⚡ Get All Content for 20% Off ⚡

Police: 82-Year-Old Woman Found Alive at New York Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead The woman was found breathing almost three hours after she was pronounced dead.

By Steve Huff

entrepreneur daily
urbazon | Getty Images

After an 82-year-old woman appeared to pass away at Water's Edge Rehab and Nursing Center in Port Jefferson, New York, she was transported to a nearby funeral home. Three hours later, she was alive and breathing.

According to police, CNN reports, the still-unnamed woman was taken to the hospital.

This naturally prompted health department and police investigations. CNN reports that Suffolk County police and the New York State Department of Health are investigating the case. The Health Department said it could not offer further comment as the investigation is ongoing.

Police also reportedly said the case had been brought to the attention of the New York State Attorney General's office, which a spokesperson said was conducting an examination of the matter. The AG's office told CNN that this "is an awful situation that caused unnecessary trauma for the impacted resident and her loved ones."

The woman was found alive in O.B. Davis Funeral Home in Miller Place, NY. The home told WABC that to respect "the privacy and confidentiality of the families we are honored to serve, we are not in a position to comment further on this matter."

Incidents of people being pronounced dead and then found alive have occurred in the past. In some cases, these incidents have been attributed to human error or misinterpretation of vital signs, while in others, they have resulted from medical conditions that mimic death. CNN reported less than a week ago on a woman found alive when a funeral director opened her body bag at an Iowa funeral home.

Now the Alzheimer's facility where she was pronounced dead is facing up to $10,000 in fines. The Iowa funeral home issued a nearly identical statement to the New York funeral home: "Out of respect for the privacy and confidentiality of the families we are honored to serve, we are not in a position to comment further on this matter."

Steve Huff

Entrepreneur Staff

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Side Hustle

The Remote Side Hustle a 43-Year-Old Musician Works on for 1 Hour a Day Earns Nearly $3,000 a Month: 'All From the Comfort of Home'

Sam Ziegler wanted to supplement his income as a professional drummer — then his tech skills and desire to help people came together.

Business News

Costco CFO Reveals Uncertain Fate of $1.50 Hot Dog and Soda Combo

CFO Richard Galanti reveals that the price will stay the same — but only "for a while."

Business News

The Most Unexpectedly Popular Side Hustle of the Decade Has Low Startup Costs and High Markups

A new report shows that vending machines are a popular investment — and the industry is set to grow up to $3 billion by 2031.

Marketing

Ever Wonder Why Certain Websites Rank Higher Than Yours? This SEO Expert Reveals The Secret to Dominating Search Results

It's often the smart use of SEO, now supercharged with AI, particularly in keyword optimization.

Business News

AI Is Impacting Jobs. Here Are the Gigs Affected the Most, According to an Analysis of 5 Million Upwork Postings

The researcher said in the report that freelance jobs were analyzed first because that market will likely see AI's immediate impact.

Leadership

Former Interrogator Shares 5 Behaviors Liars Exhibit and How to Handle Them

Five deceptive behaviors to look for and how to respond to those behaviors when you encounter them.