Teenager wakes up in coffin during wake in Guatemala

A 15-year-old girl named Yuleidy Ixcotoyac was found alive inside her coffin during her own wake in the village of El Jocote, Sacapulas, Guatemala. The incident occurred on October 10, 2026, roughly eight hours after her father, Abraham Ixcotoyac, concluded she had passed away. The teenager had initially lost consciousness while riding in a car with her father, who, after failing to detect a pulse or breathing, decided she had died and proceeded to prepare for her funeral without seeking professional medical confirmation or a death certificate.

During the wake, attendees observed the girl moving and opening her eyes, prompting them to intervene and assist her. While initial reports indicated that medical authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the misdiagnosis, it remains clear that the teenager never reached a hospital nor received any official medical examination prior to being placed in the coffin. The event has gained significant attention online, with videos circulating on social media showing the moments she regained consciousness amidst her mourning family.