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Boy Declared Dead, Found Breathing Hours Later In Morgue: What Is Lazarus Phenomenon?
Some medical stories sound almost impossible until they force a closer look.
An Arizona case involving an 18-month-old boy who was declared dead after a drowning incident, then later found breathing in a hospital morgue area, is drawing new attention to the rare medical occurrence known as the Lazarus phenomenon, or autoresuscitation.
The child was found face-down in a pool during a Super Bowl gathering in Gilbert, Arizona, in February, ABC News reported on Tuesday, July 7, citing a newly released police report.
He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead at 6:20 p.m., a…
After Losing Heroic Fiancé, Home In Maryland Fire, Community Steps Up For Family
A Navy veteran died trying to save his 10-year-old son from a burning Southern Maryland home, unaware the boy had already escaped safely.
Now, a Maryland community is wrapping its arms around Lauren Copenhaver and her family after a devastating house fire in Hollywood claimed the life of her fiancé, Christopher Gierhart, destroyed their home, and left them with little more than each other.
In just over a day, hundreds of people have donated more than $35,000 through an online fundraiser.
Others have offered furniture, clothing, school supplies, kitchen supplies, and household essentials.&n…
