after the biblical story of Jesus raising Lazarus back from the dead, this usually occurs after CPR ends. Typically, this happens after a cardiac arrest occurs and CPR is administered to the patient. This medical phenomenon occurs after the patient is clinically pronounced dead. Some time later, the patient will begin to show signs of life and must continue to show these signs for more than a few seconds. According to the National Institutes of Health, there have been 74 confirmed cases in the U.S. from 1982-2022. It is still unknown how or why the Lazarus Effect happens.
CBC
6 hours ago
- General
- CBC
Teen dies after falling through ice near Pangnirtung, Nunavut
A 15-year-old boy is dead after he and two other people fell through the ice near Pangnirtung, Nunavut. In a news release on Tuesday, RCMP say they received a report last Thursday evening of three young males who went through the ice near the floe edge about 12 kilometres from the community. The release says search and rescue volunteers from Pangnirtung led the recovery efforts with help from police. RCMP say two of the three young men managed to escape the water. The body of the 15-year-old was found in the water a few hours later. RCMP and the Nunavut coroner are still investigating.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Ashford stabbing leaves woman dead and another in hospital
A woman has died and another is in hospital after a stabbing at a property in Kent, police assault was reported to have happened in Ellson Close, Ashford, at 13:43 BST on Monday.A woman, who was in her 50s, died on Monday and another woman in her 30s was taken to a London hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition, police Police said the pair knew each other and they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. An investigation into the death will now be led by the coroner, police said.
The Independent
12 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
Disabled woman took her own life after benefits wrongly cut off, coroner rules
A disabled woman died by suicide after her benefits were wrongly cut off, a coroner has ruled, prompting renewed scrutiny of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Jodey Whiting, 42, who suffered from chronic pain and mental health issues, left notes for her family detailing her struggles to pay bills and afford food, a second inquest into her death heard. The initial 2017 inquest did not consider the DWP's role in halting her benefits. Ms Whiting's mother, Joy Dove, pursued a lengthy legal battle, ultimately reaching the Court of Appeal, to secure a second inquest. Coroner Clare Bailey recorded a conclusion that Ms Whiting's death was suicide 'in the context of a deteriorating mental state, precipitated by the withdrawal of state benefits'. An Independent Case Examiner report into the decision to remove Ms Whiting's benefits found that a number of mistakes had been made, that her payments should not have been withdrawn and it recommended that the DWP pay £10,000 to her family. The court heard that Ms Whiting, a mother of nine, had a curvature of the spine and a brain cyst. Extracts from notes found alongside prescription drugs in her flat were read in court. Bridget Dolan KC, coroner's counsel, said: 'She wrote about not being able to pay her bills and having no food. 'In some she wrote about feeling breathless and having back pain and trying to pay her bills and being in debt.' Another note stated: 'I have had enough.' Ms Whiting's father Eric Whiting said in his tribute in court that his daughter 'always saw the fun side of life until her health issues started'. Her mother agreed that Ms Whiting, who had six grandchildren, became increasingly housebound in the last years of her life. She had a hospital stay in December 2016 after contracting pneumonia and that meant she missed a letter about her benefits, saying she needed to be medically assessed. Ms Dove said she reassured her daughter that she would help, telling the inquest: 'I said, 'don't you worry, we will write in and we will explain how you have been in hospital and you are still convalescing'.' But in January 2017, Ms Whiting was told she had missed the medical assessment and she was therefore judged to be fit to work. As well as losing her Employment and Support Allowance, she would also lose housing and council tax benefits. Ms Dove said when she saw her daughter, two days before her death, she was 'shaking and crying' and had threatened to kill herself. Ms Dove said she was sure that the stress of losing her benefits was the trigger for her to decide to kill herself. 'I know my daughter and I know it was (that),' she told the inquest. 'It was the fact she couldn't find a job, the worry of paying bills and being pushed out after being so vulnerable all those years and years.' Helga Swidenbank, a DWP director for disability services, said the organisation should have recognised that Ms Whiting had 'good cause' not to attend a health assessment, given her illnesses and mental health concerns. The witness told the hearing: 'I was not in post at the time but those who I have spoken to are deeply regretful and sorry about what happened. 'There were a number of opportunities to have picked up concerns about Jodey and we are very sorry about that.' Ms Swidenbank said the organisation was now more focused on people's vulnerabilities, although this remained a 'work in progress'. She added: 'I understand that there is a culture shift from being process-driven to being much more compassionate. 'We are not there yet, we still have more work to do.' The coroner cited evidence from psychiatrist Dr Trevor Turner who looked into the background of the case and who said Ms Whiting losing her benefits was the 'straw that broke the camel's back'. Ms Bailey said: 'Dr Turner says, and I accept, that withdrawal of her benefits would have had an acute and pervasive effect on Jodey's mental state given her vulnerability and her emotional instability.' The coroner added: 'Her actions were in the context of her benefits having been wrongly withdrawn by the DWP in circumstances where there had been five missed opportunities to avoid the significant errors. 'This had the effect of negatively impacting upon her mental health, and was the trigger to her taking a fatal overdose.' The coroner praised the family's determined campaign to bring about justice, describing their 'perseverance, resilience and dignity.' After the hearing, Ms Dove said: 'It has been an uphill battle trying to get answers and accountability, but I would never give up. 'I was determined to keep fighting for justice for Jodey.' If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@ or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mail
'Dead' woman, 88, wakes up inside COFFIN after coroner's blunder
It is the stuff of anybody's nightmare - being buried alive. For one 88-year-old, that was nearly a reality after she woke up in a coffin. The elderly woman had appeared unresponsive after her partner could not wake her one morning at their home in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Fearing the worst, he called emergency services who rushed to help the distressed pensioner but a coroner soon declared her dead. As her body was being prepared by funeral workers, the woman suddenly opened her eyes when they placed her in the coffin. The pensioner was then taken to hospital where she is reportedly doing well. Local police have launched an investigation into how the woman could slip through still alive and the coroner is being suspected of failing to offer aid. The company that the coroner belonged to has apologised and insisted there will be consequences. In 2022, another man woke up in a coffin but managed to smash his way out after he was offered as a 'sacrifice to mother earth'. Víctor Hugo Mica Alvarez, 30, had passed out while drinking at the opening of the Mother Earth Festival in El Alto, Bolivia, when he found himself 50 miles away inside a casket in Achacachi. The Mother Earth Festival sees people giving thanks to Pachamama, the goddess of earth and fertility, where they give offerings, also known as a 'sullu', to the planet. Indigenous Bolivians believe the goddess 'opens her mouth' for offerings in August, and many will give anything from live animals to sheep foetuses, as well as cocoa leaves and sweets. Some say ancient human sacrifices and offerings are still carried out in secret. Alvarez believes that other party-goers had buried him alive as a 'sullu', sacrificing him to mother earth. The 30-year-old told local Bolivian news outlet Página Siete: 'Last night was the pre-entry [of the festival], we went dancing. And afterwards I don't remember. 'The only thing I remember is that I thought I was in my bed, I wanted to get up to go urinate and I couldn't move. After passing out the night before following a heavy drinking session at the opening of the Mother Earth Festival, Alvarez found himself 50 miles away inside a casket Indigenous Bolivians believe the goddess 'opens her mouth' for offerings in August, and many will give anything from live animals to sheep foetuses, as well as cocoa leaves and sweets 'When I pushed the coffin, I was able to break a glass that it had and that way I was able to get out.' 'They wanted to use me as a sullu.' But to add insult to injury, when Alvarez reported his burial to police they refused to believe him saying he was too drunk. The offerings to Pachamama continue all year round, with many indigenous people taking part in folk dances and ritual ceremonies.
