
Last Updated:
In Palma, Spain, an elderly woman declared dead at Juan March de Buñvola Hospital showed signs of life before burial, highlighting the need for thorough death verification
These incidents have sparked discussions on medical accuracy, ethical protocols, and the handling of declared deaths, particularly among the elderly and vulnerable. (Representative Image/AI Generated)
Some events appear almost unreal and can be described as nothing short of miraculous. One such extraordinary incident occurred recently in Palma, Spain, where an elderly woman presumed dead suddenly showed signs of life, just moments before her burial.
Declared Dead, But Still Alive
According to a report by the Daily Starthe woman had been admitted to Juan March de Buñvola Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. Following standard procedures, her body was placed in a body bag and transported to a local cemetery for burial.
However, as cemetery staff prepared for the interment, they noticed something deeply unsettling: movement within the body bag. On closer inspection, the woman’s fingers were seen twitching, prompting immediate action. Shocked but quick to respond, paramedics rushed her back to the hospital, where it was confirmed she was, in fact, alive.
Not The First Case
This is not an isolated incident. In a similar case last year, a woman who had been hospitalised due to malnutrition was declared dead. Remarkably, five hours later, staff noticed movement in her body bag. Although she was quickly readmitted to the hospital, she sadly passed away a few hours later.
These unusual occurrences have sparked discussions around medical accuracy, ethical protocols, and the handling of declared deaths, especially involving the elderly and vulnerable. While rare, such cases serve as stark reminders of the fallibility of human judgement and the importance of thorough verification in sensitive situations.