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Teen wakes up in coffin at her own funeral, shocking mourners
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A 15-year-old girl named Yuleidy Ixcotoyac in Guatemala was mistakenly declared dead by her father after she fainted during a car ride to a medical center, without any official medical confirmation or death certificate.
- A funeral was arranged within eight hours of her collapse, and mourners gathered around her coffin when her mother noticed movement inside, leading to Yuleidy waking up and sitting up inside the coffin.
- The girl is now conscious and recovering at home, expressing gratitude for her survival, while the viral video of the incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media, ranging from viewing it as a miracle to concerns about trauma.
- The rapid funeral arrangements reflect local customs of quick burials, and Guatemalan health authorities have not commented on the case.
