Woman Declared Dead Is Found Alive at Funeral Home
A shocking incident unfolded in Lincoln, Nebraska, when Constance Glantz, 74, was pronounced dead at a nursing home, only to be discovered breathing by a funeral home employee hours later. The confusion and chaos surrounding this event have left many questioning the procedures and protocols in place.
According to Chief Deputy Ben Houchin of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, Ms. Glantz was initially declared dead at 9:44 a.m. by the nursing home staff at the Mulberry at Waverly in Waverly, Nebraska. However, it was later revealed that she was still alive when a funeral home employee noticed signs of life while preparing her body for the funeral.
Despite being rushed to the hospital and declared alive, Ms. Glantz tragically passed away shortly after the error was discovered. Chief Deputy Houchin stated that while there is currently no evidence of criminal intent by the nursing home, an investigation is ongoing to determine the series of events that led to this grave mistake.
The funeral home involved in this incident, reportedly Butherus-Maser & Love Funeral Home in Lincoln, found themselves in a perplexing situation when they realized the individual they believed to be deceased was, in fact, alive. Prompt action was taken, with staff members immediately calling 911 and performing CPR on Ms. Glantz until emergency medical workers arrived on the scene.
This bizarre turn of events has raised serious concerns about the accuracy and reliability of death pronouncements, as well as the standard operating procedures followed by healthcare facilities and funeral homes. The community awaits further details from the ongoing investigation to shed light on how such a grave error could have occurred.
In the wake of this tragic incident, it serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of thorough and meticulous procedures in handling matters of life and death. The unexpected turn of events has left many reeling and seeking answers, as the investigation continues to unravel the truth behind this unimaginable mistake.