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MON · 2026-09-21 · 02:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0921-112797
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Chinese woman in her 70s wakes up in coffin before dying for good 2 days later

A woman in her 70s from Hebei province, China, who had been suffering from cerebral thrombosis and cancer, was brought home by her family for end-of-life care after doctors deemed her cancer untreatable. On September 8, relatives found no signs of life and placed her in a refrigerated coffin.

Zoey ZhangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-21 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Chinese woman in her 70s wakes up in coffin before dying for good 2 days later
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A woman in her 70s from Hebei province, China, who had been suffering from cerebral thrombosis and cancer, was brought home by her family for end-of-life care after doctors deemed her cancer untreatable. On September 8, relatives found no signs of life and placed her in a refrigerated coffin. The following evening, her daughter-in-law heard sounds from the coffin, and the family removed the woman. By September 11, she had regained consciousness, able to open her eyes, though still in critical condition. She ultimately died later that night and was buried on September 13.

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A woman in her 70s in China briefly showed signs of life after being placed in a coffin.

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The woman regained consciousness but remained in critical condition.

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Her daughter-in-law heard faint 'humming' sounds from inside the coffin.

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The woman had been suffering from cerebral thrombosis and cancer.

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Families in rural China commonly keep the deceased at home in refrigerated coffins for three to seven days.

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A woman in her 70s in northern China briefly exhibited signs of life after being placed in a coffin, but ultimately died two days later.The woman, from Hebei province, had been suffering from cerebral thrombosis for decades and was also battling cancer, according to reports from mainland sources.After doctors concluded that her cancer was no longer treatable, her family brought her home for end-of-life care.On September 8, relatives found no apparent signs of life and placed her in a refrigerated coffin to preserve her body while awaiting the return of family members from out of town for a final farewell.However, the following evening, her daughter-in-law heard faint “humming” sounds coming from inside the coffin. The family promptly removed the elderly woman from it.When relatives arrived on September 11, the woman had regained consciousness and could open her eyes, although she remained in critical condition and was unable to eat or drink.In rural China, families still commonly keep the deceased at home in rented refrigerated coffins for three to seven days before funeral services. Photo: Getty ImagesSadly, she died later that night and was laid to rest on September 13, with family members attending the funeral.The incident was shared online by a family member, leading to questions regarding its authenticity.
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