A shocking incident unfolded in Palma, Majorca, where an elderly woman believed to be dead suddenly showed signs of life just moments before her planned burial.
After being declared deceased at a local hospital following a brief illness, the woman was transferred from the morgue to the Son Valenti funeral parlour for final arrangements. But as funeral staff prepared her body, they were horrified to discover she was still alive. Her fingers began to twitch, and a faint pulse was detected.
Emergency services were immediately called to the scene. Paramedics confirmed the woman was breathing and conscious, and she was rushed back to Juan March de Bunyola Hospital for urgent care. Her current medical condition has not been released.
The hospital has launched an internal investigation to determine how the misdiagnosis occurred. Officials are working to understand whether standard procedures for confirming death were followed or if human error played a role in the premature declaration.
The incident has sparked renewed concern over the accuracy and reliability of death confirmations, particularly in elderly patients with complex health conditions. Experts say that while such events are extremely rare, they underscore the importance of rigorous verification before finalizing a death certificate.
Cases of mistaken death, though uncommon, have occasionally surfaced worldwide, prompting health authorities to review and refine protocols surrounding end-of-life care. In this case, it remains unclear how the woman’s vital signs went unnoticed during initial assessments.
The hospital has not issued a formal statement but is expected to release findings once the investigation concludes.
