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Girl Wakes Up in Coffin During Her Own Funeral
13 Oct
Summary
- A 15-year-old girl in Guatemala was mistakenly declared dead and placed in a coffin.
- She awoke during her own funeral service surrounded by grieving family and friends.
- Health officials have not yet commented on the incident or provided a medical explanation.
A shocking incident unfolded in Guatemala where a 15-year-old girl, Yuleidy Ixcotoyac, awoke inside her coffin during her own funeral. The teenager had fallen ill in the village of El Jocote, Quiché, and her father, pastor Abraham Ixcotoyac, believed she had died after she lost consciousness and her pulse on the way to the hospital.
Following the apparent loss of life, her father arranged for a funeral home and coffin. However, during the wake surrounded by friends and family, Yuleidy began to stir. Video footage captured the moment she was supported as she sat up in the coffin. Her mother, Lesbia de Rios, had maintained faith that her daughter was alive throughout the ordeal.
Yuleidy herself described the terrifying last moments before she lost consciousness, recalling severe heart pain and a heavy feeling before passing out. She expressed gratitude for what she believes was a divine miracle, with her father confirming he could not reach the hospital in time. As of the report, regional health officials have not issued a statement, and Yuleidy has not undergone a medical evaluation to determine the cause of her condition.
