Woman Discovered Alive At Her Own Wake

June 13, 2023

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A woman is recovering after waking up inside a coffin at her own funeral. It happened Friday in Ecuador, where mourners were gathered to say goodbye to 76-year-old Bella Montoya, declared dead from cardiorespiratory arrest. That diagnosis was a bit premature as she started banging against the side of the coffin. Medics quickly administered aid and later determined she suffered from catalepsy, a condition that causes a trancelike state, slower bodily functions and body rigidity. Her son calls it a miracle from God and said his mother is stable and on oxygen.

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