Declared Dead, a Teenager Wakes Up During Her Wake in Guatemala
Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: October 12, 2026Country: Guatemala
Society & Lifestyle

In Guatemala, 15-year-old Yuleidy Ixcotoyac was declared dead after losing consciousness during a hospital transfer. Her family, believing she had died, held a wake, but she woke up in her coffin when relatives noticed her movements. The girl described experiencing chest pain and malaise before fainting. She received many messages of support following this unexpected event.
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