Confusion, Drama as Elderly Man is Taken to Mortuary While Still Alive, Video Footage Leaves Many in Shock
- An elderly man from China was almost admitted to a morgue after being mistakenly declared dead
- The man, wrapped in a body bag, was in a hearse and workers were surprised to find out he was still alive when they were lowering his body
- Netizens were upset as many pointed out the fact that the man could have been buried or cremated had he not been discovered alive
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An elderly Shanghai resident was mistakenly declared dead and taken to a morgue in a body bag in the latest sign of dysfunction in the Covid-stricken city where millions of people remain under government-enforced lockdown.
Source: Instagram
Man mistakenly declared dead
CNN reports that video footage, shot by a bystander, shows the moment several workers dressed head-to-toe in protective gear recoil as they realize the man is still alive.
The clip has since gone viral on Chinese social media, sparking horror and outrage.
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The video, posted on Sunday, shows the head of the man appearing from the yellow body bag as the workers lift it from a vehicle.
The person filming the video, apparently from a nearby building, can be heard saying:
"The nursing home is such a mess. They sent a living person on a hearse and said they were dead. The undertaker staff said they were still moving. It is irresponsible, really irresponsible."
Watch the video as shared by CNN below:
Netizens outraged
chris_solar1 said:
"This is ridiculous , they should have checked for pulse properly, maybe just survived coma."
@mohsengholami50 commented:
"Where is humanity?!"
@queenschamber121 reacted:
"They should’ve kept the video rolling! I wanna know what they did with him."
@shea.el.11 said:
"Bet staff was freaking out."
@virginiawrightx reacted:
"This is terrible. Imagine that person was your family member."
@bashthevo commented:
"But I'm not dead... see here! He says he's not dead."
Man prepares, plans his own funeral
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a man planned his funeral before his death, saying he doesn't want to be a burden to anyone.
The man named Leo said he planned his own burial because the cost is usually a huge burden to villagers in his place.
The man, who is married to nine wives bought drinks, a coffin, and all that would be needed for the burial.
Source: Legit.ng