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Thailand Woman Wakes in Coffin, Escapes Cremation
24 Nov
Summary
- Woman found alive in a coffin at a Thai temple after being presumed dead.
- Her brother's lack of a death certificate prevented her cremation.
- Temple staff heard knocking and intervened, sending her to hospital.
A startling incident unfolded at a Buddhist temple in Thailand when a woman, presumed dead by her brother, was discovered alive inside her coffin. The 65-year-old woman had been unresponsive for two days. Her brother transported her to a temple for cremation, but authorities required a death certificate, which he lacked.
During the discussion about obtaining the necessary documentation, temple staff heard faint knocking sounds emanating from the coffin. Upon opening it, they found the woman moving and alive. She was immediately assessed and transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The temple has pledged to cover her medical expenses. This event echoes similar recent cases globally where individuals declared dead were later found to be alive, highlighting critical issues in death verification processes.
