A STRANGE CASE
31 OPERATIONS; TWICE BEFORE CERTIFIED DEAD (United Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Received Jam 26. 7.5 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 25. Alter thirty-one operations and being twice certified as dead, Mrs jShrive, aged 55, has been buried at Rushden. Thirty years ago as she was being carried to Bristol mortuary a bearer stumbled and the woman was found alive. Two years later she was laid out as dead, but regained consciousness. She has since suffered from lupus and cancer, but had an exceptionally sound heart. Her case Is regarded 1 by medical men as marvellous one of resistance against malignant disease. At relatives’ request two of the woman’s arteries were severed before interment.—A. and N.Z.C.A.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10316, 27 January 1927, Page 5
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